Thread: Hardware Review: JL Audio CL-RLC volume controlled preamp

Thanks for the quick reply.

I was speaking of the preamp module that is built into the cl-rlc, not of a separate one. I think I'll purchase 3 so that I can have everything separate and the best quality sound and options. Hope I still have phone stuff laying around, I know I threw a bunch away a few months ago! I could probably DO it with 2, but it wouldn't be quite as ideal.

Oh, and these are available at www.dealercostcaraudio.com for 50$ each, free shipping on orders over 100$. I don't know the website, but perhaps after I get everything and install it I'll give my own opinion on them (sooo... 2months? ) Direct Link

Sorry, a question I forgot to ask. How many conductors are in the phone cabling? I'm assuming its the more common 4 conductor, but there is a very slight possibility of 6p6c or 6p2c as well... If you don't know, I'll just have to wait for mine to arrive!

each knob will include 20ft of phone cable. they use 4 pin/4 wire, rj11 connectors(i seem to remember trying 6 pin rj11's at one point, and think they would have worked- had some left over from my remote sub level knob for my clarion crossover-- after breaking the lock tab...).

also, just a installation tip-- wrap the rj-11 connector with electrical tape while you are pulling them through the car so that the lock tab doesn't get broken off-- otherwise you will need to get more connectors because no amount of creativity will keep the connector in for more than a day or 2-- they will fall out all the time without the lock tab, and will drive you to insanity.

Nice review. Thanks for the detailed info!!

I am thinking to buy this after reading soundman's review. I am using simple 2 Front components Speaker and 1 sub setup. How many would i need ?

that depends entirely on how you want to setup your system, or how it is already setup.

for every computer output, you need 1.

for instance, if you are going to use the crossovers on the amps, and will just use the "front" audio output(1 pair of right/left audio) of the motherboard, you will only need 1.

if you went with a audio processing setup that had separate audio outputs(more then 1 pair) for each amp, then you would need 1 for each amp.

also, if you wanted a independent volume control for the sub as well, you would need to add 1 more module to the total. there are also other solutions for this as well, but most require running rca cables close to the knobs location(the advantage to the cl-rlc).

Thank You soundman for the info. I will order the pair of this.
My setup would be Sound Card > CL - RLC > AMP.

The reviews I've read on that dealercostcaraudio.com have been mixed, but most have been negative. Good luck if you buy from them.

Dealer cost car audio is not a authorized dealer, which can lead to problems later of you ever have a defective unit-- after my own bad luck with 1 unit, I would highly recommend purchasing from a authorized dealer that will honor a warranty (crutchfield.com is a well known, reputable dealer that has a online store, but there are others).