Changed from OEM to Aftermarket HU
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Changed from OEM to Aftermarket HU
I got a 2001 1500 Silverado Reg cab. and wanted to take out the stock HU to put in an alpine HU so that I could hook up a sub and use the aux in. The stock stereo actually sounds pretty good, but as soon as I changed decks the sound quality went straight downhill. It sounds horrible, all distorted and crackling and hardly any bass. Its actually kinda imbarrassing. What happened? I dont wanna hook up an amp because of the lack of space. I just want equal sound quality of the stock set up. Is this possible? Can this be fixed?
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OK, well it will usually say right on the speaker grills. Who handled the install? What wiring harness was used? It makes sense that it sounds like hell if it has a factory amplified system... You need to bypass the factory amp and use the deck's amp instead. Especially with a sub being added. I went through hell with an '09 Civic Si. It had an amplified system we had to bypass without a proper harness ('09's had just come out at this point, so no aftermarket support)..... Not fun
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