Okay, so I installed the new head unit using the stock amp and I have to say that I am not that impressed. I definitely notice a difference in clarity but I also hear the white noise at lower volumes and I have my volume offset all the way down. I think that I am going to jumpover the stock ampand r...

Sounds like you already intend on passing the factory amp. I honestly thought that the factory amp wouldn't produce anything great, but my assumption is it's more based on your head unit. The one I have, Kenwood KDC-HD942U, and just using the Schoshe (sp?) wiring harness to stil luse the factory am...

I am sure this question has been asked ten billion times but here goes. I'm looking for the right answer. In doing some research on replacing the stock m&t system I found various answers in regards to the the bypass factory amp question... 1. Some people say they don't have to and it sounds fine...

This will save me time on here, thanks for the offer to help. I have been a car nut and audio nut forever... I am about to install a Kenwood KDC X695 in my 05 moon and tune. I have heard that in addition to installing the new Head unit I will have to bypass the stock amp for good sound quality. 1, i...