stock head unit with subs and ipod hookup?

**macey43** · 07-20-2010

hey i like my stock head unit... but i also want subs. I know you can hook them up with some kind of rca adaptor. Does anyone know any good writeups, or even want to explain? Also im tired of static from my radio transmitter, so while im in there is there anyway to hook a direct line up for my ipod?

**Colossus** · 07-20-2010

Do you have RCA cables coming from the back of your unit?? if so, get a Y cable...thats what Im doing.

**macey43** · 07-21-2010

I'm not sure but I'll check

**macey43** · 07-21-2010

Originally Posted by Colossus

Do you have RCA cables coming from the back of your unit?? if so, get a Y cable...thats what Im doing.

No there arent any rcas only the like 20 pin connector thingS

**Colossus** · 07-21-2010

If you want to be running subs from your stock head unit, youll also need some sort of external subwoofer controller (http://www.thetechgeek.com/images/ne...os/PLXR-A8.jpg)... OBVIOUSLY do not get pyle (their garbage, just showing you what it loooks like). There are fairly cheap, and fairly nice looking decks out there that would have sub out put and AUX input for your ipod.

**noreasonwhyy** · 07-21-2010

easiest solution without taking your headunit apart: PAC makes modules that add RCAs to stock headunit, and others that allow you to create an auxiliary input.
PAC AMP-RCA USED WITH ADD CABLE ShipSound.com
Pac-Audio.com Product Details | iPod Integration for your car and More by Pac-Audio - Connecting you to the future

if you go this route, be sure you get the model you need. i just did a quick search so you get the gist of things.

**macey43** · 07-21-2010

ok thanks everyone. so basically for the subs i need the rca adaptor then run an amp to that with the subs and everthing? oh ya and is the level control all i need for the subs? or should i get like a crossover also?