rca converter necessary?

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Topic: rca converter necessary?

Posted By: blkntan
Subject: rca converter necessary?
Date Posted: October 20, 2003 at 11:39 PM

I was planning on installing an amp to a factory head unit. Obviously the head unit does not have rca outs? Do I need to purchase the line converters that I've been reading about? Can't I just convert the regular speaker wire into rca plugs?

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Posted By: alarmpro
Date Posted: October 21, 2003 at 12:38 AM

Most good amps have high inputs, so just run the high outputs from the deck to the amp and your good to go.... worst case is that you buy a good quality hilow converter....

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Posted By: blkntan
Date Posted: October 21, 2003 at 10:17 AM

What would happen if the amp cannot handle the input? What would happen? How could I tell? And if I needed a hilo converter.. where can I get one?

AND...When converting to rca plugs... which is negative, the outter rim? and the inside is the positive? Is that correct?

Posted By: Ketel22
Date Posted: October 21, 2003 at 11:19 AM

yes the outer part of the rca is ground, if you need a hi-lo converter most audio stores have one, or you can get them online for a good price at www.mobile-emotions.com , www.purecaraudio.com , www.ikesound.com , those three site usually have fairly good prices on different things from my experience

feel free to correct me people.

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