Connecting amps high level input to Maxima 2001
Stereo section is best place for question. However, IIRC you're not supposed to piggy back amps. There's an adaptor for the system, but it sounds like you're keeping the stock system and adding an amp.
Yeah, I'm just going to stop. Check the stereo section.
Yeah, I'm just going to stop. Check the stereo section.
What purpose amp will you be using? Sub or speaker amp? I prefer use a line level converter before the factory amp with either. I forget if the max has a high level going to the amp or a low. Either way id try to use a converter or just tag before the factory amp straight into the high level inputs. If it sounds way to low or high then you will need to change the way you hook up. Trail and error. With all honesty, i would not even bother and put in a new deck. Even the cheap ones would be a gain compaired to what it would sound like with having to convert.
If you want, use the FSM and tap into the line level inputs and create your own RCA inputs for the aftermarket amps. I had to do this on my friends 08 G35 since there was no changing his OEM head unit/navi
What purpose amp will you be using? Sub or speaker amp? I prefer use a line level converter before the factory amp with either. I forget if the max has a high level going to the amp or a low. Either way id try to use a converter or just tag before the factory amp straight into the high level inputs. If it sounds way to low or high then you will need to change the way you hook up. Trail and error. With all honesty, i would not even bother and put in a new deck. Even the cheap ones would be a gain compaired to what it would sound like with having to convert.
I will be using a sub monoblock amp that has a high level input with sensing turn on. I want to connect it to my bose stock rear amp or subwoofer but i dont know how to connect the high level input into it.
Now, that is my redimentery understanding from 20 years ago and technology has leaped forward. But I'm sure what you are trying to do is not the correct method, assuming I'm understanding you correctly.
To be perfectly honest, the most practical and straight forward thing would be to disconnect the Bose amp, remove (or leave for simplicity's sake) the Bose amp, and just run your amp and sub.
I had a non Bose car and decided to go through the trouble of getting the Bose sub plate and Bose rear deck cover so I could install a factory looking 8" sub. Didn't want to go through the trouble and expense of something bigger. I ended up even making a custom round tube "box" which mounted beneath the sub, which worked fantastic. However, bass was still limited, low range was unobtainable, and the sub could not keep up at higher volumes when I wanted. I bought a 12" with box to just sit in my trunk. Tried running both in the biggining, but the 8" just became a distraction to the 12" sub. Ultimately I completely removed the 8" and the box I made for it. I can now just tune my lows for that sub, greatly simplifying all while enhancing my basic setup.
I say all that just to suggest you're really over complicating your setup when there are going to be little to no benifit keeping the Bose amp and sub. My.02 cents. Bout all it's worth.
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