Can u connect a sub to a standard head unit and amp on MK5 GTI?

[naresh]

hi

I am pretty sure there is an amp already in my 2006 gti under the front passenger seat.

Has any one tried to fit a sub to the stock amp and head unit?

thanks

naresh

[joesgti]

hummm, dont think they have seperate amps, thought it would just be in the head unit to run the speakers, best putting this question in the mk5 section! 

[Heyho]

You could run a separate amp from the stock headunit to power a sub - you'd need an amp with high inputs, ie that will take speaker level connections.

You definitely won't run an aftermarket sub from the standard headunit.

[08micsta]

I dont mean to contradict what you said Heyho. But dependant on what year the Mk5 is will depend on wether it even has an amplifier.
I think 2006 onwards has a built in amp. But look under the driver seat and if there is a stainless steel object there then look in the middle. There should be engraved on it that its a amp. If theres nothing there then there no amp.

I think if I remember correctly you can run a sub from that amp if its there. But not a powerful or killer sub

Mike

[indublin]

No built in amp on my 2006 MK5

[08micsta]

the site i got my info from is an american based site. so there is a possiblity that what i said may not go for a uk based vehicle

[Ruji]

depending on the factory radio..u may b able to get hold of a VW lead to plug into one of the spare ports on the rear of the VW radio to give you sum phono pre-outs. but from that point on, it'l b like fitting an aftermarket sub n amp! But best to ask someone in the MK5 section as they may have tried this already and therefore can comment the pro's n con's of this method!?