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old 'uns
28-07-2008, 19:19
in these days of connectivity between hardware, is it possible to use an MP3/ipod etc connected to an amp instead of using a headunit?

got a problem with our Beat's unit ie can't alter bass or treble. main prob is that its 17yrs old and is shaped to fit dash so can't replace with another h/u either in dash or elsewhere, also any replacements will be same age and be from japan auctions

speakers are 6in doors with pods of 3 speakers on dash which seem to be treble/tweeters. sub is a 5in in a small amped pod in between seats so again not easy to replace

thinking needs to be 4 channel as not too bothered about sub?

heres hoping:confused:

DannyC87
28-07-2008, 23:30
yep it is possible; i tested my amp set up this way. use a mini-jack to twin phono lead and plug between mp3 player and amp. connect existing speakers to amp; job done in theory - in practise will probably take a while to route wires etc.