What should I buy?
10-09-2006, 10:59 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by Smartass
That was a smoking deal on the amp except they don't have any.
The Future Shop in my area still has them I just had to ask if they had any since they didint have them on display and the guy went and got it from the back for me.
10-09-2006, 11:58 AM
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No, I only have 500 to spend, I have talked to Rob, he is very kind and seems like a smart man, due to my setup he knows better apparently, he said I need to get a convertor, 400 dollars from him, plus decent subs 450 and amp 200... comes to over a grand. If thats how much money I have to spend to make it pound, for me right now, it is not worth it. That is why I was asking for help on cheaper deals, to make the pound. I am new and not very good with these things. But let me know.
It is 250 + 250 of my own. I can probobly get 600 the most.
It is 250 + 250 of my own. I can probobly get 600 the most.
10-09-2006, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by legn8er
No, I only have 500 to spend, I have talked to Rob, he is very kind and seems like a smart man, due to my setup he knows better apparently, he said I need to get a convertor, 400 dollars from him, plus decent subs 450 and amp 200... comes to over a grand. If thats how much money I have to spend to make it pound, for me right now, it is not worth it. That is why I was asking for help on cheaper deals, to make the pound. I am new and not very good with these things. But let me know.
It is 250 + 250 of my own. I can probobly get 600 the most.
It is 250 + 250 of my own. I can probobly get 600 the most.
10-09-2006, 12:21 PM
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He said due to my stock cd player LEXUS GX470, I need a LC6i AudioConvertor because i lose power from the subs i have, if i get that audio thing, it will bring the subs i have to life... then I can start getting new subs.
10-09-2006, 12:26 PM
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Just looks like a glorified speaker level to RCA converter. 
Which, if you buy a generic one is like $20 for 2 channels.
Keep in mind, I'm not that familiar with that stereo, but if you're not too choked about doing a little extra wiring, you should just get some cheaper converters.
Which, if you buy a generic one is like $20 for 2 channels.
Keep in mind, I'm not that familiar with that stereo, but if you're not too choked about doing a little extra wiring, you should just get some cheaper converters.
10-09-2006, 01:15 PM
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Im not sure if you would need that for connecting a single amp for a sub.I wouldnt want to spend $400 on a speaker level to RCA out either, couldnt you just use the high level in on the amp and do the same job anyway, ive never thought that lost any power
10-09-2006, 01:30 PM
#18
There is a huge difference in signal between a basic LOC (that should not be used on a amplified system), a good LOC (that can be used on a amplified system) and a interface adaptor like the LC6i. The LC6i also is a line driver, signal interface, a summing interface when you have a EQ'd system (which he more than likely does) and it allows him to expand his system at a later date, like adding a front / rear / sub amplifier whenever he wants. It allows him to add a dedicated level control on the sub right now, something that a basic LOC or good LOC cannot do. It is safer for him to run his system this way as it means no messing with the bass control on the cd player and damaging the balance of the factory speakers.
Adding a proper interface and having it installed properly is going to bring his newly bought equipment to life. While his newly purchased equipment is not the best there is, it can be made to work much better than it is now. It starts with matching together things properly and knowing the limitations of the equipment he has now. The built in high level inputs on amps give you marginal performance at best. Try a proper interface adaptor and just listen to how your system will come to life. Most people don't do this as they don't want to spend the $400.00 on it, those that do though, it is one of the best upgrades they can do to a system to improve it's abilities for down the road.
He can continue to use the existing amp and subs for now, either saving up to get a single good sub or a pair of good subs. Then a box for them. Then he adds the larger amp and uses the existing one for front speakers as he will have bass overload and won't be able to hear the music anymore. End result is that he has built a system properly and won't be spending his money two or three times over to get what he really should have in the first place.
Sometimes all it takes is talking to someone about their system to find the source of the problem. In this case it was how the system is integrated. That is what I would address first. It's going to be hard to deliver on expectations of "hurricane force" bass response when the ability to get a proper signal to the amp has been compromised.
Adding a proper interface and having it installed properly is going to bring his newly bought equipment to life. While his newly purchased equipment is not the best there is, it can be made to work much better than it is now. It starts with matching together things properly and knowing the limitations of the equipment he has now. The built in high level inputs on amps give you marginal performance at best. Try a proper interface adaptor and just listen to how your system will come to life. Most people don't do this as they don't want to spend the $400.00 on it, those that do though, it is one of the best upgrades they can do to a system to improve it's abilities for down the road.
He can continue to use the existing amp and subs for now, either saving up to get a single good sub or a pair of good subs. Then a box for them. Then he adds the larger amp and uses the existing one for front speakers as he will have bass overload and won't be able to hear the music anymore. End result is that he has built a system properly and won't be spending his money two or three times over to get what he really should have in the first place.
Sometimes all it takes is talking to someone about their system to find the source of the problem. In this case it was how the system is integrated. That is what I would address first. It's going to be hard to deliver on expectations of "hurricane force" bass response when the ability to get a proper signal to the amp has been compromised.
