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Is there anyway of installing a amp and subwoofer and replacing the side speakers with the stock HU??

I hate having to buy a brand new HU and lose the DCI without dishing out more cash.. plus i like the stock HU alot

djbrkb

hello,

by using a "line output converter" you can take the speaker leads from the stock hu, convert them to low line level rca, and plug into your new amp.

below is a reply i gave to a similar question the other day:

like you i was wanting to improve my stereo while looking stock and not lose trunk space, dci, etc.
for $275 i did the following:

first pass was to add an amp and speakers to the stock radio:

bought a/d/s pq10 40wx4rms on ebay for $35 (7yrs old - exc cond)
(was $450 new)
don't let the 40w/ch fool you...a/d/s amps are super high quality and are very conservatively rated in power compared to newer amps.
plus they are small - 13x8x2. this fits perfectly under the drivers seat. not sure if anyone today makes a 4 channel amp that will fit under the drivers seat. (nothing will fit under pass seat).
i've owned a/d/s amps in the past - they are fantastic!!

bought a/d/s 246is 6.5" components for the doors $139 (ebay). ($400 retail)
bought the 2004 s2000 factory tweeter grills for $45/set.
bought mb quart dkd116 6.5" co-axials for rear fill for $40 (ebay) ($150 retail)
(ordered dkd113 5.25 and they sent dkd116 6.5" by mistake)

WOW!!! what an improvement!!!!

second pass (future) would possibly be a nakamichi mb100 or cd400 with a dci ($400-$600)
but for $275 so far - i am thrilled with the results.

i know you had mentioned that price is not too big an issue with you but i thought i would chime in and let you hear about an inexpensive alternative with very few compromises..

Bass

my system is at about a grand with the stock head unit same thing loc feeds two amps and 9 speakers (four mids - four tweaters - one 12 in sub)