Does any kind of touchscreen headunit help subwoofer?

tony c · 04-23-2009

I recently had a subwoofer installed and i was kind of disappointed by its performance. A new headunit was recommended and i began thinking about a touchscreen. Will a new headunit help at all?

Thanks

Christopher J · 04-29-2009

I'd say yes if you're running the stock head unit. I prefer a headunit that has a seperate output for the sub. My last head unit was like that and gave a very nice signal to my amp for the subs inturn yielding very nice bass output.

tony c · 04-29-2009

Ok thank you very much. So theoretically my subwoofer could have stronger kick?

Christopher J · 04-29-2009

In a word....yes.

I had a set of subs in my 99 cougar with a nice head unit that had a seperate sub output to the amp. I could feel the pound in my chest from the subs. Right now I have the same equipment in my Mustang, minus the head unit (stock head unit)and the hit is not near as strong. True it's not a hatchback, but there is still a noticable difference. Once I save up for a nice double din touch screen I'll be installing it. I listned to a guys Mustang (same year as mine)with a Pioneer HU at a stereo shop today. He's running less wattage but the signal is clean (compaired to mine on a stock head unit) and the sucker is hitting!!

8MSBHVN · 05-12-2009

Increasing the strength of the signal the amp is receiving will make a huge difference in sound.

A cheap aftermarket cd player will normally have about 2v preouts on the back, or rcas.

If your amp has been hooked up with a line out converter, the strength of the signal will be even less.

Buying a new deck with 4v preouts or higher will at least double the signal your amp is receiving and will make things alot louder.

tony c · 06-08-2009

Alright that sounds good to me. Anybody have any recommendations on brands?

icecold92 · 06-08-2009

I think it all depends on if you want the neighbors to wet the bed at night when you come home or if you just want some bass. Nah just kidding, I think the Pioneer stuff is what alot of people have as well as myself and I'm happy with it, I stuffed an AVIC900BT into the dash on my '92. If you aren't after navi you can get the AVIC4100 and get 7" with DVD and ipod control usually for around $500.

tony c · 06-10-2009

alright that sounds good to me. Thanks everyone but one last thing. Should I go for a new headunit of a more powerful amp.

icecold92 · 06-10-2009

What are the specs on the headunit you have now and what amp/sub did you get? That would be the determining factor for me to make my decision.