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Improving preamp output to factory amplifier
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<blockquote data-quote="audionoobwhowillprobablyb" data-source="post: 8733036" data-attributes="member: 681911"><p>I have a 2012 impala ltz with a stock Bose amplifier powering my stock speakers. I have an aftermarket head unit. I have an aftermarket amplfier powering an aftermarket subwoofer.</p><p></p><p>The head unit came with an adapter for the factory amplifier. When I use it, the volume on the head unit maxes out way before the speakers do. The speakers are audible and sound really good, but are no where near my preferred listening volume. The aftermarket subwoofer amplifier is recieving plenty of juice from the preamp output on the same adapter.</p><p></p><p>Is there something I can buy to improve the preamp voltage going into the adapter for the factory amplifier... to make the volume louder on my speakers? Obviously if it were it an aftermarket amplifier, I think I'd just increase the gain. But that's not an option on this factory Bose amplifier.</p><p></p><p>Thank you for any suggestions. For now, the headunit is powering the speaker, however when I do this, the subwoofer is too quiet. Lol what a mess.</p><p></p><p>Should I just get an aftermarket amplifier for the speakers? Really don't wanna fork out anymore cash after all the upgrades I've already done. Will do what needs to be done though.</p><p></p><p>TLDR; is there something I can buy to improve the preamp voltage going from my aftermarket head unit into my factory amplifier for my speakers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="audionoobwhowillprobablyb, post: 8733036, member: 681911"] I have a 2012 impala ltz with a stock Bose amplifier powering my stock speakers. I have an aftermarket head unit. I have an aftermarket amplfier powering an aftermarket subwoofer. The head unit came with an adapter for the factory amplifier. When I use it, the volume on the head unit maxes out way before the speakers do. The speakers are audible and sound really good, but are no where near my preferred listening volume. The aftermarket subwoofer amplifier is recieving plenty of juice from the preamp output on the same adapter. Is there something I can buy to improve the preamp voltage going into the adapter for the factory amplifier... to make the volume louder on my speakers? Obviously if it were it an aftermarket amplifier, I think I'd just increase the gain. But that's not an option on this factory Bose amplifier. Thank you for any suggestions. For now, the headunit is powering the speaker, however when I do this, the subwoofer is too quiet. Lol what a mess. Should I just get an aftermarket amplifier for the speakers? Really don't wanna fork out anymore cash after all the upgrades I've already done. Will do what needs to be done though. TLDR; is there something I can buy to improve the preamp voltage going from my aftermarket head unit into my factory amplifier for my speakers. [/QUOTE]
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