Stereo, Subwoofer, Engine Click
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Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone knew how you can install additional power-amps to the stock volvo 850 stereo (w/CDstacker) in order to install a sub, there doesn't appear to be any outputs on the rear of the stereo but is there another way?
Also I recently got my 850
and am wondering if it is normal for the engine to make a click sound, then what sounds like rev down a bit, then a couple of seconds later click again and rev up a bit (all when idle, not sure if it does it while moving).
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I was wondering if anyone knew how you can install additional power-amps to the stock volvo 850 stereo (w/CDstacker) in order to install a sub, there doesn't appear to be any outputs on the rear of the stereo but is there another way?
Also I recently got my 850
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Any info would be much appreciated
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I have an Infinity Basslink which is a ten inch woofer with an amp built into the enclosure. Most head units have the same output, about 50 watts per channel, so whether you spend 100 dollars or 250 dollars, you're going to get the same power pushing out to the speakers.
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I did, however, I re-wired it and spliced into the speaker wire and then ran the wires back back to the subwoofer. It's not as loud as the RCA cables because you're not controlling the subwoofer individually, although I can still adjust it with the subwoofer control ****, but I think it's more accurate and the sound quality of the subwoofer is more precise with the music.
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True. I can't stand it when I see a POS Amerian-made car drive by and the owner has put in subs that cause the whole trunk to rattle and make it sound like the car is about to fall apart. It sounds awful. The only vibration I get is from the license plate, which I like, because I don't wanna be heard coming from three blocks away.
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Is it possible to get head-units that will support the CD-stacker that's incorporated into the stock stereo? And what is the sizing protocol for headunits, the stereo bay is much (in height) than head-units I've seen, does width and depth remain consistent and is height merely a matter of 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit etc. as it is with rackmount computer or audio hardware
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nothing is compatible with the cd unit that i know of out on the market.
and you are correct on the size (kinda). it is measured in "dins" so the stock volvo radio is a double din setup. where as majority of aftermarket decks are single din.
i have an aftermarket deck in my car i can take a picture of for you if you would like. i was able to do it without an install kit or anything
and you are correct on the size (kinda). it is measured in "dins" so the stock volvo radio is a double din setup. where as majority of aftermarket decks are single din.
i have an aftermarket deck in my car i can take a picture of for you if you would like. i was able to do it without an install kit or anything
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Is it possible to get head-units that will support the CD-stacker that's incorporated into the stock stereo? And what is the sizing protocol for headunits, the stereo bay is much (in height) than head-units I've seen, does width and depth remain consistent and is height merely a matter of 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit etc. as it is with rackmount computer or audio hardware
And once you remove the factory stereo you cannot use any aspects of it, so you would not be able to take advantage of the disc changer with an aftermarket head unit, unless the disc changer is a separate component from the stereo.
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