derm

iTrader: (1)

i have a 2004 tl with aspec kit stock radio with navi, im trying to do my system but not sure what else to buy i have a jl audio 500/5 amp 5 channel amp i want to hook this up and raplace my factory sub and speakers all around my only question is should i use the rockford foasgate 3 sixty or do u guys recomened something different i have this amp and also two kenwood amps just not sure what to do

Caiman

bypass the factory amp and use that signal to your new sub.
Get a sub. JL's are good, kickers, focal...
the stock speakers are really good
with a sub, adjust the eq levels to
Bass: -2
Treble: 1
Mid:C
Fade:C
Subw: -2 or C

Thats what I have mine at and it sounds good.

derm

iTrader: (1)

when you say bypass the stock amp u mean disconnect it totaly and hook up the speaker wires to the rockford fogate 3 sixty and then to the amp yes no line out

Caiman

yep, just use the signal and remote coming from the head unit

derm

iTrader: (1)

i dont want to lose my center channel for bluetooth and navi and i need six outputs where do i get that from and what are the signal wires i know how to hook up aftermarket systems but i always used a loc from my rear speakers and did it like that i want to do this right so just tell me what wires i should use out for the amp and should i use a loc or just cut the signal wires and solder rca on to them thanks

Caiman

im pretty sure the amp has rca connectors...i might be wrong. its been a while since ive seen how mine is set up...
theres a wiring diagram somewhere on the internet...i need to find it.

CSWBiggs

dis-regard Caiman's false statment...

the OEM amplifier DOES NOT have rca style connections it does however have a multi pin molex going into the OEM amp....you will need to cut only the front L+R, Rear L+R and Sub Mono signals...then buy some decent quality RCA y connectors...the ones with 2 female connectors...cut off the male portion and direct solder to the signal wires from the radio...this way you don't have to cut your long and expensive rcas...also if you decide to add a sound processor or eq...you can just plug and play to your hearts desire...

i've done this in my own personal car...and as long as you don't cut the center channel signal set...you'll be good...center speaker will still work and the front RCA's do indeed cut out during a nav interupt..

hope that helps...if you have any further question feel free to reply or PM me

-Jason

also...there is not standard 12v trigger from remote turn on at the amplifier...it is a 5v digital turn on...just pull your remote wire from an accy wire at the ignition harness...please refrain from using fuse taps...

derm

iTrader: (1)

thanks for everything but i just ordered the rockford 3 sixty but i would love some input on which speakers i should get for the system im going to use my jl audio 500/5 amp and probaly a small amp for the center but what do u guys recomend for the front components and what about the back should i go with two way speakers three way etc etc 6x9 or what i want it to sound nice and clear i have a jl box with two twelves i just ran all my power wire tonight 4 gauge pheonix gold with a circuit breaker up front remote turn on and ground im going to wait until i get th 3 sixty before i do anything else and also what do u guys recomend for audio and video for my 3g iphone and my 120 gig video ipod andf eventualy woiuld like to put rear view camera thanks so much

CSWBiggs

even with the 360 i'd still go before the amp and just low level into it...

-Jason

derm

iTrader: (1)

thanks also any recomendation for replacing my stock sp[eakers i was thinking 61/2 components upfront and not with the back maybe 6x9 what do u guys think also the speakers in the back should i go with just one way speakersw two way or three way not sure please help with advice i want it to sound crstal clear

CSWBiggs

6 x 9's r a no go in a TL...

find inexpensive 6.5 inch coax...regular 2 ways work just find in there...focus on putting the best you can afford up front...that's where you're going to make the biggest difference...

-Jason

derm

iTrader: (1)

hey cswbibbs just one more question if you could what kind of component speakers do u recomened for the front focal mbquart infinity kappa whats ur prefence and also should i solder rca jacks onto the wires before the amp and run them to the 3 sixty or just cut them from the black 20 pin connector and run the wires straight to the 3 sixty i could either go high level into it or solder rca and go low into it which one is prefered thanks a lot derm

CSWBiggs

Solder RCA's...yes..

speakers...what's your goal...desired listening volume...taste in music...what sort of systems have you had in the past...$?

-Jason

Tripnbeats

jason thank god u jumped in! lol, i havent been on here in a minute! lol