Thank you for making this video EXO. I just came across a video where this guy ran his speaker wire straight into his amp RCA inputs. I was thinking OMG!
Props on the vid.., try a "clip" to hold back shrink tube.. Ptevents it from sliding down in your way... Also interested in those 6-1/2 your removing. Drop a line ... Habe A Great Day!
You got me back into car audio after almost 20 years out of it. I just installed one of those line out converters to connect to my 5 channel Skar audio amp.
Yo if u read this maybe u can help me out like u said i was out of car audio for 20 years lol these line output converters are new to me in my days we ran ours wires to the aftermarket hu..anyway i used this in my bro in laws car but when he drives his sub amp shuts off high amp stays on do i need to have the stock 6x9 rear speaker hooked up also? All i did was run the output converter directly to the stock speaker wires i didnt reconnect the 6x9 stock speakers could that be the issue with sub amp shutting off?
So happy to see you releasing videos again! I know it gets tough sometimes and life certainly gets "in the way". Hope you're all settled in your new place and ready to hunker down and release more vids! I have a bunch of brand new 6x9's if you want a set to install in that 'rolla, let me know if you're interested and what kind you want, I'll send em your way.
I've used this handy device on my scion xB and my Mercury. Mine has an optional volume knob; I used it on the xB but not the Merc, I just use the head unit to control the bass. Simplified things to do it that way. Either way, a good thing to use when you don't want to screw with stuff behind the dash just to find no RCA's, and once the volumes are adjusted the way you need them, (mine is also internally adjustable), works like a charm. Set it and forget it. Good vid, Exo.
I made a passive version of this with 3 resistors, its fairly simple to diy. Been using it for 2-3 years and never had an issue. A proper LOC is going to be much better though
I love the big build videos with the new truck and everything, or even little blue, but it’s nice to have just kind of random videos like this one to just see that EXO is still rockin.
Exo I'm a big fan hate telling people things in text cuz it comes across rude but you should clean the paint of underneath your ground wire that way it doesn't create excess heat on your amplifier and a weak ground because the heat dissipates through the ground and the heat sink fins on the amp if the ground Cant ground through the paint it'll create excess heat in your amplifier just a helpful tip then once the ground is installed take some touch up paint and cover over top to prevent rust thanks for the vids you rock
I love installing the convertor with the remote wire for factory radio installs for the subs.. I always hated a hot wire or using the toggle switch for it to cut the amp off..
Look into better solder and flux. They make a WORLD of difference with the look of the joint and how long you’re down there. Also Hakko makes a good quality station that works amazing for a budget!!
Another great video man, you always make things so easy to follow. Not sure if you said it in the vid, but are you taking precautions against the feedback loop from sub-woofers to rear deck speakers? Sometimes the pressure from the sub-woofers will move the cones of the rear deck speakers which causes voltage fluctuation in the signal line that goes into the converter. This then sends a feedback hum to the amplifier. Not sure if that converter has protection against that, but a solution I used to do was to use little plastic pods to cover the rear of the speakers and separate them from the trunk's airspace.
Thats the video I needed to see.Im installing a schooch line output converter in my car with an aftermarket radio.I have no room to run orca and rem from the radio to the rear speakers.Its an installation wire saver for me.
The remote wire( blue) goes too your amp for the aftermarket subwoorfers this is meant for, you would use this device too either get rca or remote if you dont have one wich most stock head units do not. The broun wire he didnt use in the video but basicly when he turned his car on he was checking if the red light would come on signaling it was on and working correctly this broun wire is only used when you dont get the red like or sound from the sepakers. In this case he didnt need too use it though.
@@bassheadadam6543 at the same time, you can't switch off both the LOC and the amp, they would both stay on and is like it gonna drain the battery, don't you think so?
@@mrlotus8049 the blue remote wire coming from the line output converter is what tells the amp to turn on when the car is on and turn off when the car is off. No, neither the line output converter nor the amplifier would draw any power from the battery while the car is off unless there is an internal short circuit in either device.
