line out converter or aftermarket deck?

[mikepro89]

Hey, I am just about to get my first semi new vehicle, so obviously the dash looks nice new and clean!, so I don't no wether I should just put in a new aftermarket deck or just install a line out converter that can be hidden? Looking for people's opinions! Thanks!

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

If you go loc don't get a cheap one.

 

[mikepro89]

So would you say after market deck or loc?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

It depends on what's involved and what HU.

In new cars like mine it's better and cheaper to just add a processor from the start. They are better than every HU but 1. Still keep the stock look and function.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

I have a really nice navone loc that has amp turn on etc I'll do 15 shipped on it.

 

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Oh wait your in Canada lol strike that I'll do 10 plus shipping

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Navone Engineering Inc. » N-RHL2 2 Channel, 50 Watt per channel, Line Output Converter

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

It definitely depends on what vehicle it is. Both of mine had pretty basic head units, so I swapped them out. My friend's BMW has great processing and factory amped speakers. He just used an LOC to add a sub stage.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Hey, I am just about to get my first semi new vehicle, so obviously the dash looks nice new and clean!, so I don't no wether I should just put in a new aftermarket deck or just install a line out converter that can be hidden? Looking for people's opinions! Thanks!

What's the car

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Hey, I am just about to get my first semi new vehicle, so obviously the dash looks nice new and clean!, so I don't no wether I should just put in a new aftermarket deck or just install a line out converter that can be hidden? Looking for people's opinions! Thanks!

jbl ms8, the best solution for most 2013 and up cars with a nice dash that has a lot of features. It has a built in amp too, and is miles better than most aftermarket head units on the market.

 

[mikepro89]

I have a 2011 sonata. I you tubed the dash dismantle, straight forward but I know that doesn't mean the wiring is the same lol. Also it will be just for subs not speakers if that makes a difference.

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

If all you want is a subwoofer just get a decent loc, dont cheap out though get something like the lc2i

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Buddy of mine got one for his friend to add a pair of diamond subs in his 2014 veloster

 

[joom 10+ year member]

Did Blazian87 ever use the lc2i I sold him?

 

[mikepro89]

So the lc2i would be much better then the Navone Engineering Inc. » N-RHL2 2 Channel, 50 Watt per channel, Line Output Converter

Posted above? I've seen the lc2i before it's kinda chunky to hide behind th3 deck and it had the adjustments that I would wanna be able to access? Bit of an eye sore no? Haha also, I just read it's 400w r ms but I'm going much bigger then that, does that matter? I'll be somewhere between 1200 and 2500 w depending how I wire my subs

 

[Titan-ium]

Switching to an Aftermarket head unit would depend on if your factory stereo has Bluetooth or not or if you have a factory amplifier. I have the AudiControl LC7i hooked up to my factory head unit which has Bluetooth and Navigation, so I wouldn't benefit from upgrading my factory head unit. Also, I have a factory amplifier and the Bluetooth and Bluetooth Speaker, chimes and door buzzers all go through the factory amplifier, so my LC7i is installed from my factory amplifier back so I don't disrupt any of the factory bells and whistles. A good LOC will perform well as long as it's installed correctly.