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Thread: How will I power my doorcard speakers with no head unit?

  1. 05-19-2005, 03:43 AM #1
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    How will I power my doorcard speakers with no head unit?

    Hey guys I really need your help.
    Im putting the complete are Pc in the Focus this weekend but Im facing a bit of trouble. Im going to be removing the Head Unit completely out of the car as My touchscreen for the Pc is mounted in the center dash so their isnt really any space for it. The problem I then have is how do I power my front and rear door card speakers, as they would usually be powerd from the head unit. My subs and 6 x 9's will be fine obviousy as I can use the output from my sound card and the amps will power them for me but Im struggling to find a way around this problem.
    Help!?!?!
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  2. 05-19-2005, 03:55 AM #2
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    you will need to use an amp to power them.
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  3. 05-19-2005, 04:04 AM #3
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    ???

    I know that mate but is their anywhere I could buy a mini one from I could hide behined the dash I really dont wanna buy a 5 channel one in the boot cus all the re wiring etc. I jus want a mini amp I could hide behined the dash or somthin with the same inputs and outputs as a head unit unless anyone else has any ideas?
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  4. 05-19-2005, 04:12 AM #4
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    :-D ive got a 2 ch 100 watt amp u wanan buy it off me? pm me if u do we can work out a deal
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  5. 05-19-2005, 04:16 AM #5
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    Thing is mate I htink it will be too big to hide behined the dash
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  6. 05-19-2005, 08:04 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by fletcher5555
    Thing is mate I htink it will be too big to hide behined the dash
    Put it under a seat.
    Have you looked in the FAQ yet?
    How about the Wiki?


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  7. 05-19-2005, 08:11 AM #7
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    How about a 1/2 din sized amplified graphic equaliser like the Boss AVA 1404. About $25 online...

    I've been considering one of them myself, Cheapest in the UK is £40/$74 delivered.
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  8. 05-19-2005, 11:39 AM #8
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    Where from?

    That sounds great mate where can I get one from?
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  9. 05-19-2005, 11:48 AM #9
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    Loads on the net, some on ebay too...

    http://shop.store.yahoo.com/gigabuyz/ava1404.html

    http://www.hypaudio.com/ava1404.html

    http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...=0&dcaid=15892

    More info on the UK ebay listing.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

    That 200w is gonna be PMPO but it will replace your HU from what I can see. It has remote on too
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  10. 05-19-2005, 01:19 PM #10
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    Sorry Im a bit noob what does PMPO mean?
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