Do i need a new stereo head to put in a sub and amp?

Question

I drive a 2002 dodge durango and have a amp and sub i was just ondering if i could use the radio i have of if i need to buy a new one?

Answer 1

Most amps only have RCA inputs. And almost all stock stereos don't have RCA outputs. So yeah, you most likely will need to buy a new head unit.

Some amps have high level inputs. That where you wire your rear speakers through the amp. I have never done cause it seems like a lot of work and cause my head unit had RCA outs anyways.

Answer 2

yes if you have a factory radio you can install a amp but you will have to get a line out converter or if your amp has this feature hook the speaker wires directly to the amp

Answer 3

It depends if your head that you have now has rca hookups in the back of it they are red and white they are used to send a signal to the amp if you dont go buy a radio with rca hook ups

Answer 4

You can still use your factory radio. I know some are full of features. Check out Crutchfield.com