Installing RF Amp
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Installing RF Amp
Guys,
Wanted to know if anyone had any instructions on installing an amp to the stock system....can i still use the stock amp to run the speakers? I'm putting a RF500.2 with 2x10he2.
Wanted to know if anyone had any instructions on installing an amp to the stock system....can i still use the stock amp to run the speakers? I'm putting a RF500.2 with 2x10he2.
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Re: Installing RF Amp
Originally posted by ShortCL-SMan
Guys,
Wanted to know if anyone had any instructions on installing an amp to the stock system....can i still use the stock amp to run the speakers? I'm putting a RF500.2 with 2x10he2.
Guys,
Wanted to know if anyone had any instructions on installing an amp to the stock system....can i still use the stock amp to run the speakers? I'm putting a RF500.2 with 2x10he2.
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here's the link to install an amp. http://silverknight.clickhere2.net/sound.html i'm not sure if this is to install an amp to power the main speakers. but start here...if it's not what you need...holler!!!
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I don't know the model numbers you listed, but it sounds like you are trying to add an amp and sub to the stock system. If this is true, then the answer is yes.
You can do this one of two ways:
1. Use a line output converter (loc) to get a line level signal from the rear speaker leads on the factory system. Plug that line level signal into your sub amp and your good to go.
2. Splice the existing line level outputs coming from the stock head unit just before they enter the factory amp. You can then splice an additional set of rca plugs onto these wires and plug them directly into your new amp.
I am using option 2. Sound quality is great.
Be aware that some people have had problems hooking up option 2, though I see no reason it shouldn't work. The complaint is that the signal strength is too low. I do have mine running through a crossover prior to my amp which may be why I don't have a problem with that. Or it could be it really isn't a problem. Just want to give you full disclosure so you can make up your own mind on what to do.
You can do this one of two ways:
1. Use a line output converter (loc) to get a line level signal from the rear speaker leads on the factory system. Plug that line level signal into your sub amp and your good to go.
2. Splice the existing line level outputs coming from the stock head unit just before they enter the factory amp. You can then splice an additional set of rca plugs onto these wires and plug them directly into your new amp.
I am using option 2. Sound quality is great.
Be aware that some people have had problems hooking up option 2, though I see no reason it shouldn't work. The complaint is that the signal strength is too low. I do have mine running through a crossover prior to my amp which may be why I don't have a problem with that. Or it could be it really isn't a problem. Just want to give you full disclosure so you can make up your own mind on what to do.
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Originally posted by ShortCL-SMan
I thought I read somewhere that we have a stock sub??if so which wires are for it?? Better yet where can i buy a HELMS manual.
thanks
I thought I read somewhere that we have a stock sub??if so which wires are for it?? Better yet where can i buy a HELMS manual.
thanks
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Originally posted by ShortCL-SMan
I thought I read somewhere that we have a stock sub??if so which wires are for it?? Better yet where can i buy a HELMS manual.
thanks
I thought I read somewhere that we have a stock sub??if so which wires are for it?? Better yet where can i buy a HELMS manual.
thanks
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