Hello all,
First post here as a very proud new Impala owner. As my first question to the forum I think this is a good one, and I'm sure someone has asked it in the past. I've read several (12-15) guides/tutorials about how to install an aftermarket stereo, amp, speakers and subwoofer. The general thought I've had is, wow this is far too complicated for me, if I want to retain the factory dings/chimes, auto off, steering wheel controls. I know crutchfield.com sells everything I need, but it's just a massive undertaking for someone who hates wiring and such. So, the question stands as would it be better for me to take it somewhere to have the stereo and other items installed (locally it's $60/hr. labor cost) or is it not as bad as the guides make it seem? I intend to install the speakers (factory sizes) and subwoofer with it's own mono amp, wired up and ready to go once it's hooked into the aftermarket stereo I want is installed. But, the stereo installation is the daunting task for me just because of all the b.s. associated with it.
Side note, can i direct swap the factory 4 channel amp out for a better one or would I be better off starting from scratch on that front as well?
Thanks, in advance for any suggestions and support the community can provide.
First post here as a very proud new Impala owner. As my first question to the forum I think this is a good one, and I'm sure someone has asked it in the past. I've read several (12-15) guides/tutorials about how to install an aftermarket stereo, amp, speakers and subwoofer. The general thought I've had is, wow this is far too complicated for me, if I want to retain the factory dings/chimes, auto off, steering wheel controls. I know crutchfield.com sells everything I need, but it's just a massive undertaking for someone who hates wiring and such. So, the question stands as would it be better for me to take it somewhere to have the stereo and other items installed (locally it's $60/hr. labor cost) or is it not as bad as the guides make it seem? I intend to install the speakers (factory sizes) and subwoofer with it's own mono amp, wired up and ready to go once it's hooked into the aftermarket stereo I want is installed. But, the stereo installation is the daunting task for me just because of all the b.s. associated with it.
Side note, can i direct swap the factory 4 channel amp out for a better one or would I be better off starting from scratch on that front as well?
Thanks, in advance for any suggestions and support the community can provide.