How To INSTALL a Line Output Converter w/ Stock Radio & Speakers 4 Aftermarket SUB AMP Installation

[@EXOcontralto]

Let's get the Toyota back in business as we SAVE UP for the BIG BUILD!!! Thanks for watching, everyone!!! :)

[@riveralley]

EA sy you just do it.

[@riveralley]

Exocontralto you will be at slamology this year with LITTLE BLUE right?

[@MadDragon75]

Thank you for making this video EXO. I just came across a video where this guy ran his speaker wire straight into his amp RCA inputs. I was thinking OMG!

[@normwilson864]

Props on the vid.., try a "clip" to hold back shrink tube.. Ptevents it from sliding down in your way... Also interested in those 6-1/2 your removing. Drop a line ... Habe A Great Day!

[@migascustomsounds3054]

@@MadDragon75 some amps have high and low inputs. U could wire them straight to ur speakers.

[@Guiltless765]

This dude's energy 👍🏻🍺

[@izzyarmstrong98]

love coming from school to see a new exo video makes a great day

[@chriswiegert9297]

Same

[@ubmbass]

So happy to see you releasing videos again! I know it gets tough sometimes and life certainly gets "in the way". Hope you're all settled in your new place and ready to hunker down and release more vids! I have a bunch of brand new 6x9's if you want a set to install in that 'rolla, let me know if you're interested and what kind you want, I'll send em your way.

[@Artoconnell]

Solder Connections are a zero ohm connection, thats GOLD in the radio business.

[@TRONMAGNUM2099]

You got me back into car audio after almost 20 years out of it. I just installed one of those line out converters to connect to my 5 channel Skar audio amp.

[@darinolaf2613]

Try 2 ch 2 ohm D class 2000 watts

[@brl98g]

Yo if u read this maybe u can help me out like u said i was out of car audio for 20 years lol these line output converters are new to me in my days we ran ours wires to the aftermarket hu..anyway i used this in my bro in laws car but when he drives his sub amp shuts off high amp stays on do i need to have the stock 6x9 rear speaker hooked up also? All i did was run the output converter directly to the stock speaker wires i didnt reconnect the 6x9 stock speakers could that be the issue with sub amp shutting off?

[@tankdog03ify]

Great video for beginners.. just think of how many new people this series will bring into the world... keep the videos coming!

[@majorwilkesjr.5827]

I haven't even been able to get good into the 3-minute mark of the video before I have to say, a moment of silence for RadioShack

[@exoticmarrow1346]

I only went once as a kid but now isn't adult I wish I could be there like every day 😂

[@williamtyree3896]

I miss the real Radio Shack more and more every single day

[@dillonsimmonds6496]

Dude I lost your channel I used to watch you back in the day so glad you popped back up !!!!!!!! Your awesome exo !!!!

[@camronallen7276]

does nobody ever have to wire these into their door speakers, i swear i’ve looked for videos the last 2 days and NOBODY wires their converter into the door speaker wires like my goodness not EVERYONE has speakers in their trunk

[@joshsmith5348]

Exo I'm a big fan hate telling people things in text cuz it comes across rude but you should clean the paint of underneath your ground wire that way it doesn't create excess heat on your amplifier and a weak ground because the heat dissipates through the ground and the heat sink fins on the amp if the ground Cant ground through the paint it'll create excess heat in your amplifier just a helpful tip then once the ground is installed take some touch up paint and cover over top to prevent rust thanks for the vids you rock

[@craneeddie35]

I am glad you are always up beat. Thanks for being you. Always a pleasure to watch your vids.

[@MadDragon75]

EXO.. Never disappoints!

[@therobb5738]

I've used this handy device on my scion xB and my Mercury. Mine has an optional volume knob; I used it on the xB but not the Merc, I just use the head unit to control the bass. Simplified things to do it that way. Either way, a good thing to use when you don't want to screw with stuff behind the dash just to find no RCA's, and once the volumes are adjusted the way you need them, (mine is also internally adjustable), works like a charm. Set it and forget it. Good vid, Exo.

[@DMAN22yeah]

I made a passive version of this with 3 resistors, its fairly simple to diy. Been using it for 2-3 years and never had an issue. A proper LOC is going to be much better though

[@mateovargas6504]

I love the big build videos with the new truck and everything, or even little blue, but it’s nice to have just kind of random videos like this one to just see that EXO is still rockin.

[@dexosama6279]

Best video out so far. Showing exactly what people are looking for

[@Scorpio-dv4ti]

thank you so much for this video. i have been all over youtube trying to figure out what to do with this Loc and how to install!!

