powered head unit into an amp?

[metalxmania198]

hey, i'm a huge noob to sound systems (and to the forum, sorry if this is in the wrong place) but i wanna learn. starting off with running subs in my civic. my head unit puts out around 50 watts. can i just run the signal directly into my amp? if not, what will i have to do?

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[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

hey, i'm a huge noob to sound systems (and to the forum, sorry if this is in the wrong place) but i wanna learn. starting off with running subs in my civic. my head unit puts out around 50 watts. can i just run the signal directly into my amp? if not, what will i have to do?
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You can, that's called high level signal outputs (or inputs), assuming your amplifier has connections for high level inputs. Many newer amps dont however. The superior method is to use a low level signal, commonly called RCA cables (or optical, but that's another discussion for another day).

Give us the model numbers of the products you are talking about. We could then look them up and give you more specific answers.

 

[metalxmania198]

my head unit is a JVC KD-PDR-80 (i think). I have yet to buy an amp, but i have a buddy who is willing to sell me his old one for cheap.

 

[BlactimusCrime 10+ year member]

if that is the head unit you have, it does have RCA's that you can run to an amplifier.

 

[metalxmania198]

its def the head unit i have. so all i'd have to do is run the RCA's off my head unit into the amp on the opposite side of the power cable to the amp?

 

[bwe45 10+ year member]

Yessir you got it. RCAs right into the RCA input on the amp

 

[metalxmania198]

perfect! thanks a million! by far the most helpful forum I've encountered!

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

by far the most helpful forum I've encountered!

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