High Level Input

[Theride 10+ year member]

The amp i have has these on it. It says REAR HIGH LEVEL INPUT and FRONT HIGH LEVEL INPUT.

Do these provide the same function as the RCA inputs?

And when do you use them? Do you use them if you are using the factory HU and dont have the RCA type jack?

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[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

it's for use if your hu doesn't have rca outs.

most if not all amps have both (rca jacks and locs).

 

[Theride 10+ year member]

so is that is the case, why do we buy external LOC if the factory amp already have these? Is there a difference with the LOC being external and it being built into the amp?

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Not all amplifiers have high level inputs. Some will only accept RCA inputs.

Really, it's mainly only the more budget-oriented amps that have high level inputs. Most mid-level and higher amps do not. Not all...but most.

 

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

Not all amplifiers have high level inputs. Some will only accept RCA inputs.

Really, it's mainly only the more budget-oriented amps that have high level inputs. Most mid-level and higher amps do not. Not all...but most.

i was pretty close. i said most IF NOT all amps have them. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

hehe.

 

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

so is that is the case, why do we buy external LOC if the factory amp already have these? Is there a difference with the LOC being external and it being built into the amp?

and you buy them for aftermarket amps with factory headunits.

factory amps are completely different.

 

[Theride 10+ year member]

well I guess I save me some money from buying an external LOC.

Would an external LOC a better quality(sq) than the amp's HIGH LEVEL INPUTS?

I know they are for using a factory HU with an external amp.

I think i understand the concept now though.

sorry for the newbie questions.