hooking up amps

so fresh · 22-03-2010, 11:30 AM

ok if u got 1 preout on a HU that means u can only use 1x amp right?

my other question.If an amp has a "speaker level input" which the amp comes with a connector, you wouldnt need rca's or a lineout converter for it right?

i got a mono block running from the head unit,
now im getting a 2 ch amp to run the speakers which has this "speaker level input" what it looks like to me is i just need to connect the speaker wires to this feature and it should work like how an rca would, has anyone done it this way before?

Mad Mat · 22-03-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by so fresh

ok if u got 1 preout on a HU that means u can only use 1x amp right?

my other question.If an amp has a "speaker level input" which the amp comes with a connector, you wouldnt need rca's or a lineout converter for it right?

i got a mono block running from the head unit,
now im getting a 2 ch amp to run the speakers which has this "speaker level input" what it looks like to me is i just need to connect the speaker wires to this feature and it should work like how an rca would, has anyone done it this way before?

ya it u use the speaker cables u don't have to use the rca's

what car is this 4??????

so fresh · 22-03-2010, 12:15 PM

the bg, thanx on the response
the bj will have to wait i think but i do have another
amp for it just saving up on the 2din HU

DavoAust · 22-03-2010, 04:22 PM

you can use RCA splitters to use a second amp, just make sure they're decent quality.

otherwise speaker-level are ok, just more wiring to run

so fresh · 18-04-2010, 10:33 PM

ok hooked my 2nd amp (the small one) today...sounds really awesome
still need to tidy up the wiring but atleast its hooked up.

Mad Mat · 18-04-2010, 10:35 PM

looks good mate

marcs_sp20 · 18-04-2010, 10:37 PM

looks good, I really have to run my wiring under the carpet, really cleans it up

so fresh · 18-04-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

looks good, I really have to run my wiring under the carpet, really cleans it up

i agree, saw some 1 on here that did it, so i copied

so fresh · 29-04-2010, 10:09 PM

ok started a new parcelshelf last weekend and i got some decent (or some what)
6x9's FUSION 280W-80RMS, and finished hooking it all up today

if u look close no wires hanging from the speakers on the shelf

a closer look...the purpose of the terminals is so that its easier to take the shelf out

i cut lil groves on the top of the shelf, ran the wires through and when i get the carpet it'll cover the speaker wiring up.

last step...carpet!!

70NYD · 29-04-2010, 10:38 PM

dang mang thats awesome workmanship there

so fresh · 29-04-2010, 10:52 PM

thanx tony would have finished it last weekend but i had an accident with the jigsaw lol
tomorrow would be my first day back at work

70NYD · 29-04-2010, 11:05 PM

aww fark i hope ur ok and still have all ur fingers

my mates dad cut almost clean thru 2 fingers with a drop saw when helping his friend reno a house..
funny part was when he came home late we were chillin n smokin n drinking his hand was wraped up n his daugter was like LOL did u cut ur fingers off or something.. n he sais mattor of fact i did! haha hes a larf and a half

so fresh · 29-04-2010, 11:14 PM

lol..nah just got my thumb jammed in it and broke half my nail,like a complete crack/split and the nail is stil stuck on. hard to grab things with out your thumbs

so fresh · 30-04-2010, 09:54 AM

ok next question where do u get the carpet like the ones of the subbies
been to bunnings all they got is the thick stuff n jaycar, small 1mtr x 300 sheets
need about 1200x750mm of it.
need help on idea's

70NYD · 30-04-2010, 10:00 AM

uphoosterers should have all material on a 1.2 meter width rolls

Rupewrecht · 30-04-2010, 11:10 AM

Clark Rubber.

zoolanda · 04-05-2010, 12:09 AM

hahaha yer i tried looking for speaker carpert today @ bunnings in northland...fail, its too thick, ill try Rupewrencht's idea, i think clark rubber or a boat carpert distributer should do the job ;-)

michael

so fresh · 05-10-2010, 12:26 PM

UPDATE:got the carpet ordered from autobarn

Ghoru · 05-10-2010, 03:28 PM

should have done a parcel shelf like mine so fresh..

that said yours is very nice and clean cut

so fresh · 05-10-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoru

should have done a parcel shelf like mine so fresh..

that said yours is very nice and clean cut

did it this way coz some time in the future when all my other stuff is done i'll get a 12" free air sub or 2x 10's,need the boot space to carry my tool box n stuff...
ur shelf looks clean cut too is it 6mm perspex?

