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subs without new radio?

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    Hey everybody need some advice. I was wondering if I could add subs to my car without going through the hassle of buying a new cd player. I already have the subs and an amp. I have a 2005 gtp with the monsoon sound system. I love the sound I have now but I would really like a little more bass. I'm not looking to be heard a mile down the street so is there another way to get more bass? I noticed there is a little amp in my trunk and I didn't know if I could tie into that somehow or if that will just ruin it. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Well honestly it can be done by tapping into the rear speakers and adding a pac module that allows u to run a rca cable for the amp...truth be told its not worth it the money. Your better off getting a aftermarket cd player and then adding subs..allowing better sound out of your stock speakers and allowing you more control over subs.

    Edit: i think its called a line out converter.

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    correct on the line out converter, i used one for about 6 months before i saved up enough for a different HU, believe me it is worth it to get a different HU

    the line out converter is about 20 bucks at wallmart

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    Yeah I wanted to avoid buying a new head unit at the moment. I like the way it looks all stock. But thanks for the tips, I'll check that out
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    I tried the whole subs with the stock Monsoon system thing a few years back because just like you I like the stock look until I realized I had virtually no control over my subs or equalizers. Bought a Alpine cd player made all my speakers sound that much better and finally had control over the subs I wanted. Of course I ended up gutting the whole Monsoon and going completely aftermarket after some time.


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    Did this in my buddies 2001 GTP It was a big NOPE, the factory volume limiter would kick in and make everything quiet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by acidcrashdburnd View Post
    Did this in my buddies 2001 GTP It was a big NOPE, the factory volume limiter would kick in and make everything quiet.
    Amen. Plus IIRC I couldn't turn my bass all the way down. Took 2 weeks to budge and go aftermarket. Of course this was 4 years ago. I never looked back.


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    I guess I'll just bite the bullet and buy a new head unit. you think it would be worth it to pay the extra bucks to get the adapter so I can still use my steering wheel controls?
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    I miss using mine everyday. so yes.
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    i don't miss mine at all, it really just depends on if you use them or not

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