What does a line out converter do?
A: A line output converter, or LOC for short, converts a speaker-level output signal into an RCA preamp-level signal. This lets you connect the radio to the amplifier. It can also be used to connect a new radio to a car’s factory amp (see below).
How to hook up a line output converter?
Tapped them into the left speaker + and – of the line output converter. I left the right speaker wires disconnected, as well as ground. That should get everyone set up to quickly hook up an aftermarket amp and sub, and add a line output converter.
Which is wire to tap line output converter into?
I’m sitting here looking at the bose wire diagram for the factory amp, and i’m trying to determine which wires to tap my line output converter into for my aftermarket amp. If you look at Connector X4, it looks like there is a subwoofer low level audio signal + and -. Would these work?
Where are the wires for the Bose line output converter?
Alright, buttoned all back up and sounds amazing with the stock subwoofer in. if the rear window tray starts rattling, i’ll go in and take it out. The wires i tapped into for the line output converter were Pin 6 and 7 on the X1 connector, closest to the rear of the car on the factory bose amp.
What kind of wires do I need for my Loc?
If you look at Connector X4, it looks like there is a subwoofer low level audio signal + and -. Would these work? My LOC has 4 wires, left speaker + and – and right speaker + and -.
Tapped them into the left speaker + and – of the line output converter. I left the right speaker wires disconnected, as well as ground. That should get everyone set up to quickly hook up an aftermarket amp and sub, and add a line output converter.
I’m sitting here looking at the bose wire diagram for the factory amp, and i’m trying to determine which wires to tap my line output converter into for my aftermarket amp. If you look at Connector X4, it looks like there is a subwoofer low level audio signal + and -. Would these work?
Do you need a line out converter for a car stereo?
Not to worry, though; a simple line-out converter will get your system banging away pretty quickly, provided you’re willing to strip a few wires first. Locate the wires running from the head-unit or factory amplifier to the speakers.
How to install a line output converter on a LOC?
On a LOC that uses speaker connector terminals like the Scosche SLC-4, the process will be similar, but with just fewer steps. First, strip the wires from the stereo wiring and then make the proper connections with the corresponding speaker connector terminal.