Running a subwoofer with stock cd player

[Mister_Perkins]

Hi everyone, I have a 91 integra GS with a 97 integra CD player in it. I was wondering if anyone knew how to run RCA outputs to an amp. I have a 10" Jensen subwoofer, and a guy told me I could still use it with a stock cd player. I'm not sure if this is true or not, because i dont see how you will get the aux outputs ran to the amp but i figured you guys would know.

also, i dont need to know how to run the actual wiring or anything.. i just need to know if its possible, and if there is a kit or something that will either

A> plug into my stereo harness
B> hardwire to my stereo harness

thanks in advance.8)

 

[Mister_Perkins]

umm sorry for asking .. i found what i needed .. i had to look on google for like 1 hr going through boards and stuff .. but heres what i need for anyone whose interested in doing this too :

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-0JFfOFlBk0i/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=721&tab=morephotos&i=101PL2#Tab

i think this is the same thing, it just doesnt amplify the sound
http://cgi.ebay.com/LINE-OUT-CONVERTER-hi-low-adaptor-wire-to-RCA-NEW-xs_W0QQitemZ300094816865QQcategoryZ50552QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[Mister_Perkins]

i just bought a bunch of stuff, so i'll do a write up or something whenever everything comes in. im sure theres a lot of people interested in how this is done. I am too =)

 

[TegSox]

You don't need to buy that converter if your amp already has high level inputs.

 

[nautica_t]

you need a high-pass-low-pass filter.

and you can only use this setup for so long as it'll sound like shit compared to an aftermarket deck.
you don't have any control over the subs.

 

[B18TEG]

you can get a separate bass controller for the amps to control them and i got one for sale!!!

 

[TegSox]

you need a high-pass-low-pass filter.

Yep, you need an amp with a built in crossover or they'll sound like crap and will eventually blow.

and you can only use this setup for so long as it'll sound like shit compared to an aftermarket deck.
you don't have any control over the subs.

He can use that converter as long as he wants, it's true the bass won't sound as good as it would coming from an aftermarket deck with an RCA signal. Using a converter for highs is a worse idea than using one for subs though, you wont hear as much distortion/static/engine noise from a sub as you will from the interior speakers. But to keep an OEM deck and have bass, you gotta do what you gotta do.
You can control the bass a bit with the gain.

 

[Mister_Perkins]

Yep, you need an amp with a built in crossover or they'll sound like crap and will eventually blow.



He can use that converter as long as he wants, it's true the bass won't sound as good as it would coming from an aftermarket deck with an RCA signal. Using a converter for highs is a worse idea than using one for subs though, you wont hear as much distortion/static/engine noise from a sub as you will from the interior speakers. But to keep an OEM deck and have bass, you gotta do what you gotta do.
You can control the bass a bit with the gain.

the amp i bought has a built in cross over and remote bass boost.

yeah .. i just want to keep my car looking stock, and the cd player works great, and looks clean as hell

 

[nautica_t]

Yep, you need an amp with a built in crossover or they'll sound like crap and will eventually blow.



He can use that converter as long as he wants, it's true the bass won't sound as good as it would coming from an aftermarket deck with an RCA signal. Using a converter for highs is a worse idea than using one for subs though, you wont hear as much distortion/static/engine noise from a sub as you will from the interior speakers. But to keep an OEM deck and have bass, you gotta do what you gotta do.
You can control the bass a bit with the gain.

yeah i know, he can continue that setup forever.

i did it, and i ended up just getting a crappy $50 mp3 deck with sub out and oh man have the sounds changed and on a plus note it looks like shit, black faced and it plays mp3