Thank you for making this video EXO. I just came across a video where this guy ran his speaker wire straight into his amp RCA inputs. I was thinking OMG!
Props on the vid.., try a "clip" to hold back shrink tube.. Ptevents it from sliding down in your way... Also interested in those 6-1/2 your removing. Drop a line ... Habe A Great Day!
So happy to see you releasing videos again! I know it gets tough sometimes and life certainly gets "in the way". Hope you're all settled in your new place and ready to hunker down and release more vids! I have a bunch of brand new 6x9's if you want a set to install in that 'rolla, let me know if you're interested and what kind you want, I'll send em your way.
You got me back into car audio after almost 20 years out of it. I just installed one of those line out converters to connect to my 5 channel Skar audio amp.
Yo if u read this maybe u can help me out like u said i was out of car audio for 20 years lol these line output converters are new to me in my days we ran ours wires to the aftermarket hu..anyway i used this in my bro in laws car but when he drives his sub amp shuts off high amp stays on do i need to have the stock 6x9 rear speaker hooked up also? All i did was run the output converter directly to the stock speaker wires i didnt reconnect the 6x9 stock speakers could that be the issue with sub amp shutting off?
does nobody ever have to wire these into their door speakers, i swear i’ve looked for videos the last 2 days and NOBODY wires their converter into the door speaker wires like my goodness not EVERYONE has speakers in their trunk
I made a passive version of this with 3 resistors, its fairly simple to diy. Been using it for 2-3 years and never had an issue. A proper LOC is going to be much better though
The remote wire( blue) goes too your amp for the aftermarket subwoorfers this is meant for, you would use this device too either get rca or remote if you dont have one wich most stock head units do not. The broun wire he didnt use in the video but basicly when he turned his car on he was checking if the red light would come on signaling it was on and working correctly this broun wire is only used when you dont get the red like or sound from the sepakers. In this case he didnt need too use it though.
@@bassheadadam6543 at the same time, you can't switch off both the LOC and the amp, they would both stay on and is like it gonna drain the battery, don't you think so?
@@mrlotus8049 the blue remote wire coming from the line output converter is what tells the amp to turn on when the car is on and turn off when the car is off. No, neither the line output converter nor the amplifier would draw any power from the battery while the car is off unless there is an internal short circuit in either device.
I've used this handy device on my scion xB and my Mercury. Mine has an optional volume knob; I used it on the xB but not the Merc, I just use the head unit to control the bass. Simplified things to do it that way. Either way, a good thing to use when you don't want to screw with stuff behind the dash just to find no RCA's, and once the volumes are adjusted the way you need them, (mine is also internally adjustable), works like a charm. Set it and forget it. Good vid, Exo.
Exo I'm a big fan hate telling people things in text cuz it comes across rude but you should clean the paint of underneath your ground wire that way it doesn't create excess heat on your amplifier and a weak ground because the heat dissipates through the ground and the heat sink fins on the amp if the ground Cant ground through the paint it'll create excess heat in your amplifier just a helpful tip then once the ground is installed take some touch up paint and cover over top to prevent rust thanks for the vids you rock
I love the big build videos with the new truck and everything, or even little blue, but it’s nice to have just kind of random videos like this one to just see that EXO is still rockin.
I love installing the convertor with the remote wire for factory radio installs for the subs.. I always hated a hot wire or using the toggle switch for it to cut the amp off..
ok I bought a car that they installed a car stereo and I tried to put an amplifier and a subwoofer but the amplifier does not sound so I can use this method to connect it thank you very much
I could be wrong but I have an LC2i and I think ideally you'd tap into a door speaker for a wider band to send to the sub where you can manually tune subsonic and high pass frequencies to better match whatever sub you have. For instance I might be lucky to be getting 50% give or take of what my 15" 2500 watt setup could do til I ditch the rear tap and go to the front more untouched signal. Of course if you're putting smaller subs in those factory tunes might be close to where you need to be but I think being able to really tune it in yourself regardless is the way to go to get the most optimal sound possible.
