line out converter

[frogcase2002 393]

About to be doing an install in a newer charger and  a dash kit for an after market radio is like $500 so just tring to see what the best option would be if the customer is not trying to spend 500 on just a dash kit . .  Just going to be adding a sub and amp

[mbarber25 29]

I'm in a similar situation so I'm looking to gain some knowledge from whoever else chimes in.  

They seem to be the best alternative and range in quality and price.  I noticed there are a lot for cheap, but have come across some more sophisticated ones.  My understanding is that you tap into factory speaker wires with the converter in order to setup the rcas.

I have my eyes on this one at the moment:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_43567_AudioControl-LC2i-Ships-as-New-Black-Version.html

It may be overkill for a simple sub/amp install so I'm interested to hear what other people have to say. 

[S.DeYoung 968]

For just adding just a subwoofer and an amplifier for it, I wouldn't be to concerned with spending a lot of money on a line out converter. The above linked AudioControl unit is a good option and about at the top of the price range for line output converters. If you are planning on adding a full system I would look at more of a digital signal processor like and miniDSP or PPI DSP-88R  

[Julian 641]

Personally I would use the Rockford Fosgate RFPEQ since it has both high level inputs and functions as a line driver giving you more headroom if your signal isn't very great.

 

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_94272_Rockford-Fosgate-Universal-Punch-EQ-RFPEQU.html

[///M5 2,833]

First thing I would do is verify that the outputs are doctored.  I've seen quite a few American cars where all the processing occurs after the headunit and therefore just splitting the wires is enough.

[mbarber25 29]

6 hours ago, Julian said:

Personally I would use the Rockford Fosgate RFPEQ since it has both high level inputs and functions as a line driver giving you more headroom if your signal isn't very great.

 

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_94272_Rockford-Fosgate-Universal-Punch-EQ-RFPEQU.html

Is this one a good option for just a sub & amp setup?  Is tapping into the rear speakers good enough?

[Billy Jack 145]

I'm in the same boat I have never not changed my head unit until now my cruze has such a nice nav unit I don't want to take it out some I'm gonna be ordering a audio control line out driver plus eq for mine. To bad I'm not using my JL HD 1200 it has speaker level inputs already built in. 

[///M5 2,833]

Beware speaker level inputs in modern cars.  Can be horribly processed.  I would measure the output across the frequency range I was going to use first.

[Julian 641]

18 hours ago, mbarber25 said:

Is this one a good option for just a sub & amp setup?  Is tapping into the rear speakers good enough?

In most cases its just fine, with the RF you'll have a bass boost which should help if your stock HU is horribly processed.