Add amp, sub to OEM radio

[UofL223]

2007 Pilot with Nav

Factory sub is blown, rattling all the time, I can't take it anymore. Need some help before ordering a sub.

Say I get the new sub/amp how does that connect to the OEM radio? Will it sound good or do I need to add something else for the sound to be balanced properly?

I've searched the forum for 2 hours and I can't find the answer here anywhere. Hopefully someone can help me.

Thanks

[THE215]

Hi this subject has been covered in a lot of posts I will link some to you.

Another sub in stock location thread

Start of a System ( with Pics )

In my opinion replacing the factory sub means removing a lot of panels & matching up a new sub & properly sealing it in. A new sub will require an amp to power it.

If you want to keep your factory stereo you can get something like this:
http://www.woofersetc.com/p-7352-sgn...converter.aspx
That will allow you to keep your factory stereo intact and add an amplifier to power the new sub.

[UofL223]

Thanks

I am not worried about removing the panels and getting the old sub out and the new one in. There are step by step instructions for that on this site.

Whet I was worried about is hooking up the new amp/sub to the factory radio. That product link you posted seems to allow that.

[UofL223]

I have found a lot of Line Out Converters. Most of them $30 or under.

What is the difference between a cheap LOC and say the JL Cleensweep or the RF 3sixty?

Keep in mind I am just hooking an amp/sub up to factory HU.

Thanks

[oejeffrey]

Sometimes you get what you pay for. Just depends on how important the sound is to you!!!

[THE215]

Or you can go for an amp with speaker level inputs. That way you could possibly get an amp with at least 4 channels & tap into your existing speaker wire. Amp your front speakers and bridge the last 2 channels for a sub. But if you're gonna amp your front speakers it wouldn't be a good idea to leave the front speakers stock.

http://http://www.crutchfield.com/S-.../oem_amps.html

[Im2c0oL]

Got a question where you guys install the Line Out Converters? I know usually crimpt to the back of the stock HU. but I was thinking if it's possible to use the stock sub's output wire in the back and install my Line Out Converters from that source maybe it will give a better clean filtered bass output? anyone has try that route?