Is there a direct Monsoon Amp upgrade ?
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From: BAY AREA
Is there a direct Monsoon Amp upgrade ? I own a 2000 Camaro SS with premium monsoon sound system which I love to some degree. Recently upgraded all my speaker with Kee Audio stage 2 package however the difference wasn't much I'm not bashing on our sponsor because I believe part of the problem is the Stock amplifer and that's why Ill like to know if there's an amolier out there that will work with my stock system which I'll love to keep.
Anyone knows of an amplifier let me know
Anyone knows of an amplifier let me know
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Short answer... No. There is no plug-and-play aftermarket replacement for the Monsoon amp. In fact, I've never heard of an aftermarket 8-channel amp with speaker level input and signal filtering that could be adapted as a direct replacement.
If you are still running the factory head unit, you probably won't notice a huge difference from changing the speakers. The speakers will last longer than the factory ones but they can't improve sound that is bad to begin with.
If you are still running the factory head unit, you probably won't notice a huge difference from changing the speakers. The speakers will last longer than the factory ones but they can't improve sound that is bad to begin with.
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Actually, you can just install an aftermarket head unit using a $10 wiring harness adapter without any need for pre-outs or another amp. The cleaner signal from a decent head unit will make the speakers sound significantly better even while retaining the factory Monsoon amp.
Replacing the Monsoon amp after you've already installed speakers specifically designed to work with it would be a fair bit of trouble. You're talking about rewiring, adding an amp and getting crossovers or filters to handle the different types of speakers in each mounting location (e.g. the 65" subs in the sail panels). That option is always available to you in the future should you decide you want a more custom system but I certainly wouldn't do that right off the bat. Many members here have been very pleased with the results of just upgrading the speakers and HU.
Replacing the Monsoon amp after you've already installed speakers specifically designed to work with it would be a fair bit of trouble. You're talking about rewiring, adding an amp and getting crossovers or filters to handle the different types of speakers in each mounting location (e.g. the 65" subs in the sail panels). That option is always available to you in the future should you decide you want a more custom system but I certainly wouldn't do that right off the bat. Many members here have been very pleased with the results of just upgrading the speakers and HU.