0:22 guess you could say it was one hell of a corolla-coaster ride! lol idk if anyone said this yet but the vids about a year old so I wouldn't be surprised lmao
Man ... I feel you on breaking your neck in that trunk. I had to get in my 2013 Corolla trunk a few times. I could get in with no problems but, being a heavier guy ... getting out was a mess.
Loving the videos. Super helpful man. But why use carpet tape for the crimp connectors instead of heat shrink? Also, no rubber or carpet behind the line input converter? Won’t it rattle with the zip ties? 👍🏼
I'm having a boooom if i cut off my radio! I have a loc hooked up .a PAC SNI-35 ADJUSTABLE 2 CHANNEL LINE OUT CONVERTER SPEAKER WIRE HI LOW RCA. Do i need to ground the 2 brown wires.? SNI35 help !!
Greg, I'm no expert and have been researching install methods. Came across the thread www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/audio-visual-electronics-10/hooking-up-subwoofers-my-rear-speakers-using-line-output-converter-38128/ Your 12v supply might be on a wrong circuit. Good luck!
That's awesome bro I just did that to my work truck don't tell my boss and now I have a 1100 watts in there with a really really old impp from pioneer that's only 450 watts lol im hoping it don't blow lol so far so good
most vehicles now have a factory amp.... would be sweet to show Audiosource's LC2 or LC7 installed (post factory amp). That being said, loved the video
Hi Exo, can I know how do you determine which pair of speakers (front or rear pairs) are the ones you should connect the LOC to. Also, is there such a thing as a 4 channel LOC? If so, will you be doing a video on that too? Thanks very much and great work dude!
Dude Thank you so much for this! I've been wanting to put better subs in my car since I fell for the beats car audio trick. I haven't been able to figure out what to do since I have to keep my cars stock head unit in because it also controls pretty much everything else. Thank you again for giving me a plan to shake my neighborhood to peices once again
I spiced my left front and right front cables from the head deck as my car has a factory amp and sub. If I used the rear speakers it would have been already amplified. Food for thought hehe.
I could be wrong but I have an LC2i and I think ideally you'd tap into a door speaker for a wider band to send to the sub where you can manually tune subsonic and high pass frequencies to better match whatever sub you have. For instance I might be lucky to be getting 50% give or take of what my 15" 2500 watt setup could do til I ditch the rear tap and go to the front more untouched signal. Of course if you're putting smaller subs in those factory tunes might be close to where you need to be but I think being able to really tune it in yourself regardless is the way to go to get the most optimal sound possible.
Well the alternator is the only power source the battery just stores energy so ya,its not a goos idea to hook to alternator,your voltage would be all over the place
Does tapping a channel such as a right or left ear take any of the output away from the speaker in that channel? Could it reduce the performance or loudness of that speaker?
EXO next time put solder on the iron tip then add new solder to back side of wire. When it is hot enough it will suck solder right in. And you know the solder job is good.
I want to do something for my mom's 2016 CRV. She wants it a little louder but doesn't know how to use new high tech stereo systems. I'd get her two 8" subs. Maybe some explode 6by9s and explode door speakers two 8" subs w/500 watt 2 Channel & capacitor. 400 watt 4 channel for back, front & factory tweeters. Should be good enough for my mom. Factory stereo has an equalizer so I can make it sound perfect that match that amplifiers get the best possible sound at Max. No Distortion just crystal clear balanced. I built at least 13 systems. So I know I can make a factory setup work I never tried it though.
SORRY but if you have a stock intergrated system where your climate controls and computer is all in one and your sound system is amazing has speakers and tweeters out the ying yang ( AUDI S4) you kind of need to use a line out convertor if you want some subs and an amp or 2! But you get what you pay for... Buy a cheap 20 ebay model or spring the 60-100 and guaranteed no issues... SOMETIMES ITS NOT A BUDGET IDEA WHEN YOU HAVE TOP OF THE LINE ALREADY.. Just Saying
Best video to learn from!.. just one question. So by installing this device, now we are able to get our remote wire from the converter and take it straight to the amp with out having to find another source for example the fuse box?
