2007 mustang subwoofer addition.

[got-one-eight 10+ year member]

Got a buddy who has an 07 stang and we are looking to just add an amp and sub to his setup. Is there any RCA's I can use out of the stock head unit or do I need to use high level inputs or a converter to RCA? He has the upgraded sound system on his "Shaker 500". THx for any advice!

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[got-one-eight 10+ year member]

Anyone?

 

[x1le 10+ year member]

you're gonna need a line out converter unless the amp in question has speaker level inputs. there has yet to be any factory decks that come with rca inputs.

 

[pentavolvo 10+ year member]

can splice rcas in right behind headunit at oem sub plug or just use LOC in back

 

[got-one-eight 10+ year member]

you're gonna need a line out converter unless the amp in question has speaker level inputs. there has yet to be any factory decks that come with rca inputs.

Hmm, I think there are some Scion's with factory RCA's outputs? I wasn't sure if ford was doing this also. I have a stinger line level converter laying around.

Edit: Looks like Scion is doing it.

The xB truly focuses on youth with its new standard AM/FM/CD/USB 160-watt maximum output Pioneer audio system. New features for 2010 include an organic electroluminescent (OEL) screen, iPod/USB connectivity, Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR), and a subwoofer RCA output. The standard Pioneer system features a USB port and universal auxiliary (AUX) port located on the center console that allows users to listen to their portable music collection through the xB’s six Pioneer speakers.

 

[prcwitt 10+ year member]

you're gonna need a line out converter unless the amp in question has speaker level inputs. there has yet to be any factory decks that come with rca inputs.

2008 Scion TC with pioneer radio has front/rear/sub outputs from factory

 

[Farmacist 10+ year member]

2008 Scion TC with pioneer radio has front/rear/sub outputs from factory

thats great it does but the guy is asking about a mustang......

 

[prcwitt 10+ year member]

thats great it does but the guy is asking about a mustang......

I know, the mustang doesnt i was replying to the geek squad guy.

Mustang is easy though, you can just tap into the factory amp harness that plugs into the radio.

 

[x1le 10+ year member]

I haven't had the pleasure to work on any of the newer scions yet...

Alright, I retract my statement and will say that 99% of factory radio's will not come equipped with rca inputs.

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[got-one-eight 10+ year member]

Can I tap into the rear speakers for signal? The line level converter I have can take up to 50w.

 

[x1le 10+ year member]

Yes, you can tap into the rear speakers. Just make sure where you tap into is after the factory amp since he has the shaker500.

Would probably make the most sense to just tap into the existing sub wires, tho imo.

 

[got-one-eight 10+ year member]

Yes, you can tap into the rear speakers. Just make sure where you tap into is after the factory amp since he has the shaker500.
Would probably make the most sense to just tap into the existing sub wires, tho imo.

Where hell is the sub at? I didnt really look around in his car. Looks like he has some fairly large speakers up front.

 

[x1le 10+ year member]

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

I haven't had the pleasure to work on any of the newer scions yet...
Alright, I retract my statement and will say that 99% of factory radio's will not come equipped with rca inputs.

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some of the Hyundai Tiburon...came equipped with a Kenwood deck that had RCA's it was the same as the Kenwood EZ500 ...Also certain model Ford Rangers had a Pioneer double DIN in the dash from the factory that had RCA jacks....

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

The Ford Ranger model didn't have RCA's without an adapter....here is the one I thought had jacks....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-02-Ford-Ranger-Tremor-2-Radio-by-Pioneer_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQhashZitem27a3b97deeQQitemZ170250567150QQptZCarQ5fAudioQ5fVideo