Using car audio in the home?

[IowaBoomer 10+ year member]

Hey, I know this might be a dumb question, but since I moved into college I don't use my system much anymore. Is there anyway to hook up my 500/1 and W7 inside?

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[mattj 5,000+ posts]

You need a AC/DC converter and they arent cheap.

 

[B&R Innovation2 10+ year member]

Even the pyramid ones are around 200...and my general feeling is that it wouldn't give ya the juice that 500/1 wants

 

[mattj 5,000+ posts]

Plug that JL w7 into the wall. Youll get a nice loud 60hz burp that will shake the room.

 

[Radar 10+ year member]

you can do it, ive tried it, but just not for an extended period of time. I had an extra car battery,amp, charger, and 10" sub lying around in my garage.

Wire up the amp to the battery, and and the amp to the sub. for RCA's i just ran a set from my surrond sound in my room. i only kept it running for a bout a day though. Never gave it a good shakedown.

 

[Bavarian3 10+ year member]

try looking on ebay for a used one or something im sure u can find one cheap there

 

[a1leyez0nm3 10+ year member]

look for a really powerful battery charger. ive done it before, although i didnt have a powerful enough converter and the amp would cut out....

 

[Heresy 10+ year member]

Cheap plate amp would be a better bet probably. Only problem is JL's great way of making the ohm load different from everybody elses. Either way, a nice plate amp should cost about $125-$200 and give you enough power for tight, college living.