On Kenwood KDC-MP145: do i use reg harness? what does "one 2V preamp output with low pass filter, rear/sub switch" mean or do?
1624469
yes you use a regular harness. you match the wiring on the deck with the existing wiring in your vehicle. the 2V outputs are additional RCA outputs for add on amplifier set ups
288436
my understanding is that this is the newer version and has a built in preamp. I would compare the specs at the Winegard web site or perhaps solidsignal.com
1244697
Ha! So, the question is "how to select the AUX-IN input" the one on the front panel. I just received my amp and the question is still a mystery. It seems to be a dead port. It's not controlled by the Input Selector. And it doesn't seem to override all other signals if connected. And if you've got a manual handy you'll see that Item (16) AUX-IN, is at the very bottom of page 3 and Pyle seems to simply have run out of room for its description. Has anyone gotten it to function?
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I would read the manual. I used to do this for a living and frankly I can count on one hand the number of multi channel amps that I installed that had to have all 4 inputs used. Typically there's a set that you can use as two channel inputs that will provide input to all four channels if you don't have anything plugged into those. And typically these amps that required all four channel inputs were very high end like Zapco, MacIntosh, stuff like that.
300034
This is a basic preamp and has only one input. Splitting the signal into two inputs will greatly compromise the quaity of the signal. I recommend getting a different unit
116904
I put one of these Kenwood subs in my fiancees' car and it sounds amazing! I would definitely recommend one of those over any Rockford Fosgate any day! I hope this helps you with your purchase. Thank you & God Bless!!! :)
1031004
This is just a harness that uses your factory plug and stereo harness. There is a blue wire with a white line for the amp. I'm assuming you are running an amp. Hope this helps.
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Q: can you use this to power 4 6x9 speakers (150rms each at 4ohm) And how would you wire a high level imput into this amp? (stock head unit because they dont make an aftermarket one)A: You can buy the speaker line to RCA adapter to feed your speaker lines into the amp. I used an Audiocontrol LC6i in my setup but not necessary unless you want to add subwoofer and amps.I have a small amp for my speakers and one amp for this sub. 2ohms is how the shop I went to set it up. The amp I got was like $65 and it works great. I've had both for about 1.5-2 years now
250810
Good idea, always better to hear from everyday user's as opposed to someone that works for the company. There may other amps the knob works for that they might not know of, long shot but it may be true lol. I have a kenwood pushing my 2 12's but I forgot which amp I have cause my cars been in the shop for a while. And I did have to purchase the knob separate though. Probably doesn't help any but I would wait and see what others reply, good luck bro ! Oh and by the way check ebay u might get it cheaper there, I only paid about 25$ for mine !
13403
The pre-amp is self contained in the unit. It's output is fine to plug into an aux input of your receiver.
1863862
The speakers are standard wiring so they shouldn't be an issue with your prewiring. As for the sub, nothing appeared to be different, however, could not say for sure since I don't know your prewire configuration. As a side note, I recommend a Harmon Kardon reciever so the sub can be turned off when the system is turned off. We currently have a pioneer reciever and we have to manually shut off the reciever.
116907
I've used Kenwood stuff for over 25years and have never been not pleased. Just remember to use a amp right on the button for your wattage.
2087610
Just plug the red and black wires into the back of the amp or receiver. Unless you don't have an extra slot for the sub. If that's the case I'm not sure how to help.
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Tony...sorry i missed ya ... im not online too often...That amp is 1 CHANNEL ONLY..USED FOR SUBWOOFERS...HIGH QUALITY...mINE IS HOOKED UP TO 2 KICKER SOLO BARIC 15"s I have illegal sound...
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If you have a LFE output on your receiver, then you only need one cable. Quoting the Owner's Manual, "If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS processor/receiver, the Low-Pass Frequency is set by the processor/receiver." See http://www.jbl.com/images/media/ES250P(120V)_OM_EN.pdfIf you want to run in "normal" mode, then you'll need to buy two cables. See the manual for configuration settings getting the L/R receiver outputs to your subwoofer.I use mine in LFE mode. I hope I've helped you. Good luck!
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It depends on what the ohm rating of your Kenwoods and is the 800 watt the rms value or the peak output power of your speakers. This amp will output 500 watts rms at 2 ohms and I believe 750 watts rms at 1 ohm. For example, if your Kenwoods are SVC 4 ohms the lowest impedance applied is 2 ohms wired in parallel. Another example is if your Kenwoods are DVC 2 ohms then you could wire to 1 ohm
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Based on the information I could find, I don't believe they're using Class D amplification, but something called "switching mode power supplies". Found some good info in this forum thread: http://www.avsforum.com/forum/90-receivers-amps-processors/1470455-new-harman-kardon-avr-1510-1610-1710-receivers.html