I picked up the RF amp and went to install last night. I have a Sony HU with the Hawg wired install kit and Hertz speakers. I was running the Arc and decided to go with a little more power. I read all the threads on the RF. I use the speakers for input instead of the rca like evryone suggested. I soldered the 2 rear speaker outs from the HW converter box to the RF input speaker harness. Put my positive and negative on with no trigger wire. Hooked up the speaker and I had sound for about 5 minutes. Played great then just went dead. Call RF tech and they walked me through a couple of trouble shooting scenarios. THey think the amp is bad. What do you guys think. Everything was working fine with my Arc which I took out. PUZZLED!

 

Amp is probably bad. RF should send you a replacement. I have one and love it. I'm using Polk mm651s. I love the combo.

 

Most folks simply take the wires that were connected to the speakers and use those to connect to the RF input harness; then, use new (or in your case) wires from the output side of the RF as the new speaker wires.

I don't know why you would use anything from HW converter box as an input to the amp since the converter box doesn't carry an audio signal--it simply allows the handlebar controls to control the radio.


Carl

 

In my opinion,......you just downgraded your system. Shoulda stuck with the Arc mini !!

 

Well after further investigation. The amp works, I did not have the power wire in far enough and the battery was low. Thanks

 

So what's the verdict ?? Which one sounds better ??

 

The RF is a lot clearer and a bit louder. Not really that noticible at high speeds but definately notcible at low speed and parked. I was out for about an hour and had no issues. I guess for the money it's worth it.

 

Good info for guys that are on the fence !!

 

How true. I did the trial and error thing for a while. I tell everyone to go listen to the different products out there. What might be good for you is not for me, that's how I look at things. I think I am finally finished and satified with my stereo.