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Originally posted by dnewma04:
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Originally posted by Sleeper:
[b]A line driver is always worth it.
I agree with most of what you said, but the above quote. It is only worth it in specific circumstances. Having it in a virtually noise free system would be like having 60w when 50w is already too much.[/b]
IMHO, having a higher voltage signal (whether an amp is rated as capable of handling it or not) is always worth it for a competitor.
That's what I was trying to get across.
True, the average car stereo can do just fine without one.
But no harm can come from having one, only benefits (even if they may be so small as not to notice).
5V of signal from a HU going into an amp at rated for 5V will still have some noise.
Until the power of the signal is larger than the power of the car's electrical system (~12.5V) there will still be some noise.
What needs to be considered is how much noise is currently audible in the system, and if other (cheaper) preventative measures can be done to eliminate the noise.

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