Use a USASpec PA-12bmw dsp to connect aftermarket HU??

[70-k5]

Will the Stereo work without the dash mounted CD player connected? Could you just move the MID? There's only a few wires there...

[ChevDog1]

No - the CD must be connected for the DSP amp to turn on.

[70-k5]

Originally Posted by ChevDog1

I assume that the input range for the AUX in is roughly 0-2v - similar to any line level connection. I currently have my iPhone connected from the headphone jack to the AUX in on the PA-12, and with the phone volume maxed out, the stereo will not go to full volume. It's only about half of what I can get from FM.

Did some looking on output of iPod/iPhone's. The max output is just over 1 volt. Assuming that you're using a modern deck you should have at least 4 volt pre-outs. This would give you plenty of power.

[ChevDog1]

The deck I'm looking at is the Pioneer SPH-DA02. Just installed one in my wife's car last night and it's pretty sweet. Haven't been able to find the output voltage specs for the line out yet...

[70-k5]

Pretty sweet, too bad I'm anti iProducts...

I'm looking at this:

DDX419

And just picked up used PA-12DSP off eBay for $80.

[ChevDog1]

I have too many iProducts in my house... I'm not a fanboy - they just suit my needs. I don't even have a desktop or laptop - just an iPad. I spend most of my working day on a PC, and have little desire to use one at home.

If you get yours hooked up via the PA-12 before me - let me know how it works. I'm still working on approval from my wife to order the Pioneer

[70-k5]

aHaaha!

This is the wife's car and she is going crazy listening to the radio. It's either buy her a new car or put in a new stereo!

I don't expect to see the adapter until next week so no work this weekend unfortunately.

[ChevDog1]

Are you just hooking the adapter up to the stock system, so she can use her ipod? Or are you installing the Kenwood deck also?

[70-k5]

I hate the factory interface, I'm going with you're idea of moving the MID and CD somewhere. She doesn't have any Apple products either, were all about Android.

[Lowblock]

With all this effort, why wouldnt you just install an aftermarket amp and get better sound? I bet there will be a little bit of an attenuation problem and/or some some floor noise coming through the speakers.

I have installed several of the Kenwood 419's and they look cool, work ok, but the Bluetooth is absolute crap, so much so that I have had customers say they dont even use the BT because its just that bad.