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May 13 2017 10:44pm
Can I cut off this 4pin molex connector from my computers power supply and use it for the line level input on my Rockford fosgate amp?

I'm trying to add an amp and sub to the stock stereo in my car. I know I won't have rear speakers if I do it this way but I have infinity kappa 6x9 in the front so i don't mind.
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May 15 2017 07:34pm
Look into getting a line out converter. They are fairly inexpensive (shouldnt be more than 30 bucks). They tap into your rear speaker signal and provide RCA outputs so you can throw those on an amp.
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May 17 2017 08:29pm
Quote (Mackenzie_1992 @ May 13 2017 11:44pm)
Can I cut off this 4pin molex connector from my computers power supply and use it for the line level input on my Rockford fosgate amp?

I'm trying to add an amp and sub to the stock stereo in my car. I know I won't have rear speakers if I do it this way but I have infinity kappa 6x9 in the front so i don't mind.


Get the Line Out converter for $25-30 don't be cutting into things that can be easily fixed with a $30 part. You will retain all 4 speakers this way as well, the SQ might be lackluster versus a proper headunit though.
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May 18 2017 01:43pm
Quote (Crescendo @ May 17 2017 10:29pm)
Get the Line Out converter for $25-30 don't be cutting into things that can be easily fixed with a $30 part. You will retain all 4 speakers this way as well, the SQ might be lackluster versus a proper headunit though.


literally like 10$


https://www.amazon.com/PAC-SNI-35-Variable-Line-Converter/dp/B001EAWS3W


I don't think I like the adjustments for the average end user but meh, and has provision for grounding if your getting a lot of feedback
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May 19 2017 10:27am
Quote (TanKiE @ May 18 2017 02:43pm)
literally like 10$


https://www.amazon.com/PAC-SNI-35-Variable-Line-Converter/dp/B001EAWS3W


I don't think I like the adjustments for the average end user but meh, and has provision for grounding if your getting a lot of feedback


eh you get what you pay for, if i was using a Converter I'd buy the best one I could ^_^
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May 22 2017 07:20am
Quote (Crescendo @ May 19 2017 06:27pm)
eh you get what you pay for, if i was using a Converter I'd buy the best one I could ^_^


this, if you buy a shit quality converter you'll get shit quality sound.
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Quote (Crescendo @ May 19 2017 12:27pm)
eh you get what you pay for, if i was using a Converter I'd buy the best one I could ^_^


Every bass knob I see is a pac knob, though I can't say I've messed with their line out
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May 23 2017 08:10am
Quote (TanKiE @ May 22 2017 09:07am)
Every bass knob I see is a pac knob, though I can't say I've messed with their line out


They make pretty shitty interfaces though so idk.
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