Re: Making use of car audio amps at home

Well, I have done some more research tonight. My base idea of using an amp intended for a car audio application for my sub and then making use of the pass through outputs is still a sound idea. What is not a sound idea it turns out is simply modifying the audio amp used in the Logitech x-230 to power a single satellite speaker, it would require an entire new PCB. No small mod gets this job done. I found some posts on other forums about people wanting to up the output for the two satellites by eliminating the sub. The gain is only about 2w,...

Hello everyone,first post besides my welcome post. As my title states I like to make use of car audio amps for my home desktop computer systems. I also like to do things on the cheap but I will spend if required. Right now my current project is using a R/F P4002 car audio amp. I use this amp for my sub and I want to use the pass through outputs for my satellites, and I want to be able to test with different satellites. OK, getting the sub going was no problem. I have two Logitech X-230 amps and I want to dedicate these two amps for my satellites(each satellite gets an amp). Currently these amps...

Re: New Members - please post your introductions here

Hello my name is Daniel. I am a retired auto mechanic with an interest in electronics. Most of the automotive electronic jobs at my former Dealerships got sent my way. It was not because I was so talented,more like others were satisfied with more mechanical repairs. Currently I am interested in "computer audio" and making use of inoperative equipment I purchase on the cheap. Hope the time comes I can help someone else out.