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<blockquote data-quote="just call me KeV" data-source="post: 8880401" data-attributes="member: 656095"><p>Referencing the original post.. CTKER, you dont need to make it complicated for yourself. My recommendation would be to install the new head unit and see how it sounds. I would recommend also doing a little sound treatment in the doors and rear deck to help improve midbass response. Then look at amplification if <em>you</em> feel it is warranted or even needed. I noticed there is a location for a sub as well. </p><p>Do you have the premium sound system from the factory in the vehicle?</p><p>You <em>can</em> purchase a dsp amplifier to power all the drivers but the wiring could be complicated depending on your skill level. You will see some people giving more extreme advice and that is because the ways of us push it as far as it can go in this hobby, but that is not necessary for everyone.</p><p>I would most likely start with amplifying the front speakers first. You will need to check when using an loc if the rear speakers have a full range signal going to them. (I believe they do after doing a little searching) If not you will need to find a pair of speakers in the vehicle and use that to connect to the LOC.</p><p>I think the factory amp in that car is located in the front of the car behind the glove box/and or at firewall that location; like the Dodge Dart. If I were to amplify all the channels I would want to find a harness I can use and connect an adapter kit form the harness going to the amp so I could connect to it directly. Finding a 12v acc/remote source without any surgery.</p><p>JBL makes a pretty good dsp amp that is 8 channels you can buy new and reconditioned on ebay for around 300 bux. I own two myself. The software is pretty easy to use and is pretty straightforward. I will go make some popcorn and put my headphones on and hunt down some links to parts and any tutorials I can find if you want to go that route.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="just call me KeV, post: 8880401, member: 656095"] Referencing the original post.. CTKER, you dont need to make it complicated for yourself. My recommendation would be to install the new head unit and see how it sounds. I would recommend also doing a little sound treatment in the doors and rear deck to help improve midbass response. Then look at amplification if [I]you[/I] feel it is warranted or even needed. I noticed there is a location for a sub as well. Do you have the premium sound system from the factory in the vehicle? You [I]can[/I] purchase a dsp amplifier to power all the drivers but the wiring could be complicated depending on your skill level. You will see some people giving more extreme advice and that is because the ways of us push it as far as it can go in this hobby, but that is not necessary for everyone. I would most likely start with amplifying the front speakers first. You will need to check when using an loc if the rear speakers have a full range signal going to them. (I believe they do after doing a little searching) If not you will need to find a pair of speakers in the vehicle and use that to connect to the LOC. I think the factory amp in that car is located in the front of the car behind the glove box/and or at firewall that location; like the Dodge Dart. If I were to amplify all the channels I would want to find a harness I can use and connect an adapter kit form the harness going to the amp so I could connect to it directly. Finding a 12v acc/remote source without any surgery. JBL makes a pretty good dsp amp that is 8 channels you can buy new and reconditioned on ebay for around 300 bux. I own two myself. The software is pretty easy to use and is pretty straightforward. I will go make some popcorn and put my headphones on and hunt down some links to parts and any tutorials I can find if you want to go that route. [/QUOTE]
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