1996 VW Jetta, aftermarket HU
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: June 06, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Topic: 1996 VW Jetta, aftermarket HU
Posted By: JMORTON
Subject: 1996 VW Jetta, aftermarket HU
Date Posted: September 24, 2005 at 3:46 PM
Hi guys, I have a 96 Jetta with factory premium sound. I want to install an aftermarket am/fm/cd head unit and I'm wondering if it's possible to utilize the factory amp so the system will sound the same. IF so, what do I need to look for in the head unit as far as outputs or will I need a line level convertor from the head unit's speaker outputs? Or would it be easier to install an aftermarket amp and tie it to the factory speakers? Thanks in advance! Jake
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Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: September 24, 2005 at 4:00 PM
Metra makes a nice amp integration harness and the only thing you need to make sure of is that the HU you install has 4 pre-outs (front & rear)
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: September 24, 2005 at 5:45 PM
Jake is this a Monsoon system?
Posted By: JMORTON
Date Posted: September 25, 2005 at 12:27 PM
Nothing I can see that says monsoon, Just Vw premium audio. Where can I cet the Metra harness?
Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: September 26, 2005 at 7:21 PM
Should be a Metra 70-1784 harness. I asked about the Monsoon because it like most amplfied VW systems is speaker level input. The thing about the monsoon is that it's a current sensing turn on, so it doesn't need a remote turn on lead.
Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: September 26, 2005 at 7:23 PM
Forgot to add if there are three plugs in back AND there is no changer kgerry is right and the Metra harness is 70-1785.
Posted By: stang351w
Date Posted: September 26, 2005 at 7:40 PM
isn't the monsoon system in the pontiac grand am/prix's ?
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Tri County KustomZ
certified installer
Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: September 26, 2005 at 7:44 PM
Yes, but VW used this name for their amplified system in the late 90s and early 00s. Not the same system, I just think both companies feel in love with the name!
Posted By: gus1
Date Posted: September 26, 2005 at 9:21 PM
Actually... there is Monsoon audio company. Used to be at www.monsoonpower.com... but appears to be busted. They also do home and PC audio.
AFAIK, Monsoon didn't show up in VW's until 1999.5 when they went to the MKIV body style. You could get BOSE in some GLX VR6's. The premium sound he is probably referring to is the deck itself.... probably a Premium 4 unit (Clarion). Mine had Premium6 on it... nothing premium about it. No amp hiding anywhere.
Gus
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