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Originally Posted by veeman

LOC's are ok for subs in a mild system. Remember, you're converting an amplified signal from an oem deck, which are not known for their clarity. Add to that the excessive distortion as the volume climbs, and you get a shitty signal. I've used a few on factory premium systems (mach460 ford) for subs, and it worked quite well, but in most cases...you're better off changing the deck!

See, I've got a 2003 Altima, and I don't want to have a huge delete plate in there, with a DIN opening. It would look retarded. I'm not going for any kind of competition system, I've never been a huge stereo guy. Just want some more bass from my car, but I'm picky enough, that I want it fairly clear.

Does your factory radio have that feature where it turns the bass down at higher volume? If so, consider the new Re-Q piece from MTX. It is an LOC that autocorrects for that and it hasa full range plus a separate sub out and it generates a remote trigger wire too. Kinda neat but around $150.

No, it doesn't turn the bass down at high volume. Just Nissan's standard Altima 2.5S system. I think the Maxima comes with a different stereo.

My Clarion DXZ635MP's RCA Pre-Outs aren't working anymore, for some reason. Rather than fixing that/or buying a new deck, I thought I would try a LOC. Would it be a better signal since it's comming from an aftermarket source unit?

I'll be using it to power speakers.

^Nope. Still taking an amp and downconverting to line level.