Hey i have a factory radio too and w the converter the yellow wire can you cross it to the battery for power instead of alternator? And does it matter what voltage i use for the wiring kit i have a mrv m500 alpine amp and a 12in kicker sub
Look into better solder and flux. They make a WORLD of difference with the look of the joint and how long you’re down there. Also Hakko makes a good quality station that works amazing for a budget!!
0:22 guess you could say it was one hell of a corolla-coaster ride! lol idk if anyone said this yet but the vids about a year old so I wouldn't be surprised lmao
EXO, have you ever thinked about making an informational video about "what makes a subwoofer loud"? Like, when you explain where you have to be careful when choosing a subwoofer, what it's the most important thing to look before buying a subwoofer? I'm trying to learn more about subwoofers, as I watched videos for more than 10 years every day, but never learned something. I couldn't find any video or topic on the internet forward this subject and I thought you're the one who could make a great job with that.
I'm not EXO by any means mor ia this a video how ever maybe I can enlighten you a little. Sound is nothimg but the movement of air. There is alot of technical stuff I'm about frequencies In which that air is moving. He will probably if he hasnt already shown one making those frequencies visible. But to answer your actual question of what makes a subwoofer loud is the frequency. Subwoofers hit a substantially lower frequency that can actually be felt through the vehicle and through other parts of your body other than just the ears. After adding a subwoofer it's no longer just hearing the music but actually feeling it with the rest of your body as well. I hope That helps and I didnt just fall victim to a troller. Also not trying to take anything away from exo either but I'll post another comment with a link to where a gentleman makes it to where you can see those sound frequencies with science.
Another great video man, you always make things so easy to follow. Not sure if you said it in the vid, but are you taking precautions against the feedback loop from sub-woofers to rear deck speakers? Sometimes the pressure from the sub-woofers will move the cones of the rear deck speakers which causes voltage fluctuation in the signal line that goes into the converter. This then sends a feedback hum to the amplifier. Not sure if that converter has protection against that, but a solution I used to do was to use little plastic pods to cover the rear of the speakers and separate them from the trunk's airspace.
That's awesome bro I just did that to my work truck don't tell my boss and now I have a 1100 watts in there with a really really old impp from pioneer that's only 450 watts lol im hoping it don't blow lol so far so good
Hi Exo, can I know how do you determine which pair of speakers (front or rear pairs) are the ones you should connect the LOC to. Also, is there such a thing as a 4 channel LOC? If so, will you be doing a video on that too? Thanks very much and great work dude!
Does tapping a channel such as a right or left ear take any of the output away from the speaker in that channel? Could it reduce the performance or loudness of that speaker?
So when you splice the speaker wires into the LOC, is this the same as it would be if you spliced them into the back of the factory head unit in the dash?
Thats the video I needed to see.Im installing a schooch line output converter in my car with an aftermarket radio.I have no room to run orca and rem from the radio to the rear speakers.Its an installation wire saver for me.
So if I did my rear and front speakers I would need two LOCs for front and rear then I would need a third one for subs correct if I have a stock head unit
Loving the videos. Super helpful man. But why use carpet tape for the crimp connectors instead of heat shrink? Also, no rubber or carpet behind the line input converter? Won’t it rattle with the zip ties? 👍🏼
You forgot to mention the remote switch wire. Does it automatically send remote voltage to the amp or is it to send remote voltage to the convertor ??? Because you have a constant live going to your convertor . Without a remote wire feeding the convertor it will be permanently on ?
Man ... I feel you on breaking your neck in that trunk. I had to get in my 2013 Corolla trunk a few times. I could get in with no problems but, being a heavier guy ... getting out was a mess.
Have you ever checked out the Scoshe LOC2SL which adds a remote output signal with signal sense that creates the remote input for your amps? I am using my stock Mitsubishi head unit and don’t want to add a switch and my electric bus doesn’t like turning my amp on. I figured the Scoshe could take care of that.
