Stereo question - Line out covertor wire?

Zach, USM · 05-06-2002, 06:57 AM

I have the Bose upgraded (crappy-ass) stereo. I would like to simply add some subs and an amplifier to power those subs. In my BMW, I simple T-tapped off the stock sub woofer wire, ran a line-out coverter, plugged RCA's from the L/O convertor to the aftermarket amp, plugged the sub in the amp and it worked perfectly.

My question is, is there a place in the back of the car where I can T-tap off a line to run a L/O covertor?
TIA

DLow · 05-06-2002, 07:22 AM

At least in the symphony, there is already a line-out in the head unit. You just need the proper plug with RCA jacks on the end. See link for more info (including part #)...

Dave

http://forums.audiworld.com/audio/msgs/468.phtml

Zach, USM · 05-06-2002, 07:52 AM

the stock amp is still running the stock speakers, I just want to add an amp to run the aftermarket subs.

2.7tDallas · 05-06-2002, 08:00 AM

Nebuchadnezzar · 05-06-2002, 08:18 AM

recently? I think that maybe it's old outdated information??? This sounds almost too good to be true.

DLow · 05-06-2002, 08:52 AM

DLow · 05-06-2002, 08:57 AM

I used it on my 2000 Symphony (I know it also works for the Concert). The link below contains the Crutchfield part #. See if this help them find it...

BTW - I did have to cut part of the stock connector to get this one on. The factory connector on mine was covering the pins (though they had no wires connected to those pins). I had the option of "adding" the pins to the stock connector, or clipping it off and using the pre-made one...

I researched this for weeks last fall...and yes, it sounds too good to be true, but it worked for me. I have no idea if it works for the Symphony II radios found in MY2002 cars or not...

:-)

Dave

http://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/210020.phtml

05-06-2002, 06:57 AM	#1
Zach, USM Elder Member Account #: 4519 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,486	Stereo question - Line out covertor wire? I have the Bose upgraded (crappy-ass) stereo. I would like to simply add some subs and an amplifier to power those subs. In my BMW, I simple T-tapped off the stock sub woofer wire, ran a line-out coverter, plugged RCA's from the L/O convertor to the aftermarket amp, plugged the sub in the amp and it worked perfectly. My question is, is there a place in the back of the car where I can T-tap off a line to run a L/O covertor? TIA __________________ 2005.5 B7 S4 2000 M5 Commuter AUDI OF NASHUA SUCKS - Sprint Blue, Carbon Fiber, 35% tint, 19 X 8.5 ADR Classics, hyper flow intake, H&R Springs, Milltek non-res cat-back exhaust AIM - zachdrew489

05-06-2002, 07:22 AM	#2
DLow AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 3729 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 1,024	No need to convert... At least in the symphony, there is already a line-out in the head unit. You just need the proper plug with RCA jacks on the end. See link for more info (including part #)... Dave http://forums.audiworld.com/audio/msgs/468.phtml __________________ 2000 A6 2.7T, 6Spd, Cold, Conv Packages, 17x7.5 Audi S4 Avus wheels with 235/45 Michelin PS2's (Pirelli W210 in winter), Abt K04 Turbos and Chip, UUC shifter,Koni Sport Shocks, Eibach pro-kit springs, AWE DTS,Custom Exhaust, RS4 Downpipes, Servotronic Switch, M5 lip spoiler, Stoptech brakes, Alpine F357 Amp, a/d/s 345is speakers, 10" subwoofer, XM Sat-Radio, Boost Gauge, Intercooler misters

05-06-2002, 07:52 AM	#3
Zach, USM Elder Member Account #: 4519 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,486	Does this cable REPLACE the stock amp? I want to make sure.... the stock amp is still running the stock speakers, I just want to add an amp to run the aftermarket subs. __________________ 2005.5 B7 S4 2000 M5 Commuter AUDI OF NASHUA SUCKS - Sprint Blue, Carbon Fiber, 35% tint, 19 X 8.5 ADR Classics, hyper flow intake, H&R Springs, Milltek non-res cat-back exhaust AIM - zachdrew489

05-06-2002, 08:00 AM	#4
2.7tDallas AudiWorld Expert Account #: 5503 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 25,193	With the Bose, you can take line out from the stock sub. __________________

05-06-2002, 08:18 AM	#5
Nebuchadnezzar Junior Member Account #: 26691 Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,749	I called Crutchfield and they know nothing about this. Has anyone ordered/used this adapter... recently? I think that maybe it's old outdated information??? This sounds almost too good to be true. __________________

05-06-2002, 08:52 AM	#6
DLow AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 3729 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 1,024	Nope - stock speakers still work __________________ 2000 A6 2.7T, 6Spd, Cold, Conv Packages, 17x7.5 Audi S4 Avus wheels with 235/45 Michelin PS2's (Pirelli W210 in winter), Abt K04 Turbos and Chip, UUC shifter,Koni Sport Shocks, Eibach pro-kit springs, AWE DTS,Custom Exhaust, RS4 Downpipes, Servotronic Switch, M5 lip spoiler, Stoptech brakes, Alpine F357 Amp, a/d/s 345is speakers, 10" subwoofer, XM Sat-Radio, Boost Gauge, Intercooler misters

05-06-2002, 08:57 AM	#7
DLow AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 3729 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 1,024	Part # (and more info) inside I used it on my 2000 Symphony (I know it also works for the Concert). The link below contains the Crutchfield part #. See if this help them find it... BTW - I did have to cut part of the stock connector to get this one on. The factory connector on mine was covering the pins (though they had no wires connected to those pins). I had the option of "adding" the pins to the stock connector, or clipping it off and using the pre-made one... I researched this for weeks last fall...and yes, it sounds too good to be true, but it worked for me. I have no idea if it works for the Symphony II radios found in MY2002 cars or not... :-) Dave http://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/210020.phtml __________________ 2000 A6 2.7T, 6Spd, Cold, Conv Packages, 17x7.5 Audi S4 Avus wheels with 235/45 Michelin PS2's (Pirelli W210 in winter), Abt K04 Turbos and Chip, UUC shifter,Koni Sport Shocks, Eibach pro-kit springs, AWE DTS,Custom Exhaust, RS4 Downpipes, Servotronic Switch, M5 lip spoiler, Stoptech brakes, Alpine F357 Amp, a/d/s 345is speakers, 10" subwoofer, XM Sat-Radio, Boost Gauge, Intercooler misters

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