Mini Mad
Posted 14 August 2014 - 11:03 AM
To learned TMF Mini ICE'ers.
Please excuse my ignorance, but is there anyway of having an incar stereo that has no 'normal' head unit and could power 4 speakers in the car? Does such thing as a 12v Pre/Power amp with line in's exist?
I'm not bothered with CD's or radio, just be nice to have option of tunes from iPod touch/iPhone occasionally.
Cheers.
G.
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 14 August 2014 - 11:22 AM
Not sure if there is anything specific without looking on tinterweb but This idea "may" work. You could wire up a small amp ( 4 channel if your going to run 4 speakers ) with a manual on/off switch. To connect the ipod to it, you would need a decent lead that at one end connects to your ipod ( 3.5mm i think , ) and at the other end connects to the amp via RCA leads ( red and white ). Mount the amp out of site, say in the boot and run the rca lead from the amp to your preferred point in the front of your vehicle for the ipod.
I have never tried this method as I use a head unit to connect an ipod. I do however, use this method at to connect my Ipad to my studio gear at home, which also has my synths and guitar going through the amp as well.
Cheers
Mini Mad
Posted 14 August 2014 - 11:55 AM
Sort of thinking along the same lines. Is there something proprietory that you can buy?
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 14 August 2014 - 12:10 PM
Proprietory?
Ice Ice Baby!!!
Posted 14 August 2014 - 01:56 PM
what bit are you looking for to be Proprietory ?
An Amp that is designed to work with a iPod/iPhone?
Super Mini Mad
Posted 14 August 2014 - 02:25 PM
Not sure if there is anything specific without looking on tinterweb but This idea "may" work. You could wire up a small amp ( 4 channel if your going to run 4 speakers ) with a manual on/off switch. To connect the ipod to it, you would need a decent lead that at one end connects to your ipod ( 3.5mm i think , ) and at the other end connects to the amp via RCA leads ( red and white ). Mount the amp out of site, say in the boot and run the rca lead from the amp to your preferred point in the front of your vehicle for the ipod.
I have never tried this method as I use a head unit to connect an ipod. I do however, use this method at to connect my Ipad to my studio gear at home, which also has my synths and guitar going through the amp as well.
Cheers
Thats exactly the way I've seen it done - 4 channel amps start at just over £50 new on fleebay and much less secondhand ...you will just need a stereo 3.5MM to stereo phono (L and R) lead and job done.
Mini Mad
Posted 14 August 2014 - 02:29 PM
I've got a 3.5mm to stereo phono - So 12v amps exist off fleabay? Any links would be greatly appreciated.
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 14 August 2014 - 03:36 PM
Go to any halfords and have a browse to get an idea of what you want. Then look on fleabay for a cheaper item if needed.
Just remember not to get a "Sub " amp. You would need a normal 4 channel amp. If i wasnt at work i would google it for you.
Cheers
Ice Ice Baby!!!
Posted 14 August 2014 - 05:44 PM
Speeding Along Now
Posted 14 August 2014 - 09:52 PM
Or just put a Bose docking station on the back seat as I do.
Ice Ice Baby!!!
Posted 14 August 2014 - 10:36 PM
Or just put a Bose docking station on the back seat as I do.
Does is take a 12/14Volt feed for power?
Mini Mad
Posted 15 August 2014 - 07:21 AM
Or just put a Bose docking station on the back seat as I do.
Does is take a 12/14Volt feed for power?
Intrigued on this. Is a 12v adaptor available?
Speeding Along Now
Posted 15 August 2014 - 07:22 AM
It runs on it's own battery as it's rechargeable but you can get a 12v charger for it. They also do 1 that hasn't got a battery that you could run off the car battery . The Bose sound is great
The charger puts out 20v but I got an adaptor off eBay USA or maplins probably do 1.
Edited by geoff-d, 15 August 2014 - 07:24 AM.
Ice Ice Baby!!!
Posted 15 August 2014 - 07:53 AM
But its mounted behind you ... 
LOL 
Mini Mad
Posted 15 August 2014 - 08:26 AM
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