1999 Honda Accord.
Recently got it for free and use it as a DD.

Anyway. I put in decent speakers to replace the stock ones and it sounds pretty decent with the stock head unit.

The problem is the system just isn't loud enough.

So, I'm trying to figure out how to get more volume out of it.

Which would be a better way to achieve this..

A) keep the stock deck and get a 4 channel amp.
or
B) Get a new head unit.


Is it even possible to add a 4 channel amp to a stock stereo to bring more power?
For What Its Worth, I kind of like the stock stereo.
Getting tired of throwing in head units that have their own lights/buttons/90's look.
I don't need any bluetooth, touch screen, blah blah blah and the stock stereo does connect to my aux already with the converter.

Since this is a free car to me, I'm trying to do the most cost effective option.

 

If you want loudness, get an aftermarket amp to drive those speakers. You don't have to go all crazy and spend $$$ on the amp either. I've been having good luck with used old school amps. The output is remarkable and not overflated like these new (Made in China) crap.

 

And then keep the stock head unit?

Can you give me an example of an amp?

 

Ditch the stock headunit and go with aftermarket (Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood, etc.). As for amp, something like this will work fine. You don't need a 4-channel amp. This 2-channel one will do the work. Just make sure to get 4ohm speakers (4 total) and the end result will yield 2ohm stereo.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-School-...sAAOSwUuRZ1YrK