Line output converter differences?

[fa5chups]

Going to help a freind put some skar sdr 12s on 12-1500w in a 18’ mustang.
Does the choice of line out converter matter? Like is getting an lc2i worth the extra money? Or does a cheap converter do mostly the same thing?

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[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Going to help a freind put some skar sdr 12s on 12-1500w in a 18’ mustang.
Does the choice of line out converter matter? Like is getting an lc2i worth the extra money? Or does a cheap converter do mostly the same thing?

Everything matters, the system is only as good as the weakest link. AudioControl make some of the best LOC's on the market. If you get amplifier that takes hi-level inputs, you may not even need an LOC. Many decent monoblocks have built in hi-level in for speaker level use.

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[fa5chups]

Everything matters, the system is only as good as the weakest link. AudioControl make some of the best LOC's on the market. If you get amplifier that takes hi-level inputs, you may not even need an LOC. Many decent monoblocks have built in hi-level in for speaker level use.

Get these while they last, 1800 watt amp fromn stinger for $169.00, use Brandy10 and get anadditanl 10% off, killer deal for a great 1800 watt amp, has power/pro/clip warning light, remote knob, great amp!

Stinger Audio MT-1800.1M 1800 Watt Monoblock Marine Audio Amplifier

Upgrade your audio today with the Stinger Audio MT-1800.1M! Shop the MT Series marine boat amplifiers for Class D circuitry, a weather-resistant design, and more.

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Ok ok I gotcha man bet sounds good, thanks as always lmao you the goat.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Ok ok I gotcha man bet sounds good, thanks as always lmao you the goat.

that stinger does not take hi level in. This little guy ($16.99) is a clean and really good budget LOC that takes your speaker leads, converts them to low level and also uses the speaker lead voltage to create a remote turn on for the amp so you don;t have to find one from the head unit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VKFSLKN/?tag=caraudiocom-20

 

[fa5chups]

that stinger does not take hi level in. This little guy ($16.99) is a clean and really good budget LOC that takes your speaker leads, converts them to low level and also uses the speaker lead voltage to create a remote turn on for the amp so you don;t have to find one from the head unit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VKFSLKN/?tag=caraudiocom-20

So is the Lc2 or the kicker the move? Goal will be to save money so maybe the kicker?

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

So is the Lc2 or the kicker the move? Goal will be to save money so maybe the kicker?

If all you need is to hook an amp to a stock HU and add a sub, the kicker will do that just fine. Used it in my grandsons car, worked great and it will handle up to 55 watt Oem speaker outputs too. Great little unit.

 

[fa5chups]

If all you need is to hook an amp to a stock HU and add a sub, the kicker will do that just fine. Used it in my grandsons car, worked great and it will handle up to 55 watt Oem speaker outputs too. Great little unit.

Ok sounds good thanks man

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

I went LC2i PRO as it's roll off is 20hz vs the LC2i that is at 30hz. Does this Mustang have the Sony system with factory subwoofer?

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

Yes it matters. And unfortunately, you can't judge a book by its cover. Years ago I used a LOC from David Navone Engineering (remember him?) that was advertised as the best LOC in the world. It worked, but at 40 Hz it was horribly distorted. I wish I could find the 'scope trace pic that I took but it seems to be missing. In the future, I'll pick the expensive ones. Just FYI to the community.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Agreed that the likes of the Audiocontrol units are outstanding, but they are costly. FOr simply adding a sub, the $17 unit from kicker is a no-brainer.

 

[Mitchell Fosgate III Untrusted Member!]

Going to help a freind put some skar sdr 12s on 12-1500w in a 18’ mustang.
Does the choice of line out converter matter? Like is getting an lc2i worth the extra money? Or does a cheap converter do mostly the same thing?

Try to get the more expensive LOC. They give you the better performances. $140 dollar LOC is probably the price range you want to get the best out of your setup. It works better than the cheaper ones LOC.

 

[5t4y_50L0]

LOC DD Audio BSI, it's a LOC, Line driver and Bass Restorer all in one. I got mine and loved it, rebassed music on demand (respectively)

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

Try to get the more expensive LOC. They give you the better performances. $140 dollar LOC is probably the price range you want to get the best out of your setup. It works better than the cheaper ones LOC.

$140 for loc is just stupid