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Old 05-24-2012, 11:03 PM
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I was installing my head unit today and ran into an issue. Non-Bose system. (Kenwood kdc-152) I dont have sound coming from the rear speakers, only the front. ( no speaker in rear doors or in rear deck) I think its because the rears are amped right? How do I connect that amp to Head unit so the rear speaker will work too?
 
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Old 05-24-2012, 11:16 PM
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Old 05-25-2012, 12:06 AM
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Thats not the one sonic electonics gave me. Also my radio only has 2 rca outputs and i need that for my sub. Where do the 4 rcas go to? I guess ill have to buy that.
 

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Old 05-25-2012, 01:30 AM
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And that says for bose and i have non bose.

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Nevermind I have non-bose on crutchfield and it says thats the wiring harness I need. I guess sonic electronix are just unaware. However, I still dont know where those rca connectors go to for this product : http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...a-70-1787.html . I only have the two on my new radio (Red and White [R and L]) for a subwoofer amp connection. That adapter in the link has 4 (Black, White, Purple, Light blue) that are supposed to connect to my new radios "Pre-Amp output" Please help.
 

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Old 05-25-2012, 07:25 AM
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You could use a series of Y-splitters to allow connection of a sub amp and the pre-amp harness - its all line-level signal so it'll work fine with no degradation.
 
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Old 05-25-2012, 09:43 AM
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Ok. So i should buy like 4 y splitters? Im still confused on the placement of the rcas though. Does it matter where i put the 4? Theyre sll different colors than the two on the back of the head unit.
 
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Old 05-26-2012, 01:39 AM
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Like these? : http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=93799079621 . Although i do think it will get a bit crowded behind head unit stackin these on to get 6 rca female connectors out of 2.
 
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Old 05-26-2012, 09:11 AM
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It definitely will but with a head unit that only has two preouts it's pretty much your only option. You may not have fader control that way either.
 
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Old 05-26-2012, 11:21 AM
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Aww well we'll see how it works wen they come in the mail.
 
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