Line out Converter through front speakers?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-01-2008, 05:38 PM
  #1  
Advanced
Thread Starter
 
tmcao55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Line out Converter through front speakers?

I added a sub and amp to my TSX using a line out converter tapped through the rear 6X9's. The problem is that the rear 6X9's play a 50hz peak, the signal is not linear. It sounded like ass. Really boomy.

Has anyone noticed this when running a line out converter through the rear 6X9's?

Has anyone ran a line out converter through the front door speakers? The frequency response is alot more linear. Would running the lineout converter through the front speaker signals theoretically sound better?
Old 02-01-2008, 10:47 PM
  #2  
Senior Moderator
 
Reach's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: ffx.va.us
Age: 41
Posts: 4,036
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Yes, much, much better. However, you might just want to grab the whole signal from the stock amp and pipe that to your sub amp if you want to go all the way.
Old 02-02-2008, 03:49 PM
  #3  
10001110101
iTrader: (1)
 
feuss2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Nomadic
Posts: 945
Received 15 Likes on 15 Posts
I switch my LOC from the rear 6x9's to the rear door speakers (for the same reason) and there is a very noticeable improvement in sound quality...
Old 02-02-2008, 05:40 PM
  #4  
Advanced
Thread Starter
 
tmcao55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I figured it would sound much better through the front speakers. Thanks.
Old 02-02-2008, 06:40 PM
  #5  
Professional Newbie
 
madmanmax3000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Boston, MA
Age: 36
Posts: 1,197
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
keep in mind front drivers side is very difficult to get to, do passenger's side or just do it right and pick up one of mercman's harnesses
Old 02-02-2008, 06:43 PM
  #6  
Senior Moderator
 
Reach's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: ffx.va.us
Age: 41
Posts: 4,036
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
front / rear is going to be the same signal.
Old 02-02-2008, 07:06 PM
  #7  
Advanced
Thread Starter
 
tmcao55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by madmanmax3000
keep in mind front drivers side is very difficult to get to, do passenger's side or just do it right and pick up one of mercman's harnesses


I plan on getting the signal from the wires at the amp.
Old 02-02-2008, 07:08 PM
  #8  
Advanced
Thread Starter
 
tmcao55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Reach
front / rear is going to be the same signal.

Are you sure? I was looking at this

http://picasaweb.google.com/castles....16270485210226

The rear signal doesnt seem to be as linear as the front.
Old 02-03-2008, 09:19 AM
  #9  
Senior Moderator
 
Reach's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: ffx.va.us
Age: 41
Posts: 4,036
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Guess you're right... I'm posting Castles Saloon's plot for reference.

Old 02-03-2008, 11:33 AM
  #10  
Pro
 
mercman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 606
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes on 20 Posts
This is why you should ditch the factory amp, even a small 40 watt/ch unit would be an improvement over stock. I can tell you that the stock HU is flat so you will get a full signal to your sub and other channels. Then you can Eq or adjust the HP/LP filters to your liking.

Jeff
Old 02-03-2008, 07:18 PM
  #11  
Advanced
Thread Starter
 
tmcao55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by mercman
This is why you should ditch the factory amp, even a small 40 watt/ch unit would be an improvement over stock. I can tell you that the stock HU is flat so you will get a full signal to your sub and other channels. Then you can Eq or adjust the HP/LP filters to your liking.

Jeff

If i was amping the whole sysem i would do what you reccomended. Im only planning on adding a sub. Is there a better way of doing it? Are you talking about getting a signal from the 14 pin connector at the amp instead of tapping the speaker wires??
Old 02-05-2008, 05:13 AM
  #12  
10001110101
iTrader: (1)
 
feuss2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Nomadic
Posts: 945
Received 15 Likes on 15 Posts
Jl 500/5!!!!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Yumcha
Automotive News
9
02-25-2020 09:57 AM
sockr1
Car Parts for Sale
22
10-01-2015 01:31 AM
08 NBP TL
3G TL Problems & Fixes
7
09-08-2015 08:49 PM
alan_rich
3G TL Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
0
09-07-2015 11:08 PM



Quick Reply: Line out Converter through front speakers?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:03 PM.