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ammay415 
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Posted: October 07, 2006 at 7:39 PM / IP Logged  
I have 2 options to wire rcas to my amplifiers.
1: run f&r rcas from the head unit to the 4 channel amp, then use the amps non fading preamp outputs for the sub amp.
2: run f&r rcas from the head unit to the 4 channel amp, and run rcas from the sub output of the head unit to the sub amp.
I thought the sub output from the head unit is just a volume control to be adjusted by the head unit. I dont want to control it, I want it full blast all the time. Would there be any differences or advantages between the two methods of wiring? I am planning on #1. Thanks!
ammay415 
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Ok I gave too much info.
Should the sub amp be hooked up to the head units subwoofer output, or the amplifiers non fading output?
I will never need to adjust the sub level.
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Posted: October 08, 2006 at 12:57 AM / IP Logged  
If the deck has a sub output why not use it...just set it and don't ever touch it...same as never needing to adjust the sub level
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aznboi is so right   why not run the patch cord from your deck and do it right,   Then when you realize that all the way up is not neccessarily the right attitude for your hearing,  you will be set and can turn it down a little.  LOL

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yeah, do you ever plan on having a girl in the car with you?   If not then do it your way. If so, they tend to like a "tid" cough less bass then "all the way up".
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[QUOTE=kirktcashalini] yeah, do you ever plan on having a girl in the car with you?   QUOTE]
My wife - I have a cut off switch for the sub amp but I turn it on when she just keeps blah-blah-blahing
So you guys are saying that using the sub out off of the deck is the more popular way to do it?
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of course! Using the subwoofer out will actually give you control of the subwoofer!
Now you can get rid of that switch!
what kinda HU is it?
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Ok, I didnt know you did a cut off switch, thats a good idea, I have contemplated doing one on mine as well, but I have an easy knob to turn it down easy.
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