BzJeep

Hey guys, I'm planning to add a mono amp and subwoofer to my factory BOSE system and I'm wondering if I should just purchase a cheap LOC or go with something like this Audiocontrol LC2i LOC that I found on Crutchfield for $100. According to the description, it supports much higher RMS wattage than the cheap ones and is adjustable.

I've used a cheap Scosche LOC in the past in a previous vehicle and it produced okay sound, but I'm just curious if the more expensive LOC will actually produce better sound...

Thanks in advance for any opinions or advice!

djfrestyl

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You should be fine with the Scosche.

skicrazeeeeee

No way the Scosche... It is 'OK' but the LC2i is amazing... I saw a posting on AudioControl's facebook page showing a comparison by Breakers Car Stereo and the LC2i wins hands down and is cheap for what it does

djfrestyl

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I'm not denying that AudioControl products are fantastic.

But they're overkill when your source (the Bose HU) still puts out a garbage signal. It's not like it makes it any clearer.

Hence, The Scosche is fine for your purposes until you get a really nice head unit.

beegeezy

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Every single AudioControl product I have ever installed (other than the epicenter) has boosted the signal very well but has also induced noise into an otherwise clean system. (or amplified inaudible noise) No matter what I tried I couldn't clean it up either. I know all the tricks they suggest...didn't work.

That being said, for a sub amp, just get a pac sni-35 and be done.