Re: Where's the amp?

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Sat May 05 2001 - 14:31:34 EDT


"Will Coughlin" <willcoughlin@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Ok, I have a '00 reg. cab with the RBR(CD only) Infinity system in it. I am
> using the speaker level inputs with my amp to power the subs, but I need to
> know if I need to take the signal from speaker wires running out of the back
> of the head unit, or running from the factory amp to the speakers? Where is
> the factory amp located in a reg. cab? Does it make a difference? It just
> seems like to me I'd want the amplified signal, but maybe not??? It would be
> easier and cleaner if I took it off of the head unit, but I will take it
> from the amp if need be. Thanks,

   This may not be relevant any more, but (back in '95 when I ordered my
truck), several folks on the DML said that with the Infinity system, there
is an amp built into each speaker. (It was common knowledge back then that
if you wanted to upgrade your system, you should just get the base radio
as the Infinity speakers wouldn't play nice with an aftermarket head unit.)
So I guess, if this is still the case, the answer is that there is no single
amp, and all the outputs to the speakers from the Infinity from the head unit
are "preamp" outs. ?

                                              -Jon-

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