Using existing head into empeg

Posted by: skibum

Using existing head into empeg - 08/04/2002 14:16

I've just got my empeg and love it. I cheated with the installation and used a fm modulator into my exusting Renualt Laguna setup.

However, what I would prefer, is to have the output of the Laguna head unit go into the aux of the empeg. The Laguna unit (Philips made) is a radio/single cd unit and has no obvious line out. Is there anyway, I can take the speaker out and put that into AUX? maybe with a convertor or something?

Andy
Posted by: tfabris

Re: Using existing head into empeg - 08/04/2002 14:31

Yes, there are speaker-level-to-line-level converter boxes that you can get from places like Crutchfield.

Remember, though, that the empeg does not have speaker level outputs, so you would ALSO need to buy an external amplifier and install it as well if you did it that way.
Posted by: skibum

Re: Using existing head into empeg - 08/04/2002 15:25

Thanks for that Tony.

I did play to get an amp too. And new speakers, as I doubt the builtin speakers could really handle an amp.
Posted by: jheathco

Re: Using existing head into empeg - 08/04/2002 15:51

Your other option (though less sound quality) is to just get a new headdeck that has pre-amped outputs so you would avoid needing an amp. This could be a lot cheaper than getting a new amp and a converter.