Amplifier intall..

[rickrogue]

Hi, Im installing alpine spr 69 and alpine spr 60 with alpine ktp-445 ( 4 channel 45 watts x 4 RMS at 4 ohms) on my 2011 nissan rogue (Factory Headunit) does any body know if the rogue has speaker level inputs? so i could just simply splice at the deck or do need line converter??

thanks

[minibus4]

Do you have the Bose or non-Bose unit? If you have the Bose unit then you cannot add an additional amp to most of the system components. If you have the non-Bose system, you will have to use a line converter (assuming adding an amplifier would still be possible). I myself have not done this in the Rogue. Instead, I took out the h.u. and started fresh.

[Scooter71]

^^^ +1...exactly what he said. You probably can use a line converter on a non bose unit, but I would deff start fresh and replace the head unit. Even a cheap one is better then stock.

[rdub2k4]

Agreed. Head unit really ups the sound quality compared to stock. However, if you do already have the equipment and plan to install with out a head unit, yes a Line Out converter is needed.

[Rogue One]

Here's a view of the backside of an OEM 2011 GPS equipped head unit.
List price is $3,500 USD, which is insane!

[minibus4]

I have the Bose system and I was able to integrate the stock amp and sub to my my aftermarket HU and additional amp and 2 12's. For some reason, the Bose sub does not seam to be working atm so I need to take a look it. At some point of time I'll see whats wrong but with 2 12's it's not like the stock 5" inch can even be noticed.
Unless you have done a few installs and are comfortable understanding wiring diagrams then I would not suggest installing a new HU. If you want the best sound quality then a new HU is the way to go. Adding a line out converter will distort sound quality even further.
For ~$400, you can get some really good double din head units. You would also have additional outputs for more system upgrades with a new HU.

[JMed]

Here's a view of the backside of an OEM 2011 GPS equipped head unit.
List price is $3,500 USD, which is insane!

Seriously? Dealers should just start pointing guns at their customers and instead of asking for their money, ask for their unborn child

[rickrogue]

by the way, it a non bose. I really hate the trouble of aftermarket HU, specially $400+ HU . i live in canada where native/***hole see anything they can make money they will take it and retaining the rear camera is a bit a task or pricey

thank guys

[minibus4]

native/***hole see anything they can make money they will take it :

I can relate. I live in Alaska where the Natives can be as you describe. Good luck with not getting your stuff vandalized.

[rdub2k4]

by the way, it a non bose. I really hate the trouble of aftermarket HU, specially $400+ HU . i live in canada where native/***hole see anything they can make money they will take it and retaining the rear camera is a bit a task or pricey

thank guys

Rear camera isn't too bad. I have a write up somewhere here... lots o splicing.

[Rogue One]

by the way, it a non bose. I really hate the trouble of aftermarket HU, specially $400+ HU . i live in canada where native/***hole see anything they can make money they will take it and retaining the rear camera is a bit a task or pricey

thank guys

Rear camera isn't too bad. I have a write up somewhere here... lots o splicing.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Car-Securit ... 1800050001

check-out-my-outrageousily-crazy-rear-c ... r%20camera

reverse-camera-installation-diy-t564913 ... r%20camera

diy-garmin-gps-navigation-hardwired-t55 ... a#p6298458

WIRELESS BACK-UP CAMERA SYSTEM WITH 3 1/2 IN. BUILT-IN MONITOR
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/access ... 251335_0_0_

[rdub2k4]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Car-Securit ... 1800050001

check-out-my-outrageousily-crazy-rear-c ... r%20camera

reverse-camera-installation-diy-t564913 ... r%20camera

diy-garmin-gps-navigation-hardwired-t55 ... a#p6298458

WIRELESS BACK-UP CAMERA SYSTEM WITH 3 1/2 IN. BUILT-IN MONITOR
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/access ... 251335_0_0_

He was referring to keeping the stock backup cam, rather then adding a new one. Nice options though. There's a cool rear view I've been looking at, doubles as a dash cam

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_690 ... MDVR1.html

Apparently we can'd do quotes on quotes on quotes... lol

[Rogue One]

He was referring to keeping the stock backup cam, rather then adding a new one. Nice options though. There's a cool rear view I've been looking at, doubles as a dash cam

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_690 ... MDVR1.html

Apparently we can't do quotes on quotes on quotes... lol

Oops, I must have misunderstood his post.

That's an interesting setup you found. Would be a great for an install video and review write up (hint).

Either you or someone else mentioned sonicelectronix.com but I'm not familiar with them. Just looked them up at http://www.resellerratings.com/ and the reviews are very positive, scoring 9.1 with over 1,000 reviews.

I've run into the multi-quote limit before. What a hemorrhoid!

[rdub2k4]

Very interesting indeed. A buddy of mine is planning to buy it for his WRX. If he does, I'll be sure and write a review on it as I want one too.

I stumbled upon Sonic electronix about 4-5 years ago. Had an awesome experience, and have been using them ever since. Great customer support and their prices are very, very fair. Kinda my one-stop-shop for audio now, except for amp kits. Those I stick to knukonceptz.com.

[rickrogue]

native/***hole see anything they can make money they will take it :

I can relate. I live in Alaska where the Natives can be as you describe. Good luck with not getting your stuff vandalized.

lol...and break your windows

[rickrogue]

do you think does rear view mirror setup would work on factory back up camera?. I might change my mind if it does