2015 escalade

[Ghettostar23]

Hi, this might be a stupid question, but I just bought a new 2015 escalade platinum with navigation and bose system. My question is can I hook up subwoofers and an amplifier to the stock stereo or do I have to find a different way, like installing an aftermarket stereo and if thats even possible with the newer escalades. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Noel989]

Yes you can

Theirs several ways a 360.3, bitone

The cheap way a hi lo converter but I wouldn't do it

Someone will chime in with more info

[redwolf2]

Line output converter is what I used on a Yukon Denali XL, just tapped into the factory wiring. His was 09 I believe that didn't have RCAs (don't know if yours does)

[Ghettostar23]

Where can I get line output converter and do they come with instructions to which wires I cut into? I haven't remove the stereo to see if has rca's on it but I doubt it becase I've seen a factory radio with rca's already built into it. What are the differences between a 360.3, bitone and a line output converter?

[CleanSierra]

Hey the 360.3, that it's what it is designed for and it will skull drag a stupid lone output converter. An LOC converts the High level input of speaker wire into low level input of an RCA so you can add an amplifier.

Clearly you have a little money with the vehicle you just purchased, get the 360.3 from a trusted, authorized dealer(so you have support in case you need warranty). It is one of the BEST factory integration units out there. The Audison Bit One is nice as well as the Arc Audio PS8. My preference world be to go with the Fosgate product though and support, knowledge base is second to none.

[CleanSierra]

On, and the difference between a 360.3 and the line output converter is that you'll maintain a CLEAN signal with the good processing unit and quality build of the 360.3. Most line output converters dirty up the signal through over amplification of the signal.

[MrBigs63']

^^^What was stated above. Line output converters are kind of a last resort in my opinion. I would choose a 360 or a bit one/bit ten by Audison. Either would be a great product.

[Ghettostar23]

Alright, thanks guys for the input. It's been a while since i've in the car audio game and I haven't put a car stereo in one of my cars since I was a teenager. I'm 25 now so I'm gonna do some research on the 360.3 and a few other things and get everything in by this weekend. Hopefully!!! I might be back with a few questions, but thanks guys.

[MrBigs63']

And if you do buy the 360 and need technical help. Call Fosgate. They have really awesome and friendly customer service reps that will help you with whatever you may need.