Recent content by shipcamein

Still working through my install, almost there! 2013 Silverado Ext Cab, Non Bose Where can I get a "harness" or "breakout" kit that fits between the existing harness and the stock head? Such a device would be "straight thru" for most wires, but break out the speaker stuff. PAC does not this...

nkrell you are absolutely right, apologies - when I checked back, it had been moved here - to the right spot. I wondered why, when I posted earlier, I could not find it - which is why it got posted twice in SUBWOOFERS. I never meant to put in classified, that's the level of genius you're...

Hmmm...confusion on both points! I'll read about the 4 ch vs 2 ch, and respond if needed - on the other point, I appreciate the kind reminder. Too many times the direction is some smarta$$ ignorant thing that fries me. On the other hand...this question is completely about subwoofers, so I...

Stock GM head, no subwoofer/bass linelevel output. Where do I get the signal to run to my amp/sub?

With the encouragement of some people here, I'm gradually tackling my own install. (It's a NEW CAR, I am reluctant to scratch the doors, but I'm going to try it anyway....). So, stupid question #53 : I'm putting an amp (JL Audio 700/5) and subwoofer in. Where do I get the subwoofer signal...

Thanks for the great info. Factory channels, though - they don't commonly have a "hole" where they appear in the center below the backseat (I'm being facetious, but you get the idea). Or do I move the amp "somewhere" closer to one side or the other where such a hole commonly appears? Or once...

Yes, that makes perfect sense, and is what I was guessing. So I guess the next question is - how do those wires get to the back seat (amp)? Under the door sills? Or the carpet? Or??

2013 Silverado Ext Cab Newb questions... Due to my inability to locate someone local to install this system for $$, I am going to do some of the work myself. I was hesitant because the truck is BRAND NEW, and I do NOT want to scratch it or otherwise damage it just yet. (I also got some...

Ok - more research - I'm thinking my budget is gonna put me somewhere below Crazy but above Circuit City - I'm (as a rough first guess) looking at JL Audio XD700/5 amp, Focal 165VB front, DCON sub - am I on the right track here? Looks like I'm landing in the $1K range, which is about right...

2013 silverado ext cab Stock sound is not that great, looking for ideas as I am a car-sound bozo. Lots that I've read this week says without properly "conditioning" my car (insulation and such) I am wasting my money on good speakers. Does anyone know if this is definitively the case for the...

Wow excellent input! Fast too, thanks, all. Sure,mylows10, send the prices along. Newbie Q's: Seems answered, but - I can keep my factory head? (This is relevant because of bluetooth, onstar, and XM). Also - Where can put any amps? Subwoofer, under rear seat, no problem. The seat folds...

I don't know what size speakers are in there, but - it's extended cab, NOT the Bose upgrade system, Regular GM stereo (w/cd, but no nav). This truck is three days old. Those speakers rattle.

Honestly, "it depends." Will a new set of good speakers (and nothing else) be enough for me? If so, I am willing to pay for them. If I need a whole new shebang, then we'll need a little compromise. Let's say $1200, and go from there. Am I way low? High? Help!!

2013 silverado - stock stereo is...less than spectacular. While I'm a home-audio nut, I'm a car-audio idiot. Please point me in a direction...brand of speakers? Can I keep the "head" of this system? Decent subwoofer? Etc... Just to be clear: I will research the snot out of your...