I have no way to check the bolts an ohms of nothing idk if I’m running to much power but, I hooked my 2014 Jeep grand Cherokee up. Tapped into a rear 3 inch tweeter and and got the power to go thru the convertor by using my 12 volt outlet. Black an yellow connected to that remote wiring to amp and speaker wires to tweeter, everything works. Thing is when I hit the gas I get a very slight humming sound, and if I play it for too long it’s smells weird. Thanks for any info and yes I do have the 4 gauge ground wire an positive wire hooked up. Positive wire does got a fuse idk what else it could be, thanks
I spiced my left front and right front cables from the head deck as my car has a factory amp and sub. If I used the rear speakers it would have been already amplified. Food for thought hehe.
So if you had a regular amp powering the subs, it looks like that mini is powered from a house outlet. Wld the red be the power source and the blue line be the one that turns on and off the amp so you're not draining your battery completely all the time. I'm still a little confused
So where does the remote wire connect to?...from the amp. I understand the remote wire goes from the line output converter to the amp, but then from the amp to where? Is there somewhere it connects to the factory radio wiring??
I have used these back in the 90's lol.One question that may sound stupid.There is a ground,power,remote on,but there was a power ground.What is a power ground?🤷
never had any luck with those output converters always ended up having alt wine coming out the voice amp...I got mad to the point and just swapped out the stock radio.
*Or* if you use an OWC harness adapter you don't need an LOC at all. You basically get an all-in-one car audio interface that gives everything you need, except the main power & ground for the new amplifiers. The adapters are however only for Nissan and Infiniti at the moment.
Well the alternator is the only power source the battery just stores energy so ya,its not a goos idea to hook to alternator,your voltage would be all over the place
In addition to running speaker wires from the LOC to the car speaker wires, I just realized I ran an additional set on both car speakers and ran them into the speaker terminals on the sub amplifier obviously where the sub speaker wires go into. The sub works and sounds great I just don’t know if there’s any issues to having another set of wires on each side of the car speakers running into the speaker terminals on the sub amplifier
Just one cuestion so where did u connect the remote to turn on the amp so it won’t stay on all the time I so other videos they get the power source from the lighter connector let me know thanks??????
Best video to learn from!.. just one question. So by installing this device, now we are able to get our remote wire from the converter and take it straight to the amp with out having to find another source for example the fuse box?
Yeah it looks like from what he said that when the LOC receives the signal from the stereo that's when it "kicks on", hence the red light, which is a massive head ache saved.
most vehicles now have a factory amp.... would be sweet to show Audiosource's LC2 or LC7 installed (post factory amp). That being said, loved the video
So here's a question I just got this exact loc and my question is I have a 2008 honda accord with the factory sub. I want to tap into the factory sub so it's only two wires not four . I dont need stereo signal for an aftermarket sub can I hook it up to that instead to retain my sub control in my factory headunit?
Serious question??? Cant i just cut the rca and wire it to the speakers and plug into the amp? I did it before when i was younger and it pounded with my little mtx thunder amplifier. I got a new setup and not sure if i should do that again when i see these converter. Any help thanks
Is it better to install a line-out converter right behind the HU or on the subwoofer enclosure and use the rear speaker wire? You said nearest to the amplifier, is there a reason for that? I can think it would be better the closer to the stereo and use shielded rca back to the sub
I’m about to do the same to my charger but I’m curious why you chose to sodder the wires over using wire nuts or just splicing them? Was not sure if it was just to keep everything cleaner or if it helped anything.
What I dont understand is...you wired the yellow wire straight to constant battery power....so how would the remote wire work to turn the amp on and off? There is no switched or key on power hooked to the unit. It would technically power the amp 24/7 with the key on or off this way. Am i wrong?
I'm having a boooom if i cut off my radio! I have a loc hooked up .a PAC SNI-35 ADJUSTABLE 2 CHANNEL LINE OUT CONVERTER SPEAKER WIRE HI LOW RCA. Do i need to ground the 2 brown wires.? SNI35 help !!
