WYNDUP Member 21 Member For: 15y 5m 30d Posted 07/02/10 04:24 AM Share Posted 07/02/10 04:24 AM hi thereI have a bf xr6t with out premium sound and want to install a sub and amp, I was wondering how I would do this, as the car not being a premium sound maybe there is not a sub connection in the dash, could I get some pointers from people who have done this type of installation, any help would be much apprciated thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 7m 26d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 07/02/10 04:30 AM Share Posted 07/02/10 04:30 AM Just get a Line out converter and use that to get a signal from one of your rear speakers.Theres no RCA outs behind the dash, but you can get them added in. I think asl can do it? Its a bit more than a line out converter, but puts out a higher quality signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYNDUP Member 21 Member For: 15y 5m 30d Posted 07/02/10 05:01 AM Author Share Posted 07/02/10 05:01 AM oh ok, a line out converter that sounds pretty straight forward to me, I might see how they go about adding the RCA outs,thanks for help very greatfull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 7m 26d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 07/02/10 05:04 AM Share Posted 07/02/10 05:04 AM Normally it involves pulling out your ICC and sending it to them. means driving around with no speedo/tacho while its getting done and all your dash lights on. But if your going to eventually do speakers/more amps aswell, its the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKa Donating Members 4,243 Member For: 18y 2m 25d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 07/02/10 05:17 AM Share Posted 07/02/10 05:17 AM Just get an aftermarket head unit mate.. I been there done that and the sound quality just isnt right with a converter.. not sure bout the RCA outs though.. but even so, you are still limited to what the icc can do.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 7m 26d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 07/02/10 05:22 AM Share Posted 07/02/10 05:22 AM ^^ Aftermarket HU is definitely the way to go if you want any sort of 'tuneability'. You can still get some ok quality without it but you wont be getting the most out of your components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYNDUP Member 21 Member For: 15y 5m 30d Posted 07/02/10 06:36 AM Author Share Posted 07/02/10 06:36 AM im just installing a sub for now, im happy with how the stock stereo is not a big fan of overley done sound systems, subs just a cheap unit anyways so I dont think ill bother with too much mucking around, I might just go with the converter for now, instead of running around and sending off the ICC, maybe down the track if I upgrade the stereo then ill probs follow your steps guys, with installing a head unit and going all out, but for now just a quick solution will probs have to do, thanks again guys always helpfull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKa Donating Members 4,243 Member For: 18y 2m 25d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 07/02/10 07:16 AM Share Posted 07/02/10 07:16 AM I understand where your comin from mate I was in the same boat as you... I had subs and amps from my old car to put into the T.. I didnt want to run a head unit, cause I wanted to keep it looking stock inside.. So I got an Alpine LLC(line level converter), that was rubbish, only cost $50 though... Then I read that an AudiControl LC6i, was one of the best LLC out. So I get one for about $200 I think, and it was good, but my bass was lacking and no matter how I set it up I couldnt get my system sounding like it did in the old car.. So I though f*ck it, and got myself a head unit and havent looked back and could have saved myself around $350 factoring in install and bits and pieces... My 2c... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYNDUP Member 21 Member For: 15y 5m 30d Posted 07/02/10 07:55 AM Author Share Posted 07/02/10 07:55 AM yeh I do want to keep it stock looking ive always been that way, ive been thinking maybe to buy a really cheap secound hand head unit still a well known brand though like alpine or pioneer nothing special and just run it off of that shouldnt cost much either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKa Donating Members 4,243 Member For: 18y 2m 25d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 07/02/10 10:46 AM Share Posted 07/02/10 10:46 AM Exactly.. the cost of a good LLC would be the same as a good head unit, but the head unit is way better.. Check out my install to give you an idea.. http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/Head-Unit-Installed-t53255.html&p=799154&hl=head+unit&fromsearch=1#entry799154 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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