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#1699344 - 08/28/09 11:59 AM

install question; splitting factory amp to make 2 line level inputs

1sickgs
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Did a search, couldn't really find what I'm looking for.

I'm currently using the rear channels of my Factory Amplifier and using it as a line-level input for a mono-block amp. The factory rear speakers are currently disconnected due to the above.

I want to use that same rear factory channel to either re-wire-up the rear speakers or as a second line-level input to another amp. So, here are the ideas I came up with...

Senario 1. Wire the speakers back into the rear channel and use the factory amp. The concern I have with this is that it will make a 2 ohm load and the factory amp might shutdown, pop a fuse, or worse.

Senario 2. Basically the same as number 1 but splice into the rear channels to make a second line-level input to a second amp. The same concern with #1 applies here as well.

The alternative I was thinking was, run the rear channels into a line-out converter and put y-cables on the RCA outputs. Would this get around making a ohm load?

Which would be the better/safer way to go? The main goal is to keep my factory amplifier from having issues. So, any other suggestions (besides replacing head unit) are more than welcome.

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#1699547 - 08/28/09 06:32 PM

Re: install question; splitting factory amp to make 2 line level inputs [Re: 1sickgs]

kamikazePSI
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you don't need to disconnect any speakers if you're adding in a line out convertor.

reconnect your rears and you're good to go.

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