Is there rca out input plug

[MadSierra2011]

I want to install a sub in my 2011 sierra and wondering if there is rca output in the stock radio for my amp or i have to change it ?????

[stocksilverado]

line out converter to convert the high-level signal from the stock head unit to a low-output signal for amplification.:cool:

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[MadSierra2011]

Thanks but its not really what i was looking.... Some stock radio comes with the rca output , im just trying to find out if they have them on my sierra

[kingcat400]

no there are no rca's on the stock radio. and no you do not need a new head unit to add a sub.


you have 2 options you can do what was said and use a lineout converter or you could chose an amp the has line level inputs. this is common on kicker amps.

[TexasZ-71]

no there are no rca's on the stock radio. and no you do not need a new head unit to add a sub.


you have 2 options you can do what was said and use a lineout converter or you could chose an amp the has line level inputs. this is common on kicker amps.


Or a 3rd option, which I believe is doing it right and that would be getting a Digital Sound Processor like a Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty.1 or a 3Sixty.2. Its a digital sound processor with an EQ over your phone or laptop via Bluetooth. Look it up. Its how I run my stereo and it sounds great and has never let me down, plus I get more EQ than a 3 band EQ. Depending if you get the 3Sixty.1 or .2, you get twice as much more all the way up to a 16 band EQ. They even came out with a 3Sixty.3, but its a bit expensive for my taste.

What you do is, you disconnect your front left and right speakers wires, run them to the DSP, it will autosum to all 4 channels and convert the signal to RCA cables. The Autosum feature saves you alot of time by not having to do the same to your rear speaker wires, however if you wish to do that, you can. Also if you have a center channel speaker, like if you have a DVD and have 6.1 surround sound, it has a channel for that also. Then just hook it up to your laptop or selected supported phones and you can change your EQ, slope, and output level.

Check it out. I believe its the best way to do it and the right way to do it. The other ways are ok and they work, but if you plan on amping your speakers, invest in a DSP. The RF 3Sixty just happens to be one of the highest rated ones. There are other brands out there.

[01xtreme]

Or a 3rd option, which I believe is doing it right and that would be getting a Digital Sound Processor like a Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty.1 or a 3Sixty.2. Its a digital sound processor with an EQ over your phone or laptop via Bluetooth. Look it up. Its how I run my stereo and it sounds great and has never let me down, plus I get more EQ than a 3 band EQ. Depending if you get the 3Sixty.1 or .2, you get twice as much more all the way up to a 16 band EQ. They even came out with a 3Sixty.3, but its a bit expensive for my taste.

What you do is, you disconnect your front left and right speakers wires, run them to the DSP, it will autosum to all 4 channels and convert the signal to RCA cables. The Autosum feature saves you alot of time by not having to do the same to your rear speaker wires, however if you wish to do that, you can. Also if you have a center channel speaker, like if you have a DVD and have 6.1 surround sound, it has a channel for that also. Then just hook it up to your laptop or selected supported phones and you can change your EQ, slope, and output level.

Check it out. I believe its the best way to do it and the right way to do it. The other ways are ok and they work, but if you plan on amping your speakers, invest in a DSP. The RF 3Sixty just happens to be one of the highest rated ones. There are other brands out there.

While that would be the highest fidelity, it's way overkill for someone who merely wants to add a sub to the factory stereo. Now if he wanted to run a sub, 4ch, and was an audiophile, a dsp would absolutely be the best option. In this case, an LOC and tracking down switched power would be the most feasible option. I'm not a big fan of Kicker, but I've had nothing but good luck with their new DX line of amps with the "Flawless Integration Technology" where it has signal sensing turn on (no need for remote turn-on) and high level inputs (no need for an LOC) it's about as simple of an install as you'll find. Just run power ground and tap your RCA's into one of your speakers and you're golden.

[TexasZ-71]

While that would be the highest fidelity, it's way overkill for someone who merely wants to add a sub to the factory stereo. Now if he wanted to run a sub, 4ch, and was an audiophile, a dsp would absolutely be the best option. In this case, an LOC and tracking down switched power would be the most feasible option. I'm not a big fan of Kicker, but I've had nothing but good luck with their new DX line of amps with the "Flawless Integration Technology" where it has signal sensing turn on (no need for remote turn-on) and high level inputs (no need for an LOC) it's about as simple of an install as you'll find. Just run power ground and tap your RCA's into one of your speakers and you're golden.

Oh I took that into consideration, but for everyone of my friends who said they just wanted to add a sub, I installed an LOC or had an amp that took the speaker wire straight into amp. It wasnt very long before they came to me and wanted to add another pair of LOC's or whatever and add another amp and speakers because they wanted the sound that I had from my amplified speakers. So we would yank the LOC and go with the 3Sixty.1. I think I did that with everyone of my installs except 2. We all know how the car audio bug will bite you.

[captnidiot]

Ya the whole dsp setup is way overkill IMHO. Get a converter or amp with line level inputs.