connecting amp to ve original radio

[t0m3kkk_ve]

hi there just wondeirng if it is possible to connect an amp to a ve orignal radio...
seen it can be done with the vy/vz and was worndering if anyone would be able to tell me how to do it with the ve
thanks

 

[acarmody]

Yes it can. Phreddy can hook you up with an RCA mod. ASR Audio & Electronics

Or alternatively you can use a LOC but it won't be as good as hard wiring in some RCAs.

 

[mi04se1]

Use a line out

 

[holdenboy]

If youre just wanting to power a sub off the amp youre connecting up, then a LOC (line out converter) will work fine. Ive used even the cheap Jaycar ones in VEs without a drama. All you need to do is remove the underside of the parcel shelf and tap into the rear speaker wires (you can still leave the rear speakers connected), then run these wires to the LOC.....from there youve got RCA outputs to the amp. If you want a power souce to turn the amplifier on / off with the ignition you'll need to remove the drivers side of the centre console to access an unused handsfree kit plug, this has accessories power in it so just attach a wire to that and run it to the amp. The wire is in a white plug, its brown / yellow.

If youre wanting to run full range speakers (like splits) off the amp i suggest you either get Phreddy from ASR (site sponsor) to mod your unit to have RCA outputs or spend a few hundred on a very good quality line out converter, like the Rockford 3sixty.

 

[Unit_01]

Hi there.

I'm trying to put my LOC in and am having trouble finding the rear speake wires that I'll be tapping into.

I've got a MY09.5 VE SV6 so not too sure if I've got speakers in my rear parcel shelf.

And which wire should I tap into so that the amp turns on itself when the car is on?

Cheers.

 

[Lamby22]

Unit 01: Not sure about your speaker question but as for what wire tap into any accessory circuit, cigarette lighter etc.. I think should work?

 

[holdenboy]

If you want a power souce to turn the amplifier on / off with the ignition you'll need to remove the drivers side of the centre console to access an unused handsfree kit plug, this has accessories power in it so just attach a wire to that and run it to the amp. The wire is in a white plug, its brown / yellow.

Not sure on the speaker wires either.....arent the speakers in the rear doors?

 

[Unit_01]

Not sure on the speaker wires either.....arent the speakers in the rear doors?

Yeah there's speaker in the rear doors...

I can just tap into that yeah?

 

[holdenboy]

Yep, you'll need to tap into the wiring before it goes into the door, just below the seatbelt bolt in the B pillar is a good spot, just make sure youve got the right wires though

 

[Luke0011]

If youre just wanting to power a sub off the amp youre connecting up, then a LOC (line out converter) will work fine. Ive used even the cheap Jaycar ones in VEs without a drama. All you need to do is remove the underside of the parcel shelf and tap into the rear speaker wires (you can still leave the rear speakers connected), then run these wires to the LOC.....from there youve got RCA outputs to the amp. If you want a power souce to turn the amplifier on / off with the ignition you'll need to remove the drivers side of the centre console to access an unused handsfree kit plug, this has accessories power in it so just attach a wire to that and run it to the amp. The wire is in a white plug, its brown / yellow.

If youre wanting to run full range speakers (like splits) off the amp i suggest you either get Phreddy from ASR (site sponsor) to mod your unit to have RCA outputs or spend a few hundred on a very good quality line out converter, like the Rockford 3sixty.

MMM interesting, because the phone kit plug is behind the glovebox and the accessorie wire is a brown wire, i dont think there is another under the centre console holden boy unless im wrong, but he is talking about a VE commodore..