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Old 05-29-2016, 12:19 PM
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Default Re: Aftermarket stereo install problem??

Originally Posted by CharlieO
Actually, the stock amp probably is not faulty. That Kenwood unit only has 2.5 volts output, which is not adequate to drive the stock amplifier. I guess if you want to keep that head unit, you would need to buy a new amp.
Crap. We knew that, bud. Sorry. It makes the selection of the HU a bit narrower.

My Pioneer is 2.8V. But I planned from the start to install a separate rear SW amp. Works great.