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Line Output Converter - 30 Watts / Channel

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by treehuggergeorge, Feb 13, 2008.

  1. treehuggergeorge

    treehuggergeorge New Member

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    good evening... i just got my bazooka in the mail. requires rca inputs... instead of waitinng and saving a few bucks i went down to the the local pep boys store and picked up a metra line out converter. i noticed after i got home it says up to 30 watts per channel. am i able to tap in to one of the speaker lines without causing damage to the speaker, amp, bazooka or any other equipment?

    another question... down the road... i would like to replace all the speakers in the car, keeping the jbl amp... most popular brand seems to be infinity? any thought, comments on them or other suggestions?
     
    #1 treehuggergeorge, Feb 13, 2008
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    yeap.. you'll be fine. The non-jbl system probably pushes 10 or 12 watts per channel at the most. The JBL will crank out 20 watts or so.

    There's a lot of choices for replacement speakers. Infinity is a good brand that has a nice balance between price and performance, and is quite popular here since everyone who gets them gives them a good review. A good start would be to consider how much you want to spend and then see what's available in the price range. There is noticeable difference in sound fidelity between $200 and $600 speakers, so it may be a good idea to check out a car audio specialty store and have a listen.
     
    #2 Presto, Feb 13, 2008
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    It's my opinion (and it's not unique) that each mfgr. has just one price range where they make the best speaker relative to their competitors. Infinity makes good $200 speakers but doesn't make good $400 speakers. Diamond makes good $400 speakers but doesn't make good $200 speakers. Focal makes good $900 speakers, but doesn't make good $400 speakers (all retail prices, discount ~40% for Ebay).
     
    #3 priusenvy, Feb 14, 2008
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    Thanks Presto & PriusEnvy :) I am going to try the install today. Going to be in 40s and windy here today. So, hopefully not to cold...
     
    #4 treehuggergeorge, Feb 14, 2008
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