Would a stock premium head pass sound w/o factory amp?

[noahsense]

My stock head passes sound at a level that is usable but sounds far from great.

While reversing a POs alarm and stereo hack job, I discovered that my car is missing the factory amp in the trunk. The harness is there but the connector is cut off and the wires taped together where it was probably once attached to an aftermarket amp.

I'm fairly sure that the amp wasn't reinstalled in the dash but I'm not certain. So...can a stock head push enough power that it wouldn't have been totally obvious?

I'm also chasing some other probably related issues- stereo doesn't turn off when key is removed, no interior lights when opening door, and on from there.

[StereoInstaller1]

If even BMW thought the car needed more audio power, I would agree. I can't imagine owning a car with a deck powered audio system, especially since you can get great power for $125.

But, if you are asking if you are going to damage anything, no, as weak as it is, it's just fine. Well, assuming whatever clod did the previous work got it even half right, it's fine.

Well, except for your ears, but that's an entirely different discussion!

Luke

[noahsense]

Would a stock premium head pass sound w/o factory amp?

Thanks for the response! I thought my audio issues were from sloppy wiring. I was really surprised to find no amp which now seems to be the obvious source of the issue.

I'm in the market for a factory amp + harness connector if anyone has one.

I do love having a tape deck since people just give me piles of awesome tapes all the time.

[StereoInstaller1]

I have both.

You have PM.