Do I have to bypass factory amp?

By bypassing the factory amplifier, the music sounds more detailed and clear than it did when he used the amplifier integration harness. Whenever there’s one available, we recommend bypassing the factory amp to get better sound. If you’re considering a new stereo for your vehicle, keep this option in mind.

Do you need an amp for aftermarket radio?

You don’t NEED an amplifier at any time. If you don’t care about the sound quality and you are happy to use the system you have, then there’s no reason to buy an aftermarket amplifier. The clarity, sound quality and volume of bass will all confirm for you that you do, in fact, need an amp for better sound.

Can you hook up subs to a factory amp?

In techie terms: …it takes amplified speaker level signals and converts them into high quality preamp signals that can be fed into an amplifier. So now you know – it’s definitely possible to install a subwoofer and amplifier to your factory system, and still have it sounding good.

How do I hook up an aftermarket amp to a factory amp?

Usually, you’ll be installing a 4-channel amplifier with speaker-level inputs. The best way to connect it to a factory system is to tap into the stereo’s speaker outputs for the amp’s input signal. Then send the amp’s outputs back to the stereo’s harness, and on to the speakers through the factory wiring.

How do you hook up a amp to a factory radio?

The best way to connect it to a factory system is to tap into the stereo’s speaker outputs for the amp’s input signal. Then send the amp’s outputs back to the stereo’s harness, and on to the speakers through the factory wiring.

How do you hook up a sub without RCA?

There are almost three methods available to hook up your amplifier without using any RCA jacks.

1. Connect Speaker Wire To RCA Adapter. This is the first method that we will use to make a connection.
2. Install Using High-Level Amp Inputs.
3. Hook-Up Amp Using Line Output Converter(LOC)

Does a stock radio have RCA jacks?

Well, factory stereos don’t have something called ‘RCA pre-outs’. These are the red and white inputs behind stereos that rca jacks plug into to produce sound… …and factory stereos just don’t come equipped with them.