Yeah it looks like from what he said that when the LOC receives the signal from the stereo that's when it "kicks on", hence the red light, which is a massive head ache saved.
*Or* if you use an OWC harness adapter you don't need an LOC at all. You basically get an all-in-one car audio interface that gives everything you need, except the main power & ground for the new amplifiers. The adapters are however only for Nissan and Infiniti at the moment.
Have you ever checked out the Scoshe LOC2SL which adds a remote output signal with signal sense that creates the remote input for your amps? I am using my stock Mitsubishi head unit and don’t want to add a switch and my electric bus doesn’t like turning my amp on. I figured the Scoshe could take care of that.
So when you splice the speaker wires into the LOC, is this the same as it would be if you spliced them into the back of the factory head unit in the dash?
exo im going for something in my trunk of my 09 lincon mkz man give me some guides on what i want in there my budget is 700$ plz man u got me into bass big dog glad to see you back
I have tested and have probably found the best Bluetooth receiver there is. I know you're installing a high-level to low-level converter but you can skip the factory set up entirely and not worry about the dirty signal from that factory head unit. Even being that simple it's probably got bass roll off in it keeping the owner of the car from blowing the speakers. Probably getting off 50hz and below. You end up making up for that with your bass boost on the amp. So why not skip that entirely and use your phone or tablet as your media player??? Dual Electronics has really stepped their presence up over the last 2 years from Walmart purchasing two amplifiers from ds18 and re labeling them....the two channel is $30 right now by the way which is a crazy ass insane deal lol.... And this Bluetooth receiver with equalizer. Now I'm calling it exactly what it is. It's more of a Bluetooth receiver than it is an EQ. Of course dual wants to label it the other way. You can receive Bluetooth 4.0 signal from your phone or a single RCA input. It has 6 outputs and here's the best part..... They each are rated up to five volts! When I tested it I saw an average of 4.3 but still, considering Rockford Fosgate's Bluetooth receiver is the same price, has no EQ, and only has an output of 900 mv (not even a volt), at $60 shipped makes this thing and extremely great deal! Better yet not only can you stream from your phone it also has an app you can download to control the EQ, separate bass control, and fader and balance! And also has a place for a bass knob if you want to add one. All you have to do is get power and ground ....which will be easy considering it's right next to your amps. Another thing is that the device sees you when your phone connects and turns on the device and amplifier turn on lead to go to your amps! It's Bluetooth section utilizes A2DP AND A 24-BIT DAC the best sound quality via Bluetooth. I could not tell the difference in fact it sounded better then using the RCA inputs from an aftermarket head unit. Once again all you got to do is put it you're the amps and run your RCA's from it! It saves so much time since there's no soldering needed, no additional cable ran from the front, and you're able to bypass that factory head unit unless you have to have a CD player. that case I would go on eBay and buy a portable CD player and plug it into the RCA inputs LOL. Here is a link to it on eBay for sale.... rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F132961091349
You forgot to mention the remote switch wire. Does it automatically send remote voltage to the amp or is it to send remote voltage to the convertor ??? Because you have a constant live going to your convertor . Without a remote wire feeding the convertor it will be permanently on ?
Bro, just use some brass crimp connectors, i know a lot of people swear by soldering wires but i promise you it creates just as good if not a better connection & you're not dripping solder all over.
Just one cuestion so where did u connect the remote to turn on the amp so it won’t stay on all the time I so other videos they get the power source from the lighter connector let me know thanks??????
I’m about to do the same to my charger but I’m curious why you chose to sodder the wires over using wire nuts or just splicing them? Was not sure if it was just to keep everything cleaner or if it helped anything.