Greg, I'm no expert and have been researching install methods. Came across the thread www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/audio-visual-electronics-10/hooking-up-subwoofers-my-rear-speakers-using-line-output-converter-38128/ Your 12v supply might be on a wrong circuit. Good luck!
EXO next time put solder on the iron tip then add new solder to back side of wire. When it is hot enough it will suck solder right in. And you know the solder job is good.
Will the line output converter also work with putting a video output on a head unit? I have a dvd player in the radio - but no way to stream it on another device - i.e. a tablet - so I have to watch DVDs on the tiny radio screen ... help ... ?
I hooked up a loc after my factory amplifier. The factory amplifier has tweeter and front speakers wires. Components. So I ran them together to the loc inputs. My loc only pushing out .2 volts AC out of the RCA jack's on full gain. They are pac lp7. What's going on help
Let's get the Toyota back in business as we SAVE UP for the BIG BUILD!!!
Thanks for watching, everyone!!! :)
EA sy you just do it.
Exocontralto you will be at slamology this year with LITTLE BLUE right?
Thank you for making this video EXO. I just came across a video where this guy ran his speaker wire straight into his amp RCA inputs. I was thinking OMG!
Props on the vid.., try a "clip" to hold back shrink tube.. Ptevents it from sliding down in your way... Also interested in those 6-1/2 your removing. Drop a line ... Habe A Great Day!
@@MadDragon75 some amps have high and low inputs. U could wire them straight to ur speakers.
I haven't even been able to get good into the 3-minute mark of the video before I have to say, a moment of silence for RadioShack
I only went once as a kid but now isn't adult I wish I could be there like every day 😂
I miss the real Radio Shack more and more every single day
This dude's energy 👍🏻🍺
So happy to see you releasing videos again! I know it gets tough sometimes and life certainly gets "in the way". Hope you're all settled in your new place and ready to hunker down and release more vids! I have a bunch of brand new 6x9's if you want a set to install in that 'rolla, let me know if you're interested and what kind you want, I'll send em your way.
Solder Connections are a zero ohm connection, thats GOLD in the radio business.
love coming from school to see a new exo video makes a great day
Same
Great video for beginners.. just think of how many new people this series will bring into the world... keep the videos coming!
You got me back into car audio after almost 20 years out of it. I just installed one of those line out converters to connect to my 5 channel Skar audio amp.
Try 2 ch 2 ohm D class 2000 watts
Yo if u read this maybe u can help me out like u said i was out of car audio for 20 years lol these line output converters are new to me in my days we ran ours wires to the aftermarket hu..anyway i used this in my bro in laws car but when he drives his sub amp shuts off high amp stays on do i need to have the stock 6x9 rear speaker hooked up also? All i did was run the output converter directly to the stock speaker wires i didnt reconnect the 6x9 stock speakers could that be the issue with sub amp shutting off?
does nobody ever have to wire these into their door speakers, i swear i’ve looked for videos the last 2 days and NOBODY wires their converter into the door speaker wires like my goodness not EVERYONE has speakers in their trunk
I made a passive version of this with 3 resistors, its fairly simple to diy. Been using it for 2-3 years and never had an issue. A proper LOC is going to be much better though
Dude I lost your channel I used to watch you back in the day so glad you popped back up !!!!!!!! Your awesome exo !!!!
I am glad you are always up beat. Thanks for being you. Always a pleasure to watch your vids.
Very beautiful teaching, My questions are: 1. where did you attach the remote wire to, 2. where did you attach the brown ground wire to?
The remote wire( blue) goes too your amp for the aftermarket subwoorfers this is meant for, you would use this device too either get rca or remote if you dont have one wich most stock head units do not. The broun wire he didnt use in the video but basicly when he turned his car on he was checking if the red light would come on signaling it was on and working correctly this broun wire is only used when you dont get the red like or sound from the sepakers. In this case he didnt need too use it though.
