Another Stereo Thread

[Black Moon]

I'm ready to upgrade my stereo by adding amplifier/s in my 2003 vert. I already changed head unit and door speakers. Can someone that has done this me how to route the wires from the cabin to the trunk.I'd appreciate some help.
Thanks,
Sal

 

[Darbgnik]

If I werre gonna replace the factory amp, I would buy a small 5 channel like an alpine PDX5 or similar, then install it under the passenger seat, where the stock one is.
Then the only wiring you need to run is upgraded power, as the factory power wire to the amp leaves something to be desired.

 

[Black Moon]

If I werre gonna replace the factory amp, I would buy a small 5 channel like an alpine PDX5 or similar, then install it under the passenger seat, where the stock one is.
Then the only wiring you need to run is upgraded power, as the factory power wire to the amp leaves something to be desired.

I thought of that but was wanting to use some of the equipment I have lying around but I may have to do as you suggest.

 

[tucker]

If I werre gonna replace the factory amp, I would buy a small 5 channel like an alpine PDX5 or similar, then install it under the passenger seat, where the stock one is.
Then the only wiring you need to run is upgraded power, as the factory power wire to the amp leaves something to be desired.

Bingo. I ran a JL 500/5 in mine, but ran the little PDX in my Jeep. Good power in such a tiny little amp.

 

[Black Moon]

Bingo. I ran a JL 500/5 in mine, but ran the little PDX in my Jeep. Good power in such a tiny little amp.

I've got JL's as well. Where did you mount?

 

[tucker]

I've got JL's as well. Where did you mount?

Trunk floor with a passenger footwell 8w3 running off the sub channel. It sounded very good.

 

[Black Moon]

Trunk floor with a passenger footwell 8w3 running off the sub channel. It sounded very good.

The question is how do you get to the trunk on a convertible?

 

[tucker]

The question is how do you get to the trunk on a convertible?

You click the little trunk button, and it lifts up.

 

[Black Moon]

You click the little trunk button, and it lifts up.

Damn, and I was using the key all this time.

 

[tucker]

Damn, and I was using the key all this time.

 

[Black Moon]

I may go with a single amp under the seat for ease of installation. I have some nice JL amps I wanted to use instead of buying a new 5 channel. I may put it on the lift tonight and look a little harder at possible routing. I'm sure there's a way.

Hey Tucker haven't heard from your step child 'Danger' in a day or two. Wonder if the new wires and plugs corrected the problem.

 

[tucker]

I may go with a single amp under the seat for ease of installation. I have some nice JL amps I wanted to use instead of buying a new 5 channel. I may put it on the lift tonight and look a little harder at possible routing. I'm sure there's a way.

Hey Tucker haven't heard from your step child 'Danger' in a day or two. Wonder if the new wires and plugs corrected the problem.

I can call Custom Sounds and ask then where they routed it if you need me to. I don't have a vert right now, so I can't look at it to tell you.

 

[Black Moon]

I can call Custom Sounds and ask then where they routed it if you need me to. I don't have a vert right now, so I can't look at it to tell you.

Hey Tucker,
Didn't get a chance to put it on the lift as I'm covering some parts in carbon fiber tonight. I'll check it tomorrow before imposing on you to call them.

Thanks for the input.
Cheers,
Sal