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cgyrob

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Posted: November 22, 2008 at 10:18 AM / IP Logged

Hello,

Just wondering if anyone has ever connected a computer/home sub enclosure to a car before? No RCA's on the sub, only the 1/8th mini plugs. Couldn't just an RCA-Mini plug adapter be used to connect the sub to the deck and then connect the power?

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Posted: November 22, 2008 at 11:21 AM / IP Logged

Sure, you could do that. There are several reasons why it's not a good idea, including that home audio (or computer) gear operates from 120VAC and your car electrical system is 12VDC, and home gear is designed to sit on a floor which makes it difficult and even unsafe to mount in a car, car systems are designed for much different output than home (different tuning and output requirements) etc. But if you can get it enough power go for it. Just don't expect to be completely satisfied...

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Posted: November 22, 2008 at 5:47 PM / IP Logged

most computer subwoofers sound like crap also...

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Posted: November 22, 2008 at 8:17 PM / IP Logged

aznboi3644 wrote:

most computer subwoofers sound like crap also...

ditto that

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Posted: November 23, 2008 at 1:49 PM / IP Logged

i seen somebody a long time ago actually had a complete 5.1 home surround system complete with the receiver. he had it hooked to an inverter and had RCAs for the signal. BTW it sounded like booty

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