How to wire the sub(s)
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How to wire the sub(s)
So if the stock unit has RCA outs... I'm thinking it probably wouldnt be too bad if I used RCA Y adapters on the rear CH and ran the RCA's directly back to the amp VS using high level output converters on the 6x9's...
Thoughts, comments?
Thoughts, comments?
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Re: How to wire the sub(s)
Originally posted by gfxdave99
So if the stock unit has RCA outs... I'm thinking it probably wouldnt be too bad if I used RCA Y adapters on the rear CH and ran the RCA's directly back to the amp VS using high level output converters on the 6x9's...
Thoughts, comments?
So if the stock unit has RCA outs... I'm thinking it probably wouldnt be too bad if I used RCA Y adapters on the rear CH and ran the RCA's directly back to the amp VS using high level output converters on the 6x9's...
Thoughts, comments?
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Ahh... here is where ASSuming gets you in trouble.. I ASSumed that since the ampllifer was external there were RCA's
So.. let me re-phrase my question..
Would you A> splice into and convert to RCA the line output of the HU or B> just use a line level converter on the 6X9's
Furthermore.. is the HU outputting four channels or is it just stereo line out and then the amp controls the fader/bal?
So.. let me re-phrase my question..
Would you A> splice into and convert to RCA the line output of the HU or B> just use a line level converter on the 6X9's
Furthermore.. is the HU outputting four channels or is it just stereo line out and then the amp controls the fader/bal?
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Originally posted by gfxdave99
Ahh... here is where ASSuming gets you in trouble.. I ASSumed that since the ampllifer was external there were RCA's
So.. let me re-phrase my question..
Would you A> splice into and convert to RCA the line output of the HU or B> just use a line level converter on the 6X9's
Furthermore.. is the HU outputting four channels or is it just stereo line out and then the amp controls the fader/bal?
Ahh... here is where ASSuming gets you in trouble.. I ASSumed that since the ampllifer was external there were RCA's
So.. let me re-phrase my question..
Would you A> splice into and convert to RCA the line output of the HU or B> just use a line level converter on the 6X9's
Furthermore.. is the HU outputting four channels or is it just stereo line out and then the amp controls the fader/bal?
Yes, the HU is outputting four channels.
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The stock HU has 4 channels of RCA level signals going to the amp but through one of those oh so convenient light blue wiring harnesses which you will have to cut off and splice into the cut off end of an RCA cable to run to your amps if you want RCA connections - that's what I did but for all the speakers. If you're just gonna want bass from the 6X9's, then just use a LOC on their wires in the trunk- there is a crossover in the stock amp so no high signals are gonna get to your new speakers with LOC though. That's why I went through the trouble of splicing RCA cables - I can add full range speakers or do pretty much anything I want now.
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I just ordered a 4 channel LOC, Im dumping the rear 6x9 and got a 10 inch sub. Im also running the the rear 6.5s off the HU. LOC was 60 dollars but its a nice one.
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got my LOC today its really nicely built. i got it for 64 dollars shipped at http://www.davidnavone.com/adaptor_products.htm. they prolly make the one of the best LOC out there. mine is a 4 channel one. just a head up for those looking for one.
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Originally posted by tuan209
got my LOC today its really nicely built. i got it for 64 dollars shipped at http://www.davidnavone.com/adaptor_products.htm. they prolly make the one of the best LOC out there. mine is a 4 channel one. just a head up for those looking for one.
got my LOC today its really nicely built. i got it for 64 dollars shipped at http://www.davidnavone.com/adaptor_products.htm. they prolly make the one of the best LOC out there. mine is a 4 channel one. just a head up for those looking for one.
EDIT: the link was off, cause theres a "." after the "htm", but im still confused as to which LOC you got?? N-7785V? M-9192V? N-684V?
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Originally posted by tuan209
got my LOC today its really nicely built. i got it for 64 dollars shipped at http://www.davidnavone.com/adaptor_products.htm. they prolly make the one of the best LOC out there. mine is a 4 channel one. just a head up for those looking for one.
got my LOC today its really nicely built. i got it for 64 dollars shipped at http://www.davidnavone.com/adaptor_products.htm. they prolly make the one of the best LOC out there. mine is a 4 channel one. just a head up for those looking for one.
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I got the N-774V which is a 4 channel, my amp is 4 channel. It depends on which amp you got and how you are going to use it. As for amp kit just get an 8 gauge or 4 gauge one. You can purchase it here http://www.knukonceptz.com/ They sell good stuff at reasonable choice and have premade amp kits avaliable.
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thanx tuan209. i thought that an LOC was just like a premade spliced wire kinda thing with the RCA or whatever kinda connections, or are there ones like that that are just simple wires. i heard that an LOC wouldnt cost more than like 8 dollars, but i may be mistaken. what would i be looking for for a mono amp?
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im not sure what my amp has. i ordered it off Ebay on saturday and stil havent gotten it. im hoping maybe ill get it tomorrow or friday so i can start to build my amp "rack". and the sub i ordered was off back order so i cancelled that and just ordered one off Ebay today. cant wait to see how my enclosure will turn out. how do you plan to make the part that holds the sub itself? with the MDF rings suspended by wooden rods, or an entire piece of MDF with the circle already cut out... not sure which would be harder to do or which will rattle..
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i havent even started planning for my setup yet as im extremely busy with school, but next week is spring break so ill get a chance to look into all my options.
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Hey.. one more question, I know the 6x9s have a high pass, but is there a low pass as well? In other words if i use a LOC on the 6x9's for my subs am i not going to get all the low freq's ?
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Originally posted by gfxdave99
Hey.. one more question, I know the 6x9s have a high pass, but is there a low pass as well? In other words if i use a LOC on the 6x9's for my subs am i not going to get all the low freq's ?
Hey.. one more question, I know the 6x9s have a high pass, but is there a low pass as well? In other words if i use a LOC on the 6x9's for my subs am i not going to get all the low freq's ?
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