need advice on amps
#1
need advice on amps
I'm trying to run a sub for my ML system.
Question #1: Can I tap the pre from the ML amp instead of the speaker level output?
Depending on the answer:
If the ML amps do not have pre coming from the head unit, I'll need to buy an LC2i. I have an Alpine 1000.1 amp to feed the sub (SI BM MKIV).
Should I just sell my Alpine and get an jbl ms-a5001 since it has a built in speaker level input? The JBL is $229 from amazon.
Any thoughts?
pic of ML amp
Question #1: Can I tap the pre from the ML amp instead of the speaker level output?
Depending on the answer:
If the ML amps do not have pre coming from the head unit, I'll need to buy an LC2i. I have an Alpine 1000.1 amp to feed the sub (SI BM MKIV).
Should I just sell my Alpine and get an jbl ms-a5001 since it has a built in speaker level input? The JBL is $229 from amazon.
Any thoughts?
pic of ML amp
Last edited by sam430; 07-01-14 at 10:39 PM.
#2
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had the same issue you had - speaker level inputs are the way to go.
at the time, the Alpine MRX-M55 Amplifier was the best for me (was $300+, got the **** and one type-x)
I tapped into the front speakers and rear subwoofers to capture all the frequencies. best part about the amp - voltage detection, only turns on when there's power coming from speaker level inputs.
at the time, the Alpine MRX-M55 Amplifier was the best for me (was $300+, got the **** and one type-x)
I tapped into the front speakers and rear subwoofers to capture all the frequencies. best part about the amp - voltage detection, only turns on when there's power coming from speaker level inputs.
#3
Lexus Champion
A word of advice use the LC2I but to help protect the ML amp at high volume.. measure the resistance of the oem sub... then order a comparable resistor (@least 100w value) and wire it across the + & - speaker leads so the oem amp still sees a proper load..if not it may clip audio signal at higher volume levels. . This is of course assuming you plan to remove the oem sub..
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