I have had the Kenwood DPX-400 for over a year and just now plan to install two amps to the system for my single sub and two mids in the back deck. So I am looking over the instructions and find there is no RCA outputs off the back of my deck schematics. (No, I have not the time to remiove my deck to check, first hand...) There is always a chance the graphic just did not show one but I need otherwise to run two LOC's (line output converters for the speakers. Any brand should do but I am looking for decent SQ. I accept the road-noise that may bleed over from the engine into the stereo but am left with few options.

Audiophiles, rise up and earn my endearing respect for your qualified input on a conservative installation. Components are as follows.

Deck: DPX-400 double din
Sub: KFCW-2503 10 in sub
Rear Spkrs:KFC-P602 6 in mid-driver
Door Spkrs:KFC-1676 6.5 in 2 ways
Rear Amp for mids:KAC-322
Rear Amp for sub: Undetermined...obviously looking for Kenwood but already had one lost in transit by UPS...dammnn them...dammnn them all to helll!!!

 

Sounds like a clean system. My Kenwood rep from work had a Purple 5th Gen Maxima that was decked out with all Kenwood components. It used to be on Kenwoods website but at the end of the season they removed all of the gear and crushed the Maxima in a junkyard Damn them!! By the way, your DPX400 has at least 2, possible 3 rca preamp outputs on the back...

Maximadave

 

Dave,

I am curious though because the graphics do no show the connection nor discuss it in the owners manual. Do you happen to have one of these models to possibly look at and see?...I understand it is last years model but I thought I would ask.

 

I put the DPX400 in my brothers 2001 Hyundai Elantra and looks good, I remember seeing the rca jacks in the back and I know there was at least 2. I'll call him when I get to work today and email you back. The owners manuals are a little bit vauge.

Maximadave

 

Hey man,

sorry about the crappy instructions. How could they possibly forget that??

Go check behind the HU real quick, it's not too hard.

I'm pretty sure you should have some inputs behind there if the HU isn't too old.

Using line level input converters isn't as good as the signal coming straight to the amp (via RCAs), and the power to the speakers. So avoid it if you can.