Wiring up Amp, splits and 6x9?
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Topic: Wiring up Amp, splits and 6x9?
Posted By: lukevn
Subject: Wiring up Amp, splits and 6x9?
Date Posted: May 29, 2004 at 5:57 AM
I have a Pioneer DEH-P5450 head unit running front / rear speakers straight from it and an amp / 12" sub from the Rear/Sub RCA output... I just bought an Alpine MRV-340 amp and some focal components and 6x9's but im not sure how to correctly connect between the head unit and the amp... want to run the compenents and 6x9 from it... Can anyone give me fairly detailed instructions?
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Posted By: Manoftools
Date Posted: May 29, 2004 at 11:10 PM
All you need to do is run one set of RCA's back to your 4 channel amp and then get two sets of RCA splitters. This will allow you to hook up all 4 of your speakers, but you will lose fade and balance control. I would recommend a radio with triple preouts.
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 29, 2004 at 11:47 PM
The Pioneer has 2 sets of preouts, so it is fine. I just did a bunch of posting here for an Alpine 2 channel amp, I couldn't find info on your model. Is it two channel or four? ------------- Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: Manoftools
Date Posted: May 29, 2004 at 11:55 PM
Ahhh, I misunderstood the question, and for some reason I was thinking the 340 was a 4 channel amp. Disregard my first post.
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 29, 2004 at 11:57 PM
And you may be right, tools. I searched for the 340, and read info on another model, then realized I couldn't find a model 340.
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Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: Manoftools
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:08 AM
I found he 340, It is a 4 channel. I am still confused... you are running subs already, so now you want to hook up a 4 channel?
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:16 AM
Looks like an amp/sub combo run off the front + sub preout. So what you said about splitters is what he wants here, right? One set of RCA's, split to front and rear of the amp. Lose fade control, but balance should be fine, shouldn't it manoftools?
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Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: Manoftools
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:27 AM
I agree. Yes, if you pay attention to how you hook it up you can keep your balance, but you will lose your fade. Who the hell uses them anyway???
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