High-to-low converter

[Kaotic Lazagna]

in a factory cd/mp3/wma head unit, there are no pre-outs. so, i have to use a high-to-low converter. my question is, how do i hook this converter? do i just solder or crimp it at the speaker wires and the converter itself? i've already ordered the sub, box, amp, and amp kit already. now i just need this converter. i'm planning on installing everything with my friend, but we've never dealt with a high-to-low converter before. any help's welcome. thanks guys.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

sub: Alpine Type R (10")
amp: Alpine MRP-M450
box: from eBay
amp kit: from KnuKoncept

[earljail]

in a factory cd/mp3/wma head unit, there are no pre-outs. so, i have to use a high-to-low converter. my question is, how do i hook this converter? do i just solder or crimp it at the speaker wires and the converter itself?

You don't need a convertor! Your MRP-M450 has a speaker level input. That means that you hook up the rear speaker wires directly to the amp. The amp has a connection on the side labeled "High-level input" or "speaker-level input."

Oh, and nice amp. :drool:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

thanks for the info. saved me some money.

[earljail]

thanks for the info. saved me some money.

You're welcome. Just note that that setup wouldn't allow you to use both the rear speakers and your sub amp.(But that's fine, rear speakers aren't needed)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

oh, i think i would like to have my rear speakers working.

[d2dailly]

i did a line output converter off the passenger left rear speaker and al my speakers work fine. The converter had 4 wires put the two + together and the two - together. Now splice them into the + and - on the speaker and bingo preamp outputs!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

heh, change of plans, my friend bought a new deck and gave me his Clarion deck. i checked the box and manuals; it's possible to hook up an amp/sub, but i think i need to buy RCA extensions or something like that.

and the other thing is, it comes with an adapter, 13 pin i think. will that work with the existing harness?

[earljail]

heh, change of plans, my friend bought a new deck and gave me his Clarion deck. i checked the box and manuals; it's possible to hook up an amp/sub, but i think i need to buy RCA extensions or something like that.

and the other thing is, it comes with an adapter, 13 pin i think. will that work with the existing harness?

Sweet, free deck. That will make it easier to use an amp and sub combo. Yeah, you'll need to run an RCA, not too hard, maybe get your friend to help you if you get stuck.

The adaptor you are talking about sounds like the leads for the deck. Do you mean the plug that plugs into the deck and has all the speaker and power wires on it?

I think you'll probably need to buy a harness adaptor so you don't need to wreck your stock harness. Scosche makes them for cheap (under 20 for sure.)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

heh, his insurance company installed had it installed for him since the one before that was stolen. i know more about ICE than he does.

but yeah, i'm talking about the leads to the deck...just what i thought, i still need to get another adapter. i'm just going to go to Best Buy with the deck and see which fits. i don't want to have to splice into the OEM wires.

[DollaZo]

I decided on a LC6 Hi to Lo converter...

http://www.abtelectronics.com/images/products/l_lc6.jpg

[Kaotic Lazagna]

that's nice looking...

hahaha...two RCA cables popped out of no where on the deck. the Best Buy people didn't see them either. hahaha, i wonder where they were tucked behind. so i have 6 RCA cables. yes, plug and play. hehe.