I went to inquire about hooking up some component speakers (JL or MB Quart) to my JL 300/4 amp and the install guy told me that my head unit (sony 4500x) would need a high-low adapter because it only has one pre out (taken up by the 500/1 I'm running). He recommended that I get a whole new head unit (alpine) because the high-low adapter is crap basically. Is he right or is he just tryin to get me to spend some more $?

 

He is right and he is trying to get you spend more money.

You do have an option, granted a...limited one per say.

Run jumper RCAs from the 500.1 to your 4 channel or Jumper RCAs from you 4 channel to the 500.1.

The draw backs:

No sub control

Thats about it.

 

Get a new HU. Sony HUs suck anyway.

 

Any recommendations for a Alpine head unit?

I need enough inputs/aux/pre outs, etc for:
JL 500/1
JL 300/4
Alpine 5.8 monitor
I-Pod

 

alpine 9833 or 9835

 

9833 ... if you like a flashy display 9835

very nice ... not too too pricey

 

http://www.hookedontronics.com/show_...s.jsp?cid=7375

 

Thanks guys, I'll probably get it installed this Saturday

 

sweet come back and tell us how much better it sounds

 

he's not joking .... it really will

 

There is another less expensive option. You could run the one set of pre-outs to an electronic crossover and split the signal. A good EC even with only one input will actually provide you with higher voltage outputs and still leave you control of the individual channels. I run one in my car even though my HU has 3 pre-outs. I don't trust even Alpine HUs to correctly cut the frequencies how I see fit. A nice good quality EC will run you anywhere from $100-$350 but can be mounted anywhere. Heres a link to a really nice one..

http://www.caraudioshopping.com/inde...talog26_0.html