Amplification

[Devin]

What would provide the best sound, my HU's 50Wx4 built in amp or the JBL amps? Right now I have the Premier deck outputting to the amps and those then go to the speaker, so I think that my amps are amping the signal from the HU.

Thoughts?

 

[SHOspazz92]

I recently had a Major Short in my SHO (Operater Error, Long story). Anyways, After replacing tons of fuses (Including the one on the back of my week old HU) I later found that my AMP was destroyed as well. I went to Cirtcut city and had them order me harness to Bypass the factory AMP. It cost 19.99 (I'm sure it could be had for cheaper, However I don't have the P/N handy).

As far as the sound? Well, To be honest I can hardly tell a difference. I listen to music through an IPOD so obviously clarity can sometimes vary from song to song but I do think with just the head unit powering the speakers the sound is just a tiny bit less clear. I'm also running the origonal speakers however so It could be all in my head. It usually is.

-Sam

 

[the4biddendonut]

In my personal opinion, I wouldn't even bother integrating the amps with a new HU unless you want to keep the factory sub.

To integrate the a HU into your system, I would recommend using a line converter. It lowers the sound output of the aftermarket deck to work with the inputs on your factory amps. Otherwise your volume control will be thrown out of whack.

 

[Devin]

Where can I find a line converter? Are they universal.

BTW: I love your Avatar!

 

[the4biddendonut]

BTW: I love your Avatar!

First off thanks.

Where can I find a line converter? Are they universal.

They are universal and usually adjustable. You can get them at Best Buy, Circuit City, I think I even saw a decent at Walmart.

Walmart Line Converter