Wiring Question (Audio) - Anyone do this?

daveGT · 08-16-2003, 10:08 PM

I've got some spare gear sitting around (subwoofer and amplifier) and here's my question:

How do I power the car amplifier from a home 110 outlet? I want to run a pre-out from a HT reciever to the powered sw, but I don't know how power the amp.

Surely someone has done this. Anyone?

Thanks!

tireburner163 · 08-18-2003, 08:11 AM

I'm sure this COULD be done, but it would require massive amounts of rigging up. I wouldn't suggest doing this.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

Ponycar_302 · 08-20-2003, 04:08 AM

Use a battery charger. Plug it in, run a hot wire to your amp and ground it to something.

I don't know if it'll work, but it's a suggestion.

LxMustangRacer · 08-21-2003, 06:55 PM

You could buy a power converter, but it probably wouldn't be adaquate to run an amp, you could use a spare battery lying around, but you'd only get a few hours before you'd have to recharge it. Personally I think whatever hassle or cost to take to get it to work isn't worth it. You'd be better off selling it and getting a home theater sub for $50-$150. Plus those are made for rooms and would probably sound better. -Phil

08-16-2003, 10:08 PM	#1
daveGT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sarcoxie, MO, USA Posts: 80	Wiring Question (Audio) - Anyone do this? I've got some spare gear sitting around (subwoofer and amplifier) and here's my question: How do I power the car amplifier from a home 110 outlet? I want to run a pre-out from a HT reciever to the powered sw, but I don't know how power the amp. Surely someone has done this. Anyone? Thanks! __________________ '99 Cobra Red, stock so far, except for Steeda Tri-ax, Bassani X pipe, Recaro seats, and tint. '94 Lightning: White, stock except 50 series Flowmasters '99 GT (wife's): Chrome yellow, stock with some pretty slick "flame" pinstripes!

08-18-2003, 08:11 AM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I'm sure this COULD be done, but it would require massive amounts of rigging up. I wouldn't suggest doing this. -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

08-20-2003, 04:08 AM	#3
Ponycar_302 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 120	Use a battery charger. Plug it in, run a hot wire to your amp and ground it to something. I don't know if it'll work, but it's a suggestion. __________________ I'm sofa king we tall did.

08-21-2003, 06:55 PM	#4
LxMustangRacer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Allendale, Mi Posts: 137	You could buy a power converter, but it probably wouldn't be adaquate to run an amp, you could use a spare battery lying around, but you'd only get a few hours before you'd have to recharge it. Personally I think whatever hassle or cost to take to get it to work isn't worth it. You'd be better off selling it and getting a home theater sub for $50-$150. Plus those are made for rooms and would probably sound better. -Phil __________________ 1994 Mustang GT Convertible

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