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amplifier install with stock deck? i needed info
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I have not kept up-to-date with the audio systems at all, been too busy trying to keep up on the mechanical end.
I have a similar question.
I would like to play the sound from a DVD player through the stock sound system, are there any inputs? If not what are my options?
(so , OK I have exactly the opposite question
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Are there any inputs, or outputs?
I have a similar question.
I would like to play the sound from a DVD player through the stock sound system, are there any inputs? If not what are my options?
(so , OK I have exactly the opposite question
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Are there any inputs, or outputs?
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To answer both questions at once...there are no outputs or inputs on the stock head unit.
For question #1...adding the amp...if your amp does not have speaker level inputs, you'll need a line out converter. I'd suggest one anyway because you'll get better sound quality that way.
For question #2...you might see if you can get an FM broadcaster that you can connect to the DVD player. I know that you can get them for CD changers. The just connect to the line out of the changer (or in your case DVD) and broadcast on a preset FM frequency (usually something at either the bottom or top of the range on your tuner). I think they still make them...haven't seen a Crutchfield catalog in a while to know for sure though. I'd check their website first though...at least to get ideas anyway.
For question #1...adding the amp...if your amp does not have speaker level inputs, you'll need a line out converter. I'd suggest one anyway because you'll get better sound quality that way.
For question #2...you might see if you can get an FM broadcaster that you can connect to the DVD player. I know that you can get them for CD changers. The just connect to the line out of the changer (or in your case DVD) and broadcast on a preset FM frequency (usually something at either the bottom or top of the range on your tuner). I think they still make them...haven't seen a Crutchfield catalog in a while to know for sure though. I'd check their website first though...at least to get ideas anyway.
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thanx for the info Ill install the converter friday and post some pics on the whole system setup . thanks for that piece of info .. now i dont have to pull my deck out... ha ha ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Amp with stock unit
It's easy. Just splice into your rear speaker wires where they head into
the door. I hooked up a sub this way and it works great. Just be
sure you tape the wires good cause if either wire touches ground
your stock head unit will fry in about 1/10 of a nanosecond.
the door. I hooked up a sub this way and it works great. Just be
sure you tape the wires good cause if either wire touches ground
your stock head unit will fry in about 1/10 of a nanosecond.
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Brule, go to http://www.soundoffaudio.com they sell adapters for OEM GM radios that allow you to add something with RCA outputs to the factory radio, like a CD changer or DVD player, you just press the CD/Aux button twice to switch to it
Beats an FM modulator (I hate those things....)
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wamason wrote:Brule, go to http://www.soundoffaudio.com they sell adapters for OEM GM radios that allow you to add something with RCA outputs to the factory radio, like a CD changer or DVD player, you just press the CD/Aux button twice to switch to itBeats an FM modulator (I hate those things....)
I guess you'll have to be a little more specific since I'm virtually audio iliterate.
It sounds like a great way to do it, but where do I plug it in, what exactly is it, and will it work plugged into the headphone jack of my laptop?
I have the separate cassette player in the lower console. Is there a way to "tap" into its connection to the radio?
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Henry Henry Henry.HenryJ wrote:wamason wrote:Brule, go to http://www.soundoffaudio.com they sell adapters for OEM GM radios that allow you to add something with RCA outputs to the factory radio, like a CD changer or DVD player, you just press the CD/Aux button twice to switch to itBeats an FM modulator (I hate those things....)
I guess you'll have to be a little more specific since I'm virtually audio iliterate.
It sounds like a great way to do it, but where do I plug it in, what exactly is it, and will it work plugged into the headphone jack of my laptop?
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To recap, if your factory radio has the AUX button on it, it allows you an RCA input for anything. So you could use this with your laptop or a portable MP3 Player, etc. It's pricey at 70bucks but should be better sounding than an FM modulator which is about 50bucks anyway. I never got it cause I'm looking to replace my factory radio.
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Ok, I guess I do remember that NEO thing.Conman wrote:...
Henry Henry Henry.We talked about not too long ago: http://www.s-10crewcab.com/phpBB2/viewt ... hlight=aux
To recap, if your factory radio has the AUX button on it, it allows you an RCA input for anything. So you could use this with your laptop or a portable MP3 Player, etc. It's pricey at 70bucks but should be better sounding than an FM modulator which is about 50bucks anyway. I never got it cause I'm looking to replace my factory radio...
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No Problem Just busting your chops!HenryJ wrote:Ok, I guess I do remember that NEO thing.Conman wrote:...
Henry Henry Henry.We talked about not too long ago: http://www.s-10crewcab.com/phpBB2/viewt ... hlight=aux
To recap, if your factory radio has the AUX button on it, it allows you an RCA input for anything. So you could use this with your laptop or a portable MP3 Player, etc. It's pricey at 70bucks but should be better sounding than an FM modulator which is about 50bucks anyway. I never got it cause I'm looking to replace my factory radio...
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I tapped into the back door speakers to run a speaker wire from them to my amp but I don't like looking at a speaker wire coming out of the door every time i open the door.. But when I get a better system its going to be installed at "Best Buy" so I know for sure that it's professionally hooked up..
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When I hooked up my Bazooka tube, I was think about the same thing. But it was easier to just run the speaker wires right to the radio and tap there. All wires hidden too.Jay-Bird wrote:I tapped into the back door speakers to run a speaker wire from them to my amp but I don't like looking at a speaker wire coming out of the door every time i open the door.. But when I get a better system its going to be installed at "Best Buy" so I know for sure that it's professionally hooked up..
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