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Scootin 81 C20 · 12-20-2009, 11:33 PM

Hey guys, I was going through a box of electronic bits and pieces that someone was throwing out and found these. I am wondering, what are they and what are they for? And are they something I could use, if so how does one hook them up?

Thanks
Benjamin.

Andy4639 · 12-21-2009, 01:22 AM

Looks like the peices to hook up a amp with. Most factory radio's don't have the RCA hookups in the back of the radio so you have to buy those to turn them into RCA jacks for the Amps. I think thats what they are anyway!

mrmischief · 12-21-2009, 05:20 AM

Yep. You wire them into your speaker wires and it turns them into rca outputs. How many wires come out of them?

Scootin 81 C20 · 12-21-2009, 10:52 AM

There are 3 pairs of 2. 2 white, 2 gray, and 2 brown.

Scootin 81 C20 · 12-22-2009, 07:43 PM

Anybody know how to wire them up??????

dammitmitchell · 12-23-2009, 05:20 AM

yeap pull the model number off that box dude and google it etc,
simply put positiveand negative white to one speaker.. and the other color to the other speaker, the browns are typically grounds
BUT double check so
search for the company's electircal diagram, and then use T-clips so you dont destroy the harness

and those have adjustable "gain" dials in them.. set them at 3/4 not full.. when "full" on position they give a dirty signal that can ruin your components

TheSunDanceKid · 01-19-2010, 07:38 PM

there usally only used if you are going to do an aftermarket amp to either a stereo that is stock and doesnt have rca outputs or a aftermarket stereo that only has one or a few old base models didnt have rca outputs if you arnt using them for either of these things its pretty much useless its not going to improove your sound or anything it will simply do nothing

gray is positive front or rear right speaker
gray/black stripe is negative front or rear right speaker
white is positive front or rear left speaker
white/black stripe negative front or rear left speaker
brown is ground to eliminate alternator whine and other interferance noises
brown is ground to eliminate alternator whine and other interferance noises
the nobs on the other side are for adjustments

Scootin 81 C20 · 01-20-2010, 02:41 PM

Ah. I'm not planning on using them cause my sound is good but I may run a single sub on my Sony Xplod deck. Thanks for the info though.

TheSunDanceKid · 01-25-2010, 06:35 PM

if your sony has rca pre outs already built on to the back id use those these some times sounds ok but your built in ones are going to get alot better sound with no interfernce

12-20-2009, 11:33 PM	#1
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	What Are These and What Are They For? Hey guys, I was going through a box of electronic bits and pieces that someone was throwing out and found these. I am wondering, what are they and what are they for? And are they something I could use, if so how does one hook them up? Thanks Benjamin. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

12-21-2009, 01:22 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What Are These and What Are They For? Looks like the peices to hook up a amp with. Most factory radio's don't have the RCA hookups in the back of the radio so you have to buy those to turn them into RCA jacks for the Amps. I think thats what they are anyway! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-21-2009, 05:20 AM	#3
mrmischief Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 1	Re: What Are These and What Are They For? Yep. You wire them into your speaker wires and it turns them into rca outputs. How many wires come out of them?

12-21-2009, 10:52 AM	#4
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: What Are These and What Are They For? There are 3 pairs of 2. 2 white, 2 gray, and 2 brown. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

12-22-2009, 07:43 PM	#5
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: What Are These and What Are They For? Anybody know how to wire them up?????? __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

12-23-2009, 05:20 AM	#6
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: What Are These and What Are They For? yeap pull the model number off that box dude and google it etc, simply put positiveand negative white to one speaker.. and the other color to the other speaker, the browns are typically grounds BUT double check so search for the company's electircal diagram, and then use T-clips so you dont destroy the harness and those have adjustable "gain" dials in them.. set them at 3/4 not full.. when "full" on position they give a dirty signal that can ruin your components __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

01-19-2010, 07:38 PM	#7
TheSunDanceKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chandler, arizona Posts: 125	Re: What Are These and What Are They For? there usally only used if you are going to do an aftermarket amp to either a stereo that is stock and doesnt have rca outputs or a aftermarket stereo that only has one or a few old base models didnt have rca outputs if you arnt using them for either of these things its pretty much useless its not going to improove your sound or anything it will simply do nothing gray is positive front or rear right speaker gray/black stripe is negative front or rear right speaker white is positive front or rear left speaker white/black stripe negative front or rear left speaker brown is ground to eliminate alternator whine and other interferance noises brown is ground to eliminate alternator whine and other interferance noises the nobs on the other side are for adjustments Last edited by TheSunDanceKid; 01-19-2010 at 07:38 PM.

01-20-2010, 02:41 PM	#8
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: What Are These and What Are They For? Ah. I'm not planning on using them cause my sound is good but I may run a single sub on my Sony Xplod deck. Thanks for the info though. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

01-25-2010, 06:35 PM	#9
TheSunDanceKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chandler, arizona Posts: 125	Re: What Are These and What Are They For? if your sony has rca pre outs already built on to the back id use those these some times sounds ok but your built in ones are going to get alot better sound with no interfernce

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