Stock Radio Specifications

[k4tmc]

Does anyone have any details on the stock VX radio? The front is labeled Premium Audio System 1930. Somewhere it was mentioned that the unit and speakers were Clarion units.

Just pulled mine out to get the manufacturer label information. It was made by Fujitsu Ten (model 1930A101). I have been unable to find any hits via Google searches.

Was there a description in any of the sales brochure or window sticker price label?

Is there a way to add a subwoofer amp?

What is the RMS power of the internal amp? 2 channels, or 4?

Henry

[PHO2GR4]

Hi Henry,

I don't have answers for most of your questions, but I'll tell you this from experience:

YES, you can run a separate amp to drive a subwoofer. I did so on my last '99 Ironman, and I'm planning to do it again on my current '99 Ebony.

The stock head unit is surprisingly good. Even the stock speakers are good. I added a small subwoofer in the jack cubby for some added low end, which freed up the four stock speakers (plus tweeters) to run the mids and highs. It made a significant difference in both clarity and volume, which helps in a noisy ride like the VX.

I'm still waffling about replacing the stock head unit with a GPS-capable unit. I really would like GPS, and iPod compatibility would be fantastic. Satellite radio would also be nice. But pound-for-pound, adding an amp and a subwoofer will really juice up the existing sound quality for you.

[etlsport]

as far as i can see the only way to add an amp would be to get your signal from a high level input (through your speaker wire)

[k4tmc]

PHO2GR4,

Thanks for the response. Yes, I find my stock unit very good, comparable to the Infinity Gold system that was in my Jeep Grand Cherokee. The low frequencies are weak and mushy, thus my consideration of adding a subwoofer.

How did you connect the subwoofer amp to the radio? At the back of the unit, or somewhere along the speaker wires?

I ran an 8 ga wire directly from the battery to the 12V wire at the back of the radio. Hopefully, this provides maximum current for the stock radio amp, which should improve the sound.

Henry

[PHO2GR4]

Ack! I can't give you specifics, because I had the work performed at a local car stereo joint.

All I know is, it was quick, easy install. The amp went under the driver's seat, and the sub was almost invisible in the back. It sounded AWESOME.

The added bass, coupled with less strain on the stock speakers, really made an enormous difference.

[MZ-N10]

i duno...but if u dont replace the headunit the system just odenst sound rite. if u really want to add a sub right, get an aftermarket deck.