RCA cable confusion

[Alex prior]

Hey people I'm looking to buy this head unit for my BMW 1 series and it says it's got a sub RCA output but the diagram doesn't show me one and I was wondering if maybe it's called something else? I'll put the pic of the diagram. Oh also I want the sub RCA just for a single amp/sub setup nothing fancy. I know I can use the rear RCA outputs but then I wouldn't get the full control of the sub from the head unit. The RCA cables start on the diagram at number 12 onwards. Any advice appreciated

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[Doxquzme Premium Member]

What is the model of the HU?

 

[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

Some head units have switchable rca outputs. Meaning that you can go into the settings and change the rear rca output to be a subwoofer output instead. Read the manual to see if this is the case for your unit.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Some head units have switchable rca outputs. Meaning that you can go into the settings and change the rear rca output to be a subwoofer output instead. Read the manual to see if this is the case for your unit.

Was thinking the same. Or maybe read USB and if dyslexic like me, read it SUB!

 

[Alex prior]

What is the model of the HU?

It's sort of one of those non branded ones made specifically for BMW. It's quite annoying but the options are limited

 

[Alex prior]

Some head units have switchable rca outputs. Meaning that you can go into the settings and change the rear rca output to be a subwoofer output instead. Read the manual to see if this is the case for your unit.

I hope this is the case because not being able to control the sub from the head unit is frustrating enough but then on top of that you will always be changing the subs bass when messing with the EQ. Is there an easy way around it like a RCA to RCA sub adapter?

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

I hope this is the case because not being able to control the sub from the head unit is frustrating enough but then on top of that you will always be changing the subs bass when messing with the EQ. Is there an easy way around it like a RCA to RCA sub adapter?

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Inline with the sub input to the sub channels, EQ with the LCi, use the remote to attenuate the volume on the bass channel.

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Remote disassembles for flush-mounting.

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Offer the guy $43, he sold one to me for that price.

You could also do the same wit a little less flexaibilty in mounting options for a lot less on the remote half of this sugestion:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0795C68CV/?tag=caraudiocom-20

 

[Alex prior]

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Inline with the sub input to the sub channels, EQ with the LCi, use the remote to attenuate the volume on the bass channel.

AudioControl ACR-U Universal Volume Control | eBay

Remote disassembles for flush-mounting.

www.ebay.com

Offer the guy $43, he sold one to me for that price.

You could also do the same wit a little less flexaibilty in mounting options for a lot less on the remote half of this sugestion:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0795C68CV/?tag=caraudiocom-20

I'll look into this thank you very much. On the upside I found a video of a guy installing the head unit and he has the exact green sub cable that I need with the RCA wire harness. So I think they just forgot to show it in the product photos? It is in the description of the product under RCA cables it says "subwoofer out RCA". They just didn't photograph the sub cable for some reason in the product listing.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

I'll look into this thank you very much. On the upside I found a video of a guy installing the head unit and he has the exact green sub cable that I need with the RCA wire harness. So I think they just forgot to show it in the product photos? It is in the description of the product under RCA cables it says "subwoofer out RCA". They just didn't photograph the sub cable for some reason in the product listing.

No make or model number on it? Do you have an exact picture of the rear and all its glory?