[@disarray0921]

You can use a small piece of tape to hold heat shrink wrap in place while soldering, to avoid falling. Nice video.

[@jerryrivera7704]

Exo ur a kid with warm heart stay young at heart and joyful

[@adrianmellingseter4241]

He is🙏🏼

[@joeblack5300]

Great video! I took notes and I'm gonna install the LOC right now! I'll come back and comment once it's installed!🙌

[@KRYZMA23]

Did you install it what do you wire the remote wire to?

[@joeblack5300]

@@KRYZMA23 Yep! Got it installed! I connected the remote wire to the amp!✌

[@KRYZMA23]

So your amp stays powered on always or???

[@joeblack5300]

@@KRYZMA23 No! it only turns on when I turn the radio or car on!🤔

[@joeblack5300]

@@KRYZMA23 Go to 9:40 in this video where it says to connect the remote wire to the amplifier!👍

[@eduardodavid99]

ok I bought a car that they installed a car stereo and I tried to put an amplifier and a subwoofer but the amplifier does not sound so I can use this method to connect it thank you very much

[@fluxk1ll34]

some people just got it! this dude is one of them. excellent video 👍🏻

[@pbettselectric134]

The final tape job looks good. .Keep up the good work.

[@OMGitsFLY]

Hey i have a factory radio too and w the converter the yellow wire can you cross it to the battery for power instead of alternator? And does it matter what voltage i use for the wiring kit i have a mrv m500 alpine amp and a 12in kicker sub

[@ruikazane5123]

Great to see that car again on the channel!

[@davelahoud1256]

Loved the video. Instructive, clear and no waffle. Wholesome to boot.

[@ghostifacation]

Thanks man! Long time installer but this was the first time I've installed a converter!

[@SparkedEd]

Another great video man, you always make things so easy to follow. Not sure if you said it in the vid, but are you taking precautions against the feedback loop from sub-woofers to rear deck speakers? Sometimes the pressure from the sub-woofers will move the cones of the rear deck speakers which causes voltage fluctuation in the signal line that goes into the converter. This then sends a feedback hum to the amplifier. Not sure if that converter has protection against that, but a solution I used to do was to use little plastic pods to cover the rear of the speakers and separate them from the trunk's airspace.

[@orfeous]

Next video we will adjust the output gain for a clean signal

[@boacaizhere]

EXO, have you ever thinked about making an informational video about "what makes a subwoofer loud"? Like, when you explain where you have to be careful when choosing a subwoofer, what it's the most important thing to look before buying a subwoofer? I'm trying to learn more about subwoofers, as I watched videos for more than 10 years every day, but never learned something. I couldn't find any video or topic on the internet forward this subject and I thought you're the one who could make a great job with that.

[@ianweaver9743]

I'm not EXO by any means mor ia this a video how ever maybe I can enlighten you a little. Sound is nothimg but the movement of air. There is alot of technical stuff I'm about frequencies In which that air is moving. He will probably if he hasnt already shown one making those frequencies visible. But to answer your actual question of what makes a subwoofer loud is the frequency. Subwoofers hit a substantially lower frequency that can actually be felt through the vehicle and through other parts of your body other than just the ears. After adding a subwoofer it's no longer just hearing the music but actually feeling it with the rest of your body as well. I hope That helps and I didnt just fall victim to a troller. Also not trying to take anything away from exo either but I'll post another comment with a link to where a gentleman makes it to where you can see those sound frequencies with science.

[@ianweaver9743]

Watch that video I'd bet money you wont be disappointed.

[@raphaellcamilo4528]

This channel is very good. Brazil in the area

[@calvinbroadnax9386]

I love installing the convertor with the remote wire for factory radio installs for the subs.. I always hated a hot wire or using the toggle switch for it to cut the amp off..

[@dougkmaratta]

Hey EXO! You are the dude! Congratulations! Very cool your video!

[@NendoCrescendo]

Look into better solder and flux. They make a WORLD of difference with the look of the joint and how long you’re down there. Also Hakko makes a good quality station that works amazing for a budget!!

[@alexisquiles8113]

Il love this guy he makes it look like a kids show lol If you could do his way no one can

[@MidnightMarrow]

I could be wrong but I have an LC2i and I think ideally you'd tap into a door speaker for a wider band to send to the sub where you can manually tune subsonic and high pass frequencies to better match whatever sub you have. For instance I might be lucky to be getting 50% give or take of what my 15" 2500 watt setup could do til I ditch the rear tap and go to the front more untouched signal. Of course if you're putting smaller subs in those factory tunes might be close to where you need to be but I think being able to really tune it in yourself regardless is the way to go to get the most optimal sound possible.

