how do I connect an amp to a standard head unit?

[talnlnky]

LOC's are are cool concept... but systems using them pretty much blow. Start with a quality deck, then continue installing quality parts after it including amp & speakers.

If you use a crappy deck (stock)... and then buy better speakers & an amp... you'll still be getting crappy sound.

I personally run dual 8's off the stock deck using LOC's that are built into a small amp I have.... It tides me over until I can get some time, money, and a garage to work with for the two weeks needed for my install, but I wouldn't recommend it to anybody unless they had less than $200 to spend on their entire install.

Even with as little as $500 you could make a cheap yet modest system with a sub. Without a sub you could easily do it for $300, but don't expect any bass.

$100 for deck with pre-outs
$100 for a 50x4 watt amp
$100 for A pair of 6.5" components + 18awg speaker wire & rca cable.
$50 for fuse holder & 4awg welding cable (for power and grounds)
$100 for a cheap 10" plus materials to make a small sealed box.