Re: Add an amp

[Brian Gracek <bgracek@cloudnet.com>]

>I want to add an amp and sub to a stock stereo (Clarion, pre-Bose). Does
>anyone know if I can add the amp to the rear speaker wiring with the high
>level inputs and still run the rear speakers? I can't find any information
>on the resistance rating of the amp when the high level inputs are used. It
>seems that if the resistance is high enough, it should be okay without any
>significant increase or decrease in power to the rear speakers.

Several multi channel amps are available with high level inputs.  Alpine
has a 25w x 4 plus 85 x 1 for the sub.  Rocford Fosgate (Hafler) makes a 40
x 4 + 110 to the sub.  The alpine runs in the $350 range and the Rockford
in the $480.  The alpine has a crossover built in, the Rockford has "plug
in" crossovers you select for your application and purchase separately.

You can use a Monster Cable brand cable that includes the high low
converter and crossover in one cable for around $150, that can seamlessly
splice into the rear channel (or front).  You will then need to buy an amp
for the sub...or you can run an 3 channel amp from the rear (or front) high
level outputs...in todays car-fi market, you have many options.


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