OEM Install help

[bump465 10+ year member]

hey guys, so im in the process of getting a new car and would like to add my subwoofers into it. however i dont know how to wire the vehicle. Because this is a fancy car it has alot of features running through the head unit i dont want to replace the hu except idk how to convert a high level signal and keep all my other speakers working.

I was thinking about buying a rockford 3sixty.3 because there are no rca outs on the hu but in order to give the 3sixty a signal i would need to disconnect one of my midrange speakers.

Is there some simple way around this delema to keep all my speakers working and also give my amp a signal?

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[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

pay a professional b/c you have an integration device in the with the 360 and you can't read the instruction manual.

 

[VWBobby 10+ year member]

If you are only adding a subwoofer(s) to your system, then you don't need a 360. A simple high level to line out converter will do the job.

PAC is a popular one...

http://www.amazon.com/PAC-SNI-35-Variable-Line-Converter/dp/B001EAWS3W/ref=sr_1_1/182-2068678-1482651?ie=UTF8&qid=1416760493&sr=8-1&keywords=pac+line+output+converter

Splice it into your rear speaker wires and keep your speakers intact.

 

[sprinklerman 10+ year member]

I'd just tap the rear speakers for high level inputs if your amp has them.

 

[bump465 10+ year member]

i was concerned buying something cheap as the PAC, will it reduce the quality of the sound? also i was concerned that the stock head unit would have a preset lpf, and i would like to be able to adjust my crossovers and gains in the 20-60hertz area.

thanks for the advice guys splicing the wires went right over my head.

 

[bradl79 10+ year member]

i was concerned buying something cheap as the PAC, will it reduce the quality of the sound? also i was concerned that the stock head unit would have a preset lpf, and i would like to be able to adjust my crossovers and gains in the 20-60hertz area. thanks for the advice guys splicing the wires went right over my head.

these work great to tap in to the rear speaker wire, if u have the room

Posi-Tap- No Crimp Tap