AUX only sound system

[JFarhanbod]

My 6 is getting stripped out for its new life as a track car but I'm not ready to get rid of music in the car completely since I still drive it regularly. I dont have the space for a head unit anymore so I'm thinking about getting a cheap 2ch amp, wiring the 4 speakers to there then and RCA to AUX cord on the rcas on the amp. Would this work?

[vpilarrt]

I did this for my track car to use with my ipod.

[StereoInstaller1]

My 6 is getting stripped out for its new life as a track car but I'm not ready to get rid of music in the car completely since I still drive it regularly. I dont have the space for a head unit anymore so I'm thinking about getting a cheap 2ch amp, wiring the 4 speakers to there then and RCA to AUX cord on the rcas on the amp. Would this work?

Yes, but depending on the amp, it will suck ass.

You AUX source does not have adequate output to run the input of most amps properly. You need something for a pre-amp or "line driver".

One I have found to be generally excellent is the JL Audio CL-RLC, it is a volume knob and pre-amp for around $60.

There have been dozens of threads on this subject, covered to death, please search.

Luke

[JFarhanbod]

Yes, but depending on the amp, it will suck ass.

You AUX source does not have adequate output to run the input of most amps properly. You need something for a pre-amp or "line driver".

One I have found to be generally excellent is the JL Audio CL-RLC, it is a volume knob and pre-amp for around $60.

There have been dozens of threads on this subject, covered to death, please search.

Luke

i did search, albeit google but only got a couple threads saying eq->amp. i like the idea of the jl with the volume knob. is there a cheaper alternative?

[StereoInstaller1]

Yes and no. The pot and knob can be had for around $5, a typical line driver (300mV to 3V is the approximate range of boost needed) can be had for as little as $25 and that is all the JL piece is. IMO, $60 ain't bad considering thr hassle saved.

BTW, we are doing a run of E24 boxes this week if you are thinking of subwoofing that thing.

Luke

[JFarhanbod]

Yes and no. The pot and knob can be had for around $5, a typical line driver (300mV to 3V is the approximate range of boost needed) can be had for as little as $25 and that is all the JL piece is. IMO, $60 ain't bad considering thr hassle saved.

BTW, we are doing a run of E24 boxes this week if you are thinking of subwoofing that thing.

Luke

I'm trying to take as much weight out as possible so unfortunately there's no room for a sub in this build.

Here's another question, are there any tiny amps that I wouldn't have to run a power cable from the battery? I really don't care much for sound quality, I just want to get some music in here.

[StereoInstaller1]

http://www.parts-express.com/lepai-lp-2020a-tripath-class-t-hi-fi-audio-mini-amplifier-without-power-supply--310-301

[JFarhanbod]

http://www.parts-express.com/lepai-l...upply--310-301

Perfect! Can I wire the 4 speakers to there or would 2 be pushing it?

[JFarhanbod]

well this popped up on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/jl-audio-cl-rlc-remote-level-control-/231155676843?pt=US_Audio_Video_Remotes&hash=item35d1f3b6ab

for 20 bucks i might just pick it up even if it doesnt have the volume knob. then just throw that and a cheap amp in there. thats if the lepai wont be enough for the speakers. theyre all infinity reference btw.

[JFarhanbod]

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PLMRMP3A-4-Channel-Waterproof-Amplifier/dp/B003K154IE/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

i think this might be the best of all worlds, what do ya think luke? ever heard of pyle? or is it going to be a pyle?

[StereoInstaller1]

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PLMRMP3A-...pr_product_top

i think this might be the best of all worlds, what do ya think luke? ever heard of pyle? or is it going to be a pyle?

My brother got one of those fopr his PC speakers, its a miserable....pyle

[unloadedak]

subbed. interested in something like this too.

[JFarhanbod]

My brother got one of those fopr his PC speakers, its a miserable....pyle

In what way? Broke easy or just not as powerful as advertised? Seems like the best bet for now especially since I can just tap into the power anywhere

[AndrewBird]

Those Lepai amps are highly regarded by audio enthusiasts. People even open them up and modify them to e even better. I've got one and it should easily run 4 speakers with plenty of volume. I was running two 6.5" infinities and two 1" tweeters and it would play at painful volume levels sitting on my desk.

Here is info on modding them:

http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?226235-Modding-the-Lepai-T2020A

[JFarhanbod]

bought a lepai, gonna see how that works. thanks! and ill update this once I get it all installed for people looking to do this in the future

as an afterthought, would this be more powerful than my headunit? it was 22w x 4