adding to factory unit

[Mikeho808]

Aloha to everyone. I hope there is someone out there who can shed some light on my situation. I have been out of the car audio scene for awhile since I didn't own a car that was worth putting one in. But now I have a new ride and thus, my dillema. I just got a 2004 Dodge ram with an Infinity AM/FM 6 disc in dash CD changer and 6 speaker system. I have a older Alpine 3342 DSP 10 band graphic EQ with spectrum analyzer that I would like to integrate into my system. I also would like to add in a decent amp for a single 10" or 12" sub. Here's the problem. 1) Where is the factory amp for the system? 2) will this integration involve alot of hard wiring. 3) what will be the best way to accomplish all of this? 4) I am having the hardest time finding 6x9's that are shallow enough to fit in my front doors. Any suggestions? I'd hate to shuck the factory sysem just yet, although it'll probably happen eventually, but for now, I would like to get the most out of it til I fry it!!!!!! PLEASE CAN SOMEONE HELP ME???????? Thanks for reading! Hope to hear from someone soon!!!!!!

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[boister77 10+ year member]

not fully sure, but your amp is most likely intergrated with the head unit. as for intergrating the eq, that may be a challenge since most factory radios don't have a line out. i say scratch installing the eq. you can install a sub and amp easily. you can get an amp with a speaker level input to get an audio signal for the amp from the speaker wire.

 

[Mikeho808]

That's what I figured, too. Thanks for the info. One last question...at what point do I install the amp with the speaker line ? Like I said, it's been awhile since I've installed a system.

 

[Mikeho808]

Thanks Boister77 !!! I took your advice and went and installed a sub. A JL 10w3 with a JL 1200e amp and ran it into my factory unit. She slams!!! I'm satisfied for now, and will use my factory unit til I fry it!!! It is all about sound quality !!! Thanks again. Aloha