[@stevendegiorgio3143]

Thats the video I needed to see.Im installing a schooch line output converter in my car with an aftermarket radio.I have no room to run orca and rem from the radio to the rear speakers.Its an installation wire saver for me.

[@riinaldo]

0:22 guess you could say it was one hell of a corolla-coaster ride! lol idk if anyone said this yet but the vids about a year old so I wouldn't be surprised lmao

[@proffessasvids]

Nice one bruce, glad you changed to the black zip ties in the end bru xx

[@joshramsey213]

That's awesome bro I just did that to my work truck don't tell my boss and now I have a 1100 watts in there with a really really old impp from pioneer that's only 450 watts lol im hoping it don't blow lol so far so good

[@ryanglenn1008]

Dude Thank you so much for this! I've been wanting to put better subs in my car since I fell for the beats car audio trick. I haven't been able to figure out what to do since I have to keep my cars stock head unit in because it also controls pretty much everything else. Thank you again for giving me a plan to shake my neighborhood to peices once again

[@magic6947]

I spiced my left front and right front cables from the head deck as my car has a factory amp and sub. If I used the rear speakers it would have been already amplified. Food for thought hehe.

[@mrlotus8049]

Very beautiful teaching, My questions are: 1. where did you attach the remote wire to, 2. where did you attach the brown ground wire to?

[@bassheadadam6543]

The remote wire( blue) goes too your amp for the aftermarket subwoorfers this is meant for, you would use this device too either get rca or remote if you dont have one wich most stock head units do not. The broun wire he didnt use in the video but basicly when he turned his car on he was checking if the red light would come on signaling it was on and working correctly this broun wire is only used when you dont get the red like or sound from the sepakers. In this case he didnt need too use it though.

[@bassheadadam6543]

@MrLotus

[@mrlotus8049]

@@bassheadadam6543 at the same time, you can't switch off both the LOC and the amp, they would both stay on and is like it gonna drain the battery, don't you think so?

[@joshmclamb3360]

@@mrlotus8049 the blue remote wire coming from the line output converter is what tells the amp to turn on when the car is on and turn off when the car is off. No, neither the line output converter nor the amplifier would draw any power from the battery while the car is off unless there is an internal short circuit in either device.

[@cu3tom_xd149]

Oh yess!!! I love these type of vids im glad you are back Exo!

[@Kinglew23]

I’ll stick to my lc2i way easier to hook up but exo knows what he doing

[@TurboJohn74]

most vehicles now have a factory amp.... would be sweet to show Audiosource's LC2 or LC7 installed (post factory amp). That being said, loved the video

[@HoUsEoFcAtS78]

Car audio fabrication has a video on that I believe.

[@JBL_lover_]

Thanks EXO luv your content keep up the good work my dude

[@tmack7563]

Man thanks alot, brilliant tutorial. My local stero guy, hook my loc to just one speaker, no bueno

[@Butrdtostngravy]

Nice job with the video editing bro keep up the great work!

[@BrokeinBroward]

You need to start on your new truck man can’t wait to see that

[@Danifrcupra]

Viene muy bien que te saque la señal directa del remoto a los amplificadores. Un saludo desde España, Zaragoza, Tauste

[@wcatkins]

EXO next time put solder on the iron tip then add new solder to back side of wire. When it is hot enough it will suck solder right in. And you know the solder job is good.

[@45gallo]

Just one cuestion so where did u connect the remote to turn on the amp so it won’t stay on all the time I so other videos they get the power source from the lighter connector let me know thanks??????

[@nicholasking29]

Man ... I feel you on breaking your neck in that trunk. I had to get in my 2013 Corolla trunk a few times. I could get in with no problems but, being a heavier guy ... getting out was a mess.

[@dirtrider88]

fold down the rear seat and just lay down from the inside?

[@markpotter2485]

I have a 4 channel factory head unit with no amp and added new speakers, sub & 5 channel amp. How many channels should my LOC be? 5? 6?

[@greglambo3]

I'm having a boooom if i cut off my radio! I have a loc hooked up .a PAC SNI-35 ADJUSTABLE 2 CHANNEL LINE OUT CONVERTER SPEAKER WIRE HI LOW RCA. Do i need to ground the 2 brown wires.? SNI35 help !!

