Can you wire an amp to a stock radio?

Can you wire an amp to a stock radio?

Another popular way to connect an amplifier to a factory radio is to use something called a line output converter. It connects to the factory radio’s speaker wires and converts the speaker-level signal to a preamp-level signal. This lets you use RCA cables to run that signal to your amplifier.

Can I add an amp to my factory stereo?

It’s possible to add an amp to your car’s factory audio system without having to buy an expensive new head unit (CD player). Adding an amp will make your audio system sound louder and clearer by allowing you to send more power to your factory speakers or sub-woofers.

How to wire a stereo without an ignition source?

Insulate the areas where you’ve crimped the cable with insulation tape just to be safe and to help them stay together. Finally put your stereo into place properly. This wiring guide should work for any Audi that doesn’t have an ignition source as standard, mainly any Audi running CANBUS systems.

What do you need to connect an amp to a factory radio?

You’ll need one for the amp’s input and the other for its output. These cables will act like a “T-harness” to connect your amp to the factory system. Behind the factory radio, you can access all of the speaker wires in one place.

Can you connect an amplifier to an aftermarket stereo?

If you have an aftermarket stereo, you’ll use a set of RCA cables instead of one of the 9-wire cables below. Refer to our article about adding an amp to an aftermarket stereo for more details. Usually, you’ll be installing a 4-channel amplifier with speaker-level inputs.

When does an amp turn on in a car?

The amp turns on when an input signal is present. This means you don’t use the ninth wire (the blue wire) of either cable for this installation. Before you run these two 9-wire cables through your car, mark both ends of one cable with a piece of electrical tape.