Aftermarket Amplifier
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Aftermarket Amplifier
So I noticed that my 08 IS350's sound system didn't sound right. So I took it to a professional to have them look it. They said that the amplifier is going bad and the sub-woofer is half blown. I already have a sub-woofer from my old car that I can put in but I need another amplifier (after market). The guys at the shop recommended that I get at least a 5 channel one. Anyone have any recommendations?
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So I noticed that my 08 IS350's sound system didn't sound right. So I took it to a professional to have them look it. They said that the amplifier is going bad and the sub-woofer is half blown. I already have a sub-woofer from my old car that I can put in but I need another amplifier (after market). The guys at the shop recommended that I get at least a 5 channel one. Anyone have any recommendations?
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I was told that you can use a 5 channel amp to run both the speakers and the sub
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#9
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I have a mono amp and sub in my old car. How easy would that be to install?
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If you've never messed with it before and don't feel you can accomplish it easily, I'd recommend a shop to do it for you. The "hardest" part would be the running of the power wire through out the car and connect the signal lines from the existing factory amp lines to your amp. Not hard by any means; but if you're not use to doing it, it could be cumbersome.
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If you've never messed with it before and don't feel you can accomplish it easily, I'd recommend a shop to do it for you. The "hardest" part would be the running of the power wire through out the car and connect the signal lines from the existing factory amp lines to your amp. Not hard by any means; but if you're not use to doing it, it could be cumbersome.
How much do you think it would cost for a professional to install it?
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If that's all you're worried about, pick up a set of plastic trim tools from Harbor Freight and go to town. I'd just run the power wire along the door sills and through the rear seats. Doesn't have to be perfect, it's just a single wire.
Sounds like your dad can help with the wiring part very easily, as my dad with me on my first setup at 15yrs old.
Sounds like your dad can help with the wiring part very easily, as my dad with me on my first setup at 15yrs old.
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So I was able to replace the amp. However, it didn't to anything to the sound system. Still sounds the same. Feels like it should be louder at a lower volume. Do I need to unplug the car battery to reset the ecu so that the car will recognize the new amp?