So I believe I'm gonna get 1 12in Alpine Type R Sub with an Alpine MRD-M605 amp. Will the this work with the stock head unit because I really don't want to replace it. btw, it's an 05 xB

 

Are you doin' the install yourself??? It'll definitely work, all you need is the adaptor for your sub output to work. I'd suggest going to Circuit City or Best Buy and ask their installers of what you need. Good luck.

 

i have the adapter you're looking for. it also let's you hook up an ipod and you can install it in about 15 minutes, no cutting or splicing whatsoever. if you're interested pm me.

 

does the fac h/u not have rca out jacks? thanks

 

nope

 

lol, i could tell by the look on the salesmans face he was full of $hit & had no idea, oh well

 

it doesn't matter though. i got a kit from norcalscion.com that adds rca's and let's you hook up an ipod or whatever with the stock headunit. once i got an aftermarket one that mod went into a drawer though.

 

Just a few tips...

What you need is called a line level converter or LLC. If you do go somewhere and have one installed most of the time they will just splice into the existing speaker wires for the rear speakers and call it good. TIP Ask them to install it in the dash behind the factory HU - Why? When you do finally decide do upgrade the HU you won't have to run new RCA's all you will have to do is plug them into the new deck.

IMO - Don't bother with the factory HU - I paid about $40 bucks to have a LLC installed and within one week upgraded to a modest pioneer aftermarket deck... Wow what an upgrade.