[dom08]

has anyone replaced the OEM amp with something else? if so what are the specs for it?

does anyone have the specs for the OEM sound system?

 

[A4X4]

I use the Road Rage amp in the same spot to drive the stock sub from an EX with an aftermarket headunit. sorry, no idea on specs.

Kinda looks like this

 

[Yoda E SC]

see signature, kicker 700.5 5 channel amp in the rear cargo area with kicker L5 8" custom rear console box. alot of folks on here using the alpine 5 channels and are liking them.

 

[dom08]

i am tight on space for it, so i dont want to put a big amp in; or else i would.
now would you recommend changing the factory amp to something else?

 

[Free_man_E]

I'm looking to shoehorn a 4 or 5 chan. class D amp into a small space behind
the shifter and under the head unit. A class D amp is the only type of amp
that possibly could fit.

For those who don't know what a class D amp is see link> http://www.audioholics.com/education/amplifier-technology/the-truth-about-digital-class-d-amplifiers

One amp I'm looking at (but I think its to long and wide to fit)>http://www.hookedontronics.com/show...id=155255&c=1003Froogle&b=Infinity_KAPPA+FIVE

 

[dom08]

anyone try the Kenwood KAC-6104D amp???
• Mono subwoofer amplifier
• 200 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (300 watts x 1 at 2 ohms)
• Variable low-pass filter (50-200 Hz, 12 dB per octave)
• Preamp- and speaker-level inputs




alot of power to power a kicker 8inch? and the truck speakers?

 

[dom08]

are the speakers on a ex element amplified? do they do to the amplifier that the sub goes to??

 

[Free_man_E]

are the speakers on a ex element amplified? do they do to the amplifier that the sub goes to??

Yes but not at the speakers. There is a factory amp located behind the right
kick panel on the passenger side.


See link> http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=837108&postcount=4

 

[texaselement]

I believe the Honda amp puts out 270 watts peak:

4 x 50 watts peak (18 RMS @ 4 Ohms stereo) for the door speakers
1 x 70 watts peak (40 RMS @ 2 Ohms mono) for the dual voice coil subwoofer

At the peak ratings, I'm sure that little OEM amp has very high levels of distortion.

I'd definitely recommend upgrading the amp for better sound (and the speakers, too)...you'll get a vast improvement in sound quality.

 

[dom08]

do you guys just run power to your aftermarket amp from the battery?

 

[texaselement]

do you guys just run power to your aftermarket amp from the battery?

Yes. Always run your 12V power wire for your amp(s) direct from the battery, and fuse it within 18" of the battery connection with an inline fuse holder.

 

[dom08]

now when you put a new head unit in.. i know you use a harness to hook up to the oem harness... but what do you do to the separate subwoofer harness that consists on 4(?) wires going to the oem head unit?
what power does the head unit give out?

 

[Yoda E SC]

now when you put a new head unit in.. i know you use a harness to hook up to the oem harness... but what do you do to the separate subwoofer harness that consists on 4(?) wires going to the oem head unit?
what power does the head unit give out?

see the sticky at the top of the mobile electronics forum for integration info. you use a cut off rca cable for that part and tie it in.