@MrLotus
@@bassheadadam6543 at the same time, you can't switch off both the LOC and the amp, they would both stay on and is like it gonna drain the battery, don't you think so?
@@mrlotus8049 the blue remote wire coming from the line output converter is what tells the amp to turn on when the car is on and turn off when the car is off. No, neither the line output converter nor the amplifier would draw any power from the battery while the car is off unless there is an internal short circuit in either device.
I've used this handy device on my scion xB and my Mercury. Mine has an optional volume knob; I used it on the xB but not the Merc, I just use the head unit to control the bass. Simplified things to do it that way. Either way, a good thing to use when you don't want to screw with stuff behind the dash just to find no RCA's, and once the volumes are adjusted the way you need them, (mine is also internally adjustable), works like a charm. Set it and forget it. Good vid, Exo.
Exo I'm a big fan hate telling people things in text cuz it comes across rude but you should clean the paint of underneath your ground wire that way it doesn't create excess heat on your amplifier and a weak ground because the heat dissipates through the ground and the heat sink fins on the amp if the ground Cant ground through the paint it'll create excess heat in your amplifier just a helpful tip then once the ground is installed take some touch up paint and cover over top to prevent rust thanks for the vids you rock
Exo ur a kid with warm heart stay young at heart and joyful
He is🙏🏼
Best video out so far. Showing exactly what people are looking for
I love the big build videos with the new truck and everything, or even little blue, but it’s nice to have just kind of random videos like this one to just see that EXO is still rockin.
I love installing the convertor with the remote wire for factory radio installs for the subs.. I always hated a hot wire or using the toggle switch for it to cut the amp off..
thank you so much for this video. i have been all over youtube trying to figure out what to do with this Loc and how to install!!
You can use a small piece of tape to hold heat shrink wrap in place while soldering, to avoid falling. Nice video.
This channel is very good. Brazil in the area
ok I bought a car that they installed a car stereo and I tried to put an amplifier and a subwoofer but the amplifier does not sound so I can use this method to connect it thank you very much
The final tape job looks good. .Keep up the good work.
You could also buy an amp with build in high level inputs. I assume you can still buy those.
They still sell them even the Dual amp from Walmart has it and it's just $30, not bad either for powering the speakers on the doors.
@@noelmedina6925 dual suck over heats and it's craps don't buy that shit spend over $100 for a good one.
EXO.. Never disappoints!
some people just got it! this dude is one of them. excellent video 👍🏻
Great video! I took notes and I'm gonna install the LOC right now! I'll come back and comment once it's installed!🙌
Did you install it what do you wire the remote wire to?
@@KRYZMA23 Yep! Got it installed! I connected the remote wire to the amp!✌
So your amp stays powered on always or???
@@KRYZMA23 No! it only turns on when I turn the radio or car on!🤔
@@KRYZMA23 Go to 9:40 in this video where it says to connect the remote wire to the amplifier!👍
I could be wrong but I have an LC2i and I think ideally you'd tap into a door speaker for a wider band to send to the sub where you can manually tune subsonic and high pass frequencies to better match whatever sub you have. For instance I might be lucky to be getting 50% give or take of what my 15" 2500 watt setup could do til I ditch the rear tap and go to the front more untouched signal. Of course if you're putting smaller subs in those factory tunes might be close to where you need to be but I think being able to really tune it in yourself regardless is the way to go to get the most optimal sound possible.
Il love this guy he makes it look like a kids show lol
If you could do his way no one can
Hey i have a factory radio too and w the converter the yellow wire can you cross it to the battery for power instead of alternator? And does it matter what voltage i use for the wiring kit i have a mrv m500 alpine amp and a 12in kicker sub
Next video we will adjust the output gain for a clean signal
Look into better solder and flux. They make a WORLD of difference with the look of the joint and how long you’re down there. Also Hakko makes a good quality station that works amazing for a budget!!
Thanks man! Long time installer but this was the first time I've installed a converter!
