{"id":2301,"date":"2016-10-26T17:23:36","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T04:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/?p=2301"},"modified":"2019-04-09T17:27:49","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T05:27:49","slug":"upgrade-your-sound-keep-your-factory-looks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/upgrade-your-sound-keep-your-factory-looks\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade Your Sound, Keep Your Factory Looks."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stock-stereo-blog.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stock-stereo-blog-1024x558.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stock-stereo-blog-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stock-stereo-blog-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stock-stereo-blog-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/stock-stereo-blog.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you want to upgrade the audio system in your vehicle but you don\u2019t want to remove your factory radio? It has a plethora of useful convenience features you don\u2019t want to lose; things like steering wheel controls and the back up camera are staples in the safe operation of a modern vehicle! Plus, knowing the outrageous prices of the wiring harness and dash kit used to replace that factory radio is a major deterrent! Well, lucky for you we have a low cost solution for anyone looking to upgrade their sound! Priced at only $119.00, the&nbsp;<strong>DD Audio&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ddaudio.com\/products\/signal-processors\/active\/sc4-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SC4.1 Signal Converter<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is the ultimate solution for factory integration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SC4.1 Key features include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>4 high level inputs with summing capabilities<\/li><li>12V switching turn on or signal sense turn on with pass-through<\/li><li>Six RCA outputs (4 full range &amp; 2 for a subwoofer amplifier) all adjustable up to 4 volts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what do these features mean you ask? Basically, the\u00a0<strong>SC4.1<\/strong>\u00a0will provide everything you need to upgrade your sound without losing any of your factory features! All you need is the\u00a0<strong>SC4.1<\/strong>\u00a0and an amplifier! For example, the\u00a0<strong>SC4.1<\/strong>\u00a0coupled with the DD Audio\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ddaudio.com\/products\/amplifiers\/a-series-amplifiers\/a4\/\" target=\"_blank\">A4 Amplifier<\/a>\u00a0will drastically increase the performance of your stock speakers yet it\u2019s also powerful enough for a speaker upgrade down the road (see diagram below)! Adding something like our entry level\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ddaudio.com\/products\/mids-and-highs\/e-class-component-sets\/ex6-5\/\" target=\"_blank\">EX6.5 Coaxial Speaker<\/a>\u00a0set will put your vehicle on par with many of today\u2019s \u201cpremium\u201d factory audio systems for a fraction of the cost! The\u00a0<strong>SC4.1<\/strong>\u00a0also features the appropriate outputs for adding a little bump in the trunk with a subwoofer setup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/OEM-Option1-news-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/OEM-Option1-news-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/OEM-Option1-news-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/OEM-Option1-news-2-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hifihq.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/OEM-Option1-news-2-768x308.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So let\u2019s break down why the&nbsp;<strong>SC4.1<\/strong>&nbsp;is such a great value compared to other options on the market. We\u2019ll shoot to put together a full aftermarket audio system in a decked out 2016 Chevy Tahoe with a budget of $1000. To install an aftermarket radio in this vehicle a variety of accessories are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dash kit \u2013 $30<\/li><li>Steering wheel control retention \u2013 $60<\/li><li>Back up camera retention \u2013 $15<\/li><li>Antenna adapter \u2013 $15<\/li><li>Radio wiring \u2013 $150+<\/li><li>Head unit with navigation \u2013 $600<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So now we\u2019re sitting at $870 and all we\u2019ve done is make sure all of our factory functions have been replaced with something comparable. Keep in mind we still have to purchase an amplifier or two, speakers, and a subwoofer\/enclosure. Oh yeah, then there is labor! Looks like we\u2019re going to bust big time on this hand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When compared to $870 the small price of $119.00 sounds pretty great right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a&nbsp;<strong>SC4.1<\/strong>&nbsp;to integrate an aftermarket system with factory components allows you to upgrade your sound while keeping a sleek stock look and all of the great convenience features that you have already paid for!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you want to upgrade the audio system in your vehicle but you don\u2019t want to remove your factory radio? 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