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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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Line Level Converter Worth It?

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?

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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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No. Keep connections in the signal chain to a minimum
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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So, you don't think that the line-level converter would reduce noise, or anything such as that?
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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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.
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 05:56 PM
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Spliting the signal won't hurt the signal?
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 06:02 PM
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Nope, voltage will remain the same.
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 06:14 PM
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How about signal integrity, or sound quality?

Tell me when I get annoying.
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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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.
Old Apr 17, 2003 | 10:06 AM
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Cool. Thanks for the help. I'll have to go pick some of those up.
Old Apr 17, 2003 | 05:42 PM
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adding the converter will add more noise than anything else you can do so like everyone else said just split it
Old Apr 17, 2003 | 05:44 PM
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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.
Old Apr 17, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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I say bite the bullet and get a new HU. It's the best way to get better SQ.
Old Apr 17, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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I haven't heard anything quality come from legacy, same thing as their parent company pyramid
Old Apr 17, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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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.
Old Apr 17, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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Trust me, the bullet will be bitten when able.
Good stuff !
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