That’s a good radio shack add promo if they were still open 😂
Some are still open ..but are a far cry of what they were.
@Charles H Geis IV I would have to see it to believe it
@WeAreWatching Yu 🤔🤔🤔
0:22 guess you could say it was one hell of a corolla-coaster ride! lol idk if anyone said this yet but the vids about a year old so I wouldn't be surprised lmao
EXO, have you ever thinked about making an informational video about "what makes a subwoofer loud"?
Like, when you explain where you have to be careful when choosing a subwoofer, what it's the most important thing to look before buying a subwoofer?
I'm trying to learn more about subwoofers, as I watched videos for more than 10 years every day, but never learned something.
I couldn't find any video or topic on the internet forward this subject and I thought you're the one who could make a great job with that.
I'm not EXO by any means mor ia this a video how ever maybe I can enlighten you a little. Sound is nothimg but the movement of air. There is alot of technical stuff I'm about frequencies In which that air is moving. He will probably if he hasnt already shown one making those frequencies visible. But to answer your actual question of what makes a subwoofer loud is the frequency. Subwoofers hit a substantially lower frequency that can actually be felt through the vehicle and through other parts of your body other than just the ears. After adding a subwoofer it's no longer just hearing the music but actually feeling it with the rest of your body as well. I hope That helps and I didnt just fall victim to a troller. Also not trying to take anything away from exo either but I'll post another comment with a link to where a gentleman makes it to where you can see those sound frequencies with science.
Watch that video I'd bet money you wont be disappointed.
Great to see that car again on the channel!
Another great video man, you always make things so easy to follow. Not sure if you said it in the vid, but are you taking precautions against the feedback loop from sub-woofers to rear deck speakers? Sometimes the pressure from the sub-woofers will move the cones of the rear deck speakers which causes voltage fluctuation in the signal line that goes into the converter. This then sends a feedback hum to the amplifier. Not sure if that converter has protection against that, but a solution I used to do was to use little plastic pods to cover the rear of the speakers and separate them from the trunk's airspace.
Hey EXO! You are the dude! Congratulations! Very cool your video!
I have a 4 channel factory head unit with no amp and added new speakers, sub & 5 channel amp. How many channels should my LOC be? 5? 6?
That's awesome bro I just did that to my work truck don't tell my boss and now I have a 1100 watts in there with a really really old impp from pioneer that's only 450 watts lol im hoping it don't blow lol so far so good
Loved the video. Instructive, clear and no waffle. Wholesome to boot.
Hi Exo, can I know how do you determine which pair of speakers (front or rear pairs) are the ones you should connect the LOC to. Also, is there such a thing as a 4 channel LOC? If so, will you be doing a video on that too? Thanks very much and great work dude!
Does tapping a channel such as a right or left ear take any of the output away from the speaker in that channel? Could it reduce the performance or loudness of that speaker?
Do you have to do both the left and right speaker? Would it work hooking up just a left speaker as example
918 Dinkmaster Yes but you lose content in some songs
What is the diffrence between using normal electrical tape and using the furry stuff you were using now?
I’ll stick to my lc2i way easier to hook up but exo knows what he doing
So when you splice the speaker wires into the LOC, is this the same as it would be if you spliced them into the back of the factory head unit in the dash?
Thats the video I needed to see.Im installing a schooch line output converter in my car with an aftermarket radio.I have no room to run orca and rem from the radio to the rear speakers.Its an installation wire saver for me.
So if I did my rear and front speakers I would need two LOCs for front and rear then I would need a third one for subs correct if I have a stock head unit
Hi, where else can i get power from, if i dont have a power line from the alternator like you?
Loving the videos. Super helpful man. But why use carpet tape for the crimp connectors instead of heat shrink?
Also, no rubber or carpet behind the line input converter? Won’t it rattle with the zip ties?
👍🏼
You forgot to mention the remote switch wire.
Does it automatically send remote voltage to the amp or is it to send remote voltage to the convertor ???
