LOC Experiences/Recommendations

[setshot50]

Trying to decide on an LOC for my audio upgrade (front components, rear coaxes, subwoofer run off a 5-channel amp). I will be running 3 sets of RCAs so I need a 6-channel option. I've heard recommendations (not on here) that the AC LC7i is needed because of its AccuBass control. Those recommendations reference the Stang's bass roll-off needed to protect lower quality speakers. I was also told I could to 2 2-channel LOCs (spoke with David Navone). Any info, suggestions, recommendations would be appreciated.

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[OF5.0]

Factory radio? If so, how many speakers does it have stock?

 

[setshot50]

Factory radio? If so, how many speakers does it have stock?

Yes, sorry I left that info out. Stock 500A Shaker (12 speaker).

 

[OF5.0]

Have you looked at a Rockford Fosgate DSR1 to interface between your radio and amp? You can use the FO3 T-harness to avoid hacking any harnesses. You can obtain up to 8 channels of outputs with time correction, crossovers, and equalization. The DSR1 is about $200 right now at Best Buy.

 

[Cathul]

With the 12 speaker system you don't need a line output converter. You only need a T-harness to intercept the variable line output behind the radio and feed the variable line level to the amplifier.
Or you get yourself a Maestro HRN-AR-FO3 harness and modifiy it to your needs or feed a DSR1 with it and go to your amps from there.

Let me tell you why you should go this way.

1. The radio puts out variable level line output just like an aftermarket stereo does with it's RCA connections.
2. This variable line level feeds the stock amp that amplifies it, just like an aftermarket amplifier
3. Now you want to put a line output converter to convert the amplified signal back to variable line level output?

Why in the seven hells do you want to do that when you have a perfectly fine, unclipped (unlike the amplified output) variable line level output signal right behind the radio and before the amplifier?
This is like barbecueing a steak and trying to make it raw meat again after barbecueing just to barbecue it again. Makes no sense, right?

So do it right the first time and get a T-Harness or a DSR1-Harness or better yet a DSR1 with the harness and feed your amplifier with the variable line level signal.

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