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Anyone convert to a Mach 460 soundsystem?

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My girlfriend has an 03 with the standard sound system but does have the CD single disc player. Are the harnesses completely different from the head unit back to the rear speakers on cars with the mach 460 system. I know that the standard systems did not have amplifiers in the rear but not sure on the front. Just curious what harnesses are needed in the conversion. It'd be nice if the harness was prewired for the amps so i wouldn't have to tear the interior out of the car to run the new mach harness. Also, does the 6CD head unit use the same harness as the single cd head unit? I know that a CD harness is needed when going from standard AM/FM to CD, but i already have a CD player. Just wanting to upgrade to the 6 CD. Tips, advice, or experience on doing this is greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks
 
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I couldn't tell you... I would think that there the same but I don't know a whole lot about audio
 

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As far as speakers in front and rear they should be the same but the head unit, i am honestly not sure.
 

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I bought a used Mach system. Every place I went to, to get an estimate for an install said it was not even worth the attempt, and that you could get a better sounding system cheaper then the install of a Mach system. They said Mach uses all special connectors and things that you have to buy directly from them, so it could get pricey. I'm not 100% sure about it, but in my experience just upgrading the head unit and the door speakers for starters is a nice step up from stock.
 
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Thanks for the info. Newer cars have special harnesses for their CD players and speakers. I know you can buy the connectors to adapt an aftermarket head unit to the factory harness, but what do you do about the speaker connections? Mainly i was just wanting to add the 6 CD head unit, the speakers at the top corner of the doors and the 6x9 speakers in the rear shelf with the amps. I guess the amps are what causes all the headaches.
 

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"he speakers at the top corner of the doors " they're the door tweeters. I bought my used system on eBay it came with everything but the tweeters, I had all the speakers, the speaker covers, the rack for the trunk, and amps. Well anway, I got all that for like 50 bucks. The door tweeters alone at 50 buck.
 
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Any idea if you can add the tweeters to the doors on a standard stereo system? I just got them for $40. If anything i can splice the wires going to the door speaker and have them run on the same circuit.
 
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