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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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Default Connect amp without any pre-amp outputs

Hello again everyone....I was wondering if there is any good way to be able to connect an amp to an OEM Honda deck that doesnt have any pre-amp outputs. I dont really want to change out that HU if I dont have to...I am not looking to be able to break neighbors windows with bass but just add my old amp and subs to get to the low end better than the factory speakers can. Any suggestions on if/how you can do this. THANKS!!!
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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u probably need an RCA converter
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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You'd need one of these...



http://www.crutchfield.com/S-pR3VkC3..._info&i=101PL2
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by akeura369
u probably need an RCA converter
yup that's it. but you won't really get the full potential of the amp with these.
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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You could get that converter, or you could just get an amp that has high-level inputs, like an Eclipse.
I would NOT convert the amplified signal to RCAs without stepping it down, the RCA inputs on the amp are only for low-level.

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Ludemandan
You could get that converter, or you could just get an amp that has high-level inputs, like an Eclipse.
I would NOT convert the amplified signal to RCAs without stepping it down, the RCA inputs on the amp are only for low-level.

Dan
I agree, in order to get the full performance out of an amp through a sub woofer set-up would be to get a radio with the rca's in them. Highs and mids you don't have to worry about cause your not trying to get the lowest frequency out of them. my 2¢
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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actually you can check out the new mtx amps, the rep said something that your actually suppose to use high level inputs for your signal, so you wouldn't even need the line out converter.
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by orbit77
actually you can check out the new mtx amps, the rep said something that your actually suppose to use high level inputs for your signal, so you wouldn't even need the line out converter.
what about the bass?
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 04:35 AM
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you can always put an FMOD in between the line level converter and the amp to filter out highs and mids.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 05:47 AM
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you use the high pass or low pass on the amp
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