cleanest way to get signal from oem radio
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Topic: cleanest way to get signal from oem radio
Posted By: Raymond4646
Subject: cleanest way to get signal from oem radio
Date Posted: March 20, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Car is an 03 Eclipse GTS with Infinity 7 channel system. Are line output converters still used on speaker leads? Anything from Pie or Pac worth looking into? Thanks
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Posted By: loosingmymind
Date Posted: March 22, 2007 at 10:45 PM
Try the PAC SNI-35 because you can adjust it. Or the Periphreal piece. They should work, David ------------- David Fancher
USACi World Finals 2006
4th Place SQ PRO 601+
Posted By: Raymond4646
Date Posted: March 22, 2007 at 11:27 PM
Dave, I wasn't sure if these style hi/low converters were the way to go now a days. Its been about 9 years since I've really been into the game. Never in any comps. like you though ... Congrats to your 4th place victory. And thanks for you help!!!
Posted By: loosingmymind
Date Posted: March 22, 2007 at 11:43 PM
Thanks bro. Hope it works out for ya. Dave ------------- David Fancher
USACi World Finals 2006
4th Place SQ PRO 601+
Posted By: dwarren
Date Posted: March 23, 2007 at 1:17 AM
There are higher end pieces like the JL clean sweep or fosgate 3sixty. These are ideal for retaining stock h/u's and adding amps.
But there isn't any thing wrong a Sven 4 from peripheral either.
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Posted By: pldtj
Date Posted: March 23, 2007 at 1:24 AM
I have the Sven 4 on my system,works great alot of adjustability I paid nearly $50 for it at Fry's electronics
Posted By: Raymond4646
Date Posted: March 24, 2007 at 11:50 PM
dwarren and pldtj thanks for the choices!! I ended up picking up a PAC unit the other day. I didn't feel the dei hi/low converter was worth. lol
Posted By: loosingmymind
Date Posted: March 25, 2007 at 2:55 PM
Set it up right and it should do fine. ------------- David Fancher
USACi World Finals 2006
4th Place SQ PRO 601+
Posted By: Raymond4646
Date Posted: March 25, 2007 at 3:11 PM
Hey Dave, As as setting it up right are you referring to adjusting the output on the PAC unit correctly? Thanks
Posted By: loosingmymind
Date Posted: March 25, 2007 at 3:44 PM
Yesir..
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USACi World Finals 2006
4th Place SQ PRO 601+
Posted By: Raymond4646
Date Posted: March 25, 2007 at 8:12 PM
I though thats what you meant. I figured I ask anyways incase you knew of some special procedure...LOL Thanks again man!
Posted By: loosingmymind
Date Posted: March 25, 2007 at 8:24 PM
Not a problem. Anytime!
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David Fancher
USACi World Finals 2006
4th Place SQ PRO 601+
Posted By: j0z3r
Date Posted: May 01, 2007 at 1:02 AM
Hi guys.
I'm an amateur at installing car audio components, and to be honest I'm a bit confused with how some of this equipment works. My old system was a relatively easy install, as I had an after market HU with three sets of RCA outs, so it was pretty much plug and play.
Now that I have a new truck, '06 Toyota Tacoma X-runner, I am really missing the sound quality and punch of my old system.
So my question is basically, what are the steps involved for me to get my old amps wired into my factory head unit? I understand it will involve the use of a hi/low converter, as I have seen much mention in this thread. My curiosity lies mainly in how the converter is implemented to power the amps.
I will be running two amplifiers, a 4-channel for the front and rear speakers and a two channel for the sub (though given the size of the cab, I am thinking of leaving the sub out of the equation).
Anyhow, this is long-winded enough. I would greatly appreciate a bit of insight as to how I need to go about accomplishing my end goal.
Thanks in advance all.
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Posted By: Raymond4646
Date Posted: May 01, 2007 at 1:16 AM
Basically pick a set of speakers. Hook up the hi/low adaptor by, splicing into the existing +/- wires to attain your signal. Next hook up the rca wires into the adaptor.
Posted By: loosingmymind
Date Posted: May 03, 2007 at 2:21 PM
Be shure you get a strong converter because you're spliting your signal. Most converters have a pretty low voltage output. You dont want to rob your amps! Try a piece from periphreal. Dave ------------- David Fancher
USACi World Finals 2006
4th Place SQ PRO 601+
Posted By: jmelton86
Date Posted: May 03, 2007 at 11:40 PM
Dave, you say that most cheapo hi/lo convertors have a low voltage output. Isn't this something that the gain on the amp can make up for?
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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: May 04, 2007 at 5:27 AM
Yes the amp can make up for it, but at a cost. That cost of increased gain is increased noise entering the system. Some of the hi - lo adaptors on the market these days are also a low power only type device. With more and more factory amplified systems on the market, a basic hi - lo adaptor is not the ideal way to go. I like the Audio Control products. While they are not marketed as a interface, rest assured that they most certianly are for some of them. A particular favorite is the 6XS which is a line driver, crossover, master sub level controller, output gain controller as well as a highly advanced LOC. The LCi is also another great interface adaptor that should be looked at as well. www.audiocontrol.com ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: loosingmymind
Date Posted: May 04, 2007 at 9:39 PM
Thanks forbidden. Couldn't have said it better myself. Audio control makes great products. For someone looking at their pocket book though; there is no substitute for about 5 to 8 volt output from a reasonably priced Eclipse piece. Or a middle of the road Sven 4 hi/low piece. I agree though on the A.C. stuff. Premiere equipment!! Dave ------------- David Fancher
USACi World Finals 2006
4th Place SQ PRO 601+
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