Hessy New Member 10 Member For: 6y 7m 30d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 05:51 AM Share Posted 02/07/18 05:51 AM Hi guys. I'm a little confused as to what the best option would be when it comes to upgrading my stereo in my FG Mk 1 ute. I was looking at chucking a sub in and some descent splits at the front. Am I going to be better off splitting the line off the rear speakers for the signal to the amp or should I run a single din unit under the ICC unit if so how do you patch it in so that the audio controls and bluetooth still work. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,997 Member For: 16y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/07/18 05:56 AM Share Posted 02/07/18 05:56 AM it really depends on the quality of output you want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessy New Member 10 Member For: 6y 7m 30d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 06:12 AM Author Share Posted 02/07/18 06:12 AM Is the sound quality going to be that much worse if I go with spitting lines? I am learning towards splitting as im trying to keep the cost down. Not looking to build a competition spec system just something to put a smile on my face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,997 Member For: 16y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/07/18 06:19 AM Share Posted 02/07/18 06:19 AM splits won't help with that... the sub will help with that... if you just want quick and dirty, then a cheap 2ch line-level-convertor from the rear speakers into a cheap mono or 2ch bridged sub amp to either a free-air parcel shelf mounted subwoofer or a 8-12inch in-box subwoofer will do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessy New Member 10 Member For: 6y 7m 30d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 07:25 AM Author Share Posted 02/07/18 07:25 AM I would have assumed that better front speakers were a must and are one of the first things to do when upgrading the system. also its a ute so no parcel shelf. I have a sub and amp already. just need the wiring kit. Should I be ok if run a 4 channel amp, bridge 1 channel for the sub and run front speakers off the other two channels? I have an Eclipse ea4100 4ch, and an alpine 3548 2ch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 28,997 Member For: 16y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/07/18 07:31 AM Share Posted 02/07/18 07:31 AM well, if you already have the equipment, that'll do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessy New Member 10 Member For: 6y 7m 30d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 07:42 AM Author Share Posted 02/07/18 07:42 AM (edited) I understand that I can chuck in what I have already have however was hoping to get some feedback from someone that has had some experience with in-line converters and wether it was worth going with the separate single din option Edited 02/07/18 07:43 AM by Hessy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Stripes. All stock bar the k&n panel filter Silver Donating Members 8,061 Member For: 12y 8m 15d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 09:10 AM Share Posted 02/07/18 09:10 AM Plenty of info around from those who have tried to go the in-line converter route and have been less than impressed with the audio quality. Personally, I'd roll with the separate HU. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZYWALKER XR50T Gold Donating Members 2,795 Member For: 11y 6m 27d Gender: Male Location: Western Sydney Posted 02/07/18 10:09 AM Share Posted 02/07/18 10:09 AM How much do you reckon for a fully sick system in a ute?Asking for a mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hessy New Member 10 Member For: 6y 7m 30d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 02/07/18 10:18 AM Author Share Posted 02/07/18 10:18 AM No need to be a cockhead keyboard worrior. I was asking a legitimate question. I obviously know I <3 Bananas all about the subject matter and was hoping for some constructive advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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