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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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So this is an alternative to the LOC? Or I need both this and the LOC? Could you PLEASE list the parts I will need to get and in what order they connect starting with the HU ending with the sub? (example...HU conects to.....which conects to.....ect) PLEASE? Then I think I will finally understand and will leave you alone abirvalg.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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The stock amp has a high noise floor. When you amplify this signal you get a hiss that will never go away especially at low volumes. Going pre amp will give a near flat response and more importantly a full range signal. My system is nearly flat down to 20hz and I'm using only the front left and right pre amp signals. No need to run rears or a sub signal to get the full range.

The only time you would want to run a post amp signal is if you're doing only a sub where the hiss will be low passed out.

I run a line driver after the head unit and before the processor. There's nothing wrong with a line driver and it can reduce system noise picked up on the way to the trunk. With my particular processor and amps I don't need one but I'm running a fair amount of power and I don't want to be amplifying noise.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by I hate cars
The only time you would want to run a post amp signal is if you're doing only a sub where the hiss will be low passed out.


i realized too late that i forgot to tell him that
but then he was asking about a sub after all
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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@ I hate cars that might as well have been in a different language. That's why I was asking for a quick lay out of the parts and the order they go from HU to sub? All I'm putting in is a after market amp & sub Im NOT changing any other speakers.
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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for a sub all you need wiring wise is:
LOC taking the stock sub signal at the rear deck + remote wire from from stock amp 20p connector + power for the sub amp from the battery + ground

that would make you ready to plug a powered box, or an amp and a sub

if you get into upgrading other speakers it can get much more complicated and there is no single scenario

you should educate yourself a bit more before you start designing the entire system
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by alan_rich
@ I hate cars that might as well have been in a different language. That's why I was asking for a quick lay out of the parts and the order they go from HU to sub? All I'm putting in is a after market amp & sub Im NOT changing any other speakers.
i think crutchfield may have videos on this
if not search on youtube
an image is worth a thousand words

the basic concept is the same for any car
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 10:35 PM
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Last question... The remote wire is currently going from the stock amp to the stock sub now? Please elaborate on what I do with the remote wire you mentioned and what a 20p connector is?
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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And would you recommend a capacitor?
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 10:38 PM
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And I'm prob going to go with a kicker solo baric L7 for a sub but should I get a 2 or 4 ohm?
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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tap into remote, don't cut, the stock amp still needs it
no cap
i'd go with a 4, less heat

i think, you should let a shop do it
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 09:31 AM
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What is a 20p connector you were tlaking out?
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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20p is the input connector on the stock amp
you may need system schematics if you're serious about doing this yourself

you can find a download of a scanned copy of the full service manual for around $10
FYI it's going to be a pirated version
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