Audio Question...
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Audio Question...
Sound like a newb, but o well...
Got a Sony XM-1252GTR 2/1 Channel amp.
Wanted to know if i was able to hook up my subs as well as my front speakers.
Right now I have the front speakers running off the cdplayer. But If it was possible to do I would like the amp to power both that way it sounds better (Thats the plan)
Anywho, just wanted to know if it was possible with what i have or if i would require more things.
:: Simple picture of what i mean.. Kinda..
Got a Sony XM-1252GTR 2/1 Channel amp.
Wanted to know if i was able to hook up my subs as well as my front speakers.
Right now I have the front speakers running off the cdplayer. But If it was possible to do I would like the amp to power both that way it sounds better (Thats the plan)
Anywho, just wanted to know if it was possible with what i have or if i would require more things.
:: Simple picture of what i mean.. Kinda..
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isuck
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get another amp
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It is not possible to connect the subwoofers and the front speakers to the same outputs. You will need another small amplifier to drive them. Unfortunately most cheap amps will produce lower quality sound than the stock headunit - which is rated at a very low RMS wattage but has more stringent response and a highs signal to noise ratio (clarity and cleanness)
The subs are meant to produce only bass notes and should have a 'crossover' which filters out all the higher notes that arent bass.
The front speakers are meant to produce everything EXCEPT very low bass which makes them and the subwoofers mutually exclusive.
The subs are meant to produce only bass notes and should have a 'crossover' which filters out all the higher notes that arent bass.
The front speakers are meant to produce everything EXCEPT very low bass which makes them and the subwoofers mutually exclusive.
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Get another amp.
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LOGIC? You seriously want to invoke logic in a conversation about fake hijackings, missiles hitting the pentagon, and bombs planted throughout the world trade center? I thought it was a given that logic was checked at the door when entering one of these threads.
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It is not possible to connect the subwoofers and the front speakers to the same outputs. You will need another small amplifier to drive them. Unfortunately most cheap amps will produce lower quality sound than the stock headunit - which is rated at a very low RMS wattage but has more stringent response and a highs signal to noise ratio (clarity and cleanness)
The subs are meant to produce only bass notes and should have a 'crossover' which filters out all the higher notes that arent bass.
The front speakers are meant to produce everything EXCEPT very low bass which makes them and the subwoofers mutually exclusive.
The subs are meant to produce only bass notes and should have a 'crossover' which filters out all the higher notes that arent bass.
The front speakers are meant to produce everything EXCEPT very low bass which makes them and the subwoofers mutually exclusive.
Now, is it practical, probabaly not. In some competition settings, it is desirable, like to stay in a very low power class, for example. Otherwise, there are some high level audiophile benefits, but not much for the casual user. By the time you pay to have the passive crossovers designed and built, you could most likely by another amp.
Dalton is correct that most 'cheap' amps suck, and you'd be better off on head unit power. But, if you have some money to spend ($100 up) you can get some pretty decent stuff. Or, you could go used, but that's another crap shoot in and of itself.
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