Alpine KTP-445A power pak question
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Alpine KTP-445A power pak question
Hi y'all, I'm fairly new to the forum, I recently purchased a low miles 2001 C5 vert and my first DIY project is to replace the stock H/U with something more up to date. I've got this unit on the way from Crutchy:
Alpine CDE-153BT
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500CDE1...153BT&skipvs=T
I ordered the adapter kits with it to adapt it to the Bose OEM amp system.
While looking at that H/U I noticed an ad for an Alpine "power pak" unit:
KTP-445A
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500KTP4...ower-Pack.html
There is also a "universal" unit:
KTP-445U
http://alpine-usa.com/product/view/ktp-445u/
I'm thinking I could use one to add some speakers in the trunk, maybe a sub.
My question is, can I still use the Bose OEM amp system with the power pack ? Do I need additional adapaters? If so, which one do I need? Not much info on these questions provided on the Alpine sales stuff.
Thanks for your help!
Alpine CDE-153BT
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500CDE1...153BT&skipvs=T
I ordered the adapter kits with it to adapt it to the Bose OEM amp system.
While looking at that H/U I noticed an ad for an Alpine "power pak" unit:
KTP-445A
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500KTP4...ower-Pack.html
There is also a "universal" unit:
KTP-445U
http://alpine-usa.com/product/view/ktp-445u/
I'm thinking I could use one to add some speakers in the trunk, maybe a sub.
My question is, can I still use the Bose OEM amp system with the power pack ? Do I need additional adapaters? If so, which one do I need? Not much info on these questions provided on the Alpine sales stuff.
Thanks for your help!
Last edited by WoodyJohnson; Nov 11, 2016 at 10:19 AM.
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Hi y'all, I'm fairly new to the forum, I recently purchased a low miles 2001 C5 vert and my first DIY project is to replace the stock H/U with something more up to date. I've got this unit on the way from Crutchy:
Alpine CDE-153BT
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500CDE1...153BT&skipvs=T
I ordered the adapter kits with it to adapt it to the Bose OEM amp system.
While looking at that H/U I noticed an ad for an Alpine "power pak" unit:
KTP-445A
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500KTP4...ower-Pack.html
There is also a "universal" unit:
KTP-445U
http://alpine-usa.com/product/view/ktp-445u/
I'm thinking I could use one to add some speakers in the trunk, maybe a sub.
My question is, can I still use the Bose OEM amp system with the power pack ? Do I need additional adapaters? If so, which one do I need? Not much info on these questions provided on the Alpine sales stuff.
Thanks for your help!
Alpine CDE-153BT
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500CDE1...153BT&skipvs=T
I ordered the adapter kits with it to adapt it to the Bose OEM amp system.
While looking at that H/U I noticed an ad for an Alpine "power pak" unit:
KTP-445A
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500KTP4...ower-Pack.html
There is also a "universal" unit:
KTP-445U
http://alpine-usa.com/product/view/ktp-445u/
I'm thinking I could use one to add some speakers in the trunk, maybe a sub.
My question is, can I still use the Bose OEM amp system with the power pack ? Do I need additional adapaters? If so, which one do I need? Not much info on these questions provided on the Alpine sales stuff.
Thanks for your help!
Just get a normal amp and stealthbox with an amp kit and connect it to your new radio is best way to go.
Call me and I can explain and help you with this stuff
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the "a" has a male and female alpine plugs, not good for an amplified car like your vette
the "u" is a universal with both high and low level inputs. you could use to power a small dvc sub and get 90 watt/coil. Not that much but if you just want a bit low end thump this would work, and it it much cheaper and easier to do if you don't want the hassle of running power wire.
the "u" is a universal with both high and low level inputs. you could use to power a small dvc sub and get 90 watt/coil. Not that much but if you just want a bit low end thump this would work, and it it much cheaper and easier to do if you don't want the hassle of running power wire.
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From: Almost Canada
the "a" has a male and female alpine plugs, not good for an amplified car like your vette
the "u" is a universal with both high and low level inputs. you could use to power a small dvc sub and get 90 watt/coil. Not that much but if you just want a bit low end thump this would work, and it it much cheaper and easier to do if you don't want the hassle of running power wire.
the "u" is a universal with both high and low level inputs. you could use to power a small dvc sub and get 90 watt/coil. Not that much but if you just want a bit low end thump this would work, and it it much cheaper and easier to do if you don't want the hassle of running power wire.
But, back to the subject at hand, if I go with the Alpine "universal" unit, why would it be a better choice than some Boss or other lower priced unit, aren't they all "universal" too?
Last edited by WoodyJohnson; Nov 14, 2016 at 09:05 AM.
