DXZ555MP with a sub

Printed From: the12volt.com
Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=76348
Printed Date: July 07, 2025 at 10:37 PM

Topic: DXZ555MP with a sub

Posted By: eggus
Subject: DXZ555MP with a sub
Date Posted: April 17, 2006 at 3:14 AM

I have a clarion DXZ555MP head unit that I want to hook up an amp for a pair of subs. It looks like the 2 pair of preouts are more for using a four channel amp for the regular speakers and not for a sub. I also don't think that I will be able to have direct control over the subs like I would with a dedicated sub-preout. Does anyone have any experience with out this sounds and works? Should I bite the bullet and buy a new head unit with a dedicated sub-preout?

thanks,
Scott

Replies:

Posted By: geepherder
Date Posted: April 17, 2006 at 12:18 PM

If it doesn't have a sub out, you could use either front or rear. You'll use the crossover on your amp so that's not really an issue. If you want control over sub level, consider a knob mounted up front that goes inline on the rca's (https://www.pac-audio.com/products/productsCatagory.asp?mmSearch=Amplifier%20Level%20Controllers). If you're satisfied with your current headunit, this should work fine. Otherwise, you could look at this as an opportunity to upgrade.

-------------
My ex once told me I have a perfect face for radio.

Posted By: eggus
Date Posted: April 17, 2006 at 3:47 PM

thanks for the info, I think I will probably see how it sounds before I decide if I get that control knob because I like my headunit, but I definitely wish it had a sub out.