My '02 GTI came with the Monsoon sound system and I find it a little bit lacking. I plan to do an upgrade, and I plan to get these components:
Clarion DB415 head unit
Alpine MRV-T707 2-channel amp
Alpine SWS-1240 Type-S 12" subwoofer in basic pre-made box
The Alpine amp will be powering the Alpine sub. As for power to the stock speakers... that's what I am thinking about.
Would it be better to keep my Monsoon amp to power my stock speakers? Or should I yank out the Monsoon system entirely and power the stock speakers using my new HU?
And if I decide to keep my Monsoon amp to power the stock speakers, what special wiring will I need to get done by my installer to make the new Clarion HU work with the Monsoon amp?
How will the Alpine sub hook up to my system if I choose to keep the Monsoon amp? Will it hook up to the Clarion or the Monsoon amp?
One last question... which method is more cost-effective? Keeping Monsoon or using the HU to power the speakers?
Thanks for all the input guys!
[Modified by Deception, 11:43 PM 11-29-2001]
Clarion DB415 head unit
Alpine MRV-T707 2-channel amp
Alpine SWS-1240 Type-S 12" subwoofer in basic pre-made box
The Alpine amp will be powering the Alpine sub. As for power to the stock speakers... that's what I am thinking about.

Would it be better to keep my Monsoon amp to power my stock speakers? Or should I yank out the Monsoon system entirely and power the stock speakers using my new HU?
And if I decide to keep my Monsoon amp to power the stock speakers, what special wiring will I need to get done by my installer to make the new Clarion HU work with the Monsoon amp?
How will the Alpine sub hook up to my system if I choose to keep the Monsoon amp? Will it hook up to the Clarion or the Monsoon amp?
One last question... which method is more cost-effective? Keeping Monsoon or using the HU to power the speakers?
Thanks for all the input guys!


[Modified by Deception, 11:43 PM 11-29-2001]