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New member Username: Chadster20Woodbury, Minnesota United States Post Number: 1 Registered: Jan-12 | I have a 2002 Buick Lesabre and i just hooked up a subwoofer and an amp. I have the factory deck in and used line output converters for RCAs. I dont want to run wires all over the car so my question is; What fuse can I connect to that does not have constant power? |
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Gold Member Username: Joe1234Post Number: 1185 Registered: May-09 | Ok, here is a LOC that detects when you are playing a signal and turns on the AMP with it's own generated remote-on signal: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_33576_Cache-CLOC-D.html Also, since it's a low distortion device it will give better sound quality to anything it sources signal. Having said that I would prefer by far an aftermarket HU, they are many excellent quality and cheap, take a look: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_29010_Pioneer-DEH-1300MP.html |
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New member Username: Chadster20Woodbury, Minnesota United States Post Number: 2 Registered: Jan-12 | Do you know of any stores that might carry that converter? Also if I already have a line output converter hooked up right now would I be able to just add a driver? |
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Gold Member Username: Joe1234Post Number: 1189 Registered: May-09 | I have only seen that function you require integrated in LOCs. I am not aware of any standalone device that performs this function. You can order from that site but you will need to ask locally if you just want to go out and get it from somewhere. |
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New member Username: Chadster20Woodbury, Minnesota United States Post Number: 3 Registered: Jan-12 | http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_23128_PAC-SOEM-T.html?utm_source=google&utm_ medium=cpc&utm_campaign=product_ads&utm_content=pla&utm_term=%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid =CMXX1aqV-60CFUcCQAodwydzOw Do you think this would work just as well? |
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Gold Member Username: Joe1234Post Number: 1192 Registered: May-09 | Should work but I have no direct experience with it, it does not specify how it does it's turning on and off... anyhow I am sure that it will be better than what you have now. Most likely you will need to do some extra wiring to the HU. |
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New member Username: Chadster20Woodbury, Minnesota United States Post Number: 4 Registered: Jan-12 | I think Im just going to keep what I have now and wire it directly to the ignition wire under the dash. The part I just showed you has a switch to turn on by how much current is running thru it so if the volume is too low it wont respond. The cache peice you showed me is a little expensive for me seeing as how its for a subwoofer so Im only pulling mono tone, idk this whole thing is tricky haha |
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Gold Member Username: Joe1234Post Number: 1193 Registered: May-09 | Yes that can work, just the amp stays on as long the car stays on.. if you don't mind that then it's the cheapest way. Honestly an aftermarket HU is the best way to go. |
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New member Username: Chadster20Woodbury, Minnesota United States Post Number: 5 Registered: Jan-12 | I would love to have an after market deck but then my steering wheel controls would be lost. To me those are not worth losing |
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Gold Member Username: Joe1234Post Number: 1197 Registered: May-09 | That is not the case, take a look: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_17946_PAC-SWI-JACKv1-New-Version-of-SWI-JACK .html Obviously it will take some more effort and cash but you can have an aftermarket working with your vehicle's steering wheel controls without a problem. If you are not doing this right now is fine but know you can do it if you can come by with the time and the cash later on. |
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New member Username: Chadster20Woodbury, Minnesota United States Post Number: 6 Registered: Jan-12 | Have you ever installed one of those before? how hard do you think it would be to hook that up in my car? Its a buick lesabre. i just dont want to put something else in that Im not 100% will work |
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Gold Member Username: Joe1234Post Number: 1200 Registered: May-09 | There are many of those type of devices around, manufacturers have a compatibility list and installation guide for each car. If you are a bit lazy with technical stuff you may not like to set that up though. |
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New member Username: Chadster20Woodbury, Minnesota United States Post Number: 7 Registered: Jan-12 | Im fine with hooking something like that up. Im still fairly new at this car wiring stuff but as Ive learned these past few days, things are as easy to install as everyone makes it seem haha |
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Gold Member Username: Joe1234Post Number: 1202 Registered: May-09 | Ok Chad so the link below is for getting compatibility data of the device for your specific car, just enter all the infos, year model etc..: http://pac-audio.com/SWI/ |
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New member Username: Chadster20Woodbury, Minnesota United States Post Number: 8 Registered: Jan-12 | Nice, Im seriously thinking about doing this now. I thought it would be something I had to have professionally done for sure. Thanks for the help on this |
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Gold Member Username: Joe1234Post Number: 1203 Registered: May-09 | Ok just remember that you need a compatible head unit, from those listed I would recommend Alpine, best sounding, a bit more $$$ though, still you need to check the manuals to see what models do have the input for the interface. |
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Gold Member Username: Joe1234Post Number: 1205 Registered: May-09 | Also you could check out this one which is easier to use (no programming), obviously you research a bit on it for compatibility. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_22808_Axxess-ASWC.html |
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New member Username: Chadster20Woodbury, Minnesota United States Post Number: 9 Registered: Jan-12 | I want a touchscreen double-din that I could use with steering wheel control adapter. any suggestions on what would be the best one? I dont really want something thats more than $300 though |
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Gold Member Username: Joe1234Post Number: 1208 Registered: May-09 | I think your best bet is this for sound quality (but not touchscreen): http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_32848_Pioneer-AVH-P2300DVD.html But it need a different controller which is this: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_18027_PAC-SWI-PSv1-New-Version-of-SWI-PS.htm l or this: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_22808_Axxess-ASWC.html For the previously discussed controller you can get a so-so HU which I don't really recommend but take a look since it has a touchscreen: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_24394_Jensen-VM9224.html Or better this for some more money and also a touchscreen: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_43938_Kenwood-DDX319.html |
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New member Username: Chadster20Woodbury, Minnesota United States Post Number: 10 Registered: Jan-12 | I still havent found a HU that I like but now that I know what steering wheel adapter I need, its been a little easier to decide. I have another question, what size speakers are in the front of my car? Ive looked on forums and websites but cant find that out |
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Gold Member Username: Joe1234Post Number: 1226 Registered: May-09 | Enter your vehicle data here and see what it suggerst for speakers: http://www.crutchfield.com/app/car/carselector.aspx |