Can you hook subs to a stock stereo?

Where do you connect the remote wire on a stock radio?

STOCK HEADUNIT

Some of the more common options for connecting the remote turn on wire when using a factory head unit are to the wire connected to a power antenna (older vehicles which do not turn off the antenna when not using the radio) or to the vehicle’s fuse box.

Do you need a line output converter for subs?

Amplifiers that offer speaker-level inputs don’t require a separate line output converter to tap into existing speaker wires to get their signal. Many powered subwoofers offer this feature, too. The speaker-to-line level conversion is done inside the amplifier.

Where does a line output converter go?

Do I need to ground my line output converter?

More advanced versions of the LOC include models that can detect input signal and create a remote output to turn on an aftermarket amplifier or other device. To do this the LOC must be hooked up to 12v+ and Ground to supply the current necessary to power the turn on circuitry and create a reliable remote signal.

Can I add an AUX to my stock stereo?

If your stereo has RCA input ports on the back, you can simply purchase an adapter cable that will plug into the RCA port and your music playing device through a 3.5mm male cable. Many cars came with ports for CD changers.

How do I connect 12V power supply to car stereo?

Main power: Connect the radio’s +12V battery wire (usually the yellow wire) to the (+) power supply output. Turning the radio on: You can do this by hardwiring the radio’s accessory wire (usually red) to the +12V battery wire or you can use a switch in between.

What power supply do I need to run a car stereo?

A typical stereo head unit will need about 5 amps of power. If you want to crank up the volume for parties and plan on using a powerful amplifier, then 5 amps likely won’t be enough either. We do have power supplies available that offer up to 30 amps.

How much power can a 12V car outlet handle?

The 12 V power circuit is protected by a car fuse, often rated at 10 to 20 amperes, which amounts from 120 to 240 watts.

Which wire is the 12V constant in car radio?

Basic Wiring:

Yellow wire 12 volts constant. Red wire 12 volts ignition/accessory. Black wire ground.

How do you wire a radio straight to a battery?

Crimp the bare end of the black wire onto an alligator clip. Connect the radio to the battery by first clipping the alligator clip with the positive wires onto the battery’s positive terminal, then clipping on the negative wire to the negative terminal. Turn on your car stereo to operate it.

Are radio wires color coded?

Manufacturers have made connecting a car stereo to an wiring harness relatively easy with color coded wires. In the table below, we show what those wires do and what the colors mean.

What color is power wire for radio?

What color wires go together?

The protective ground is green or green with yellow stripe. The neutral is white, the hot (live or active) single phase wires are black , and red in the case of a second active.

What are the wire color codes?

What wire hits black or white?

The black wire is the “hot” wire, it carries the electricity from the breaker panel into the switch or light source. The white wire is the “neutral” wire, it takes any unused electricity and current and sends it back to the breaker panel.