Date: 9 Oct 1998 14:49:26 GMT From: rta4saabnopsamcom (RTA4SAAB) Subject: Re: Upgrading the 9-5 Stereo
> >Obviously, I can't touch the head unit, since it's integrated into >everything the car does (and, besides, I think the human factors are much >better done than most car stereos). But does anyone have any experience >adding a power amp, or subwoofer, or better speakers to a 9-5? Not to a 9-5, but most integreted systems can be improved upon. The easiest way to upgrade is by adding a better amp than the factory system. I belive that the 9-5 uses an outboard amp system. If this is the case, then all you will need to do is remove the factory amp and replace it. Probably a 4-channel for the front and rear speakers and a 2-channel if you want a sub (recommended) or if you are lucky enoughto find one, a 5 or 6 channel amp will do the trick. If there are no pre-amp level jacks, then a simple line level converter will do. Upgrade the front speakers to a brand of your choice, add a small sub and voila! great music......... Of course, all this depends on how much you want to invest. Check around some local car audio shops for extimates and recommendations.........I tend to like the esotoric brands myself (MBQuart, Dynaudio, Focal, Diamond Audio, etc for speakers........JLAudio, Alumapro, Eclipse for subs......Zapco, Xtant, PPI for amps-also Rockford as a last choice) Hope this helps `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` MUSIC MATTERS Real Time Audio http://members.aol.com/rta4saab/rta4saab.htm
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