Michael Guzinski wrote:
> OK...here it is place your bets!!!!!!!! The Factory Infinity CD/Tape/AM/FM
> has a built in amp......the head itself will drive the speakers 8 speaker
> mounted in 6 locations(the coax speakers in back are counted as 2 (coax))
> with a 5.45 to 5.55 volt output (speaker level) no line level (pre-amp)
> outputs. but wait...there's more......yes there is an amp it is about 6x8x1
> in dimensions and IS located on the passenger side kick panel as someone
> before had told us.......the amp is kinda wired weird though. power/remote
> and the wires feeding the speakers are one connector, speaker output from
> the radio are on another connector.........a little bass-ackward if you ask
> me.......
> This is the kind of arangement FoMoCo used to call Premium Sound. The amp is
> just a kind of booster and IS driven at speaker level NOT line level. The
> built-in amp in some Infinity head units is small and only puts out about 1 or
> 2 watts per channel, just enough to drive the booster amp. (any more out of
> the head unit would be a waste). The Delco/Bose also works this way. ANYWAY
> the quality of sound output from the Infinity head unit is inferior to most
> head units with RCA type pre amp outputs. Trying to build a great system
> while reusing the oem head unit for stock looks is a waste of time. IMHO! That
> is why I did not buy any optional sound system because it ALL COMES OUT When I
> get a veichle. I don't believe any veichle comes with a factory sound system
> I would be satisfied with. I have been selling and installing car stereos
> since 1968. (8 track days)
Jim in Waco
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