Wednesday 21 August 2013

The Best Way To Connect A Car Amp Without Rca

By Robin Long


Most aftermarket receivers provide preamp output from RCA jacks. In this situation, the signal is carried by an RCA patch cable from the receiver to the amp. If your receiver does not have preamp outputs, many amplifiers feature loudspeaker-level inputs, which have built-in converters which stage the loudspeaker-level signal down to a preamp-level signal suitable 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 good. Give yourself enough slack so that the connection will soon be secure, with no possibility of becoming unplugged. Make certain the " " and "-" wires are connected to the same polarity as the loudspeakers.

In case your amp doesn't have loudspeaker-level inputs, a productive and inexpensive line output converter will allow you to step the loudspeaker-level signal down to preamp level. Then run an RCA patch cord from the converter to the amplifier.

If you use the next system get a line output converter (LOC). Tap the LOC inputs in your back channel speakers and run RCA's from the LOC to your own amp. The system shown in the link also has a trigger cable that you just connect to the remote terminal of your amp. Should you wish you may get a less expensive LOC and only run a switched 12V source to the amp.

It is essential 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 have to repair a problem later).

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




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