Hessy New Member 10 Member For: 8y 5m 28d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 05:51 AM Posted 02/07/18 05:51 AM 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
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 30,107 Member For: 18y 5m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/07/18 05:56 AM Posted 02/07/18 05:56 AM it really depends on the quality of output you want...
Hessy New Member 10 Member For: 8y 5m 28d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 06:12 AM Author Posted 02/07/18 06:12 AM 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
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 30,107 Member For: 18y 5m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/07/18 06:19 AM Posted 02/07/18 06:19 AM 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.
Hessy New Member 10 Member For: 8y 5m 28d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 07:25 AM Author Posted 02/07/18 07:25 AM 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.
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 30,107 Member For: 18y 5m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/07/18 07:31 AM Posted 02/07/18 07:31 AM well, if you already have the equipment, that'll do it.
Hessy New Member 10 Member For: 8y 5m 28d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 07:42 AM Author Posted 02/07/18 07:42 AM (edited) 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 Edited 02/07/18 07:43 AM by Hessy
.Stripes. All stock bar the k&n panel filter Legacy Donating Member 8,061 Member For: 14y 6m 13d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 09:10 AM Posted 02/07/18 09:10 AM 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. 1
OZYWALKER XR50T Legacy Donating Member 2,795 Member For: 13y 4m 25d Gender: Male Location: Western Sydney Posted 02/07/18 10:09 AM Posted 02/07/18 10:09 AM How much do you reckon for a fully sick system in a ute?Asking for a mate.
Hessy New Member 10 Member For: 8y 5m 28d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 10:18 AM Author Posted 02/07/18 10:18 AM 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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