running amp off standard headunit

DF51 · 15-06-2005, 05:11 PM

hey all,

I was curious whether it was possible (and safe) to hook an amp and subs up to the standard 02 bj sp20 headunit?... i do have a alpine headunit one sitting in my room, but i would rather keep the standard in if i can!
cheer

Dave

DF51 · 15-06-2005, 05:14 PM

oops wrong thread, please move!

anaerobic_animal · 15-06-2005, 05:23 PM

yes you should be able to do it all ok, im running my amp off the standard deck.

DF51 · 15-06-2005, 05:51 PM

are u using a.v. cables? how powerfuls your amp?i havent checked if there was an output for them...

Nate · 15-06-2005, 06:04 PM

me too! and its a 1992 model. interested in sellign your alpine?? specs?

twilightprotege · 15-06-2005, 06:19 PM

i'm running two amps off my stock sp20 hu. 1 4x50wrms (door speakers), 1 2x75wrms (sub). sounds good to me

DF51 · 15-06-2005, 06:20 PM

k got the headunit out... wat did u hook the amp up to??

twilightprotege · 15-06-2005, 06:22 PM

i got a nice davidnavone high-low converter to conver the speaker wires into rca leads.

DF51 · 15-06-2005, 06:26 PM

ohhh darn! i will have to grab one of those

Nate · 15-06-2005, 06:45 PM

your amp should have high level inputs ... im just using them

DF51 · 15-06-2005, 06:48 PM

yep its got two 6-pin sockets... but the question is, wat do i run into it!...

Nate · 15-06-2005, 10:54 PM

the outputs speaker wires from your head unit

DF51 · 16-06-2005, 07:56 PM

ahhh... sorry im used to domestic electrics, cars confuse me sometimes haha...
im gonna try buy some plugs from jay car and see if this works!
cheers boys... much appreciated!

15-06-2005, 05:11 PM	#1
DF51 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: sydney Posts: 45 View Photos By: DF51	running amp off standard headunit hey all, I was curious whether it was possible (and safe) to hook an amp and subs up to the standard 02 bj sp20 headunit?... i do have a alpine headunit one sitting in my room, but i would rather keep the standard in if i can! cheer Dave

15-06-2005, 05:23 PM	#3
anaerobic_animal Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 38	yes you should be able to do it all ok, im running my amp off the standard deck. __________________ 2003 Astina - King Spring Lows, 17" ROH Rims, Whiteline Strut Brace and Sway Bar, Alpine System, Tint

15-06-2005, 06:04 PM	#5
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	me too! and its a 1992 model. interested in sellign your alpine?? specs? __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

15-06-2005, 06:45 PM	#10
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	your amp should have high level inputs ... im just using them __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

15-06-2005, 10:54 PM	#12
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	the outputs speaker wires from your head unit __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

15-06-2005, 05:14 PM	#2
DF51 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: sydney Posts: 45 View Photos By: DF51	oops wrong thread, please move!

15-06-2005, 05:51 PM	#4
DF51 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: sydney Posts: 45 View Photos By: DF51	are u using a.v. cables? how powerfuls your amp?i havent checked if there was an output for them...

15-06-2005, 06:19 PM	#6
twilightprotege Driving a faster car now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Work, always at bloody work... Car: Lotus ....... . Posts: 5,217 View Photos By: twilightprotege	i'm running two amps off my stock sp20 hu. 1 4x50wrms (door speakers), 1 2x75wrms (sub). sounds good to me

15-06-2005, 06:20 PM	#7
DF51 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: sydney Posts: 45 View Photos By: DF51	k got the headunit out... wat did u hook the amp up to??

15-06-2005, 06:22 PM	#8
twilightprotege Driving a faster car now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Work, always at bloody work... Car: Lotus ....... . Posts: 5,217 View Photos By: twilightprotege	i got a nice davidnavone high-low converter to conver the speaker wires into rca leads.

15-06-2005, 06:26 PM	#9
DF51 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: sydney Posts: 45 View Photos By: DF51	ohhh darn! i will have to grab one of those

15-06-2005, 06:48 PM	#11
DF51 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: sydney Posts: 45 View Photos By: DF51	yep its got two 6-pin sockets... but the question is, wat do i run into it!...

16-06-2005, 07:56 PM	#13
DF51 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: sydney Posts: 45 View Photos By: DF51	ahhh... sorry im used to domestic electrics, cars confuse me sometimes haha... im gonna try buy some plugs from jay car and see if this works! cheers boys... much appreciated!

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