HC18 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Posted July 6, 2014 I am about to have 3 amps, 1 for my subwoofers and 2 for mids and highs. AMPS- 2x Skar Audio LP-60.4AB 4 channel 1x Kicker ZX1500.1D Mono My Dual HU only has 1 set of ports for RCA's So i figure i would need this http://www.audiocontrol.com/14164/products/DISCONTINUED----The-Matrix-Six-Channel-Car-Audio-Line-Driver.html Now i want to know if splitting the single RCA cord (input/output) from head unit into 3 sets of RCA's into that audio matrix will work. I already own the Audio matrix so i would like to use it Again this is for wiring 3 amplifiers. I am in uncharted territory so i dont know. Ive tried doing the research but google links just say SLAP A 'Y' SPLITTER IN THERE AND YOUR GOOD TO GO (as far as i know Y splitters are no good for voltage) Replies are appreciated very much Thanks to the SMD community for helping me when stuck, you guys rock! EDIT: Anything i need to know about distribution blocks? For the skar amps i want to run one power cable to the battery and then run that into a distribution block so i have 2 power cables for each amp. Is this a good idea?
Weigel21 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Posted July 6, 2014 What are the preamps for on the HU? Rear? Sub? I'd recommend spending a little on a new higher quality HU with 3 sets of preamp outputs, but that's me. Ever though about using a 4-channel LOC to gain the extra RCA's?
philrab Posted July 6, 2014 Report Posted July 6, 2014 Honestly, first thing I'd do is take the money you'd put towards a line driver and spend it on a new head unit with three sets of outputs. Never heard of Dual being great quality anyway. 2015 Toyota Tacoma Build Thread 2007 Mazda 3; 5000K HID's, Kenwood Excelon KDC-X997, Infinity Reference 6.5 comps in front and coaxials in the rear doors, JL 320.4 four channel, Rab Designs built ported enclosure with an SA12, Kenwood monoblock, Redline Leater shift boot/e-brake boot/center console cover, JBR short shifter/shifter bushings/rear motor mount. Build Thread 1996 Mazda Miata: Kenwood Excelon HU, Alpine speaker in the doors, Clearwater (miata specific) headrest speakers. 1994 Mazda Protege: Kenwood Excelon HU, Infinity Reference 2 ways all around, 2x RF Punch 10's in ported boxes.
n8ball2013 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Posted July 6, 2014 You spent all that money but run a busted ass dual head unit. THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger.
OrionStang Posted July 6, 2014 Report Posted July 6, 2014 Do these things still surprise you, N8? Broken record, get a new headunit OP. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread
SSadam Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 Way back when most head units didn't have more than one set of preamps, I ran something pretty similar with some success. I ran the one set of preamps into a crossover that split my highs from my sub. From there I had the high pass filter on my door/deck speakers, and the low pass filter split off to two crossfire cfa 602's running a stroker 18. It would work since you already have everything, but I'd save up for a decent head unit for sure.
HC18 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Posted July 7, 2014 http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500CDE154B/Alpine-CDE-154BT.html Opinions on this HU? anything better in the 2-300 range?
Weigel21 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 Should be just fine, though a Pioneer DEH-80PRS can be had within your budget and some would say it'd be a better choice. However, what all is it you are seeking from the new HU, besides higher quality than the Dual and three sets of preamps.
philrab Posted July 7, 2014 Report Posted July 7, 2014 Believe crutchfield has a couple Kenwood KDC-X997's open box special for $220. I just got one, freaking awesome. Made an enormous difference over the junk I had in the dash before with no other changes, massive improvement in bass, and clearer mids and highs. 2015 Toyota Tacoma Build Thread 2007 Mazda 3; 5000K HID's, Kenwood Excelon KDC-X997, Infinity Reference 6.5 comps in front and coaxials in the rear doors, JL 320.4 four channel, Rab Designs built ported enclosure with an SA12, Kenwood monoblock, Redline Leater shift boot/e-brake boot/center console cover, JBR short shifter/shifter bushings/rear motor mount. Build Thread 1996 Mazda Miata: Kenwood Excelon HU, Alpine speaker in the doors, Clearwater (miata specific) headrest speakers. 1994 Mazda Protege: Kenwood Excelon HU, Infinity Reference 2 ways all around, 2x RF Punch 10's in ported boxes.
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