Hi Everyone , Long story, but is it possible to hook up headphones to my car stereo. Not looking to do it through an MP3, Ipod, etc. Just basically I want to have headphones without using speakers. I have an aftermarket head unit in there already, not the stock one. It's one of the high output ones so I don't even want to run an amp.... Just sort of like you'd listen to headphones on your home stereo without the speakers...... Thank You Bill

 

Unless the HU in question has a dedicated output you cannot use headphones. I'm pretty sure driving and listening to headphones is illegal anyway.

 

....LS1 LULZ, Thanks a bunch, I'll pull the unit out and check it..... well, yeah illegal may be, but then so is my exhaust.... thanks again, Bill

 

Why would you want to wear headphones while driving? It's very dangerous........I certainly wouldn't recommend it.

 

I just hope the ambulance you get in the way of isn't coming for me or my family.

 

Vary illegal, it can be done, but NOT at all worth it.

 

well thats just crazy! Headphones from a head unit? .... I'm gonna make a vest to wear in the car with floor shakers sewn into it...then I wont need any woofers!!!! I just might make a pair of pants too!

 

.....Thanks to those who answered my question. And to the camaroz28 cops who came back with a wise *** answer about it not being legal? well you can stick your anwer where the sun doesn't shine. I should have known better than to ask a bunch of little kids a question. The headphones are for my girl friend who's in the passanger seat....... bill

 

I'm sure we were all talking about it being illegal when you are the one using the headphones while the vehicle is in motion.. not your girl friend in the passenger seat. A little information goes a long way.

btw, the headphones have speakers that are probably only a max of 1 watt or less. Stereos usually push about 50 watts normal to your speakers. If you hooked them up to ur head unit you could damage ur headset and also more importantly your hearing. You might get away with having ur volume to level 1...maybe.

 

Had you said that with out the attitude I would have shared how it's done, but now the camaroz28 cops thinks not. Being only a kid (hahaha), that has worked with electronics for enough time to answer your question, I could help, but I don't think you want the answer that bad (me being a kid and all). Have a nice day bill.

 

If it's for your girl then tell the biotch to get an iPod like everyone else.

 

.....Ah never mind, I called my lawyer & he told me how to hook up my stereo..... But next time I have a legal question I'll be sure to check with you guys.....

 

If you come here asking us a question, you need to tell us all the information, or else we will go with what we know. Moreover, if you have such an attitude, you will quickly find yourself loosing respect on this forum.... watch the way you say things, please.. We are all here to help, not be talked down to!