How Exactly To Install A Car Audio Amplifier Free Of RCA

By Sally Thompson


Most aftermarket receivers provide preamp output from RCA jacks. In this case, the signal is carried by an RCA patch cable from the receiver for the amp. In case your receiver doesn't have preamp outputs, many amplifiers feature speaker-level inputs, which have built-in converters which stage the speaker-level signal down into a preamp-level signal appropriate for the amp.

Although car amplifiers have RCA input jacks, your stock stereo may not support the option to send sound through RCA outs. You can still connect the amplifier having a "Line Level" connection. You connect some of the audio wires already connected to your stereo into the amplifier's "Line Level" input jack. All-you require is enough wire to make the link from your trunk's loudspeaker to your own amplifier.

The black, or lined, cable will function as negative; the red will function as positive. Measure out enough speaker wire to reach your amplifier, then cut the wire with all the wire cutters. Give yourself enough slack so that the connection will likely be secure, with no possibility of becoming unplugged. Ensure the " " and "-" wires are connected to precisely the same polarity as the speakers.

If your amp does not have loudspeaker-level inputs, a productive and affordable line output converter will allow you to step the loudspeaker-level signal down to preamp level. Be certain the patch cords providing the musical signal for the amplifier are kept well away from potential sources of noise, including brake light wires or rear window defroster wires.

By using the 2nd procedure get a line output converter (LOC). Tap the LOC inputs in your back channel speakers and run RCA's in the LOC to your own amp. The unit shown in the link also has a trigger wire that you simply connect with the remote terminal of your own amp. You may get a less expensive LOC and only run a switched 12V supply for the amp if you want.

Join the RCA patch cables (included with most kits) to your radio's RCA preamp outputs (tape them together so they don't come apart), and route the cable to the OPPOSITE SIDE of the automobile from the power cable. It's important to separate the patch cables from the electricity wires to avoid potential noise problems. Partially reinstall the radio in the dash (not all the way, in case you need to fix a problem later).

Remove the radio from the dash to access the turn on wire (normally a blue ). Strip the insulation off a small section of this wire coming from the radio (as pictured), wrap the turn on lead (included with the kit) around it, and solder it.




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