may pick up a new headunit this weekend, someone told me that when he changed out his mach 460 unit for a alpine he lost power to the factory amp, and now can only run 4 speakers, anything i can buy to keep the speakers as is??

 

Yes. There is an electrical adapter that is the "go between" for the factory wiring harness and the newdeck. It plugs directly into the factory din plug, and has wires that connect to all the factory speakers, power supply and suchincludessome RCA jacks that can plug into the back of the new deck for the subs. Go to a stereo shop and you should get the hook-up on one.

Jazzer

 

page 2 shows on my sig shows how I integreted my alpine. all he needs to really do is hook up the amp turn on and the subs will come on, sounds really bad with out them.

 

hey jazzer, so all i need bro is just the rewire harness or whatever you call that from an audio store? i have a scosche(sp?) wiring harness in my explorer, the only way i wanna change my headunit is if i can keep all my factory speakers

ttocs, good writeup man ill def keep that in mind, did you ever find out if it is all the same with your bodystyle ad the 03 body style?

 

Yes. There is a harness adapter that plugs directly into the stock Mustang din plug (maybe two plugs) and a bunch of wires coming out. All these wires identified via packaging of new harness, and connect all the speakers, the power line, ground, remote turn-on for amps (blue wire), memory wire (yellow).

Will look something like the pic below. Here is a link to a site that carries all kinds of stuff like this.http://www.installer.com/wires/


Jazzer

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thanks bro i appreciate it, i may go ahead and pick all the supplies up, the cd player will be here soon, how you think a 200.2 kicker amp on a L5 will do??

 

I don't know much about specific amps, speakers etc.... I just know good fundamental knowledge on building systems and mech. stuff.

When comes to building a system, I keep in mind two things. First is, "listen" to my ears. They will NOT lie to me. The speakers, amps that my ears like.....I like! Next, is buy as much power as I can afford. I tend to stick with Alpine, Boston Acoustics and upper line stuff, that has stood the test of time. I also believe (and said as much on this forum), there is NO short-cut to good sound.
There are ALOT of manufacturers out there, and because sales depend on capitalism to survive, cost will usually give you a good idea as to quality based on "numbers" comparisons to other companies equip.
So do lots of research (as you are now) and do what your budget allows. If you are happy with whatever system you choose, that is ALL that counts.

Jazzer

 

in my eclipse i went all rockford subs and amp, along with all pioneer headunit and door speakers, been happy with that for over 4 years now, not had any problems, i am hoping to be happy abouy my stang that long also, but i dont want to 'overdue' the bass, but hey i dont have to crank the stuff up all day, plus when i want alot of bass i get in the explorer, it rattles my head enough LOL but yeah your right man whatever my ears like i like ... its true for sure, but i havent heard much about alpine subs, they any good?

 

I have not yetdecided onsubs I am going to use, but will probably go with Boston's. The guy helping me is currently at CES in Vegas, and will figure that out in a few days.

Jaz