Running Four Channel Amp off H/U with only one RCA output

[Sandocommando]

Hi. Hoping I can get some advice. I have a dual cab ute and want to get some more grunt and clarity from my system. I have a Kenwood head unit with only one RCA output. My speakers are pioneer 6x9s in inclosures in the rear footwells and some new 5 inches in front door. I was planning to run a 4 channel amp to power the speakers but need to either split the rca output with y connectors or use low line converters. What would work best or would i be better with a 2 channel amp. Thanks

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[CSCStang]

Y connectors will work just fine. You won't have fade control though.

 

[Sandocommando]

Does using lowline converters on speaker cables work better to give fader control

 

[CSCStang]

If you're talking about a LOC, you could get one and connect it to the front speaker leads and run the rear off the rca out. You could also get an amp that takes high level input (speaker input), but that's typically used when keeping the stock hu.

 

[Sandocommando]

Thanks for your reply. I have a Sony Xplod 4 channel which is probably a fairly basic animal. Would your solution give me fader control?

 

[CSCStang]

Yes