Upgrading System

[CP3]

what is a line driver?

[billspin]

The phoenix Gold Tantrum LD66 Line Driver is a device that will boost the signal from the head unit up to as high as 8 Volts RMS. I believe the Clarion XMD3 is normally outputting about 2 Volts. This gives the benefit of higher input level to the amplifiers and thus higher output levels. Another benefit is that the higher voltage allows me to run with a much lower gain setting on the amps. I learned about this when I wired my tower speakers a couple of years ago and was not pleased with the output. This is an older model and I do not think it is offered any longer. If it ever goes south I will definitely find a replacement. It makes a great difference.

[philwsailz]

There you go......use the pass throughs.

Phil, I find that I don't get an acceptable amount of control using the bass line wipers. Are the ones included with the Kicker amps for a specific range, or do they lower the input levels? If they are like most (boosting 45Hz) then I would opt for at minimum 2 sets of RCAs to the amps. One dedicated to the sub.

The KICKER 700.5 has both bass boost AND remote level for the sub section.

Bass boost is centered at 40 Hz and is not remote.

Sub level IS remote, and set up correctly, (i.e. with a knowledgeable operator who can understand signs of clipping) the REMOTE sub level does a good job of removing the need for a second set of RCA cables.

[CP3]

where can you get a good line driver?

[billspin]

This is the one I am using. http://cgi.ebay.com/PHOENIX-GOLD-TLD...QQcmdZViewItem

[CP3]

so that can boost the signal to three outputs?

[billspin]

3 in and 3 out each adjustable independent from the others.

[CP3]

and thats so you dont stare the amps cuz the hu doesnt supply enough power?

[billspin]

xpjim1
Here is the latest diagram. I have attached a word doc I created. For some reason the diagram picture needs to be resized to see all of the words in the boxes. If this does not come through very good send me an email and I will send it to you through email.

[xpjim1]

billspin

Thanks. It came through perfect

xpjim1