I have used these back in the 90's lol.One question that may sound stupid.There is a ground,power,remote on,but there was a power ground.What is a power ground?🤷
Serious question??? Cant i just cut the rca and wire it to the speakers and plug into the amp? I did it before when i was younger and it pounded with my little mtx thunder amplifier. I got a new setup and not sure if i should do that again when i see these converter. Any help thanks
So if you had a regular amp powering the subs, it looks like that mini is powered from a house outlet. Wld the red be the power source and the blue line be the one that turns on and off the amp so you're not draining your battery completely all the time. I'm still a little confused
What I dont understand is...you wired the yellow wire straight to constant battery power....so how would the remote wire work to turn the amp on and off? There is no switched or key on power hooked to the unit. It would technically power the amp 24/7 with the key on or off this way. Am i wrong?
That’s why I use butt connectors and shrink tube easier and quicker and if you know what your doing it’s just as strong. I install water well pumps the same way for 20 years and those connections last under water that long and I have pulled pumps by the wire that have had broken pipes so if you can pull hundreds of pounds on my connections I’m fine with them in my automotive needs.
So if I did my rear and front speakers I would need two LOCs for front and rear then I would need a third one for subs correct if I have a stock head unit
The shorter the length of wire the clean the sign....I used those I perfer not to used the stock radio....Even when running speaker wire from amps to speak shorter length and good gauge wire stronger cleaner power
Let's get the Toyota back in business as we SAVE UP for the BIG BUILD!!!
Thanks for watching, everyone!!! :)
EA sy you just do it.
Exocontralto you will be at slamology this year with LITTLE BLUE right?
Thank you for making this video EXO. I just came across a video where this guy ran his speaker wire straight into his amp RCA inputs. I was thinking OMG!
Props on the vid.., try a "clip" to hold back shrink tube.. Ptevents it from sliding down in your way... Also interested in those 6-1/2 your removing. Drop a line ... Habe A Great Day!
@@MadDragon75 some amps have high and low inputs. U could wire them straight to ur speakers.
I haven't even been able to get good into the 3-minute mark of the video before I have to say, a moment of silence for RadioShack
I only went once as a kid but now isn't adult I wish I could be there like every day 😂
I miss the real Radio Shack more and more every single day
This dude's energy 👍🏻🍺
love coming from school to see a new exo video makes a great day
Same
You got me back into car audio after almost 20 years out of it. I just installed one of those line out converters to connect to my 5 channel Skar audio amp.
Try 2 ch 2 ohm D class 2000 watts
Yo if u read this maybe u can help me out like u said i was out of car audio for 20 years lol these line output converters are new to me in my days we ran ours wires to the aftermarket hu..anyway i used this in my bro in laws car but when he drives his sub amp shuts off high amp stays on do i need to have the stock 6x9 rear speaker hooked up also? All i did was run the output converter directly to the stock speaker wires i didnt reconnect the 6x9 stock speakers could that be the issue with sub amp shutting off?
So happy to see you releasing videos again! I know it gets tough sometimes and life certainly gets "in the way". Hope you're all settled in your new place and ready to hunker down and release more vids! I have a bunch of brand new 6x9's if you want a set to install in that 'rolla, let me know if you're interested and what kind you want, I'll send em your way.
Great video for beginners.. just think of how many new people this series will bring into the world... keep the videos coming!
Solder Connections are a zero ohm connection, thats GOLD in the radio business.
Dude I lost your channel I used to watch you back in the day so glad you popped back up !!!!!!!! Your awesome exo !!!!
I am glad you are always up beat. Thanks for being you. Always a pleasure to watch your vids.
I've used this handy device on my scion xB and my Mercury. Mine has an optional volume knob; I used it on the xB but not the Merc, I just use the head unit to control the bass. Simplified things to do it that way. Either way, a good thing to use when you don't want to screw with stuff behind the dash just to find no RCA's, and once the volumes are adjusted the way you need them, (mine is also internally adjustable), works like a charm. Set it and forget it. Good vid, Exo.
EXO.. Never disappoints!
You can use a small piece of tape to hold heat shrink wrap in place while soldering, to avoid falling. Nice video.
