adding an amp and sub to stock stereo

[illf8ed]

Just wondering if anyone knew if it was possible with the premium audio stereo. I really don't want to lose my bluetooth and steering wheel controls but the RF doesn't hit hard at all.

[audtatious]

If you keep the factory HU you can get an adapter and utilize aftermarket speakers and amps. Granted it's not optimal but it works and you will still have all the controls. Optionally, if you replace the HU as well you can get a PAC SWI-X interface for the steering wheel controls but you will still lose your bluetooth capabilities that way.

[illf8ed]

can you tell me where I can find one of these adapters at a fair price and are they hard to install?

[audtatious]

Look at Rockford Fosgate and http://www.pac-audio.com should have something available. Depends on what you want to accomplish.

[DINOROCK]

ROCKFORD FOSGATE HAS A PIECE THAT WORKS KILLER AND SO DOES AUDIO CONTROL I HAVE USED THE AUDIO CONTROLL ADAPTER BECOUSE OF THE ADJUSTABILITY, ON EVERY THING FROM FORD TRUCKS TO LAMBO"S

[audtatious]

Lower-case please

[DejaWiz]

You can get an amp that has hi-level inputs and tap off the rear speaker wires.

[kcourtad]

i use my stock HU and i hit 100 dbs last night when my buddy put his meter in it last night...

[illf8ed]

so if i got this: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com...rrent I would tap into the rear speakers or could i tap into the speaker wire for the factory sub?

[DejaWiz]

so if i got this: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com...rrent I would tap into the rear speakers or could i tap into the speaker wire for the factory sub?

Maybe, but with a LOC, it's generally necessary to use it as the only load on the speaker leads from the HU.

The rear speakers are so weak anyway, you might as well disconnect them and enjoy the imaging from a front stage + sub stage only.

[illf8ed]

ok that makes sense. thanks for all the help!

[kcourtad]

thats what i have is LOC on mine... once i get a diff HU ill be getting more wattage to my door speakers and more bass to my sub... then i`ll be ballin ( but that smily should be a versa)

[ITasteLightBulbs]

I have hooked up a 1000 watt kenwood amp and a 12 in mtx sub to my stock stereo tapping into the rear speaker cable, you have to mess around with your settings a little, but I have my set up hitting nice and clean now and damn that car has some good acoustics .