unsure about a few things.

[bentchetler]

so I am in the process of buying a system for my car and I am a confused, and was wondering if you guys could clear a few things up. First i am just putting subs in, i don't see a reason to replace the speakers in my car (2010 g37x) so will i need a new headunit to connect the subs to? second, i am planning on putting in two type r's, i know they aren't the greatest but they fit my budget well, but I am looking at a alpine mrx-m240 amp. will i be able to hook it up to my car battery or does it need more power than that? lastly what wire kit should i get and where? thanks for all the help, i'm sure i will have more questions to come!

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[CSCStang]

You can use the stock stereo with a line reducer, or get an amp that supports high level input. You only need to get an amp wiring kit that runs to the battery. I suggest a 4ga kit. You can use the power antenna wire as a remote turn on for the amp. You can get the wire kit at Best Buy or Fry's. I started the same way as you are with my mustang, but eventually upgraded all my speakers. Hope this helps.

 

[Da64u 10+ year member]

so I am in the process of buying a system for my car and I am a confused, and was wondering if you guys could clear a few things up. First i am just putting subs in, i don't see a reason to replace the speakers in my car (2010 g37x) so will i need a new headunit to connect the subs to? second, i am planning on putting in two type r's, i know they aren't the greatest but they fit my budget well, but I am looking at a alpine mrx-m240 amp. will i be able to hook it up to my car battery or does it need more power than that? lastly what wire kit should i get and where? thanks for all the help, i'm sure i will have more questions to come!

Type-R's are great subs.. Put them in the right size box though.

 

[bentchetler]

alright, what is this line reducer and how do i go about getting one? for installation should i just take it into a local shop and try to support them?

 

[CSCStang]

A line reducer takes the signal from your speaker wires and converts it to an rca output. Go to Metra.com to get one. I agree the type r's are great. I'm running two 12" and they thump! Up to you to take it somewhere to have it done. If you were in So Cal I could do it.

 

[bentchetler]

A line reducer takes the signal from your speaker wires and converts it to an rca output. Go to Metra.com to get one. I agree the type r's are great. I'm running two 12" and they thump! Up to you to take it somewhere to have it done. If you were in So Cal I could do it.

metra.com is not working for me, anywhere else i might be able to buy one?

 

[CerwinVega_Fan 10+ year member]

No u need a line out converter (LOC) to hook it up to your stock head unit.

Ebay has then for cheap.

 

[bentchetler]

No u need a line out converter (LOC) to hook it up to your stock head unit.Ebay has then for cheap.

thanks, anything i should look for when i buy one?

 

[bradl79 10+ year member]

metra.com is not working for me, anywhere else i might be able to buy one?

Try mertaonline.com

 

[bentchetler]

unsure on which one i should get.... any help?

 

[Jepalan]

unsure on which one i should get.... any help?

What is your make, model and year car?

 

[bentchetler]

What is your make, model and year car?

2010 infiniti g37x