Line out converter or speaker level inputs
#1
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Line out converter or speaker level inputs
im looking to install an amp and sub in my 2013 f150, while keeping the stock HU. My amp has speaker inputs but im not sure whats better, running wire from my rear speakers to the speaker inputs or buying a lineout converter. I also dont want to mess up sync and steering wheel controls. If anyone can point me to a thread on this or share their experience i would greatly appreciate it.
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im looking to install an amp and sub in my 2013 f150, while keeping the stock HU. My amp has speaker inputs but im not sure whats better, running wire from my rear speakers to the speaker inputs or buying a lineout converter. I also dont want to mess up sync and steering wheel controls. If anyone can point me to a thread on this or share their experience i would greatly appreciate it.
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mcbrown92 (03-23-2013)
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I personally didn't use a PAC harness and used the Audicontrol lc6i, along with amp and new speakers. My SYNC worked fine as well as steering wheel control. Only issue I had with that set up is the speakers will pop when turning on the car. No way around it from the research I have done, unless you switch to an aftermarket HU.
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I personally didn't use a PAC harness and used the Audicontrol lc6i, along with amp and new speakers. My SYNC worked fine as well as steering wheel control. Only issue I had with that set up is the speakers will pop when turning on the car. No way around it from the research I have done, unless you switch to an aftermarket HU.
#6
Thanks for the advice! But no need anymore since I already pulled it for one of those new Kenwood HU and Maestro. Works great and I love it so far. But it never shut off with the LOC..just one pop when my stereo powered on.
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im looking to install an amp and sub in my 2013 f150, while keeping the stock HU. My amp has speaker inputs but im not sure whats better, running wire from my rear speakers to the speaker inputs or buying a lineout converter. I also dont want to mess up sync and steering wheel controls. If anyone can point me to a thread on this or share their experience i would greatly appreciate it.
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mcbrown92 (03-21-2013)
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thanks for the advice guys, i think im going to go with the LC2i from crutchfield. Any one know of custom sub boxes made specifically for f150's besides the atrend brand?
#9
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is it possible to hookup you LOC off the rear speakers by splicing in at the speakers or is it better to do it at the head unit. I would like to do the upgrade without taking the dash apart, if i cant tie it in at the rear speakers ill just hire someone to do the job.
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Originally Posted by mcbrown92
is it possible to hookup you LOC off the rear speakers by splicing in at the speakers or is it better to do it at the head unit. I would like to do the upgrade without taking the dash apart, if i cant tie it in at the rear speakers ill just hire someone to do the job.