Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
Posted to rec.audio.car
|
|||
|
|||
Second Amp Connection
Hey guys i need help with my second amp installation. I have 4 channel
amp connected to my door speakers (4 Speakers). New i want to install additional 2 speaker in my can and how do i connect new amp to my Head Unit. My old Amp doesnt have additional Outlets for another amp. Should i use RCA spliters??? |
#2
Posted to rec.audio.car
|
|||
|
|||
Second Amp Connection
On May 17, 9:47 am, wrote:
Hey guys i need help with my second amp installation. I have 4 channel amp connected to my door speakers (4 Speakers). New i want to install additional 2 speaker in my can and how do i connect new amp to my Head Unit. My old Amp doesnt have additional Outlets for another amp. Should i use RCA spliters??? RCA splitters are the easiest. I did that and I think the signal was slightly weaker, but it mighta been my imagination.. No big deal, you just might have to adjust your gains a little higher, which is no problem, unless you're already maxed out.. |
#3
Posted to rec.audio.car
|
|||
|
|||
Second Amp Connection
Only one set of RCAs on HU? Y's work just like he says. You could get a line driver or crossover too, if you need to, but try the splitters first. -- s3sqguy |
#4
Posted to rec.audio.car
|
|||
|
|||
Second Amp Connection
On May 17, 10:47 am, wrote:
Hey guys i need help with my second amp installation. I have 4 channel amp connected to my door speakers (4 Speakers). New i want to install additional 2 speaker in my can and how do i connect new amp to my Head Unit. My old Amp doesnt have additional Outlets for another amp. Should i use RCA spliters??? You can use the splitters, no problem, but you may want to look into going ahead and getting a 1/2 DIN equalizer that has a fader and a Subwoofer crossover built-in. Kenwood, Clarion and Alpine make very nice ones in the $100-$150 range brand new, and they are very versatile pieces. The Kenwood KGC-4042A is actually a 1/4 DIN sized killer little EQ that has a fader 5 bands of equalization and a subwoofer/high pass crossover. You should be able to get one of those off of eBay for well UNDER $100. |
#5
Posted to rec.audio.car
|
|||
|
|||
Second Amp Connection
"theblooms" wrote in message
oups.com... On May 17, 10:47 am, wrote: Hey guys i need help with my second amp installation. I have 4 channel amp connected to my door speakers (4 Speakers). New i want to install additional 2 speaker in my can and how do i connect new amp to my Head Unit. My old Amp doesnt have additional Outlets for another amp. Should i use RCA spliters??? You can use the splitters, no problem, but you may want to look into going ahead and getting a 1/2 DIN equalizer that has a fader and a Subwoofer crossover built-in. Kenwood, Clarion and Alpine make very nice ones in the $100-$150 range brand new, and they are very versatile pieces. The Kenwood KGC-4042A is actually a 1/4 DIN sized killer little EQ that has a fader 5 bands of equalization and a subwoofer/high pass crossover. You should be able to get one of those off of eBay for well UNDER $100. The EQ is a good idea and adds additional value to the system (sound shaping, fader, etc.) Short of that, if the second amp has pass-through connectors, wire it first and let the existing amp take signal from the new amp. - Doug. |
#6
Posted to rec.audio.car
|
|||
|
|||
Second Amp Connection
On May 17, 7:47 am, wrote:
Hey guys i need help with my second amp installation. I have 4 channel amp connected to my door speakers (4 Speakers). New i want to install additional 2 speaker in my can and how do i connect new amp to my Head Unit. My old Amp doesnt have additional Outlets for another amp. Should i use RCA spliters??? The one question I would ask that doesn't seem to have been put forward as of yet is "What kind of speakers are these new ones you're adding?" Are they full-range speakers (e.g. coaxials) or are they subwoofers? I'd be interested to know some more details of your system as it currently stands and also what you're planning for it. Without knowing these two bits of information, it's going to be a bit difficult for anyone to give you really good advice as to how to truly solve your problem. -dan |
Reply |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Hum when using DAT-OUT connection | Tech | |||
need help w/ plasma connection to hd box | Pro Audio | |||
Wireless connection | Pro Audio | |||
SPDIF out connection | High End Audio |