Possible to hook up aftermarket amp, and sub to factory headunit?
04-15-2008, 02:19 AM
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Adding a sub to the factory system is relatively easy. The most common method is to add an amp and mount a stealth box with a 10" sub in the cubby space on the left of the t-top storage area. You will need a line-level adapter that is available for just a few bucks from any stereo or electronics shop. It will convert the speaker-level output of the head unit to the pre-amp (line-level) input needed by most amps (you can also buy some amps with speaker-level inputs). A common place to mount the amp out of sight is with a mounting board at the back of the car below the hatch lock. There are all kinds of options if you want to show off your amp - check out sites such as subthump.com for some ideas.
this was posted by whitebird in his sticky u should read all stickies....good stuff
i bought mine at best buy for like $35 extremely simple to wire even for the half color blind like me!!!!
you wont get the best sound out of the factory HU though
this was posted by whitebird in his sticky u should read all stickies....good stuff
i bought mine at best buy for like $35 extremely simple to wire even for the half color blind like me!!!!
you wont get the best sound out of the factory HU though
04-15-2008, 06:47 PM
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I had an amp and subwoofer on my factory monsoon stereo for a while ... I used a pac audio OEM-1, there are many different versions - basically with different adapter cables for different makes and models. It connects between the head unit and factory harness, simple plug and play. I think it's like gm21c for the 98+ monsoon.
