Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Uniondale, NY on 2/3/2021
2009 Pontiac Vibe
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Fort Wayne, IN on 1/17/2021
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Little Silver, NJ on 12/8/2020
2003 BMW X5
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Neat Device
Crutchfield customer from White Bear Lake, MN on 12/7/2020
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
Works well, provides a load for the power output of the radio so the radio is protected while allowing you to adjust the level your power amp needs to not distort. Easy to wire and adjust
Pros: Easy to wire and adjust
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Lumberton, NJ on 11/27/2020
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
junk the adjustment screws fell out
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Perfect solution for what I needed and at a great price!
Crutchfield customer from Hardy, VA on 11/3/2020
2018 Subaru Forester
I needed a line output converter to tie in my powered subwoofer into the factory Harman Kardon stereo in my Forester XT. This was the perfect solution at a great price!
Pros: Form Function Price
Cons: Very small connectors for line inputs
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Works but tabs inside breaks easy.
Crutchfield customer from Lakewood, CA on 11/2/2020
2008 Honda Element EX
This thing works and does what its made for but the dial inside the unit is easily broken. The plastic driver that comes with it doesn't work well and it's hard to turn the dial. There's no leverage to turn the dial inside. So I ended up using a mini screwdriver which broke all the tabs inside. Crutchfield needs to find another solution and get rid of this thing in their kit.
Pros: Does what it suppose to. Instructions are fairly easy to understand.
Cons: Tabs inside breaks easy. A bit bulky and you may have a hard time stuffing it back into your radio cavity.
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Works as it should
Guest from Arlington, WA on 9/25/2020
2014 Mazda MX5
Easy to setup and make the required connections.
Pros: Worked perfectly one and done.
Cons: Its big... Hard to fit in the space available in most cars.
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Edwin Sierra
Crutchfield customer from Yonkers, NY on 8/24/2020
2006 BMW 3 Series
Wow excellent
Pros: Muy bueno me gusto
Cons: Y muy fácil de instalar
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Junk
Crutchfield customer from Hickory, NC on 8/16/2020
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
It broke once I tried to adjust one of the sound output options
Pros: It works but don't try and adjust it
Cons: Cheap made
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Fredericksburg, VA on 8/2/2020
2003 Hyundai Tiburon
Great product. I was not sure I even needed this but after receiving help from the great techs at Crutchfield I was able to figure it out and it saved my factory amp from being fried.
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Major challenge with 2012 Fiat 500
Christopher from RICHLAND, WA on 7/31/2020
2012 Fiat 500
This works as intended but was insanely challenging to fit alongside the wiring harnesses in the available space in my 2012 Fiat 500 Sport. It will work and is possible to install, just be prepared for some frustration over the lack of available space! If this were smaller (or I had more room for the install), I would give it a 5 star review :)
Pros: Does what it is supposed to do
Cons: Available install space in 2012 Fiat 500 makes the install a challenge.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Duluth, MN on 7/13/2020
2005 Honda Element
Did not fit 2005 Honda Element - now I'm stuck with it
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Xenia, OH on 6/29/2020
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
Didn't use
Pros: Nice piece comes with package
Cons: Didn't use
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Sun Valley, ID on 6/28/2020
This is working great now, but I think you need to have some more detail in the install instructions
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Cypress, TX on 5/30/2020
1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Well made product and serves perfectly for my old Mercedes w210 audio upgrade project.
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Works
Crutchfield customer from Yorktown, VA on 5/14/2020
2004 Mazda Miata
It does what it's supposed to do. Speaker Level signal to Line Level signal conversion. It's pretty basic electronics.
Pros: Works
Cons: Might not be the best solution depending on your system/integration.
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Line Output Wizardry
Crutchfield customer from Oxnard, CA on 5/5/2020
Nifty little devise that matched new Alpine digital media player with in car OEM amp and speakers. The sound is incredible!!
Pros: It just plain works!!
Cons: A little large to squeeze into a small space so be sure to check sizing
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Walker, LA on 4/26/2020
This little device was an awesome solution to my sons aftermarket stereo but only had one preamp out put connect. Are use the SLC4 for the mid range in tweeters and use the preamp output on the stereo for the subs and it came together great. It made a 25-year-old Boston acoustic pro series separates come alive again ????
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Good LOC
Crutchfield customer from Maitland, FL on 4/21/2020
Simple installation and easy to set up.
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Cons: Screws are a little flimsy
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Let me keep my factory amp.
Crutchfield customer from Yukon, OK on 4/5/2020
2008 Hyundai Veracruz
Wonderful item. Allowed me to keep my factory amplifier that was designed for my car and speakers. Easy to adjust. Easy to install.
Pros: Allowed me to keep my amp.
Cons: None.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Belleview, FL on 3/15/2020
2005 Mazda Miata
Needs to be much smaller, I had to extend every wire to my harness to so I could get my hand behind the stereo to find a spot for this.