I made a passive version of this with 3 resistors, its fairly simple to diy. Been using it for 2-3 years and never had an issue. A proper LOC is going to be much better though
Exo ur a kid with warm heart stay young at heart and joyful
He is🙏🏼
Best video out so far. Showing exactly what people are looking for
I love the big build videos with the new truck and everything, or even little blue, but it’s nice to have just kind of random videos like this one to just see that EXO is still rockin.
The final tape job looks good. .Keep up the good work.
Exo I'm a big fan hate telling people things in text cuz it comes across rude but you should clean the paint of underneath your ground wire that way it doesn't create excess heat on your amplifier and a weak ground because the heat dissipates through the ground and the heat sink fins on the amp if the ground Cant ground through the paint it'll create excess heat in your amplifier just a helpful tip then once the ground is installed take some touch up paint and cover over top to prevent rust thanks for the vids you rock
Great video! I took notes and I'm gonna install the LOC right now! I'll come back and comment once it's installed!🙌
Did you install it what do you wire the remote wire to?
@@KRYZMA23 Yep! Got it installed! I connected the remote wire to the amp!✌
So your amp stays powered on always or???
@@KRYZMA23 No! it only turns on when I turn the radio or car on!🤔
@@KRYZMA23 Go to 9:40 in this video where it says to connect the remote wire to the amplifier!👍
some people just got it! this dude is one of them. excellent video 👍🏻
thank you so much for this video. i have been all over youtube trying to figure out what to do with this Loc and how to install!!
I love installing the convertor with the remote wire for factory radio installs for the subs.. I always hated a hot wire or using the toggle switch for it to cut the amp off..
This channel is very good. Brazil in the area
Loved the video. Instructive, clear and no waffle. Wholesome to boot.
Look into better solder and flux. They make a WORLD of difference with the look of the joint and how long you’re down there. Also Hakko makes a good quality station that works amazing for a budget!!
Hey EXO! You are the dude! Congratulations! Very cool your video!
Another great video man, you always make things so easy to follow. Not sure if you said it in the vid, but are you taking precautions against the feedback loop from sub-woofers to rear deck speakers? Sometimes the pressure from the sub-woofers will move the cones of the rear deck speakers which causes voltage fluctuation in the signal line that goes into the converter. This then sends a feedback hum to the amplifier. Not sure if that converter has protection against that, but a solution I used to do was to use little plastic pods to cover the rear of the speakers and separate them from the trunk's airspace.
Thats the video I needed to see.Im installing a schooch line output converter in my car with an aftermarket radio.I have no room to run orca and rem from the radio to the rear speakers.Its an installation wire saver for me.
That’s a good radio shack add promo if they were still open 😂
Some are still open ..but are a far cry of what they were.
@Charles H Geis IV I would have to see it to believe it
@WeAreWatching Yu 🤔🤔🤔
Thanks man! Long time installer but this was the first time I've installed a converter!
Very beautiful teaching, My questions are: 1. where did you attach the remote wire to, 2. where did you attach the brown ground wire to?
The remote wire( blue) goes too your amp for the aftermarket subwoorfers this is meant for, you would use this device too either get rca or remote if you dont have one wich most stock head units do not. The broun wire he didnt use in the video but basicly when he turned his car on he was checking if the red light would come on signaling it was on and working correctly this broun wire is only used when you dont get the red like or sound from the sepakers. In this case he didnt need too use it though.
@MrLotus
@@bassheadadam6543 at the same time, you can't switch off both the LOC and the amp, they would both stay on and is like it gonna drain the battery, don't you think so?
@@mrlotus8049 the blue remote wire coming from the line output converter is what tells the amp to turn on when the car is on and turn off when the car is off. No, neither the line output converter nor the amplifier would draw any power from the battery while the car is off unless there is an internal short circuit in either device.
Thanks EXO luv your content keep up the good work my dude
0:22 guess you could say it was one hell of a corolla-coaster ride! lol idk if anyone said this yet but the vids about a year old so I wouldn't be surprised lmao
Man ... I feel you on breaking your neck in that trunk.
