Base stereo upgrade? (4ohm resistor OR install alpine amp?)

[jayr0c]

Hi I'm trying to figure out what to do with my stereo. I was surprised and annoyed when I read how the dash speakers are wired. Is anyone able to link to a 4ohm resistor to add to the dash speakers?

I was wondering if it's possible to install the alpine amp and if it's much of an upgrade to the base system. Not sure how much extra power it has over stock, but it also has a sub channel. There is an alpine amp and sub for sale locally at the moment. I figured that would be a half ass way to better sound.

Thanks!

First post as well, happy to be here I just got a ram and love it!

 

[Mpgrimm2]

Wiring is different in an alpine equipped truck/not in your stock 6 spkr truck to support it. (Not impossible to do, but not practical either).

PAC makes an AmpPro or RadioPro interface/line out setup that maintains proper impedance on the speaker outputs so the radio doesn't shut it off (ie for an aftermarket amp setup).

 

[Mpgrimm2]

PS: welcome to the forum and ram's. Looks like you have a 4th Gen truck... Here's a few things to get to find around the 4th Gen ...

- M² Mods Intro

** AlfaOBD (for activating factory features yourself. See Docs linked in OP

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- DIY: Add 2013-2018 OEM Foglight Wiring

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- DIY: 2013-2018 RearView Mirror Upgrade & Harness install

- DIY: 2013-18 (19 classic) Power Fold Mirror upgrade/Notes

- DIY: 2013-2018 OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Install

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- 2013-2016 Ram Radio Removal 6-27-16.pdf"

- 2013-2018 RA2/VP2-NA Radio Notes


or if you want to go full 8.4 conversion:

- DIY: 2013-2017 RA3/RA4 8.4" Radio Upgrade/HVAC Conversion

- INFO- 2013-2018 8.4 FW Notes (RA4/VP4 & UAx NA)

- ROLL-UP INFO: FOTA 18.11.x & uC D/L 18.45.01 SW Update 13-17 RA3/Vp3-NA & Ra4 VP4-NA

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- How To: Install a 2018 4C (UAQ/UAS) Radio in 2013 - 2017 RAM (Please read posts 1-5 for correct PNs, etc)

- How to Add Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) to a Manual Temperature Control Truck


- FIX > 2013-18/classic 4th Gen USB Hub ... Battery to Keyed Power (For AA/CP wireless adapter)



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- How-To: Add Heated/Ventilated seats and Heated Wheel to Express/Tradesman




- Installing OEM backup cam
** Pay attention to my Post 10 with lots of info as well as the OP **

- Post 1165/1166: My 13Ram Front cam install

- kad 's front camera on Cargo Cam input thread

- JB1's - Post your Front Camera Link

- Littlebiscuit’s – Cargo Cam Install (w/aftmkt Crux Cam)

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CircuitGuys - List of desired 4th Gen Mopar options and part numbers.

- Mpgrimm2's Cellphone and Hidden Power setup

- DIY - Truxedo Sentry Review/Latch Mod on 5th Gen Ram 1500 w/Rambox & videos

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/di...ror-cover-grill-swap-partial-blackout.169546/

 

[CanuckRam1313]

Welcome to the Forum.

As for your current audio set up...

Very little gained going to the factory Alpine amp & sub.

If you want better sound and thump, start be replacing the stock six speakers, and even with the factory head unit, you'll get much better sound quality and a bit more volume.

Then, if you want the next level, look at an aftermarket head unit with the iData Maestro CanBus interface module to integrate it seamlessly into your truck.

This will step up the sound quality again, and provide cleaner and higher volume.

Then, add in a sub or two with an amp, and you'll really be enjoying your music on that new level.

If you're going to take audio up to new levels, consider also upgrading to an H8 AGM battery and installing several quality thick copper grounds throughout your truck, and perhaps also a digital capacitor, too as these upgrades will help your electrical system cope with the power draw of an upgraded audio system.