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Converters?

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: November 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM


Topic: Converters?

Posted By: Bjorn
Subject: Converters?
Date Posted: July 30, 2003 at 12:23 AM

I'm thinking about putting a sub into my car keeping the stock head unit. I was wondering what the difference between a hi-lo conveter and a line out converter? Thanks.




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Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: July 30, 2003 at 1:22 AM
There are 2 types of Line Out Converters.
One is made to be installed After a factory amplifier (commonly referred to as a High/Low converter), and the other is made to be installed Before a factory amplifier (commonly referred to as a Line Driver).

A High/Low converter takes a High Level signal (already amplified) and converts it back into a Low Level signal (non-amplified).
A Line Driver is used to increase/adjust the low level signal comming straight from the headunit.

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