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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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hi guys, my dilema is that no matter what I do or how I wire / re-wire my system i still get engine noise. I've used various RCA's you name it, it doesnt go away.

I was thinking of wiring my radio back to my aftermarket interior speakers and just using the SUB RCA out for my SUB.
Hence, eliminating the engine noise but, will it sound significantally different?
I dont blast the radio or drive down the street hoping to set off car alarms.
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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well wiring the speakers to the stereo and having the sub on the rca outputs is the way its supposed to be. what are you talking about?
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Old Aug 7, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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How is your system currently hooked up? Name all the components and how they are hooked up.
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Shallow_Bay
well wiring the speakers to the stereo and having the sub on the rca outputs is the way its supposed to be. what are you talking about?
"I was thinking of wiring my radio back to my aftermarket interior speakers and just using the SUB RCA out for my SUB."
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by b00gers
How is your system currently hooked up? Name all the components and how they are hooked up.
current setup
Headunit - Sony XAV-7w
Interior Amplifier - to power interior speakers - Audiobahn
SubWoofer ( Kicker S12L5 ) Amplifier - to power sub - Audiobahn
XM Tuner - Sony XM XT1
CD changer - Sony
TV tuner - Sony XT 63V


I want to eliminate the interior amp and let the radio power the interior speakers while still keeping the sub woofer and amplifier and everything else. ( ONLY INTERIOR AMP WILL BE REMOVED )
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 07:27 AM
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engine noise --> RCAs and power wires running too close :dunno:
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jani
engine noise --> RCAs and power wires running too close :dunno:


I Dont think thats the Problem
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ariza034
I Dont think thats the Problem
ive seen it happen :dunno:
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Jani
engine noise --> RCAs and power wires running too close :dunno:
If you had 14 gauge speaker wire running close to a 4 gauge power cord (2.5" - 3" inchs) from the engine bay, will that contribute to engine noise???

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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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are you running any rca y-splitters?
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