I had to get in my 2013 Corolla trunk a few times.
I could get in with no problems but, being a heavier guy ... getting out was a mess.
fold down the rear seat and just lay down from the inside?
Il love this guy he makes it look like a kids show lol
If you could do his way no one can
Loving the videos. Super helpful man. But why use carpet tape for the crimp connectors instead of heat shrink?
Also, no rubber or carpet behind the line input converter? Won’t it rattle with the zip ties?
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Viene muy bien que te saque la señal directa del remoto a los amplificadores. Un saludo desde España, Zaragoza, Tauste
I'm having a boooom if i cut off my radio! I have a loc hooked up .a PAC SNI-35 ADJUSTABLE 2 CHANNEL LINE OUT CONVERTER SPEAKER WIRE HI LOW RCA. Do i need to ground the 2 brown wires.? SNI35 help !!
Greg, I'm no expert and have been researching install methods. Came across the thread
www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/audio-visual-electronics-10/hooking-up-subwoofers-my-rear-speakers-using-line-output-converter-38128/
Your 12v supply might be on a wrong circuit. Good luck!
That's awesome bro I just did that to my work truck don't tell my boss and now I have a 1100 watts in there with a really really old impp from pioneer that's only 450 watts lol im hoping it don't blow lol so far so good
here in 2021 still watching your videos
Man thanks alot, brilliant tutorial. My local stero guy, hook my loc to just one speaker, no bueno
Next video we will adjust the output gain for a clean signal
Oh yess!!! I love these type of vids im glad you are back Exo!
most vehicles now have a factory amp.... would be sweet to show Audiosource's LC2 or LC7 installed (post factory amp). That being said, loved the video
Car audio fabrication has a video on that I believe.
Hi Exo, can I know how do you determine which pair of speakers (front or rear pairs) are the ones you should connect the LOC to. Also, is there such a thing as a 4 channel LOC? If so, will you be doing a video on that too? Thanks very much and great work dude!
Dude Thank you so much for this! I've been wanting to put better subs in my car since I fell for the beats car audio trick. I haven't been able to figure out what to do since I have to keep my cars stock head unit in because it also controls pretty much everything else. Thank you again for giving me a plan to shake my neighborhood to peices once again
I spiced my left front and right front cables from the head deck as my car has a factory amp and sub. If I used the rear speakers it would have been already amplified. Food for thought hehe.
I have a 4 channel factory head unit with no amp and added new speakers, sub & 5 channel amp. How many channels should my LOC be? 5? 6?
Nice job with the video editing bro keep up the great work!
I’ll stick to my lc2i way easier to hook up but exo knows what he doing
You could also buy an amp with build in high level inputs. I assume you can still buy those.
They still sell them even the Dual amp from Walmart has it and it's just $30, not bad either for powering the speakers on the doors.
@@noelmedina6925 dual suck over heats and it's craps don't buy that shit spend over $100 for a good one.
Love your videos you made my day
I could be wrong but I have an LC2i and I think ideally you'd tap into a door speaker for a wider band to send to the sub where you can manually tune subsonic and high pass frequencies to better match whatever sub you have. For instance I might be lucky to be getting 50% give or take of what my 15" 2500 watt setup could do til I ditch the rear tap and go to the front more untouched signal. Of course if you're putting smaller subs in those factory tunes might be close to where you need to be but I think being able to really tune it in yourself regardless is the way to go to get the most optimal sound possible.
You said power wire going to your alternator not your battery up front??
Well the alternator is the only power source the battery just stores energy so ya,its not a goos idea to hook to alternator,your voltage would be all over the place
Do you have to do both the left and right speaker? Would it work hooking up just a left speaker as example
918 Dinkmaster Yes but you lose content in some songs
Nice one bruce, glad you changed to the black zip ties in the end bru xx
EXO, you're my hero
Does tapping a channel such as a right or left ear take any of the output away from the speaker in that channel? Could it reduce the performance or loudness of that speaker?
love that griswald flannel
Thanks exo I always learn something from your videos.
