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I really want to put in my aftermarket headunit (it matches the blue interior lights, and its got an Ipod input) but i REALLY love the sound quality of the mach 460 system. Is there a way that i could hook it into the mach system? Could it be rewired if not? Also, I wanna add subs to it with my new headunit, would all this be possible?

[ChrisJ]

You need the metra adapters...

I made a write up about doing it in the electronics forum...

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ok i found ur post about it.


And i found this:

http://www.audiooutfitter.com/store/...ml?id=ukw8NPqT

So if i buy that, i will be able to hook up my other headunit with no problems? Should maybe i take a picture of the back of my headunit?

The one i will be replacing it with is:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...tailsComponent

[ChrisJ]

That one is for the 03-04...

You need the same one I used for my car...

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Chris i have a question about those METRA adapters.. it looks like they convert the wire into an RCA.. well then how can i plug my other amp (connected to my subs) into my headunit?

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bump for chrisj.

[ChrisJ]

Originally Posted by Reset Chris i have a question about those METRA adapters.. it looks like they convert the wire into an RCA.. well then how can i plug my other amp (connected to my subs) into my headunit?

Becuase you need to buy a headunit with multiple RCA jacks...

You need to have a subwoofer pre-out anyway (type of rca)...

Sorry I was on vacation...

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Originally Posted by ChrisJ Originally Posted by Reset Chris i have a question about those METRA adapters.. it looks like they convert the wire into an RCA.. well then how can i plug my other amp (connected to my subs) into my headunit? Becuase you need to buy a headunit with multiple RCA jacks... You need to have a subwoofer pre-out anyway (type of rca)... Sorry I was on vacation...

ah shit. I already have my Headunit though.. its only got 2 RCA slots. And my sub is still hooked into my amp (i tore the whole thing out of my old car) and it has 2 RCA outputs.. Is there some way i could split the RCA inputs so i can use both?

[ChrisJ]

You can split it but it wont sound that good...And you wont be able to tune it correctly...

But you can run RCA spliters on the front and run the right to the rear and the left to the front...Run the other set to the subs...But I dont think it is going to sound to great...

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Originally Posted by ChrisJ You can split it but it wont sound that good...And you wont be able to tune it correctly... But you can run RCA spliters on the front and run the right to the rear and the left to the front...Run the other set to the subs...But I dont think it is going to sound to great...

ok if you think it will be bad i don't wanna do all that work to have a shitty outcome. I guess i'll just buy a new headunit. Or maybe i should just get new speakers? If i get 2 good aftermarket speakers will it sound just as good as the 460?

[ChrisJ]

Personally I would just find another headunit...

Find one with dual pre-outs plus an amp pre-out...

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Originally Posted by ChrisJ Personally I would just find another headunit... Find one with dual pre-outs plus an amp pre-out...

so there would be 3 pairs of RCA outputs?

[ChrisJ]

Yep...

Its best to make sure it has a subwoofer pre-out...That way you can control the subwoofer all by itself...Then you have the other two preouts...One to control the front and one to control the rear...

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Originally Posted by ChrisJ Yep... Its best to make sure it has a subwoofer pre-out...That way you can control the subwoofer all by itself...Then you have the other two preouts...One to control the front and one to control the rear...

Sorry to be a noob.. but when i buy the metra adapter... its goin to convert into 4 RCA cables total, plus the 2 for my other amp. is that right?

[ChrisJ]

It will convert into 2 pairs of RCA cables...

Then your amp take another set of RCA cables...

Does it make sense?

Im here to help bro...

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Originally Posted by ChrisJ It will convert into 2 pairs of RCA cables... Then your amp take another set of RCA cables... Does it make sense? Im here to help bro...

right so like i said:

the metra makes the mach speakers into 2 pairs of RCA's. 1 front, 1 rear, and then my amp has 1 pair.
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Wow, i am retarded.. i was just looking at circuit city's website for headunits.. and i came across mine and it says "6 amp pre-outs".

So i look at mine (it was in my room) and its got 3 pairs of RCA inputs.. thats sweet. God i'm dumb. I guess i just assumed it only had 1 input (my headunit before this only had 1).

[ChrisJ]

Well then you are set...

Find out which is the subwoofer preout and put the amps RCA's in that one...

Find the front preouts...Put the front in that...

Find the rear pre-outs and put the rear in that...

Easy as pie...

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Originally Posted by ChrisJ Well then you are set... Find out which is the subwoofer preout and put the amps RCA's in that one... Find the front preouts...Put the front in that... Find the rear pre-outs and put the rear in that... Easy as pie...

How can you tell which outputs are for what?

And i can't find a dang metra adapter for an 01 ford. the only thing i could find is what i posted above.

[ChrisJ]

Click Here For Your HeadUnit

My Write Up

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Originally Posted by ChrisJ Click Here For Your HeadUnit My Write Up

awesome man thank you very much!