I've been searching some older posts but haven't quite found answers to some questions I have about the "stock" 4 speaker stereo.
The stereo sounds ok, though, as I've read it may be worthwhile to replace the speakers. I turn down the fronts and run most of the audio thru the rear speakers. I like how the sound resonates through the cabin from the rear. However the volume isn't quite there, and it gets a bit muddy when it's pegged. What I'd like to do is add a 4 channel power amp, bridging two channels for a sub and running the other two channels to the rear speakers.
What would be the most cost effective way of doing this? How do I avoid amplifing electrical system noise? Also, how do you control power to the amp? I don't want to drain the battery by not having a way of turning off the power amp.
The stereo sounds ok, though, as I've read it may be worthwhile to replace the speakers. I turn down the fronts and run most of the audio thru the rear speakers. I like how the sound resonates through the cabin from the rear. However the volume isn't quite there, and it gets a bit muddy when it's pegged. What I'd like to do is add a 4 channel power amp, bridging two channels for a sub and running the other two channels to the rear speakers.
What would be the most cost effective way of doing this? How do I avoid amplifing electrical system noise? Also, how do you control power to the amp? I don't want to drain the battery by not having a way of turning off the power amp.