HyperSlayer72
CarAudio.com Newbie
Heyo, got a question. Heads up i'm very new, just started learning.
From the basics i've learned so far, it seems that a cars factory head unit is quickly replaced for a superior unit on all but the most basic builds.
Is it possible to do a proper SQ/SQL build without replacing the factory head unit... while also not being hampered by its presence?
I'm not sure what this would take to accomplish. Maybe i'm overthinking it. My current understanding is that stock head units can butcher the sound, applying their own poor equalization and amplification. When it comes time to take full control of the sound with external amplifiers and a dsp you'd need a proper head unit that gives you the ability to passthrough the audio to said equipment without altering it. Is this interpretation incorrect?
A second question that I'd like to slap into the post is regarding the act of playing music via an aux on my phone. Would I need to change this behavior as well to ensure my phone isn't ******* up the eq/amplification before it hits my head unit? If it matters at all my phone is an LG g8x with its "quad hifi dac". Regardless, this phone is the only phone has ever been able to drive my hd 600's at high volume/quality.
For those interested I have a mk6 golf with a factory base model head unit... thats right the lowest trim basic non touch screen one with a super tiny blue display and a simple selection of instantly responsive tactile buttons. The head unit does everything I want it to from a functionality and design perspective. I use my head unit for nothing but music and hands free calls. No android auto, no music over bluetooth, no massive touchscreen, no ********. I never text, know how to park without a backup camera and mostly play locally stored quality music off my phone via the line in and occasionally playing some cd's. Photo provided (although I drive a 5spd.)
From the basics i've learned so far, it seems that a cars factory head unit is quickly replaced for a superior unit on all but the most basic builds.
Is it possible to do a proper SQ/SQL build without replacing the factory head unit... while also not being hampered by its presence?
I'm not sure what this would take to accomplish. Maybe i'm overthinking it. My current understanding is that stock head units can butcher the sound, applying their own poor equalization and amplification. When it comes time to take full control of the sound with external amplifiers and a dsp you'd need a proper head unit that gives you the ability to passthrough the audio to said equipment without altering it. Is this interpretation incorrect?
A second question that I'd like to slap into the post is regarding the act of playing music via an aux on my phone. Would I need to change this behavior as well to ensure my phone isn't ******* up the eq/amplification before it hits my head unit? If it matters at all my phone is an LG g8x with its "quad hifi dac". Regardless, this phone is the only phone has ever been able to drive my hd 600's at high volume/quality.
For those interested I have a mk6 golf with a factory base model head unit... thats right the lowest trim basic non touch screen one with a super tiny blue display and a simple selection of instantly responsive tactile buttons. The head unit does everything I want it to from a functionality and design perspective. I use my head unit for nothing but music and hands free calls. No android auto, no music over bluetooth, no massive touchscreen, no ********. I never text, know how to park without a backup camera and mostly play locally stored quality music off my phone via the line in and occasionally playing some cd's. Photo provided (although I drive a 5spd.)