Amp install question
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: May 05, 2024 at 4:39 AM
Topic: Amp install question
Posted By: alfalfa22
Subject: Amp install question
Date Posted: August 08, 2004 at 7:47 PM
I'm new to this and trying to install my amp. When I go to connect the RCA cables to the head unit, I can't find where to put them. There not a place on the head unit. I have an '03 Sebring with the factory head unit. Am I looking in the wrong place? Please let me know where they are or what I have to do? Thanks in advance. 
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Posted By: xtreamcc
Date Posted: August 08, 2004 at 7:56 PM
well generally 99% of factory head units do not have RCA preamps.
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Posted By: alfalfa22
Date Posted: August 08, 2004 at 8:03 PM
What can I do since there is no RCA preamp?
Posted By: xtreamcc
Date Posted: August 08, 2004 at 9:13 PM
well, if your installing a new amp to power ur factory speakers then you can use a line converter that will convert the factory outputs into RCA low level outputs. If your trying to install a subwoofer with an amplifier then ur going to find that to be extremely hard because you'd have to get a line converter, split the outputs into 4 channels, get a second amp to power the other 2 factory speakers then get crossovers to send the correct signals to each speaker. In other words you'd be better off just buying a new head unit with some preamp outputs.
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"Shiny chrome when used in conjunction with bikini models is particularly effective in inducing brain deficit disorder"
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Monster System on its way.
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: August 08, 2004 at 9:23 PM
wowa xtreamcc thats 3 posts so far iv corrected, you must be getting sleepy. Anyways, , all you will need is a LOC, a line level converter that takes a signal from one of your speaker wires and turns it into an rca output that you can use to send signals to your amp. It does not affect the speaker that you are tapping into. i assume you are putting a sub in. it is always reccomended to replace the factory HU like said above, but if money or any other factors are stopping you, then the LOC is all you need, , good luck! ------------- 2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
Posted By: xtreamcc
Date Posted: August 08, 2004 at 9:59 PM
damn Alpine, ur just messing my day all up lol. Oh well, I think all the painting I did to day killed to many brain cells, plus its like 11 here so I'm kinda sleepy.... think I'll just go pass out now before I go telling someone to put the red and black wires together or something.
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"Shiny chrome when used in conjunction with bikini models is particularly effective in inducing brain deficit disorder"
02 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Monster System on its way.
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: August 08, 2004 at 10:07 PM
lol, ,i just got dun fiberglassin, , im a bit tipsy myself, nighty night haha
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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
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