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Well guys, I bought a CD player from halfords to replace my non working factory fitted one, then I decided I wanted a sub and amp so went and bought the sub and amp, thinking il be fine I went and purchased the wires, well I hear you say what's the problem, well the CD player I got has no phono lead connection on the back, so was wondering is there any other way I could get the sub and amp to work will appriciate all advice thanks
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 Pug bazza
Regular  Location: London Registered: 04 Apr 2013 Posts: 195 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 31st Oct 2013 at 15:02
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doon1988
Regular  Location: Sheffield Registered: 08 May 2011 Posts: 457 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Just recently got a new HU for the same purpose as wanted to amp up some speakers and a sub. Hardly any of the stereos now days that halfords sell come with enough pre-outs. Luckily I managed to find one that came with 3 sets....Other than that I dont actually have any advice so not quite sure why I commented. Good Luck. |
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Posted 31st Oct 2013 at 15:17
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Pug bazza
Regular Location: London Registered: 04 Apr 2013 Posts: 195 Status: Offline |
Post #3
So did u have to get a new head unit |
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Posted 31st Oct 2013 at 15:49
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armzsc6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Crowborough Registered: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 3,445 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Easiest way is to get a head unit with pre outs to be honest. But you can get amps which take high level inputs from effectively speaker wires but its more of a ball ache to wire in than just using 2 Phono leads. Cheaper lower end CD players don't come with any or they only come with 1 nowadays. The sony one I have had in my 6 and other cars for about 7 years has 2 pre outs a seperate sub out and an aux in on the rear as well. They don't make me like they used to lol ________________________________________ Black power baby! SUUUUUPERCHARGED Seat Leon FR TDI 190BHP 300lbft daily gti-6 killer :p 12x 306's owned so far Cambelts, clutches, service work carried out on All makes and models, Peugeot Citroen / mitsubishi specialist. Pug planet / Citroen Lexia diagnostics / code reads available. |
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Posted 31st Oct 2013 at 18:16
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Pug bazza
Regular Location: London Registered: 04 Apr 2013 Posts: 195 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Lol they don't the cheap one I got was a Sendai, £30.00 I thought bargain, but now I got to get another head unit I seen some on eBay for 34.99 it says RCA so hope they do the trick |
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Posted 31st Oct 2013 at 20:39
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Pug bazza
Regular Location: London Registered: 04 Apr 2013 Posts: 195 Status: Offline |
Post #6
I just looked on the eBay head unit and it says , RCA preout - 2 ( front + rear or subwoofer), so just to make sure it that what's I will be needing to set up the amp and sub thanks guys |
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Posted 31st Oct 2013 at 20:45
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armzsc6
Seasoned Pro Location: Crowborough Registered: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 3,445 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Yes matey use the rear one as sub but you'll need to switch on the Low Pass filter on the amp to stop the sub getting the full range of frequencies  ________________________________________ Black power baby! SUUUUUPERCHARGED Seat Leon FR TDI 190BHP 300lbft daily gti-6 killer :p 12x 306's owned so far Cambelts, clutches, service work carried out on All makes and models, Peugeot Citroen / mitsubishi specialist. Pug planet / Citroen Lexia diagnostics / code reads available. |
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Posted 1st Nov 2013 at 10:17
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Pug bazza
Regular Location: London Registered: 04 Apr 2013 Posts: 195 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Right guys last question does the Peugeot 306, phase 3 has a standard iso connection, the guy on eBay said if my car has a universal/ standard iso connection it should fit, just want to make sure its a right connection before I buy it thanks |
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Posted 1st Nov 2013 at 13:53
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doon1988
Regular Location: Sheffield Registered: 08 May 2011 Posts: 457 Status: Offline |
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armzs16 wrote: They don't make me like they used to lol Tell me about it.... I remember when you used to go to halfords and every info board was boasting about how many pre-outs the HU's have and what Wattage the speakers are. Now they dont mention any of that important stuff - just that it connect to ipod or blue tooth etc and you have to mess about searching on line to find out whether they have the important stuff or not and 9 times out of 10 they dont. |
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Posted 1st Nov 2013 at 15:30
