RCA cables and 4 channel amp
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RCA cables and 4 channel amp
Ok, I have a question.
I have a 4 channel amp that is running a set of components and a set of 6" mids. My friend that hooked it up only used one set of RCA's for all fouor of those speakers. He took two Y adapters and plugged them into the amp. What is this doing? He told me that it is fine, and I am not losing anything, but I cant for the life of me agree. I think I am losing something. Anyone help me out here?
I have a 4 channel amp that is running a set of components and a set of 6" mids. My friend that hooked it up only used one set of RCA's for all fouor of those speakers. He took two Y adapters and plugged them into the amp. What is this doing? He told me that it is fine, and I am not losing anything, but I cant for the life of me agree. I think I am losing something. Anyone help me out here?
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Kale, thats it? It doesnt make sense to me, I just can't grasp it. I feel that if there is only one set of RCA's for 4 speakers, I am losing the ability to adjust the power to those individual speakers / channels.
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So when you say ability to adjust power, how are you trying to do this?
If left and right channels are combined in the 2/4 split then you've got quite another pickle.
Nothing else should be affected unless you have an unusual set up or a higher end deck that allows you to adjust output channels (mid vs highs) separately.
All the installer did was to split the signal path which did reduce output voltage by 50%, but that is about it. Was the output of your head unit too much for the amps required input? I know Eclipse puts out some units that deliver 8V on the pre-out side which can be too much for some amps.
What head unit are you running?
Scott
