On a 2 channel amp that I plan on bridging, do I need BOTH rca ins?

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10-11-2006, 08:51 PM
ZtH01

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Originally Posted by FyreDaug

I actually dont think so, why would you? Maybe it makes sence on a 2 channel amp but for a mono amp you really only need 1 input right?

Experience.
10-11-2006, 08:55 PM
ZtH01

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Originally Posted by FyreDaug

Well explain to me why you need both. If it just adds 2 signals together then why not just give it one signal? It shouldnt play any different

I dunno, I didn't design the amp. On all 4 Rockford Fosgate, and all 3 MTX amps I've had you need both L and R channels hooked up. Unplug one, volume goes down....

I don't recall you actually saying what kind of amp you have... A FEW have a a bridging switch that would probably eliminate the need for both inputs...

Bottom line :rtfm:
If it says you need both, you need both
10-11-2006, 09:48 PM
FyreDaug

Ok then what about this, I still have 1 input signal going to it, but I split it to 2 (using a 1-female-in 2-male-out adapter) will that fix it?

And also, does splitting an rca like that cut voltage 50%?
10-12-2006, 07:37 AM
Shadow

No, it cuts it MORE than 50%
10-12-2006, 10:01 AM
XC-C30

be a wiseguy and see what happens is my only sugestion, since you're not listening to what other people tell you....
10-12-2006, 11:41 AM
FyreDaug

quit with the godamn attitute already ****. Im asking questions on an online forum where I was hoping to get answers, not from some ****in jun06 noob being a dick. ive got many different options on how to do this setup, so obviously im going to do what will sound the best. Maybe you dont have much hand on trial and error experience, but some people do.
10-12-2006, 11:42 AM
ZtH01

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Originally Posted by FyreDaug

Ok then what about this, I still have 1 input signal going to it, but I split it to 2 (using a 1-female-in 2-male-out adapter) will that fix it?

And also, does splitting an rca like that cut voltage 50%?

That should work.

I'd say it's more like 1/4th of the volume....
10-12-2006, 11:43 AM
FyreDaug

Thanks ZtH01, information was all I was looking for. Ill try things out in a few weeks whenever all my **** gets here and I finish up with the fiberglass
10-12-2006, 12:01 PM
Shadow

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Originally Posted by me 5 posts ago

No, it cuts it MORE than 50%

ummm....
10-12-2006, 01:47 PM
XC-C30

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Originally Posted by FyreDaug

quit with the godamn attitute already ****. Im asking questions on an online forum where I was hoping to get answers, not from some ****in jun06 noob being a dick. ive got many different options on how to do this setup, so obviously im going to do what will sound the best. Maybe you dont have much hand on trial and error experience, but some people do.

what has the join-date to do with me being a noob or not.... been in to car-audio for the past few years..... I like to do things the right way first-off, rather dan constant trial and error.... research my friend....

but hey, do as you please.... I mean, it's not my install so why should i give a **** hmmmmm

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