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Differences btw line output convertor and plugging directly in speaker level inputs?

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Old Aug 24, 2004
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Differences btw line output convertor and plugging directly in speaker level inputs?

Is there any difference between plugging inputs directly from the factory headunit to:

A) line output convertor and then using RCAs to plug to amp

or,

B) plugging directly into amp using speaker level inputs (my Pioneer amp supports speaker level input)

This is just a small 2-channel amp to power front door Infinity Reference speakers.
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If you're feeling lazy, go ahead and use the speaker level input. Don't even bother wasting $60+ on a line output converter. Best bet, just go buy an aftermarket HU with at least 4 volt preouts (pretty common nowdays)
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Originally Posted by klam
Is there any difference between plugging inputs directly from the factory headunit to:

A) line output convertor and then using RCAs to plug to amp

or,

B) plugging directly into amp using speaker level inputs (my Pioneer amp supports speaker level input)

This is just a small 2-channel amp to power front door Infinity Reference speakers.
Usually no difference at all... however i have noticed in the past that by using the built-in speaker level in, volume is much louder.
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