I was all set to order a new head unit from Crutchfield to replace my stock Infinity head unit. Just before I finished adding it to my shopping cart, a message popped up and said that I would need to bypass the factory amplifier by running all new speaker wires to the speakers. I did an online chat with a sales rep and she told me that is what needed to be done. Does this seem correct? Why can't I just use the wiring harness that comes with the new unit? Isn't that the point of an adapted wiring harness?

 

You dont need to.....

 

What are my options then? I'd rather not have to run all new speaker wires. These are the features of the head unit that I want.





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CD player with built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)


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D-Mask+ motorized, detachable stealth face with fluorescent display and rotary encoder


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spectrum analyzer


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Advanced Codec (AC) Drive with Voice Index on Tap offers voice confirmation of digital music folders and files


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plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files)


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System Q EX Sound Control with 3-band parametric equalizer


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System E's+ crossover system


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Installer Memory recalls audio settings


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XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio-ready (you can add satellite radio for under $100, plus subscription)


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compatible with Kenwood's iPod control interface and HD Radio tuner


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CD changer controls


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rear auxiliary input


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dual-zone audio control


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gold-plated, 5-volt front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs


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Bass Management System (B.M.S.) controls the bass boost on compatible Kenwood Excelon amplifiers


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wireless remote


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clock


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CD frequency response: 10-20,000 Hz


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CD signal-to-noise ratio: 110 dB


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FM sensitivity: 9.3 dBf
Built-in Amp Switch: If the audio signals are output to external amplifiers, you can turn off the internal amplifier to improve audio quality.

 

metra 70-6510 is the harness you should need. You should probably have a local shop look at it to make sure. What kenwood radio are you looking at?

 

U will be fine. Those factory Amps will not create too big of a problem if you get the right Install kit... For future reference, always buy Metra. They are the best and I've never had problems installing with them Ever. Scosch sometimes works, Best Buy/Walmart brand is best kept out of any install in my experience... They often use shotty wires or dont have good connects on them.

Good luck on the install you should be fine provided u follow the directions and add that metra kit

 

Yeah, you don't need to bypass anything. You do on some amplified systems, but not in your truck.

 

Hook up the blue remote turn on wire and forget the Metra harness?

 

No, you still need the metra harness. It's 70-6502

 

No dice. Hooked everything up. Wired the blue wire on the harness to the blue wire on the head unit. No sound. Unplugged the factory harness and looked to where the blue wire would feed the amp. There is no amp connection on the factory harness.

 

I'm telling you it WILL work.Done many. Something's wired wrong.Is there a Blue/white wire on the headunit? If so, it needs to be hooked to that one. Normally Blue= power antenna Blue/White= remote/amp turn-on. But if there is only a solid blue, then that's the right one.