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Hessy

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Hi guys. I'm a little confused as to what the best option would be when it comes to upgrading my stereo in my FG Mk 1 ute. 

I was looking at chucking a sub in and some descent splits at the front. 

Am I going to be better off splitting the line off the rear speakers for the signal to the amp or should I run a single din unit under the ICC unit if so how do you patch it in so that the audio controls and bluetooth still work.

Thanks in advance

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Is the sound quality going to be that much worse if I go with spitting lines?

I am learning towards splitting as im trying to keep the cost down. 

Not looking to build a competition spec system just something to put a smile on my face

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splits won't help with that... the sub will help with that... if you just want quick and dirty, then a cheap 2ch line-level-convertor from the rear speakers into a cheap mono or 2ch bridged sub amp to either a free-air parcel shelf mounted subwoofer or a 8-12inch in-box subwoofer will do it.

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I would have assumed that better front speakers were a must and are one of the first things to do when upgrading the system. also its a ute so no parcel shelf. I have a sub and amp already. just need the wiring kit.

Should I be ok if run a 4 channel amp, bridge 1 channel for the sub and run front speakers off the other two channels?

I have an Eclipse ea4100 4ch, and an alpine 3548 2ch.

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I understand that I can chuck in what I have already have however was hoping to get some feedback from someone that has had some experience with in-line converters and wether it was worth going with the separate single din option

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Plenty of info around from those who have tried to go the in-line converter route and have been less than impressed with the audio quality. Personally, I'd roll with the separate HU.

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No need to be a cockhead keyboard worrior. I was asking a legitimate question. I obviously know I <3 Bananas all about the subject matter and was hoping for some constructive advice

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