Connecting Amp To Stock Head Unit - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

pheenix11 · 09-23-2004, 11:31 AM

Hi am thinking of adding and amp & some new speakers to my 2002 Sable LS.

I know that I can either get a line out converter or use an amp with speaker level inputs. My question is how do the connections go exactly?

Is it line out converter connected to the radio, connect those rca's to the amp and then run speaker wire from the amp to the speakers? What wires do I connect the line out converter too? Are they in the RCU in the trunk?

Or if I use an amp with speaker level inputs, do I just splice the speaker wire that goes from the head unit to the speaker and connect a wire from that splice to the amp? Just 1 wire makes the signal go to the amp and the power go back to the speakers? Is that right?

Trying to figure out which way would work better.

Thanks,
Rich

baby sho · 09-23-2004, 11:58 AM

amps with line level in are the exact same thing as an external Line level converter. Only the external aftermarket ones do a much better job.

In either case, just tap the rear 2 speakers (for subs) or all 4 speakers (for a 4 channel amp) and run the output RCA's to your amp.

If using an aftermarket Line Level Converter, there wll most likley be 6 wires, two grey, two white, and two boown. Ground both brown wires to the frame.

Brad

pheenix11 · 09-23-2004, 12:25 PM

When you say run the output RCA's to the amp are you referring to the scenario using a line out converter?

If I don't use a line out converter and use the speaker level inputs on the amp then what would connect the head unit to the amp?

Damon · 09-23-2004, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pheenix11@Sep 23 2004, 12:25 PM
When you say run the output RCA's to the amp are you referring to the scenario using a line out converter?

If I don't use a line out converter and use the speaker level inputs on the amp then what would connect the head unit to the amp?

Maybe an RCA cable??

-Damon

golovko · 09-23-2004, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pheenix11@Sep 23 2004, 12:25 PM
If I don't use a line out converter and use the speaker level inputs on the amp then what would connect the head unit to the amp?

The speaker wire inputs on the amp would be connection between the amp and the head unit.

Quote:

When you say run the output RCA's to the amp are you referring to the scenario using a line out converter?

Yes

golovko · 09-23-2004, 01:37 PM

If you want a good quality line output converter, check out David Navone's LOCs.

pheenix11 · 09-23-2004, 02:56 PM

Yeah I saw some LOC's on that site, they seem like they would be better quality. I also saw some on PIE's site, the people that make adapters.

Are all the wires that hook up to the line converter in the trunk? I did a search but couldn't find a list of wire colors for a Gen 4...anyone have one?

Which wires does the LOC actually connect to?

Thanks for your help.

Rich

09-23-2004, 04:55 PM

http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/inde...showtopic=5638 That is how I wired my amp and subs to my factory hu. The harness I made is still for sale.

09-23-2004, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
pheenix11 Junior Member Member Number: 3809 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Visit: My Garage Posts: 94 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Hi am thinking of adding and amp & some new speakers to my 2002 Sable LS. I know that I can either get a line out converter or use an amp with speaker level inputs. My question is how do the connections go exactly? Is it line out converter connected to the radio, connect those rca's to the amp and then run speaker wire from the amp to the speakers? What wires do I connect the line out converter too? Are they in the RCU in the trunk? Or if I use an amp with speaker level inputs, do I just splice the speaker wire that goes from the head unit to the speaker and connect a wire from that splice to the amp? Just 1 wire makes the signal go to the amp and the power go back to the speakers? Is that right? Trying to figure out which way would work better. Thanks, Rich __________________ 2002 Mercury Sable LS & 2002 Ford Taurus SES (wife) Eclipse 5423 Audiovox PNP3 Sirius Plug N Play Receiver CDT EF-61CFi US Acoustics USC-2150 2 CDT CL-1015's in sealed box US Acoustics USX-800F

09-23-2004, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
baby sho Devoted Member Member Number: 533 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Upstate, NY Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,111 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	amps with line level in are the exact same thing as an external Line level converter. Only the external aftermarket ones do a much better job. In either case, just tap the rear 2 speakers (for subs) or all 4 speakers (for a 4 channel amp) and run the output RCA's to your amp. If using an aftermarket Line Level Converter, there wll most likley be 6 wires, two grey, two white, and two boown. Ground both brown wires to the frame. Brad __________________ 99' Black Taurus SE - Project BABY SHO v.2 Window Automation, Sattelite Vehicle Control, Dropped SCT Micro Tuner/Flasher, 5-Speed Manual Tranny SHO Front/Rear Disk Upgrade/Conversion, Bias Bypass 4 Corner Rear SFB's, Modified Tail's, Cold Air Intake.... 98' Red E0 Contour SVT - Project SVT Tour' Pioneer Touch Screen Navigation / DVD, Infinity Speakers Borla Stainless Cat-Back, AEM True CAI, High Flow Y-Pipe 3L Hybrid w/ 3L Valves, Window Automation, Torsen LSD Adjustable Koni Sport Kit Suspension, 17" FSVT Wheels.... 97' F-150 Lariat - Project Tow(the)Sho Stock With All Options (Not For Long!)

09-23-2004, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
pheenix11 Junior Member Member Number: 3809 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Visit: My Garage Posts: 94 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	When you say run the output RCA's to the amp are you referring to the scenario using a line out converter? If I don't use a line out converter and use the speaker level inputs on the amp then what would connect the head unit to the amp? __________________ 2002 Mercury Sable LS & 2002 Ford Taurus SES (wife) Eclipse 5423 Audiovox PNP3 Sirius Plug N Play Receiver CDT EF-61CFi US Acoustics USC-2150 2 CDT CL-1015's in sealed box US Acoustics USX-800F

09-23-2004, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
golovko Senior Member Member Number: 63 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Visit: My Garage Posts: 928 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	If you want a good quality line output converter, check out David Navone's LOCs. __________________ Purdue University Civil Engineering[/i]

09-23-2004, 02:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
pheenix11 Junior Member Member Number: 3809 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Visit: My Garage Posts: 94 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Yeah I saw some LOC's on that site, they seem like they would be better quality. I also saw some on PIE's site, the people that make adapters. Are all the wires that hook up to the line converter in the trunk? I did a search but couldn't find a list of wire colors for a Gen 4...anyone have one? Which wires does the LOC actually connect to? Thanks for your help. Rich __________________ 2002 Mercury Sable LS & 2002 Ford Taurus SES (wife) Eclipse 5423 Audiovox PNP3 Sirius Plug N Play Receiver CDT EF-61CFi US Acoustics USC-2150 2 CDT CL-1015's in sealed box US Acoustics USX-800F

09-23-2004, 04:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
XLSuruaT Guest Member Number: Visit: My Garage Posts: n/a	http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/inde...showtopic=5638 That is how I wired my amp and subs to my factory hu. The harness I made is still for sale.

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