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Old 04-20-2010, 09:53 PM
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Default Installing aftermarket head unit in 2000 A6

with Symphony I (NON Bose) currently installed.

Years ago in high school I could change out a head unit no problem. Just match up the wires and all was good. Later I started using harness adapters and things got better. Now jump ahead 15 years and I lost touch with car stereo technology. I want to replace my factory head unit & phatbox with a double din bluetooth enabled unit. My questions are:

Is it just a matter of matching wires up like the old days?
Will I lose my factory subs in the back by just installing the new HU?

Any advice you might have, any websites you suggest I read, anything at all is appreciated.

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Old 04-22-2010, 02:05 PM
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Metra makes an aftermarker harness that alows you to use the stock speakers, amp and sub seen one this mornin and getting one for me right now.
 
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Old 04-23-2010, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Steel2040
Metra makes an aftermarker harness that alows you to use the stock speakers, amp and sub seen one this mornin and getting one for me right now.

Excellent, I found the adapter you mentioned for my car.

http://www.amazon.com/Metra-70-1787-.../dp/B0007WW64O
 
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You didnt mention what aftermarket deck you goin with? I went with the ALPINE IVA-W505
 
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Old 04-23-2010, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Steel2040
You didnt mention what aftermarket deck you goin with? I went with the ALPINE IVA-W505
Haven't decided yet. It will take me a long time, I am just too damn picky.

Oh, and incredibly cheap.
 
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