Because you have a constant live going to your convertor . Without a remote wire feeding the convertor it will be permanently on ?
Man thanks alot, brilliant tutorial. My local stero guy, hook my loc to just one speaker, no bueno
You need to start on your new truck man can’t wait to see that
Man ... I feel you on breaking your neck in that trunk.
I had to get in my 2013 Corolla trunk a few times.
I could get in with no problems but, being a heavier guy ... getting out was a mess.
fold down the rear seat and just lay down from the inside?
Have you ever checked out the Scoshe LOC2SL which adds a remote output signal with signal sense that creates the remote input for your amps? I am using my stock Mitsubishi head unit and don’t want to add a switch and my electric bus doesn’t like turning my amp on. I figured the Scoshe could take care of that.
Viene muy bien que te saque la señal directa del remoto a los amplificadores. Un saludo desde España, Zaragoza, Tauste
I have no way to check the bolts an ohms of nothing idk if I’m running to much power but, I hooked my 2014 Jeep grand Cherokee up. Tapped into a rear 3 inch tweeter and and got the power to go thru the convertor by using my 12 volt outlet. Black an yellow connected to that remote wiring to amp and speaker wires to tweeter, everything works. Thing is when I hit the gas I get a very slight humming sound, and if I play it for too long it’s smells weird. Thanks for any info and yes I do have the 4 gauge ground wire an positive wire hooked up. Positive wire does got a fuse idk what else it could be, thanks
I spiced my left front and right front cables from the head deck as my car has a factory amp and sub. If I used the rear speakers it would have been already amplified. Food for thought hehe.
Can I keep the rear speakers wired up and just add the wires from the converter to it? Don’t want eliminate them 6x9 speakers!?!?
So if you had a regular amp powering the subs, it looks like that mini is powered from a house outlet. Wld the red be the power source and the blue line be the one that turns on and off the amp so you're not draining your battery completely all the time. I'm still a little confused
So where does the remote wire connect to?...from the amp. I understand the remote wire goes from the line output converter to the amp, but then from the amp to where? Is there somewhere it connects to the factory radio wiring??
What if the amp your installing already has a built in LOC and you still need to get the factory speaker signal to the amp
Nice one bruce, glad you changed to the black zip ties in the end bru xx
I have used these back in the 90's lol.One question that may sound stupid.There is a ground,power,remote on,but there was a power ground.What is a power ground?🤷
never had any luck with those output converters always ended up having alt wine coming out the voice amp...I got mad to the point and just swapped out the stock radio.
That’s what the other ground wire is for, it’ll take the noise out. Also make sure your RCAs aren’t touching your power lines.
@@Article_170 what would you do with the other ground wire??? Just ground it to something?
Walter Baldwin Yes, ground it to something solid, sanded, pure metal that’s part of the frame.
Walter Baldwin Or you can ground it to the other ground wire, just tap into it
If you switch to an aftermarket head unit do you still need the output converter?
*Or* if you use an OWC harness adapter you don't need an LOC at all. You basically get an all-in-one car audio interface that gives everything you need, except the main power & ground for the new amplifiers. The adapters are however only for Nissan and Infiniti at the moment.
You said power wire going to your alternator not your battery up front??
Well the alternator is the only power source the battery just stores energy so ya,its not a goos idea to hook to alternator,your voltage would be all over the place
In addition to running speaker wires from the LOC to the car speaker wires, I just realized I ran an additional set on both car speakers and ran them into the speaker terminals on the sub amplifier obviously where the sub speaker wires go into. The sub works and sounds great I just don’t know if there’s any issues to having another set of wires on each side of the car speakers running into the speaker terminals on the sub amplifier
Just one cuestion so where did u connect the remote to turn on the amp so it won’t stay on all the time I so other videos they get the power source from the lighter connector let me know thanks??????
Best video to learn from!.. just one question. So by installing this device, now we are able to get our remote wire from the converter and take it straight to the amp with out having to find another source for example the fuse box?
