98 xlt factory stereo

[armyvet8492]

ok i read alot about factory subs and all that, now my 98 only has the door speakers right? my question is can i replace the factory amp with an aftermarket amp? and what all will it take to do this. i have the 6 disk changer and want to keep it but would like to hook up my 2 subs also. i have an old 200wt amp that id like to use i dont want glass breaking bass just some.any help would be great...thanks

 

[armyvet8492]

cmon guys i need some help... i got everything i think to do this just need some good advice i dont want it to be a hack job. also the amp i have has a plug for high inputs can i use that for the factory speakers and then the rca jacks off the amp to my subs?...thanks

 

[jad2411]

In the 3 hours you waited, you could have done a search, installed the system, and be back here posting pics....

Tap into your rear speaker wires, hook that to the Hi input (you don't use the RCA's since you don't have any) and that will get the audio signal to the amp.

On the output side connect your sub(s), check out the impendance on both the amp and subs to see how you'll need to hook them up

 

[BrianDye]

Your wanting to replace the factory amp for the speakers?
Do you have the stock sub, or did it blow or something?

Im confused on weather you wanna replace the speakers amp for a better one, or replace the sub amp, and then just use your subs?

 

[celly]

Lots of GREAT advice in the archives from people in the know. This sort of post is one of the more common requests in the audio section. You're best served hitting up someone from the past who has done it all before. We do have two search tools at your disposal. One is built into the forum software and one is Google based. I use the former with great success while others prefer the Google tool. In any event, always a good idea to hit the search function first and ask wide open questions like you've asked if you can't find the answer you're looking for. Otherwise you run the risk of getting faulty advice from people who don't really have a clue anyhow.

Good luck. There are lots of aftermarket options at your disposal whether it be full aftermarket replacement or just replacing part of the system. Personally, I'm not really sure why anyone would want a 6 disc changer anymore. Get yourself a good iPod compatible head unit and have access to a LOT more than 6 discs that takes up a lot less space than a changer. I've got my changer in a box somewhere in the garage. I yanked it out within a day of scoring my ride almost 4 years ago.