Hook up amplifiers

How do you hook up a radio to an amp?

There are two ways to do this: get a line output converter (LOC) thatll adjust the speaker-level signal for your amps input, or get an amplifier with speaker-level inputs. You cut the factory speaker wires behind the radio, and connect the wires coming from the radio to your LOC or amps inputs.

How to connect an amplifier to a factory stereo?

Check out How to connect an amplifier to a factory stereo to see how this can be done. Neatly drape or trim each wire and connect it to the amp. Make gentle curves with the wires, not sharp bends that could pinch.

Where should I install an amplifier in my car?

Good locations to install an amplifier include: Pros: You can use short wires and patch cords. You wont have to remove a seat or climb into the trunk. Cons: Only very small amps fit here. This puts your amp close to some common noise sources. Pros: Plenty of room for large amps. Near the rear speakers. Easy access to the amp controls.

How to connect an amplifier to a phone or computer?

So, you will have to connect a computer power supply because it will provide the required number of amperes and voltages to the amplifier. The RCA cable will be used to connect the amplifier to the audio unit, which can be your mobile phone or computer.

How do I connect my radio to my amp?

1 Connect speaker outputs to your amp’s speaker level inputs 2 Connect a line-level adapter to the radio then use RCA cables to the amp 3 Connect your radio to the amp using RCA cables directly

How do you wire an amp speaker to a car stereo?

Cut the speaker wires, leaving enough length to move the wire and to have enough length to connect to the wire freely. Strip a small part on both the stereo’s speaker wire and your amp speaker wiring. If using a line-level adapter, connect to the stereo’s speaker output side.

Can you plug an outboard power amp into a radio?

Because factory radios don’t have dedicated outputs for amplifiers “RCA” or “preamp outputs”, most outboard power amps come with high-level inputs, which enable you to tap into the factory speaker wires for signal flow.

How do I connect my pioneer amp to my pioneer receiver?

RCA cables (line-level connections) are the preferred way to connect a signal to your amp if you have that option. RCA jacks on the rear of a Pioneer head unit. This is the ideal way to connect your amplifier’s signal inputs, if available. For a 4 channel amplifier, you’ll need 2 stereo RCA cables to do so.

Can you connect a mobile phone to an amplifier?

Yes, you can easily connect a mobile phone with an amplifier. What you need is a simple audio cable with two male plugs at it’s two ends. The mobile phone side should have a 3.5 mm jack and the other side should have a plug suitable for the particular amplifier.

How do I connect my phone to a phono AMP?

You can easily connect virtually any phone to an amp, provided that you use a 3.5mm jack to phono cable. Simply plug the jack into your phone, and the other end (the red and white plugs) into your amp of choice.

How do I connect my amp to my RCA cable?

if your amplifier only has a red+white rca input... then plugging in a 3.5mm cable to rca red+white adapter cable into the green headphone jack is correct. a better alternative would be a line out jack (basically because it is unamplified) but you should check your manual to see if your pc has one or not (probably not).

What size socket do I need for a mobile phone amplifier?

The mobile phone side should have a 3.5 mm jack and the other side should have a plug suitable for the particular amplifier. Some amplifiers have 6.3 mm sockets whereas other may have a 3.5 mm socket.