Bypass amp?

[Sexymeatball]

I just picked up a '93 MTX SHO that needs a new clutch but is otherwise mint . Its got the non-JBL stereo. I have an aftermarket HU and was wondering which of two options i should choose. I could either spend $65 and buy the harness and amp integration kit or just buy a bypass harness for $15. I have an excellent HU (Clarion DXZ 715) and i'm not sure of the advantage of spending an extra $50 for the integration kit (and does it bypass my HU amp to use the factory one?). What should I do?

 

[yamahaSHO]

In my personal experience, I have found it better(sound wise) to bypass the amp. I tried both set ups and realized I wasted money on the attenuator. IMHO, you should just bypass them.

I will also be putting new speakers in to, the HU will handle them where as the stock amp(s) will not.

 

[Sexymeatball]

Cool thanks for the advice. Thats what i was leaning toward from the beggining but i just wanted the word from someone with experience.

 

[BlackOnBlackATX]

you should always bypass the amp if your head unit has its own amp. double amplifying music greatly increases harmonic distortion and can cause your music to sound like ****. besides, im sure the capabilities of the clarion amp are far greater than the 93 JBL technology ( i dont even think they used MOSFETs back then)