22-03-2010, 11:30 AM	#1
so fresh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: tullamarine,melbourne Car: 92 astina 323 bg & 01 SP20 Posts: 660 View Photos By: so fresh	hooking up amps ok if u got 1 preout on a HU that means u can only use 1x amp right? my other question.If an amp has a "speaker level input" which the amp comes with a connector, you wouldnt need rca's or a lineout converter for it right? i got a mono block running from the head unit, now im getting a 2 ch amp to run the speakers which has this "speaker level input" what it looks like to me is i just need to connect the speaker wires to this feature and it should work like how an rca would, has anyone done it this way before? __________________ oh you hit my spot!

22-03-2010, 12:15 PM	#3
so fresh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: tullamarine,melbourne Car: 92 astina 323 bg & 01 SP20 Posts: 660 View Photos By: so fresh	the bg, thanx on the response the bj will have to wait i think but i do have another amp for it just saving up on the 2din HU __________________ oh you hit my spot! Last edited by so fresh; 22-03-2010 at 12:18 PM.

22-03-2010, 04:22 PM	#4
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18-04-2010, 10:33 PM	#5
so fresh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: tullamarine,melbourne Car: 92 astina 323 bg & 01 SP20 Posts: 660 View Photos By: so fresh	ok hooked my 2nd amp (the small one) today...sounds really awesome still need to tidy up the wiring but atleast its hooked up. __________________ oh you hit my spot!

18-04-2010, 10:35 PM	#6
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18-04-2010, 10:37 PM	#7
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29-04-2010, 10:09 PM	#9
so fresh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: tullamarine,melbourne Car: 92 astina 323 bg & 01 SP20 Posts: 660 View Photos By: so fresh	ok started a new parcelshelf last weekend and i got some decent (or some what) 6x9's FUSION 280W-80RMS, and finished hooking it all up today if u look close no wires hanging from the speakers on the shelf a closer look...the purpose of the terminals is so that its easier to take the shelf out i cut lil groves on the top of the shelf, ran the wires through and when i get the carpet it'll cover the speaker wiring up. last step...carpet!! __________________ oh you hit my spot! Last edited by so fresh; 29-04-2010 at 10:12 PM.

29-04-2010, 10:38 PM	#10
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	dang mang thats awesome workmanship there __________________

29-04-2010, 10:52 PM	#11
so fresh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: tullamarine,melbourne Car: 92 astina 323 bg & 01 SP20 Posts: 660 View Photos By: so fresh	thanx tony would have finished it last weekend but i had an accident with the jigsaw lol tomorrow would be my first day back at work __________________ oh you hit my spot! Last edited by so fresh; 29-04-2010 at 10:56 PM.

29-04-2010, 11:05 PM	#12
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	aww fark i hope ur ok and still have all ur fingers my mates dad cut almost clean thru 2 fingers with a drop saw when helping his friend reno a house.. funny part was when he came home late we were chillin n smokin n drinking his hand was wraped up n his daugter was like LOL did u cut ur fingers off or something.. n he sais mattor of fact i did! haha hes a larf and a half __________________

29-04-2010, 11:14 PM	#13
so fresh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: tullamarine,melbourne Car: 92 astina 323 bg & 01 SP20 Posts: 660 View Photos By: so fresh	lol..nah just got my thumb jammed in it and broke half my nail,like a complete crack/split and the nail is stil stuck on. hard to grab things with out your thumbs __________________ oh you hit my spot! Last edited by so fresh; 30-04-2010 at 09:43 AM.

30-04-2010, 09:54 AM	#14
so fresh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: tullamarine,melbourne Car: 92 astina 323 bg & 01 SP20 Posts: 660 View Photos By: so fresh	ok next question where do u get the carpet like the ones of the subbies been to bunnings all they got is the thick stuff n jaycar, small 1mtr x 300 sheets need about 1200x750mm of it. need help on idea's __________________ oh you hit my spot!

30-04-2010, 10:00 AM	#15
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	uphoosterers should have all material on a 1.2 meter width rolls __________________

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04-05-2010, 12:09 AM	#17
zoolanda Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Car: 96' 323 BA Series 2 Posts: 42	hahaha yer i tried looking for speaker carpert today @ bunnings in northland...fail, its too thick, ill try Rupewrencht's idea, i think clark rubber or a boat carpert distributer should do the job ;-) michael

05-10-2010, 12:26 PM	#18
so fresh Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: tullamarine,melbourne Car: 92 astina 323 bg & 01 SP20 Posts: 660 View Photos By: so fresh	UPDATE:got the carpet ordered from autobarn __________________ oh you hit my spot!

05-10-2010, 03:28 PM	#19
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