Got to get a LOC, really need some suggestions/help

[alec14 10+ year member]

I've got to do an install, where my friend doesn't wanna change the headunit. Line out converter seems to be the best option, but I'm slightly lost when it comes to them. I'm hoping to understand them completely, and figure out some tips on them. What are the best brands/bang for my buck? Kinda on a tight budget, so what would be the best for around $20? Any help/opinions would be great!

(Heck, if ya got a cheap, good one for sale, lemme know. lol)

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[blazeplacid 10+ year member]

what make an model is the car?

does it have a bose/infinity/kicker package?

most of the time you are going to want to tap into the signal before any processing.

 

[alec14 10+ year member]

what make an model is the car?does it have a bose/infinity/kicker package?

most of the time you are going to want to tap into the signal before any processing.

it's a 2001 Pontiac Aztek, 6-speaker system, no onstar. Pretty sure no big factory packages either.

 

[itsblown 10+ year member]

Casche line out converter+ line driver. My favorite its a line out and then boost the voltage on the RCA's only 44 dollars.

Cache Line-Out Converters | Car Amplifier Installation & Accessories | Car Audio/Video Installation & Accessories | Car Audio, Video & GPS at Sonic Electronix

 

[PurpleDiesel 10+ year member]

You get what you pay for get a quality line driver for the cleanest output

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

You dunn need no fancy line driver. And cheap LOC's sometimes give turn off thump. I use one from David Navone, which also includes a remote output:

N-RHL2 - BEST LOC IN THE WORLD!! - $24.95 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce

 

[tommydh 10+ year member]

I know its out of budget but some of Audio ontrols EQs and Xovers also are LOC's then you get two units in one that will help system sound better as well.

 

[alec14 10+ year member]

Casche line out converter+ line driver. My favorite its a line out and then boost the voltage on the RCA's only 44 dollars.Cache Line-Out Converters | Car Amplifier Installation & Accessories | Car Audio/Video Installation & Accessories | Car Audio, Video & GPS at Sonic Electronix

i'll have to check those out. are they easy to use/install?

 

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You get what you pay for get a quality line driver for the cleanest output

I know this, but some cheap ones blow other cheap ones outta the water. Mainly depends on company

 

[alec14 10+ year member]

You dunn need no fancy line driver. And cheap LOC's sometimes give turn off thump. I use one from David Navone, which also includes a remote output:
N-RHL2 - BEST LOC IN THE WORLD!! - $24.95 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce

Is this one nice? and what's turn off thump? Getting a fancy line driver is a little outta the budget anyways, so it's nice to hear I wouldn't have to get one.

 

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I know its out of budget but some of Audio ontrols EQs and Xovers also are LOC's then you get two units in one that will help system sound better as well.

I'd definitely be looking into an Audiocontrol, if I had the budget. lol

 

[butterMilk 10+ year member]

Is this one nice? and what's turn off thump? Getting a fancy line driver is a little outta the budget anyways, so it's nice to hear I wouldn't have to get one. 

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I'd definitely be looking into an Audiocontrol, if I had the budget. lol

I once used a LOC (audio control lc6i) and I had turn off thump. I messed with the grounds and what not for a couple hours, then said **** it and bought a new HU.

And by no means is the lc6i a cheep LOC.

 

[mat3833 10+ year member]

im using a scoshe LOC i got from splaudio on here. works fine, no turn off thump.

Matt

 

[alec14 10+ year member]

im using a scoshe LOC i got from splaudio on here. works fine, no turn off thump.
Matt

how much did it cost?

 

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I once used a LOC (audio control lc6i) and I had turn off thump. I messed with the grounds and what not for a couple hours, then said **** it and bought a new HU.
And by no means is the lc6i a cheep LOC.

No, those ones have a pretty price tag. I imagine with most you have turn off thump, but oh well. I don't think it hurts anything, right?

 

[tommydh 10+ year member]

Is this one nice? and what's turn off thump? Getting a fancy line driver is a little outta the budget anyways, so it's nice to hear I wouldn't have to get one. 

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I'd definitely be looking into an Audiocontrol, if I had the budget. lol

hit up ebay or CL I helped a buddy of mine with a mini out and gave him my LC6i

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

how do you install one of these...I know it says tap into the factory speakers, but where when there's speakers in the front doors/rear deck

 

[mat3833 10+ year member]

i dont remember how much he charged me. i got bunch of stuff from him.

Matt