Mcintosh Stereo Upgrade Options

[Anthony]

Hey all! I searched the topic and didn't see a thread on upgrading to the Mcintosh option. Feel free to send a link if I missed it...

Anyway, I don't have the Mcintosh option and was considering the upgrade. Would I be able to swap the head unit and door speakers and skip the subwoofer?

Thanks!

 

[twobjshelbys]

No. It needs the amp back by the woofer. Many upgrades from best buy

 

[extrap]

Hey all! I searched the topic and didn't see a thread on upgrading to the Mcintosh option. Feel free to send a link if I missed it...

Anyway, I don't have the Mcintosh option and was considering the upgrade. Would I be able to swap the head unit and door speakers and skip the subwoofer?

Thanks!

If you mean switch the base radio to the McIntosh I wouldn't bother. It's really not much of an improvement, IMO ... even with the sub. If I was gonna bother, I'd def go with an aftermarket head unit, amp, speakers, and sub if you can find a place you're willing to give up.

I suppose that doesn't actually answer your question, so: Every stereo / amp I've dealt with you can use it with 1 or more of the speaker outputs not being used, so I'd "guess" the McIntosh is the same. Maybe someone else here will know for sure.

 

[extrap]

No. It needs the amp back by the woofer. Many upgrades from best buy

Are you saying the McIntosh won't actually operate if the sub is disconnected?

 

[twobjshelbys]

That is my belief

But even if it would, where you gonna find one ? It was a fgt unique and I can't remember the last one I saw for sale. Parts cars have disappeared...

 

[roketman]

I find that you don’t need the Mac upgrade. The best music is that wonderful roar behind your back.
I actually took mine out because I prefer to have the storage space in the middle. Your not missing anything!

 

[twobjshelbys]

I like tunes. The most impressive thing about that mc was it could play comfortably numb at full volume with no speaker overdrive flutter. The village of hygiene remember it for a long time

 

[fjpikul]

Good luck trying to find the components. Better off doing s whole new system with Bluetooth and camera hookups and gps Double DIN dash replacements have been available in the past, but no one has brought up this topic for a while.

 

[nota4re]

Mac cars have tweeters in the doors whereas non-Mac cars do not.

 

[2112]

I relocated the sub, liked it so much, I added another sub and amp.

As with everything else, there will be a weak link somewhere else….it was the chinesium crossover.

I scoured the net and found a set of Made in New York McIntosh mid range & tweeter and crossovers. Made a HUGE improvement.

 

[dr914]

you can pull the radio and plug in an ipod connector, the jacks are there already, at least that is one upgrade that is easy

 

[HNS]

you can pull the radio and plug in an ipod connector, the jacks are there already, at least that is one upgrade that is easy

Or a Bluetooth adapter into the Aux. Easy Peazy!!!

 

[roketman]

I can attest to the joys of having the double Din
Apple car play and a back up camera

 

[drilling]

I find that you don’t need the Mac upgrade. The best music is that wonderful roar behind your back.
I actually took mine out because I prefer to have the storage space in the middle. Your not missing anything!

Nice seat cover!

 

[roketman]

If you’re interested in seat covers do a search. I made a post on someone who will make them for us.

 

[TORQJNKY]

I relocated the sub, liked it so much, I added another sub and amp.

As with everything else, there will be a weak link somewhere else….it was the chinesium crossover.

I scoured the net and found a set of Made in New York McIntosh mid range & tweeter and crossovers. Made a HUGE improvement.

2112, any pictures of your sub install you can share?

 

[2112]

2112, any pictures of your sub install you can share?

 

[PeteK]

Do-able if you have a short wife.