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ike84 · 04-19-2021, 07:20 AM

The frunk amp really isn't that bad, unless you are installing additional speakers. It's a 4 channel, with 2 channels going to front speakers and two to the door subs. Not the best setup but unless you're a true adiophile I'm not sure it's worth the effort. If you're adding additional speakers, that's a different story.

If you really want to improve the overall sound of your system, buy the kit to add rear speakers into the cubby. Totally worth it. You'll need to rework the amplifier situation but there are several ways of doing this that are not at all difficult.

No, the amp built into the head until will not power your speakers. Not even close. You have to have an amp between the head unit and the speakers. I know that all HUs come with built in amps, but it's purely to get a good signal to the real amp.

Where did you get your HU? If you haven't already bought it (or you can return it), buy one from crutchfield. They will do all this work for you for a very reasonable price. I'm a huge diy guy, but that was the best $40 I've ever spent.

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04-19-2021, 07:20 AM	#9
ike84 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: KY Posts: 1,214	The frunk amp really isn't that bad, unless you are installing additional speakers. It's a 4 channel, with 2 channels going to front speakers and two to the door subs. Not the best setup but unless you're a true adiophile I'm not sure it's worth the effort. If you're adding additional speakers, that's a different story. If you really want to improve the overall sound of your system, buy the kit to add rear speakers into the cubby. Totally worth it. You'll need to rework the amplifier situation but there are several ways of doing this that are not at all difficult. No, the amp built into the head until will not power your speakers. Not even close. You have to have an amp between the head unit and the speakers. I know that all HUs come with built in amps, but it's purely to get a good signal to the real amp. Where did you get your HU? If you haven't already bought it (or you can return it), buy one from crutchfield. They will do all this work for you for a very reasonable price. I'm a huge diy guy, but that was the best $40 I've ever spent. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk __________________ 2000 Box Base, Renegade Stage 1 performance mods complete, more to come When the owners manual says that the laws of physics can't be broken by this car, I took it as a challenge...