Can you put an amp on a stock radio?
Another popular way to connect an amplifier to a factory radio is to use something called a line output converter. It connects to the factory radio’s speaker wires and converts the speaker-level signal to a preamp-level signal. This lets you use RCA cables to run that signal to your amplifier.
What do I need to know about power tap on speakers?
In most cases you would purchase your speaker with an integrated transformer, and use the built in switch selector to choose your power tap. This power tap indicates the maximum power the speaker can receive.
How does an amp connect to a speaker?
The preamp outputs of your receiver connect to the amplifier’s inputs via RCA cables. Then, using a multi-core conductor, the outputs of the amp connect to the factory speaker wires accessible behind the receiver. The receiver’s speaker outputs should remain unconnected to any wiring. Thomas from Grand rapids MI.
What do you need to connect a radio to an amp?
You’ll need a line output converter that converts high level speaker line outputs from an audio source into low-level RCA jacks on your amp. Cut the factory wiring at the speakers or behind the radio, then plug those wires from the radio into the line output converter.
How many TAPS does a transformer speaker have?
The transformer typically has taps at various impedances (i.e., 4,8 or 16 ohm taps with a single common). Choose the tap that matches the speakers’ impedance.
In most cases you would purchase your speaker with an integrated transformer, and use the built in switch selector to choose your power tap. This power tap indicates the maximum power the speaker can receive.
The preamp outputs of your receiver connect to the amplifier’s inputs via RCA cables. Then, using a multi-core conductor, the outputs of the amp connect to the factory speaker wires accessible behind the receiver. The receiver’s speaker outputs should remain unconnected to any wiring. Thomas from Grand rapids MI.
What’s the correct tap setting for a 25V speaker?
Select the correct tap setting for 25V, 70V or 100V speakers, based on the wattage required to produce the desired sound pressure level for your application allowing for some additional power headroom.
How do you connect a radio to an amplifier?
Connect the end coming from the radio plug to a new wire going to the amp’s input. Connect the end going to the speakers to the appropriate wire coming from the amp’s output. That means you’ll use two of the 9-wire cables, one for the amp’s input, the other for its output.