Boeing 717

Hi guys, i have a 6 disc cd changer and a large amplifier in my trunk. They were installed professionally by the previous owner but i dont want them, to me they are dead weight. I only listen to AM radio when i drive. Do we have to have an amp in our cars for the radio to work or can i just run the speakers straight to my radio?

cobalt

Do you have a factory radio CR-1 or CD-2? If so you need a power amplifier these do not have an amplifier built in. If not and you have an aftermarket head unit you will have to read up on its specs.

SonnyV

If you have the factory radio, unlikely if you have a big amp in the trunk, you have a box under the passenger seat (on left hand drive car), it is the original amp to the radio. See if it is still there and reconnect the speaker wires.

If you have aftermarket radio, it should have internal power amp enough for your radio listening. Any stereo installation shop should be able to connect them to the speakers.

cobalt

Yes however if the amp was bypassed as it is in my car you will need to reconnect it. Mine has been removed and the wire from the CR-1 to the amp was unfortunately spliced to make it work. If this cable was compromised they are nearly impossible to come by.

SonnyV

I know what you mean. That is why when I had the shop install my aftermarket head unit, I made sure that I would be able to reconnect one day.

I do have an amp but it is for the subwoofers only, the rest of the speakers use the internal amp from new the head unit.

Boeing 717

Thanks guys, it is not the stock head its a Sony product. Ill check and see what the specs are.