Double checking and a question

[IronAnRkst]

So just trying to make sure I have everything decided on before ordering anything and I have run into something I am not sure about. I am wanting to do 2 amps (1 for door speakers and 1 for subs) what I am unsure of is the RCA hookup.. These are the amps and HU I am looking at right now..

Head Unit-Pioneer DEH-150MP

Door Speaker Amp-Jensen Power7604

Sub Amp-Sound Storm Laboratories EV2.1000

What I need to know is what is the best way or how to run the RCA cables for the 2 amps since I noticed the head unit only has 1 set of RCA jacks. I did notice the Jensen has another 4 jacks besides the RCA inputs but I am unsure what they are for..?

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[bbeljefe]

If you plan to run multiple amplifiers I would recommend buying a head unit that has three sets of outputs. Otherwise, you'll have very limited control over the sub level relative to the speaker level.

 

[Da64u 10+ year member]

Consider a head unit with 3 sets of preamp outputs (rca's). It will be essential if you want to amp speakers and a sub. The 4 Jacks are front left and right and rear left and right.

 

[IronAnRkst]

Would one with just 2 RCA outputs not work? Running one to the speaker amp and one to the sub amp?

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

yes it would work, it'll prob work with one set of rca outputs too, run the rca's to the Jensen from the headunit then from the rca output on the amp run another set of rca's to the sub amp. (this is not the best or correct way todo it) also make sure your front speakers are HPF 80 and the sub is LPF 80

 

[IronAnRkst]

As I said I havent ordered any of it yet so I can still change things, I chose that head unit by price/reviews. Granted I dont mind spending a little more to get something to make it better, just doing some looking and it seems majority are 1 set of outputs and many of the others are 2 sets as far as the lower price ranged go anyway.

 

[IronAnRkst]

If changing a amp would change things too that is a possibility, Just trying to do this the best/most economical way.

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

spend more money on your deck and get one with front/rear/sub rca outputs..... you can then fade front to rear and adjust the bass from the headunit.

 

[IronAnRkst]

Most reasonable one I found so far.. Would this cover what I would need?

Sony CDXGT650UI

 

[IronAnRkst]

And to be sure if I went with the Sony CDXGT650UI head unit then the RCA's to the speaker amp would hook up to the 4 on the left and the 2 on the right would have nothing off of it correct?

 

[argenis69 10+ year member]

Most reasonable one I found so far.. Would this cover what I would need? Sony CDXGT650UI

That Sony will work fine for you.

 

[Da64u 10+ year member]

And to be sure if I went with the Sony CDXGT650UI head unit then the RCA's to the speaker amp would hook up to the 4 on the left and the 2 on the right would have nothing off of it correct?

Yeah, they hook up to the 4. The other 2 are Incase you want to add another amp for say mids or tweeters. It would connect to another amp and give the same signal from the head unit that has the voices..

 

[IronAnRkst]

Great thanks everyone. Think that will be the best route.