Hi, where else can i get power from, if i dont have a power line from the alternator like you?
You should get an old Subaru Forester. They're great for car audio systems and keep the sound in suprisingly well.
EXO next time put solder on the iron tip then add new solder to back side of wire. When it is hot enough it will suck solder right in. And you know the solder job is good.
I want to do something for my mom's 2016 CRV. She wants it a little louder but doesn't know how to use new high tech stereo systems. I'd get her two 8" subs. Maybe some explode 6by9s and explode door speakers two 8" subs w/500 watt 2 Channel & capacitor. 400 watt 4 channel for back, front & factory tweeters. Should be good enough for my mom. Factory stereo has an equalizer so I can make it sound perfect that match that amplifiers get the best possible sound at Max. No Distortion just crystal clear balanced. I built at least 13 systems. So I know I can make a factory setup work I never tried it though.
Definitely gonna buy one, mine broke when I was switching rca's
You need to start on your new truck man can’t wait to see that
I've used those wasn't a big fan of them but it's a great idea for low budget
SORRY but if you have a stock intergrated system where your climate controls and computer is all in one and your sound system is amazing has speakers and tweeters out the ying yang ( AUDI S4) you kind of need to use a line out convertor if you want some subs and an amp or 2! But you get what you pay for... Buy a cheap 20 ebay model or spring the 60-100 and guaranteed no issues... SOMETIMES ITS NOT A BUDGET IDEA WHEN YOU HAVE TOP OF THE LINE ALREADY.. Just Saying
Great video. Great technique. Very helpful information. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much you were so helpful. Thanks to you I got my sub installed today!
Hey brother o got a 2007 trailblazer with a factory amp. My question is, is it better to install an LOC before or after factory amp?
This dude looks reaaaaaaal familiar for some reason.
Most helpful video yet. Thank you sir
You are amazing and legend on system 👍👑💯👍🐱🐱👍🐱👍👍👑💯
I never could get them working right in the past!
Hey Exo ,
What app do you use to play your frequency’s ?
Best video to learn from!.. just one question. So by installing this device, now we are able to get our remote wire from the converter and take it straight to the amp with out having to find another source for example the fuse box?
Yeah it looks like from what he said that when the LOC receives the signal from the stereo that's when it "kicks on", hence the red light, which is a massive head ache saved.
The videos I come to like, wouldn't expect anything less.😎👍
*Or* if you use an OWC harness adapter you don't need an LOC at all. You basically get an all-in-one car audio interface that gives everything you need, except the main power & ground for the new amplifiers. The adapters are however only for Nissan and Infiniti at the moment.
I still recommend radio shack daily. Only once has someone told me they are closed and I say "ohh yeah"
Won’t using the inline power wire for constant + on the LOC keep it “on/powered” when the car is off?
Have you ever checked out the Scoshe LOC2SL which adds a remote output signal with signal sense that creates the remote input for your amps? I am using my stock Mitsubishi head unit and don’t want to add a switch and my electric bus doesn’t like turning my amp on. I figured the Scoshe could take care of that.
So when you splice the speaker wires into the LOC, is this the same as it would be if you spliced them into the back of the factory head unit in the dash?
exo im going for something in my trunk of my 09 lincon mkz man give me some guides on what i want in there my budget is 700$ plz man u got me into bass big dog glad to see you back
I have tested and have probably found the best Bluetooth receiver there is. I know you're installing a high-level to low-level converter but you can skip the factory set up entirely and not worry about the dirty signal from that factory head unit. Even being that simple it's probably got bass roll off in it keeping the owner of the car from blowing the speakers. Probably getting off 50hz and below. You end up making up for that with your bass boost on the amp.
So why not skip that entirely and use your phone or tablet as your media player???
Dual Electronics has really stepped their presence up over the last 2 years from Walmart purchasing two amplifiers from ds18 and re labeling them....the two channel is $30 right now by the way which is a crazy ass insane deal lol.... And this Bluetooth receiver with equalizer.
