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Old 08-11-2011, 04:54 PM
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Keep headunit/speakers add aftermarket sub + amp

i have searched and searched and haven't been able to find anything in regards to my problem. i want to keep the speakers and the headunit but want to replace the sub and its amp with after market. how do i go about doing this? thanks
Old 08-12-2011, 12:22 AM
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What do you mean like you want just to add an amp and sub to a factory system?
If so just get yourself i line out converter, and an amp kit.
I work with car electronics for a living so if you've got any questions feel free to post up. I just purchased a CL a week or so ago so i'll be on the forum a bit.
Old 08-12-2011, 05:06 PM
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If you want to keep your factory head unit and speakers but add an aftermarket sub youll need a line out converter and an amp installation kit. Youll also want to take out the factory sub and put some form of cloth cover over the hole to stop the light from the third brake light coming through.
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thanks for replies. i heard about 8" shallow subs like the 500w ones from pioneer that can fit into the factory enclosure. is that a good idea?
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I've never thrown an aftermarket subwoofer into a factory enclosure and been pleased with the sound honestly.
Old 08-15-2011, 09:14 PM
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i understand, its not the sound im worried about, its the cargo space.
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I heard when u get a line converter when u turn up the volume it distorts the bass and sounds bad... I mean that's what I heard... I been wanting to do the same but don't want to speand the money just so I can sound worst then stock.. besides I just bought a 04 tsx and the sub sounds way better then my 05 tl not cool...
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Spend**
Just so it can sound worst***

Excuse my spelling lol
Old 08-18-2011, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by jovTL507
I heard when u get a line converter when u turn up the volume it distorts the bass and sounds bad... I mean that's what I heard... I been wanting to do the same but don't want to speand the money just so I can sound worst then stock.. besides I just bought a 04 tsx and the sub sounds way better then my 05 tl not cool...
If it's not tuned properly, yes that can and will happen. If you set everything up right, that shouldn't happen.
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where is the best and easiest place to hook up the line out converter????? i have an 02' tl that i am doing the same to but just wondered if there is an easy way of doing so
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i believe in the trunk right were your stock sub is at you can tap into the wires there. but i think the best place is to tap them right at the headunit before it goes through the factory amp. someone correct me if im wrong
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You might be interested in this: https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/sound-processor-830118/

You won't have any problems with distortion.
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