Quick line converter ??

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

Installing a small amp and sub in a buddys car this weekend, but he doesn't have a aftermarket hu and doesn't want one. So I am going to use a line converter that I have and just use it for the rear speaker wires.

My question is, can I just add the line converter to the rear speakers and keep them working or will I need to completely lose the rear speakers. I'm thinking it is going to effect the signal for the rcas if I keep the rear speakers, but not for sure. He kind of wants to keep the rears speakers for fill.

Also, I haven't had to use a LC in awhile, the one I have has obviously a wire for both pos and neg of the speakers but there is a 5th wire, ground???

Thanks x

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[tez4life Premium Member]

I remember doing this about 10 years ago, we had a rental for about 2 weeks while our car was getting fix so I put my sub and amp into the car. I did the same thing that your planning and spliced into the rear speakers wires for a signal with my convertor. As far as I can remember it was fine, didnt effect anything at all. I think it will be fine.

Also, I just took a converter out of my car about a year ago when I was still runnig my stock HU and I know what your taking about with that 5th ground wire. When I didnt ground it, I notice noise in the system but grounded it was fine. Try it either way to see your results.

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

Installing a small amp and sub in a buddys car this weekend, but he doesn't have a aftermarket hu and doesn't want one. So I am going to use a line converter that I have and just use it for the rear speaker wires.
My question is, can I just add the line converter to the rear speakers and keep them working or will I need to completely lose the rear speakers. I'm thinking it is going to effect the signal for the rcas if I keep the rear speakers, but not for sure. He kind of wants to keep the rears speakers for fill.

Also, I haven't had to use a LC in awhile, the one I have has obviously a wire for both pos and neg of the speakers but there is a 5th wire, ground???

Thanks x

use wire taps and you should be fine. grond the LOC to some metal somewhere.

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

you do not need to loose your rear speakers. it does not effect them at all, the signal is not the greatest with a line converter but its the best youll get without an aftermarket HU. that 5th wire is a ground that you were talking about.