I'm installing a new Sony XAV-AX100 AV receiver that comes with a 4 x 55W power plant, my question is should bypass the FZJ80 OME audio amplifier or do you think it's worth keeping?
Is the OME FZJ80 audio Amplifier worth keeping? (1 Viewer)
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Bypass the factory amplifier.
Pretty sure no one has ever managed to use it with aftermarket receivers and not have constant buzz. I am running an alpine with no amp and it pushes pretty well for 4x52w. I was planning to add an aftermarket amp when the speakers broke in and i decided they were just fine without one.
Bypass. if you need more power Alpine makes a slick in line amp or Rockford fosgate makes a really small 4 channel that can fit inside the dash in the same place the factory amp did if you leave out the dash speaker.
bypass, its no longer needed. and youll want to remove the factory sub and amp if your truck was optioned with it, its located in the r/r quarter panel of the truck
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OME = Old Man Emu
OEM = Original equipment manufacturer
OEM = Original equipment manufacturer
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Thanks guys for the prompt and synced feedback. That said, I am but a new pup in the Land Cruiser mud, as I was lucky enough to score a 1997 FZJ 80 with 150,00 miles, the interior is spotless and the body, aside from needing a little wheel well repainting is perfect. I’m thinking about taking out a second on my mortgage to start really fixing it up! Just kidding, sora!
I have also heard that if you leave the stock amp plugged in with and aftermarket head unit it can get hot and be a fire hazard. I unplugged mine and it was fine. I actually recently removed it all together because I ran across some Rockford 4" speakers and threw them in the dash for kicks. The passenger side wouldn't fit with the stock amp in place so that got 86'd.
bypass, remove and toss it into the trash, or proper recycling container.
Yup. Remove. If your new head unit drives 4x45 RMS, great. Otherwise, I strongly recommend installing the Alpine KTP-445U. It’s amazing, and fits behind the head unit.
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Yeah, I'd toss it and welcome to the mud world. Here's your official salute
Check out the other thread where someone did a complete install writeup with this Sony head unit.
Sony XAV-AX100 Install w/ Backup Cam
Lately, I've been on track to modernize the Cruiser a bit. I've owned it for over 10 years now, and aside from getting t-boned, I don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. And Thanksgiving was a pretty good time for deals this year. I ended up snatching a Viper 5806v security and remote...
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bypass!!!!!!
Bypass. I will have to redo my wiring to bypass mine! The factory amp is a noisy Piece of Crap... If your head unit puts out 30+w a channel save yourself from the headache and act like it doesn't exist.... Easy peasy to run wires from the HU(radio) to the amp harness (UNPLUGGED) ... Just my 2 cents....
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Does anyone run the factory head unit with an aftermarket amp?
Why in the blazes would anyone do that, unless you have a massive collection of cassette tapes you bought new at Sam Goody?
@tacocat is that a good reason? I have a suspicion that an old used after market cassette deck would still be a good improvement.
In my taco i had. For a while I modded the stock stereo for an amp and bluetooth but that was just because I didn't want people lifting the stereo. Once i was in A better neighborhood i went aftermarket using the same amp...sound quality was no comparison.
In my taco i had. For a while I modded the stock stereo for an amp and bluetooth but that was just because I didn't want people lifting the stereo. Once i was in A better neighborhood i went aftermarket using the same amp...sound quality was no comparison.
There really isn’t a good reason to keep the stock radio, unless you only listen to AM/FM or CDs.
The stock deck is interesting as it has no power output and requires An external amp. I suppose one could use a non-powered wire to RCA output.
I like the OG look and have a massive CD collection.
This is the way.
You would need a set for front and rear.
Rockford Fosgate RFiF2SW
2-channel speaker output adapter (bare speaker wires to female RCAs)
www.crutchfield.com
Still rockin the columbia house CD club?
