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  • #1

    Amp Install

    Hey,

    I'm looking into putting subs and amps in my 2011 golf tdi. It requires a line out converter. I can't really find consistent information on how to do the install. Has anyone on here installed one?
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  • #2
    Re: Amp Install

    I have I don't remember everything but basically it converts your speaker signal to rca so you can hook it up to you amp. I think it's been 6 years or so since I did it. I got my stuff through sonicelectronixs.com

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    • #3
      Re: Amp Install

      Correct. Unless your car already has a factory amp, then just run the low level output from the headunit to the amp

      Pat

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      • #4
        Re: Amp Install

        Most cars will have the amplifier built into the head unit. Basically you're going to tap into any full range L/R signals and send that to the LOC. LOC outputs to your amplifier.

        Just be aware that if you tap into your front speaker lines and then fade rear it will change the bass output... and vise-versa.

        Any LOC you buy should include instructions which will be helpful for you.

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        • #5
          Re: Amp Install

          I wouldn't say most cars will have the amp built into the head unit. Most VAG cars actually have a dedicated amp as far as I know.

          Pat

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          1987 VW Cabriolet // 20VT // O2J // Recaros // Porsche Slate Grey // Ronal Turbos // FK Coilovers

          2005 Porsche Cayenne S

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          • #6
            Re: Amp Install

            The way I did it, is I tapped rca cables into the rear left speaker, and rear right speakers. I got power for my amp, from the 12v outlet in the trunk. I tapped into that. Easier than I expected to install.

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            • #7
              Re: Amp Install

              You didn't use a low level converter for the RCA cables? Or does the amp have a high-level input?

              Pat

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              1989 Porsche Carrera 4 // 5 Speed // Guards Red

              Hers
              1987 VW Cabriolet // 20VT // O2J // Recaros // Porsche Slate Grey // Ronal Turbos // FK Coilovers

              2005 Porsche Cayenne S

              Theirs
              1977 VW Type 2 Westfalia

              Gone
              2004 Audi A4 1.8T // quattro // 6 Speed // Brilliant Red
              Fully built 1.8T || AEB || Motoza tuned || ID1000 || S4 MAF || GT3076R

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              • #8
                Re: Amp Install

                Didn't use any convertor, I don't know if the amp has a high level input. I just tapped into the wires with the rcas, and plugged the rcas in the amp and it worked.

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                • #9
                  Re: Amp Install

                  Originally posted by madramzi24 View Post
                  The way I did it, is I tapped rca cables into the rear left speaker, and rear right speakers. I got power for my amp, from the 12v outlet in the trunk. I tapped into that. Easier than I expected to install.
                  I hope you like fires.
                  Name: Brent
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                  • #10
                    Re: Amp Install

                    Originally posted by Stonewall View Post
                    I hope you like fires.
                    The wire gauge running to your 12v outlet is super small for carrying the amperage an amp needs. Typically you would run a dedicated positive directly from the battery (fused), and ground out to something solid in the trunk. You do risk some heat at the 12v outlet, or worse, at your fuse panel, drawing big amps from there.
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                    • #11
                      Re: Amp Install

                      Please be kidding...wiring it through your 12v is extremely risky and you become what is called a carbeque. and if you do not cause a fire your amp will suffer. It is honestly not that hard to run from bat to boot. And are you talking signal power? Like to tell the amp to power on or the actual power source?
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                      • #12
                        Re: Amp Install

                        Everything about this install is wrong.

                        Pat

                        His
                        1989 Porsche Carrera 4 // 5 Speed // Guards Red

                        Hers
                        1987 VW Cabriolet // 20VT // O2J // Recaros // Porsche Slate Grey // Ronal Turbos // FK Coilovers

                        2005 Porsche Cayenne S

                        Theirs
                        1977 VW Type 2 Westfalia

                        Gone
                        2004 Audi A4 1.8T // quattro // 6 Speed // Brilliant Red
                        Fully built 1.8T || AEB || Motoza tuned || ID1000 || S4 MAF || GT3076R

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                        • #13
                          Re: Amp Install

                          Originally posted by onceover View Post
                          Everything about this install is wrong.
                          Yeah, and very unnerving....
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                          • #14
                            Re: Amp Install

                            But but but what if it was a super mega huge earth shattering body vibrating 60W RMS subwoofer guys?
                            You also hooked both of your rear speakers together to the RCA's?

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                            • #15
                              Re: Amp Install

                              Hence why I am not even trying to help. It is a lost cause. Even 5 minutes of reading would tell you this is all wrong.
                              Name: Brent
                              His: '04 TDI Golf Mods: None If it's smoken it ain't broken
                              Family: '15 Jetta Sportwagon
                              Fun car: '92 Blue Karmann Crabby Cabby Mods: Coils, front and rear swaybars, LED interior lights and some other old things.

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