1 rca sub output- 4subs......

[Virtue 10+ year member]

My headunit has a front, back and sub output, I have 4 subs and I'm going to run 1 amp per 2subs, so I'm wondering if its as easy to just use a rca y connector to connect both amps to my headunit???

Discussion??

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[marcotheclepto 10+ year member]

can do it depeding on voltage might wanna get a line driver.

 

[Ferendon 10+ year member]

Most monoblocks have an output.

 

[Bologna 10+ year member]

just use the front and rear slots for your rca. Thats what I did at least.

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

just use the front and rear slots for your rca. Thats what I did at least.

That would defeat his xover in the h/u. If Im understanding you correctly, which Im probably not, because that would also mean you are running your front stage on h/u power, which is ewww.

Many monoblocks have an output, that would be best. Using Y-splitters can cause problems, but will generally work if you have no better choice.

 

[CRXBMPN 5,000+ posts]

if you are going to be using two identical amps, maybe strapping them would be better if its an option? I dont see why you would want to use the same rca sub out for two diff sub amps or whatever... anyway, when I ran my orions i used Y splitters, had one or two fail on me but I used the cheapies... with two 2500d's now I am using Y splitters. My two SoundStream 2000D's will be strapped so I'll do it however the manf recommends.

pm me Virtue, I saw your other post in WTB, are you into SPL? Not too too many Mainers are now-a-days.

 

[Plutoman 10+ year member]

That would defeat his xover in the h/u. If Im understanding you correctly, which Im probably not, because that would also mean you are running your front stage on h/u power, which is ewww.
Many monoblocks have an output, that would be best. Using Y-splitters can cause problems, but will generally work if you have no better choice.

I have a feeling it's HU power.

Like it was said, use the output on a monoblock. If you have to use a Y-splitter, I'd recommend a line driver, but it can work.