regarding the deck replacement question- if you want to go with your stock
deck and add amps and subs etc you don't necessarily have to disconnect your
rear speakers (nor do you have to go with an amp that will accept speaker
level inputs). You can get something called a high level to low level
converter. Basically it takes speaker wires as input and output is 2 RCA
wires. I have this kind of setup at home for an external power amplifier
and you can just piggyback the speaker wires from either the front or rear
speakers into the converter while still driving your speakers off the same
channel (because the converter doesn't drop the impedance or introduce any
resistance like speakers do- it will not upset the amp). This is actually
what I plan on doing in my DAK (since some nice people decided to relieve me
of my pioneer DEH-835R two weeks after I put it in) so I will have a
completely stealthed out system.
Black '99 Dakota Sport
4x4 Club Cab
5.2L 318 Automatic
-----Original Message-----
From: David Gloff [mailto:dgloff@xnet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 3:52 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Stereo Questions
I don't have a thunderbox, but I am considering one, and can answer most
of your questions. My stereo shop says $230 unloaded, and I've seen it
for $390 loaded (2 Thunder 5000 10"). You Don't NECESSARILY have to
replace your deck (I'd recommend it, though), but you ABSOLUTELY MUST buy
an amp. If you don't replace your head unit, you must get an amp with
speaker-level inputs (And you'll probably have to disconnect your rear
speakers). The box does completely replace the tool tray under your back
seat, but it provides a new mounting point for you rjack, and retains the
cupholders. Hope this helps.
David Gloff
Computer Technician
Valcom Professional Computer Center; Kemper/Scudder/Zurich Funds
aolim: dgloff
Loaded Intense Blue '99 Dakota Sport CC 318 5-speed 3.92SG
"This is a litigation-free zone. Prosecutors will be Violated."
On Tue, 6 Apr 1999 PGauger273@aol.com wrote:
>
>
> I am considering adding some low end to the factory setup in the Dak and I
am
> leaning toward the MTX thunderform. I have some questions for those who
have
> gone this route. What should I expect to pay for the subs and box. How
much
> power do I need to push it. Do I have to install a new deck or can I use
the
> factory system and an amp. Does the unit replace the storage area under
the
> seat entirely? TIA
>
> Paul Gauger
> 97 4x4 318 3.92
>
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