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<co…@refine.enet.dec.com> wrote:
> I have a 1996 Jetta GLS, with the Premium
> Sound System.  My question is, can I hook
> up an amplifier (i.e. anyone know of hand if
> the Premium system has pre-outs/capability
> of attaching an amp) to the system.  The
> stereo has nice sound, I just want a little more
> power.

> Also, can the factory Premium speakers handle
> additional power???  

> ANy help would be appreciated….thanks.

> –Brian
> co…@refine.enet.dec.com

Brian,
I have a ’95 Passat with the Premium and wound up replacing it with a unit
out of my old car, a small a/d/s amp, and Boston separates.  It was the
Bostons, though, that made all the difference…really.  The original
system sounded good with the in-dash CD player, better with the amp and CD
player, but was like night-and-day with the speakers, too.  Get with a
competent installer ASAP and audition separates (6.5 inches in the doors,
tweets in the upper doors in back and dash) to see what you like the sound
with and talk deal for a package.  You’ll be amazed at how much of a
difference it’ll make.

Good luck and e with questions,
G.

(Drummie B) wrote:

*In article <31BEC3E7.5…@refine.enet.dec.com>, co…@refine.enet.dec.com
*says…
*>
*>I have a 1996 Jetta GLS, with the Premium
*>Sound System.  My question is, can I hook
*>up an amplifier (i.e. anyone know of hand if
*>the Premium system has pre-outs/capability
*>of attaching an amp) to the system.  

Yes you can but you need a converter or an amp that can handle speaker
level inputs.

*>Also, can the factory Premium speakers handle
*>additional power???  

My stock speakers distorted pretty quickly.  I’d say they coudn’t even
handle the power of the stock deck.  The first upgrade I did was to
replace the front speakers with Infinity separates.  It made a huge
difference.  I also replace the rear woofers with MTX mid-ranges.  The
rear wasn’t a priority since I run a heavy bias to the front for a front
sound stage but it cut out all bass distortion from the rear woofers.

Anthony

Also, can the factory Premium speakers handle
additional power???  

ANy help would be appreciated….thanks.

–Brian
co…@refine.enet.dec.com

>Also, can the factory Premium speakers handle
>additional power???  

I’m not sure on the ‘premium’ system..but actually, all stock
VW radios (blaupunk) have a pair of pre-amp outs =] their just not
RCA type.

Ryan
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