Yeah it looks like from what he said that when the LOC receives the signal from the stereo that's when it "kicks on", hence the red light, which is a massive head ache saved.
most vehicles now have a factory amp.... would be sweet to show Audiosource's LC2 or LC7 installed (post factory amp). That being said, loved the video
Car audio fabrication has a video on that I believe.
So here's a question I just got this exact loc and my question is I have a 2008 honda accord with the factory sub. I want to tap into the factory sub so it's only two wires not four . I dont need stereo signal for an aftermarket sub can I hook it up to that instead to retain my sub control in my factory headunit?
Serious question??? Cant i just cut the rca and wire it to the speakers and plug into the amp? I did it before when i was younger and it pounded with my little mtx thunder amplifier. I got a new setup and not sure if i should do that again when i see these converter. Any help thanks
So does the power cable need to be ran from the car battery? Or is the amp powered through the LOC?
here in 2021 still watching your videos
Is it better to install a line-out converter right behind the HU or on the subwoofer enclosure and use the rear speaker wire? You said nearest to the amplifier, is there a reason for that? I can think it would be better the closer to the stereo and use shielded rca back to the sub
I’m about to do the same to my charger but I’m curious why you chose to sodder the wires over using wire nuts or just splicing them? Was not sure if it was just to keep everything cleaner or if it helped anything.
If I tap into the rear speakers like you did, would it make the speakers quieter as power is going to something else too?
What I dont understand is...you wired the yellow wire straight to constant battery power....so how would the remote wire work to turn the amp on and off? There is no switched or key on power hooked to the unit. It would technically power the amp 24/7 with the key on or off this way. Am i wrong?
I'm having a boooom if i cut off my radio! I have a loc hooked up .a PAC SNI-35 ADJUSTABLE 2 CHANNEL LINE OUT CONVERTER SPEAKER WIRE HI LOW RCA. Do i need to ground the 2 brown wires.? SNI35 help !!
Greg, I'm no expert and have been researching install methods. Came across the thread
www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/audio-visual-electronics-10/hooking-up-subwoofers-my-rear-speakers-using-line-output-converter-38128/
Your 12v supply might be on a wrong circuit. Good luck!
is this similar to what you have to do in a 2018 honda accord ex--l 10 speaker system?
Does the power wire on output have to be connected. Didn’t connect mine and converter still works
What kind of flux is that & where did you get it from?
Silver at the hardware store. Radio shack etc .... use Google Dam It it sucks but can tell many things
@@Cekmore thanks
RobN'Bass bought one for my Camry for 40 bucks in amazon gets the job done not the best but can’t complain lol
Can you make a video on how to install a output line converter on a 2024 Nissan rogue
I totally missed how you did the remote. Was that tapped into the power wire?
Thanks EXO luv your content keep up the good work my dude
Does the high output line converter connected to the rear speakers reduces the sound, power or sound quality in them?
Hey Exo ,
What app do you use to play your frequency’s ?
EXO next time put solder on the iron tip then add new solder to back side of wire. When it is hot enough it will suck solder right in. And you know the solder job is good.
To connect the factory speakers is it -- ++ wired to
What's an alternative on where to hook up the yellow wire? I'm trying this right now on my sons car.
Where did you connect the power wire for the loc too?
Hey brother o got a 2007 trailblazer with a factory amp. My question is, is it better to install an LOC before or after factory amp?
What do I do If I dont have speakers in the rear? Only one's in the back are the door panel speakers.
Will the line output converter also work with putting a video output on a head unit? I have a dvd player in the radio - but no way to stream it on another device - i.e. a tablet - so I have to watch DVDs on the tiny radio screen ... help ... ?
I hooked up a loc after my factory amplifier. The factory amplifier has tweeter and front speakers wires. Components. So I ran them together to the loc inputs. My loc only pushing out .2 volts AC out of the RCA jack's on full gain. They are pac lp7. What's going on help
Is it possible to use Somthing like this but tap into existing stock sub wires?