[@mflinch6061]

Greg, I'm no expert and have been researching install methods. Came across the thread www.hondaaccordforum.com/forum/audio-visual-electronics-10/hooking-up-subwoofers-my-rear-speakers-using-line-output-converter-38128/ Your 12v supply might be on a wrong circuit. Good luck!

[@cfmechanic]

Where do u get the color changing zip ties. In video they were green but by the end they turned black

[@greghansford6000]

Does tapping a channel such as a right or left ear take any of the output away from the speaker in that channel? Could it reduce the performance or loudness of that speaker?

[@gtgodbear6320]

I want to do something for my mom's 2016 CRV. She wants it a little louder but doesn't know how to use new high tech stereo systems. I'd get her two 8" subs. Maybe some explode 6by9s and explode door speakers two 8" subs w/500 watt 2 Channel & capacitor. 400 watt 4 channel for back, front & factory tweeters. Should be good enough for my mom. Factory stereo has an equalizer so I can make it sound perfect that match that amplifiers get the best possible sound at Max. No Distortion just crystal clear balanced. I built at least 13 systems. So I know I can make a factory setup work I never tried it though.

[@kevin272004]

That’s a good radio shack add promo if they were still open 😂

[@RanGer-498]

Some are still open ..but are a far cry of what they were.

[@kevin272004]

@Charles H Geis IV I would have to see it to believe it

[@kevin272004]

@WeAreWatching Yu 🤔🤔🤔

[@cambreaezell7346]

Will the line output converter also work with putting a video output on a head unit? I have a dvd player in the radio - but no way to stream it on another device - i.e. a tablet - so I have to watch DVDs on the tiny radio screen ... help ... ?

[@DeeHermanson]

Serious question??? Cant i just cut the rca and wire it to the speakers and plug into the amp? I did it before when i was younger and it pounded with my little mtx thunder amplifier. I got a new setup and not sure if i should do that again when i see these converter. Any help thanks

[@horaciogutierrez8131]

Hi, where else can i get power from, if i dont have a power line from the alternator like you?

[@thuggaloonsted674]

exo im going for something in my trunk of my 09 lincon mkz man give me some guides on what i want in there my budget is 700$ plz man u got me into bass big dog glad to see you back

[@123verne]

So when you splice the speaker wires into the LOC, is this the same as it would be if you spliced them into the back of the factory head unit in the dash?

[@thatguykai479]

So if I did my rear and front speakers I would need two LOCs for front and rear then I would need a third one for subs correct if I have a stock head unit

[@SmokeyWaterOutdoors]

Do you have to do both the left and right speaker? Would it work hooking up just a left speaker as example

[@jackl8915]

918 Dinkmaster Yes but you lose content in some songs

[@jamesswain2923]

I hooked up a loc after my factory amplifier. The factory amplifier has tweeter and front speakers wires. Components. So I ran them together to the loc inputs. My loc only pushing out .2 volts AC out of the RCA jack's on full gain. They are pac lp7. What's going on help

[@ivanf4023]

You could also buy an amp with build in high level inputs. I assume you can still buy those.

[@noelmedina6925]

They still sell them even the Dual amp from Walmart has it and it's just $30, not bad either for powering the speakers on the doors.

[@carlbell2306]

@@noelmedina6925 dual suck over heats and it's craps don't buy that shit spend over $100 for a good one.

[@midrangetorque]

So where does the remote wire connect to?...from the amp. I understand the remote wire goes from the line output converter to the amp, but then from the amp to where? Is there somewhere it connects to the factory radio wiring??

[@Catholic1391]

Am about to do the 2013 tahoe I just bought. It's has a bose system. Those 4 speakers wires on the converter can I just wire the two positive together and the two negative together to one speaker only?

[@david029014]

is this similar to what you have to do in a 2018 honda accord ex--l 10 speaker system?

[@AlBaNiAnGaNgStA93]

If you have an aftermarket headunit you still have to connect a remote to a amp so its not running 24/7 right ? how can I connect to the fuse box??

[@dirtrider88]

where the audio coming from at 13:50? does audio get sent to the subs but they arent capable of playing it?

[@THEBEST-vg5wt]

What about if I wanna put two converter? One two channel and one 4 channel? They connect like the 2 channel on the back speakers and the for using the front and back ? Does matter of I mix the two channel and the 4 channel on the same back speakers cables?

[@1Techoner1]

What app is that your using in the video at 10:41-10:42? It displayed 40 hrz. I noticed you have used it in videos more than once if I'm not mistaken and I would like to know.

