Hook up aftermarket amp factory radio

How do you hook up a car radio to an amp?

You’ll need to separate the speaker wires, cut them, and attach wiring to run to the amp. Remove the radio and disconnect the factory wiring plugs or aftermarket radio’s wiring harness. Cut the speaker wires, leaving enough length to move the wire and to have enough length to connect to the wire freely.

Can you add an amplifier to a car with a factory radio?

This article explains how to install an amp in a car with a factory radio. Contrary to popular belief and opinion, you do not need to invest in an expensive head unit before you can add or install an amplifier to your vehicle. On the other hand, adding an amplifier to a factory radio seems like a lot of work when you consider the process involved.

What does an amp do on a car radio?

What does an amp do to factory radio? The function of an amplifier in a vehicle is to take a weak audio signal and then amplify it. Usually, factory radios or CD players come with built-in amplifiers. However, these amplifiers are not powerful enough to drive the speakers.

Should I keep the factory AMP in play when switching stereo?

Keeping the factory amp in play would negate many sound attributes his new stereo offers. Easy access to the factory amps plug enabled us to test both methods. We had easy access to the wiring harness that connected to the factory amp in Daves Highlander.

How do you hook up a car radio to power?

1 Ground: Connect the radio’s ground wire (black wire) to the (-) power supply output 2 Main power: Connect the radio’s +12V battery wire (usually the yellow wire) to the (+) power supply output 3 Turning the radio on: You can do this by hardwiring the radio’s accessory wire (usually red) to the +12V battery wire or you can use a switch in between.

How do you hook up a car AMP to a battery?

Connect the amps negative terminal to the cars chassis ground. Use a short negative power wire that is the same diameter as the positive wire that leads to the battery. Insert the main power wire fuse once all the connections for the other wires are in place.

Can you plug a car AMP into a car stereo?

Car stereos aren’t designed to be bridged like a car amp. Using an ATX (desktop computer) power supply for a car stereo isn’t hard – in fact, you only need a few steps: Power connections: Cut a +12V wire (yellow) and a ground (black) wire from the main connector. Strip the insulation to leave about 3/8″ to 1/2″ bare wire.

How do you hook up speakers to a car stereo?

Snake them through the car in the same way you did the power wire, but do it on the opposite side of the vehicle. This will prevent noise in the system. Connect the speaker wires from the amplifier to the speakers. Situate these wires away from the power wires.

In other words, power amplifiers are a necessity of every car music system nowadays as it allows you to boost the level of sound in your car. We recommend every car stereo be used with a quality car amplifier for the best sound experience. Do I Need an Amp for my Car Speakers? Why?

How does a car audio system amplify audio?

Should I get a new AMP for my car stereo?

Retaining the factory amp usually makes it easier to install a new stereo, and in some vehicles thats your only option. But your new stereos sound is limited to what that amp can do.

Why is my car stereo not working with the factory amplifier?

The most common have to do with the factory amplifier not producing enough quality, going bad or our favorite; a speaker is blown and is next to impossible to find. Here’s a quick list for your reference of places to check when you have audio issues in a vehicle with a factory amplifier.

Should you replace the AMP in your Premium Sound System?

A problem with many premium sound systems is that replacing the puny factory amp with a more powerful one will mean losing some of the vehicle’s audio functions and audible notifications.

When do you need to add an amplifier to your system?

When Do You Need To Add an Amplifier To Your Factory System? Simply put, whenever you want. Generally speaking you should consider adding an amplifier whenever the clarity and/or volume inst to your liking. You can also consider adding a subwoofer amplifier to your system paired with a nice subwoofer to bring the bass presence up to your liking.