Factory graphic equalizer working with new JVC head unit.

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Factory graphic equalizer working with new JVC head unit.

December 31, 2011, 11:31:23 AM

So I was able to get the factory graphic equalizer and premium sound amp to work with the new JVC head unit I got for Christmas. I have no idea why I didn't do this years ago with the old Awia head unit I had. It's pretty awesome. I can now play CD's, an iPod or MP3 player, or even Pandora through the radio and have it still look kind of stock :D.
[video=youtube;yDKwtKccSCQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDKwtKccSCQ[/video]

Factory graphic equalizer working with new JVC head unit.

Reply #1 – December 31, 2011, 12:20:44 PM

That looks really good. Idk what you were listening to, but i like it.

Factory graphic equalizer working with new JVC head unit.

Reply #2 – January 01, 2012, 03:39:59 PM

The song was "Gold On The Ceiling" by The Black Keys.

Factory graphic equalizer working with new JVC head unit.

Reply #3 – January 01, 2012, 07:37:23 PM

Congratulation boy, your machine look greates inside.

Factory graphic equalizer working with new JVC head unit.

Reply #4 – January 07, 2012, 05:36:38 PM

I have the same setup (factory amp and equalizer with aftermarket radio). I buddy of mine helped me put it in over 10 years ago shortly after I bought the car. I remember that we micky-moused some of the wiring to make it happen, but I don't remember the specifics. I've actually been thinking about putting the original radio back in, but I'm afraid of what kind of a mess I'm going to find in the dash.

Factory graphic equalizer working with new JVC head unit.

Reply #5 – January 08, 2012, 10:59:49 PM

Quote from: nbzimmer;377195

I have the same setup (factory amp and equalizer with aftermarket radio). I buddy of mine helped me put it in over 10 years ago shortly after I bought the car. I remember that we micky-moused some of the wiring to make it happen, but I don't remember the specifics. I've actually been thinking about putting the original radio back in, but I'm afraid of what kind of a mess I'm going to find in the dash.

I just cut the plug off that connected the radio to the equalizer and left enough wire on both sides so I could reconnect the stock radio if I ever wanted to. I then connected the RCA plugs to the wires.

Factory graphic equalizer working with new JVC head unit.

Reply #6 – January 09, 2012, 01:37:09 AM

Nice job! Looks like a nice merge of tech.

Factory graphic equalizer working with new JVC head unit.

Reply #7 – January 11, 2012, 09:28:34 PM

Quote from: thunderjet302;377289

I just cut the plug off that connected the radio to the equalizer and left enough wire on both sides so I could reconnect the stock radio if I ever wanted to. I then connected the RCA plugs to the wires.

All I really know is that at the time I put the radio in I was younger and dumber, and I probably didn't do it the right way. I remember messing with a bunch of the wires to the equalizer and whatnot, but again the specifics are fuzzy. Sounds like you did it the right way.

Factory graphic equalizer working with new JVC head unit.

Reply #8 – January 11, 2012, 11:02:08 PM

Quote from: flylear45;377313

Nice job! Looks like a nice merge of tech.

I like that I could make it look 80's esque but still be able to play and control my iPod through the head unit. CDs and iPod > tape deck

Quote from: nbzimmer;377499

All I really know is that at the time I put the radio in I was younger and dumber, and I probably didn't do it the right way. I remember messing with a bunch of the wires to the equalizer and whatnot, but again the specifics are fuzzy. Sounds like you did it the right way.

The only way to find out is to look. Hopefully it's not too bad.