Can Use RCA Preouts to Connect SUB??? Glass help?

 

musakhan
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I am really beginner, but my headunit has 2 preout RCA jacks. So can I use the rear one to directly connect it to a subwoofer. Like connecting a wire to the RCA preout on the headunit, directly to a sub. Would it work???? Would I get bass from the sub or just end up short circiting. Do I need a amplifier?
 

Gold Member
Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

Post Number: 7011
Registered: Dec-03
you need an amplifier.

 

New member
Username: Kopite

Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-05
my h/unit is the same, the installation booklet tells me that i can plug the s/woofer(mono) out lead into the sub speaker but when i do this i get no sound to the sub. so why have a lead that you can plug stright into a sub that people are telling me i need a amp to use ,when the booklet shows me it is going into a sub speaker. i also have audio outs to use with a amp
 

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Username: Jeremyc

Kunsan AfbSouth Korea

Post Number: 393
Registered: Jun-04
The book is miss leading. Rca outs are made to send an anaolge signal to an amp for it to boost. They will not power a sub by them self.
 

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Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

Post Number: 7239
Registered: Dec-03
the direct connection they refer to is for a self powered sub like a bazooka or infinity basslink.
still has an amplifier, its just built into the sub.
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