[@mysticalwolfie2663]

I have no way to check the bolts an ohms of nothing idk if I’m running to much power but, I hooked my 2014 Jeep grand Cherokee up. Tapped into a rear 3 inch tweeter and and got the power to go thru the convertor by using my 12 volt outlet. Black an yellow connected to that remote wiring to amp and speaker wires to tweeter, everything works. Thing is when I hit the gas I get a very slight humming sound, and if I play it for too long it’s smells weird. Thanks for any info and yes I do have the 4 gauge ground wire an positive wire hooked up. Positive wire does got a fuse idk what else it could be, thanks

[@chriswiegert9297]

👌Love your content, keep up the amazing work 👌

[@lucasmwaura7865]

I have a question.i have sony dz 350.i want to buy this converter so that I can connect to the front left and right midrange speakers of the home theater because I want to buy a car amp for more bass.now I don't know if it will work that way.please answer

[@reekinhavok420]

So here's a question I just got this exact loc and my question is I have a 2008 honda accord with the factory sub. I want to tap into the factory sub so it's only two wires not four . I dont need stereo signal for an aftermarket sub can I hook it up to that instead to retain my sub control in my factory headunit?

[@deeppawan9175]

I have one question as my car have rear subwoofer with 2 negative and 2 positive inputs Can i use the same method to install line converter on my factory subwoofer but the thing is do i need to use right (- &+) or left from line converter.Or do i need to go back to the radio to install line converter? Thanks

[@dustygryphon614]

What fuse did he use for the LOC because I'm trying to put one in and I don't know what fuse to use

[@silvahbakcity8086]

Wen u see da 9v signal do u adjust da pots to drop da HI voltage

[@mikebauer5406]

I have the same set up good ground and connects but when I press on gas the bass goes way up and then I let go of the gass and it does the same. Sounds great when I dont press the gas any help?

[@Jdww89]

So if you had a regular amp powering the subs, it looks like that mini is powered from a house outlet. Wld the red be the power source and the blue line be the one that turns on and off the amp so you're not draining your battery completely all the time. I'm still a little confused

[@rlhs1883]

Can you tell me what color wires I need to connect to for a 06 Audi A6 avant with Bose stereo?

[@milric77]

What I dont understand is...you wired the yellow wire straight to constant battery power....so how would the remote wire work to turn the amp on and off? There is no switched or key on power hooked to the unit. It would technically power the amp 24/7 with the key on or off this way. Am i wrong?

[@Thumper68]

That’s why I use butt connectors and shrink tube easier and quicker and if you know what your doing it’s just as strong. I install water well pumps the same way for 20 years and those connections last under water that long and I have pulled pumps by the wire that have had broken pipes so if you can pull hundreds of pounds on my connections I’m fine with them in my automotive needs.

[@jesuscruz-fv3vm]

Thanks exo I always learn something from your videos.

[@edwincordero8]

Does the high output line converter connected to the rear speakers reduces the sound, power or sound quality in them?

[@Thisispatrickbear]

Hey, Wiring a linkQ wavetech line converter in a lexus es350 (2012). It has a factory sub in back seat part, DVC apparently. Have an American bass XFL and aftermarket amp. I can’t seem to wire it the right way, have a video with wiring one of these from a factory sub?

[@gibby9280]

Does the power wire on output have to be connected. Didn’t connect mine and converter still works

[@cdracos1]

You forgot to mention the remote switch wire. Does it automatically send remote voltage to the amp or is it to send remote voltage to the convertor ??? Because you have a constant live going to your convertor . Without a remote wire feeding the convertor it will be permanently on ?

[@evelynsalazar6057]

You are amazing and legend on system 👍👑💯👍🐱🐱👍🐱👍👍👑💯

[@ilovetoyotatrucks]

Mr exo u gotta use a 2" piece of that Tessa tape and it will keep that heatshrink higher up & heat protection alil too!

[@richardcorlew9244]

Have you ever checked out the Scoshe LOC2SL which adds a remote output signal with signal sense that creates the remote input for your amps? I am using my stock Mitsubishi head unit and don’t want to add a switch and my electric bus doesn’t like turning my amp on. I figured the Scoshe could take care of that.

[@robertcasianosr]

So does the power cable need to be ran from the car battery? Or is the amp powered through the LOC?

[@redbird7680]

Is it possible to connect a line output converter to a factory subwoofer??? +/- from sub into +/- left and right in the converter?

[@Haze121201]

Im using a 4 channel line output converter with stock radio. Qould I be able to hear all my 4 speakers and my sub doing it this way?? Im using an amp for highs and one for my sub.