Do I need an interface?
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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
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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
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
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
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.
Check your head unit for any settings that might affect bass output such a separate sub controls.
