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Normal Stereo instead of head unit?

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  • 02-03-2007 6:18pm
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    cormie
    Registered Users Posts: 20,836 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I'm just wondering, is it possible/advisable to use a normal home stereo with speakers in a car instead of "car" speakers and a car head unit? If I have a lighter adaptor that will convert the power to 12 volt and plug a normal stereo/amp/speakers (all the one plug) into it, should it work? If it does, could there be hidden dangers by doing this?

    any feedback appreciated:)


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    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,586 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    hmmm, i don't see whyit wouldn't work, have seen people mod PCs/DVD players to work in cars so this should be fine.

    Would imagine it would sound crappy though..


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    Alvis
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭Alvis


    I think your average home CD player will start skipping a lot due to the vibration from your car and the lack of anti-shock.


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    It BeeMee
    Registered Users Posts: 748 ✭✭✭It BeeMee


    The CD player might be okay, but trying to keep the turn-table steady will be a challenge..... :-)


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    cormie
    Registered Users Posts: 20,836 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    hehe, well it's not actually a CD player I'll be using, well, it will be, but I'll be hooking up my MP3 player to it so no worry about the skipping, the stereo will be just acting as an amp to feed the music to the speakers:) might give it a shot so!

    Would it drain the battery quicker though?


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    Stephen
    Registered Users Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    Were you always such a tightwad or did you have to practice? :p


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    BostonB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    Stephen wrote:
    Were you always such a tightwad or did you have to practice? :p

    I've heard he makes his own coal.


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    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,283 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    You can also replace the driver's seat with your favourite armchair - allows you to rest your feet on the steering wheel (out the window in the summer). Next mod is to install a working fireplace, followed by a TV in the corner.

    Not your ornery onager



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