Line Level Converter Worth It?

snorkelface
04-16-2003, 12:49 PM
I purchased two line-level converters for my four channel amp I'm integrating into the stock system, for my front and rear speakers, because it has no speaker-level inputs. I was wondering if I should go ahead and get one for my sub amp. It has speaker-level inputs, so I was just going to use those, but is it worth it to get a converter for this amp as well?

firebirdude
04-16-2003, 01:03 PM
No. Keep connections in the signal chain to a minimum

snorkelface
04-16-2003, 01:12 PM
So, you don't think that the line-level converter would reduce noise, or anything such as that?:confused:

RallyRedTexan
04-16-2003, 05:37 PM
What he's saying is use two Y adapter on the rear chanels so you can plug them into the sub amp too, atleast I think so. You can do it near the amps and avoid the cost of another long RCA set, that's what I'd do.

snorkelface
04-16-2003, 06:56 PM
Spliting the signal won't hurt the signal?

RallyRedTexan
04-16-2003, 07:02 PM
Nope, voltage will remain the same.

snorkelface
04-16-2003, 07:14 PM
How about signal integrity, or sound quality?

Tell me when I get annoying.;)

RallyRedTexan
04-16-2003, 09:47 PM
Originally posted by snorkelface
How about signal integrity, or sound quality?

Tell me when I get annoying.;)

Nope, it'll sound the exact same. Same quality and all. Don't worry it's a valid question and I don't mind helping out.

snorkelface
04-17-2003, 11:06 AM
Cool. Thanks for the help. I'll have to go pick some of those up.

archemedes
04-17-2003, 06:42 PM
adding the converter will add more noise than anything else you can do so like everyone else said just split it

snorkelface
04-17-2003, 06:44 PM
I'll probably just stick to the speaker-level inputs for the sub until a new head unit finds it's way into the car. Unfortunately, I've heard the line converters I ordered for my 4ch amp are pretty low quality, and may make a bunch of noise. I ordered 2 Legacy LN60.:(

RallyRedTexan
04-17-2003, 07:05 PM
I say bite the bullet and get a new HU. It's the best way to get better SQ.

archemedes
04-17-2003, 07:15 PM
I haven't heard anything quality come from legacy, same thing as their parent company pyramid

snorkelface
04-17-2003, 07:56 PM
Originally posted by RallyRedTexan
I say bite the bullet and get a new HU. It's the best way to get better SQ.

Trust me, the bullet will be bitten when able.:D

RallyRedTexan
04-17-2003, 09:07 PM
Originally posted by snorkelface
Trust me, the bullet will be bitten when able.:D

Good stuff :D!