Wiring, Stereo & Electronics Audio Components | Radars | Alarms - and things that spark when they shouldn't

Do I need an interface?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-14-2018, 09:40 AM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
Kingroach's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Do I need an interface?

So I’ve hooked up my Clarion head unit in my 98 Camaro and it sounds ok but there is a lot LESS bass coming from the sail panel subs than there was with the stock HU. Sounds very unbalanced. I’ve had conflicting advice about using an interface. The one I was told I needed is PAC ROEM GM 21 but I emailed PAC and the guy says monsoon doesn’t need an interface. But he also said Chevy didn’t use monsoon, only Bose. Not sure he should be giving advice on this 🤔. Any advice is appreciated
Old 04-14-2018, 01:21 PM
  #2  
Copy & Paste Moderator
 
VIP1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Eastern MA
Posts: 9,714
Likes: 0
Received 187 Likes on 141 Posts

Default

What radio did you remove? Bose, Monsoon, or AC Delco?

What wiring harness/adapter did you use or did you cut and splice? Double-check that everything is wired up correctly.

If you look by the spare tire do you see an amp?



Monsoon FAQ Sticky:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...nsoon-faq.html
Old 04-16-2018, 08:21 AM
  #3  
Ungrounded Moderator
iTrader: (4)
 
WhiteBird00's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 11,085
Received 260 Likes on 224 Posts

Default

That PAC person was half right. You don't need an interface for any f-body Monsoon system since it uses a standard Delco head unit that outputs speaker level signal. However, Camaros only had Bose systems in the 94-96 models. The premium audio system in all 97-02 f-bodies was the Monsoon system.

Check your head unit for any settings that might affect bass output such a separate sub controls.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:33 AM.