Lose dbs using a line driver?

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

Ok I can't use a aftermarket Hu in my new car and I was debating on using a audio control line driver. I was wondering if ill lose dbs or loudness using one? Thanks

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[gckless 5,000+ posts]

As compared to what? Simple answer: no, in every case, if you know how to properly set the rest of your gear.

 

[t-money 10+ year member]

If you are using the factory head unit i would suggets a LOC. You can look at the audio control LC2i as it also has a built in line driver. I am using one in my vehicle now and couldn't be happier. There are better LOC's out there but for the price its great and simple to use. hth

 

[mrclean636 10+ year member]

I had a memphis line driver back when I had a memphis 4k. I lost 0.3 on the termlab with the line driver hooked up. Unplugged it and went back up the 0.3 . But that was with my radio, my wiring, my amps, etc etc. Your experience may be different.

It definitely "sounded" louder when the line driver was hooked up though.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

I had a memphis line driver back when I had a memphis 4k. I lost 0.3 on the termlab with the line driver hooked up. Unplugged it and went back up the 0.3 . But that was with my radio, my wiring, my amps, etc etc. Your experience may be different.
It definitely "sounded" louder when the line driver was hooked up though.

Oddly enough I gained about .3 consistently using a line driver a few years ago on Sundown 3K

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

Thanks for all the help guys. Whats a really good line driver to use then?

 

[cleansoundzz 10+ year member]

The audiocontrol Matrix is nice.

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

Ok i see on there it says "gain control" can i not use that and just use the gain on my amp?

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

So a line driver wont affect the output of my amp and subwoofers once connected? I just don't want to spend a bunch of money and not get all the full potential of my system

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

bump! can anyone explain?

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

You don't need a line driver at all. You just need something to convert the stock speaker level signals to RCA inputs for your amp. Any good quality line out converter will do that (I recommend David Navone's). But if you get an amp with speaker level inputs, you don't even need that.

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

You don't need a line driver at all. You just need something to convert the stock speaker level signals to RCA inputs for your amp. Any good quality line out converter will do that (I recommend David Navone's). But if you get an amp with speaker level inputs, you don't even need that.

^^What he said. Your focus is on the line out converter (LOC) and most good ones will already be a decent line driver to begin with. Usually Audiocontrol offers a healthy line out voltage with their gear regardless of what kind of piece it is.