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doon1988
Regular Location: Sheffield Registered: 08 May 2011 Posts: 457 Status: Offline |
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Pug bazza wrote: Right guys last question does the Peugeot 306, phase 3 has a standard iso connection, the guy on eBay said if my car has a universal/ standard iso connection it should fit, just want to make sure its a right connection before I buy it thanks I would potentially say it depends how old the HU you are buying is.... When I bought my pioneer a couple of weeks back it came with the adapter cable I needed but I also needed to buy an Ariel adapter as well as an adapter to let me still use my stalk controls. Sorry I cant help with your question on this one. |
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Posted 1st Nov 2013 at 15:33
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Pug bazza
Regular Location: London Registered: 04 Apr 2013 Posts: 195 Status: Offline |
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It's ok mate I think il just go for the one with the picture I can see the harness with, trouble with eBay is u don't know what your buying but I think il be safe |
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Posted 1st Nov 2013 at 16:20
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armzsc6
Seasoned Pro Location: Crowborough Registered: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 3,445 Status: Offline |
Post #12
I've never come across a 306 without standard ISO connectors and I've owned various of all 3 phases. Most head units come with an aerial adaptor the 306 has a female connector standard but most units require a male.________________________________________ Black power baby! SUUUUUPERCHARGED Seat Leon FR TDI 190BHP 300lbft daily gti-6 killer :p 12x 306's owned so far Cambelts, clutches, service work carried out on All makes and models, Peugeot Citroen / mitsubishi specialist. Pug planet / Citroen Lexia diagnostics / code reads available. |
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Posted 2nd Nov 2013 at 00:20
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darkgti6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bracknell Registered: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 1,361 Status: Offline |
Post #13
Most of the head units Halfrauds supply are rubbish and well over priced. An after market head unit without pre outs? Dont waste your money.As for high level input. Avoid. Pre outs FTW with regard to sound quality. (Smug mode) my head unit has three 6 volt pre outs and dacs by Burr Brown. ________________________________________ Team Peugeot Sport 308 Gti�Black T'99 Gti - may she rest in peace - written off in a shunt on the A329m |
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Posted 5th Nov 2013 at 15:09
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mellowr1
Senior User  Location: Maidstone Registered: 12 Jun 2012 Posts: 995 Status: Offline |
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AHEM!!! I bought a great head unit from Halfrauds not too long ago.It has 2.5v pre-outs AND......USB Slot and AUX jack  No more CD's for me unless its an mp3 one full of songs. 8GB usb stick in the slot or can plug ipods in,or my phone,which by the way the HU also charges while plugged in which is bloody great i think Has very detailed settings,bass/mid/treb level-Bass/mid/treb Q factor AND Bass/mid/treb C frequency + Sub level & sub Q factor. Oh yeah, retail was £179 and it was in the sale for £69  |
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Posted 7th Nov 2013 at 18:42
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mik
Seasoned Pro  Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
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Sounds like you did well - probably the only person ever in the history of the world to get a bargain on Halfords ICE in fact. As an indication of Halfords prices, the nasty Autoleads head unit surround can be bought on ebay new for £4.99, Halford's price £14.99 in store, and the Alpine SXE-1725S direct fit speakers I have are £29.95 from several suppliers, Halford's price £59.99 (seen online). Plenty of profit margin there!!!!!________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
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Posted 7th Nov 2013 at 19:44
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jimmyhackers
Seasoned Pro  Location: birmingham Registered: 14 Jun 2011 Posts: 1,144 Status: Offline |
Post #16
aux and jack inputs? : S sod plugging things inget with the bluetooth future man. smart phone + bluetooth HU = never needing a cd or an mp3 player or a hands free car phone kit again. mine connects automatically as soon as im in the car. shame the car its in is foobard  ________________________________________ the world is changed by people in sheds |
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Posted 7th Nov 2013 at 23:20
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osm2121
Regular  Location: Montevideo Registered: 02 Nov 2012 Posts: 229 Status: Offline |
Post #17
The problem is your HU doesnt have pre amped RCA outputs? The easiest and cheapest way, would be this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/AUDIOPIPE-SPEAKER-WIRE-TO-RCA-HI-LOW-ADAPTER-CONVERTER-APNR-3002-/370824916866?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5656e32f82 |
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Posted 12th Nov 2013 at 22:55
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