Now I'm calling it exactly what it is. It's more of a Bluetooth receiver than it is an EQ. Of course dual wants to label it the other way. You can receive Bluetooth 4.0 signal from your phone or a single RCA input. It has 6 outputs and here's the best part..... They each are rated up to five volts! When I tested it I saw an average of 4.3 but still, considering Rockford Fosgate's Bluetooth receiver is the same price, has no EQ, and only has an output of 900 mv (not even a volt), at $60 shipped makes this thing and extremely great deal!
Better yet not only can you stream from your phone it also has an app you can download to control the EQ, separate bass control, and fader and balance! And also has a place for a bass knob if you want to add one.
All you have to do is get power and ground ....which will be easy considering it's right next to your amps.
Another thing is that the device sees you when your phone connects and turns on the device and amplifier turn on lead to go to your amps!
It's Bluetooth section utilizes A2DP AND A 24-BIT DAC the best sound quality via Bluetooth. I could not tell the difference in fact it sounded better then using the RCA inputs from an aftermarket head unit.
Once again all you got to do is put it you're the amps and run your RCA's from it!
It saves so much time since there's no soldering needed, no additional cable ran from the front, and you're able to bypass that factory head unit unless you have to have a CD player. that case I would go on eBay and buy a portable CD player and plug it into the RCA inputs LOL.
Here is a link to it on eBay for sale....
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You forgot to mention the remote switch wire.
Does it automatically send remote voltage to the amp or is it to send remote voltage to the convertor ???
Because you have a constant live going to your convertor . Without a remote wire feeding the convertor it will be permanently on ?
Bro, just use some brass crimp connectors, i know a lot of people swear by soldering wires but i promise you it creates just as good if not a better connection & you're not dripping solder all over.
Just one cuestion so where did u connect the remote to turn on the amp so it won’t stay on all the time I so other videos they get the power source from the lighter connector let me know thanks??????
I’m about to do the same to my charger but I’m curious why you chose to sodder the wires over using wire nuts or just splicing them? Was not sure if it was just to keep everything cleaner or if it helped anything.
Mr exo u gotta use a 2" piece of that Tessa tape and it will keep that heatshrink higher up & heat protection alil too!
I have used these back in the 90's lol.One question that may sound stupid.There is a ground,power,remote on,but there was a power ground.What is a power ground?🤷
Serious question??? Cant i just cut the rca and wire it to the speakers and plug into the amp? I did it before when i was younger and it pounded with my little mtx thunder amplifier. I got a new setup and not sure if i should do that again when i see these converter. Any help thanks
Tool box is looking sweet
You are an awesome teacher ... thanks a lot EXO
Nothing happen i put 2 sub 12 in the original stereo? No amp only 2 sub?
So if you had a regular amp powering the subs, it looks like that mini is powered from a house outlet. Wld the red be the power source and the blue line be the one that turns on and off the amp so you're not draining your battery completely all the time. I'm still a little confused
What I dont understand is...you wired the yellow wire straight to constant battery power....so how would the remote wire work to turn the amp on and off? There is no switched or key on power hooked to the unit. It would technically power the amp 24/7 with the key on or off this way. Am i wrong?
That’s why I use butt connectors and shrink tube easier and quicker and if you know what your doing it’s just as strong. I install water well pumps the same way for 20 years and those connections last under water that long and I have pulled pumps by the wire that have had broken pipes so if you can pull hundreds of pounds on my connections I’m fine with them in my automotive needs.
So if I did my rear and front speakers I would need two LOCs for front and rear then I would need a third one for subs correct if I have a stock head unit
I normally use a 4ch converter saves you upgrading later and I normally put the converter closer to the head unit and run the RCA’s back to the boot
The shorter the length of wire the clean the sign....I used those I perfer not to used the stock radio....Even when running speaker wire from amps to speak shorter length and good gauge wire stronger cleaner power