brannen07

i have 2 12" subs and a 900w amplifier im wanting to put in my 04 rx8 with the factory headunit. i also purchased a line output converter because i was told i need this. is this all i need to use my stock headunit? and can someone give me some basic directions on what the LOC does and how install it? thanks.

StealthTL

iTrader: (1)

how about asking the guy who 'told you you need it'??

....and only 900 watts? do you want to hear your music if the engine is running?

Where (oh where) are you mounting two twelves?

brannen07

i need help..not a smartass

ASH8

Be a little careful who you are talking to..I thought the reply was quite straight forward.

If you want assistance a little bit of civility as a new member will go a long way.

Thread moved to the Series 1 Forum.

A line out converter, or L.O.C., is a device that turns the speaker-level audio signal in a car audio system into a line-level signal that one can connect to an amplifier. This is necessary when one is adding an amplifier to a factory head unit, since factory head units do not have RCA outputs to get signals from. Typically, L.O.C.s come in two and four channel versions for a variety of installation options, and may be easily removed to return the vehicle to stock.

firebirdude

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Welcome to the board. Everything you need to know is in the sticky at the top of this forum.

You'll need an amp wiring kit. Don't know which amp you have, so 8 gauge may do, but buy a 4 gauge one to be safe.

brannen07

will any aftermarket headunit be compatible with the rx8? i have a jensen older model am/fm/cd/dvd/mp3/tv reciever that i have had sitting around for a few years. its quite old and i dont know much anout this. anyone know if itll work? model number VM9510

firebirdude

iTrader: (3)

With the Metra kit (discussed in the sticky), you can use any headunit you want.

brannen07

do you have a link for the metra kit?

firebirdude

iTrader: (3)

READ THE STICKY