2006 VW Jetta sub/amp with stock deck

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Topic: 2006 VW Jetta sub/amp with stock deck

Posted By: luckydevil
Subject: 2006 VW Jetta sub/amp with stock deck
Date Posted: January 09, 2006 at 11:53 AM

A friend asked me to do a sub/amp install on a 2006 Jetta with a factory deck. Before I start opening it up, does anyone know if the stock deck has rca outs that I can use for the subs? If not what would be the best route to keep the stock deck and add-on the subs/amp?

Thanks guys.

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Posted By: jazzy95tsi
Date Posted: January 09, 2006 at 1:03 PM

I haven't done that, but I've replaced plenty of those radiosand there is no stock outputs.

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Posted By: luckydevil
Date Posted: January 09, 2006 at 1:44 PM

Dang, so I take it the best way would be just to replace the factory deck? It's a shame, that isn't a half bad looking deck.

Posted By: Hornshockey
Date Posted: January 09, 2006 at 3:11 PM

just use an LOC, convert speaker level to rca. easy way to keep factory deck and add amps

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Posted By: luckydevil
Date Posted: January 09, 2006 at 3:31 PM

I looked at an LOC, but don't you have to disconnect the rear speakers for it to work? So basically there would be only fronts and then the subs?

Posted By: jazzy95tsi
Date Posted: January 09, 2006 at 3:36 PM

No a LOC taps the signal to the rear speakers. It does not eliminate them.

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Posted By: hobobasher
Date Posted: January 09, 2006 at 7:15 PM

Yeah a line out converter is the best bet. They arnt a loud as it would be with an after market deck, but it will get the job done. When you buy one look for an adjustable one then adjust it to you listening preferences before you tuck it into the dash. They are usually around 20 - 30 dollars for a good one.

Posted By: hobobasher
Date Posted: January 09, 2006 at 7:20 PM

https://www.scosche.com/scosche_caraudio.aspx?CategoryID=29&ItemID=LOC-80 There is the link to exactly what im talking about. Ive used that in a firneds car i was pretty happy with it and its not like a cheap one either. If you look that company has won sema awards and everything so they are good. Keep them in mind.

Posted By: luckydevil
Date Posted: January 09, 2006 at 9:48 PM

Thanks guys!

hobobasher- why are there seven wires on the scosche LOC-80? I thought only 3 would be needed.

Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: January 09, 2006 at 10:32 PM

All good advice above, IMO. That factory system have a sub? If so, a separate sub amp? If that's the case you will want to use those wires for the signal after the amp. If not, either the front or the rear wires. I prefer the fronts because if the driver wants to fade the rears lower than the fronts, which is normal, the signal will fade that feeds the sub amp.

As far as the LOC's wiring goes...each will come with instructions on hook-up. I know that the ones I have used have ground wires that are not used at all because they are there in case the stock system happens to be common ground.

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Posted By: hobobasher
Date Posted: January 10, 2006 at 4:53 AM

Yeah it does come with directions. Good call stevdart I didn't even think about a stock sub

Posted By: luckydevil
Date Posted: January 10, 2006 at 7:55 PM

Stevdart- I saw you recommended a P35 in another thread. Do you still think that is a quality piece?

Posted By: beols
Date Posted: January 11, 2006 at 2:08 PM

Do me a favor and keep us updated on how this works out if you would.

I just got an '06 Jetta myself and I am debating keeping the factory HU in it as well just to be lazy and utilize the built-in changer and xm radio on it. Lose some SQ, sure, but it's just a daily driving car anyway, not for competition.

If I manage to get mine done before yours I'll try to do the same, but right now I'm still busy trying to figure out how to shape/position an amp rack so that I can get away with using my old box that wasn't designed for the trunk of a compact car posted_image ... and actually, on that note, if your friend has his (her?) amp rack done with pics I'd love to see what other people have come up with so far.

Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: January 11, 2006 at 5:51 PM

My mom just got a 06 jetta today too , ,them cars are selling like hot cakes lol.

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