Well, factory stereos dont 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 dont come equipped with them.
How do you hook up a RCA to a stock radio?
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Can you hook a system up to a stock radio?
If you are adding an amp and sub to a factory premium sound system with its own stock subwoofer, you must get your signal for the line output converter from that subwoofer. Adding an amp and subwoofer to a stock radio can be the easiest way to improve your stereo system in your car, if you do it correctly.
What are the RCA jacks on the back of my car stereo for?
RCA cables (line-level connections) are the preferred way to connect a signal to your amp if you have that option. RCA jacks on the rear of a Pioneer head unit. This is the ideal way to connect your amplifiers signal inputs, if available. If your stereo has RCA jacks, then congratulations.
Can you plug a turntable directly into powered speakers?
You can connect your turntable directly to speakers if, and only if, your turntable ha s a built-in preamp and your speakers have a built-in amplifier. But if your turntable only has a PHONO output it will need to be hooked up to an external preamp. Or to a receiver with a preamp built in.
How many speakers can you run off a head unit?
While the vast majority of head units will be able to power just 4 speakers, but some can power more and some, less, so in order for us to give you an answer to this question, we would need to know the model of head unit and the car that you are wanting to install it in.
How many RCA outputs do I need?
Youll need 2 stereo RCA male-to-male cables (4 audio channels total) to run from the radio to your 4 channel amp. Thats 4 signal channels: left & right front and left & right rear.