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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Default C5: Quick & Dirt Sub/Amp Upgrade - Help

Hi Everyone. I'm new to Car Audio and upgrades in general, so forgive my ignorance in advance.

I'm going to a entry level, cheapo upgrade including a single Amp and Sub w/ Box, in addition to the factory Deck (97 C5 w/ Cassette) and stock remote 12 Disc CD Changer.

New Equipment
JBL CS300.1
Kicker Comp 10" CVR102
StealthBox

I have a quick question, and maybe some follow ups...

What Connections need to run from the Deck to my Amp, and what is the best way to get those connections? Splice, Adapter, open Output, etc..

Is there already a "Quick and Dirty C5 Sub/Amp combo Install" thread out there? I couldn't find anything... I'm trying to do the simplest install possible...

Thanks,
Dan
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LF97C5Vette
Hi Everyone. I'm new to Car Audio and upgrades in general, so forgive my ignorance in advance.

I'm going to a entry level, cheapo upgrade including a single Amp and Sub w/ Box, in addition to the factory Deck (97 C5 w/ Cassette) and stock remote 12 Disc CD Changer.

New Equipment
JBL CS300.1
Kicker Comp 10" CVR102
StealthBox

I have a quick question, and maybe some follow ups...

What Connections need to run from the Deck to my Amp, and what is the best way to get those connections? Splice, Adapter, open Output, etc..

Is there already a "Quick and Dirty C5 Sub/Amp combo Install" thread out there? I couldn't find anything... I'm trying to do the simplest install possible...

Thanks,
Dan
I did a full write up last April, $700 changed everything but the head unit. Including the BIG3. With some help from members here and NVTHIS for the awesome stealth sub box. Not looking to break the bank and be deaf at the same time.








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