clsmith
Junior Member
I'm in the process of purchasing a 2018 Laramie. Aside from a Tonneau and running boards one of the first things I'll be doing is upgrading the Audio. I'll be keeping the 8.4" but adding my PDX-V9 (Alpine 5-channel amp) and speakers along with a fox sub box. I 'think' I've got most of the process/requirements down based on the reading/searching I've been doing but I'm still a little confused about the load resistors.
As I understand it, the Amp Pro 4 (AP4-CH41) is pretty much plug & play. With it I'd have to keep the factory Alpine amp in place but, with their T-Harness (APH-CH01), I can add my amp AND I don't have to add any load resistors. The plus-side being that I 'could' run the center and surround/headliner speakers off the factory amp if I decided to keep them (big IF).
Alternatively, I could go with the DSR1. I'll need to add the resistors BUT I'd gain all the benefits of a DSP plus I could get rid of the factory Alpine amp. The center and headliner are definitely OUT with this option - not a huge loss IMO.
Does this sound right or have I missed something (or many things)?
Thanks
As I understand it, the Amp Pro 4 (AP4-CH41) is pretty much plug & play. With it I'd have to keep the factory Alpine amp in place but, with their T-Harness (APH-CH01), I can add my amp AND I don't have to add any load resistors. The plus-side being that I 'could' run the center and surround/headliner speakers off the factory amp if I decided to keep them (big IF).
Alternatively, I could go with the DSR1. I'll need to add the resistors BUT I'd gain all the benefits of a DSP plus I could get rid of the factory Alpine amp. The center and headliner are definitely OUT with this option - not a huge loss IMO.
Does this sound right or have I missed something (or many things)?
Thanks
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