Pros: Works great
Cons: Size
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Good enough
Crutchfield customer from Farmington, NY on 3/12/2020
2006 Pontiac Vibe
Instructions are fair and could be better for newbies. It does what it should though. The plastic screw driver you can break off the side is not even mentioned in the instructions but is useless anyway. One tip though is the instructions say don't over tighten the screws, that's fine but if you don't crank them down pretty good the wires will come out during install and you'll have to pull everything apart again.
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Cons: Instructions are fair at best
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Verona, NJ on 2/13/2020
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
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The pros at Crutchfield know best
Crutchfield customer from Griffin, GA on 1/20/2020
This little jewel helped save my factory Rockford Fosgate amp and speakers in my '04 Xterra
Pros: Works like a champ
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Problem Solver
Crutchfield customer from Maryville, TN on 1/5/2020
I used this at the advice of the tech to retain use of the factory amp. This made installation much easier and works well
Pros: Simplified installation process
Cons: None but I suggest utilizing the free tech service as I had one wire wrong and tech support guided me through it.
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Love it
Crutchfield customer from Wesley Chapel, FL on 1/5/2020
2002 Mazda Miata
02 miata The slc4 is a must to get the best power output for bose speakers when changing from mazda-bose to aftermarket unit.
Pros: Once you find the applicable diagram in the instructions booklet, works like a charm with the crutchfield car harness. No weird extra wiring needed. No jumpers.
Cons: Figuring the correct diagram to use.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from West Milton, OH on 12/9/2019
2006 BMW 3 Series
It's a line output converter, not a lot to say. The instructions could be more clear, and I needed a magnifying glass to see them, but I got it hooked up no problem. The box is a little bigger than I expected, which made stuffing all the parts into the dash a little difficult.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Mineral Ridge, OH on 10/16/2019
2006 Chrysler Crossfire
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Out put converte
Crutchfield customer from Port Aransas, TX on 10/9/2019
2006 Chrysler Crossfire
Wow does this improve the sound in the car from the original Infinity system. Long wire plugs on the back gave us a struggle getting the radio in the tiny space.
Pros: Great sound improvement
Cons: Wiring plugs are too long
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Stillwater, MN on 10/6/2019
2001 Mazda Miata
Works really well. But none of the instructions made it clear that I was such a tight fit inside the Miata dash. A tough puzzle I would have appreciated some notification and help. I worked it out eventually but not easy
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Does the job
Crutchfield customer from Hghlnds Ranch, CO on 9/16/2019
2015 Volvo S60
Absolutely the very worst instructions that could be included in a product
Pros: Good audio quality
Cons: poor instructions. instruction should include interface instruction to metra wiring harness
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Works as it should
AKS from Frisco TX on 8/30/2019
2008 Hyundai Sonata
Works great with a 2008 Hyundai Sonata limited with the JBL Audio system (Infinity). At first I was confused on doing the gain part but after reading the manually a few times it was simple. Adjust your head unit to the max setting then divide by 3/4 and go to that number on the head unit then adjust the gains. If you own a pioneer it is should be 60 being the max 45 is the magical number to tune the volume to before adjusting the gains various by the model you own. Also if you own a 2008 Sonata there is plenty of space to install the line out put box simply move the old radio wire to right side and move the line out put converter to the right side then push the radio in. (Also take the wire harness service by Crutchfield) as the wire's are placed in the converter box very tight so they wont come out.
Pros: Simple to install if you took the wire harness service.
Cons: adjusting the gains can be pain because you need a flash light to make sure each gain is at the same level.
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Nice box lacking a good manual
Crutchfield customer from Lake Oswego, OR on 7/4/2019
1997 Volkswagen Jetta III
This device works, and can operate in several ways, but that flexibility is not accompanied by a solid instruction manual. Specifics: - there's a detachable plastic screwdriver for pot adjustment; that's not mentioned anywhere - that unlabeled black wire? It's a ground wire - the screws in the terminal blocks need some threadlock; they're always coming loose - there's no discussion of how the three switch settings actually work; it seems to come down to "does it sound better this way?" All that aside, it works and does exactly what I need it to do.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Benton, IL on 6/27/2019
Don't know if the converter didn't work or if it just would not work with my factory system.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Orlando, FL on 6/19/2019
1994 Ford Explorer
Nice work, order this with the ready harness and let the pro's do the wiring for you! Simply plug and play!
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from North Port, FL on 6/9/2019
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Worked great with my 1995 MB factory Bose system.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Ball Ground, GA on 6/4/2019
2008 Kia Sorento
Ordered Kenwood Dpx793BH, Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter, Metra 95-7328 Dash Kit, Metra 70-7302 Receiver Wiring Harness, iDatalink Maestro ADS-MSW Steering Wheel Control Adapter and Crutchfield ReadyHarnessT Service ..... with one call to confirm a two wire connection for iDatalink Maestro ADS-MSW . All excellent !!!
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Bakersfield, CA on 6/3/2019
Works great to enable the system to work together
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I'm happy!
Crutchfield customer from Fort Wayne, IN on 5/27/2019
2006 Hyundai Sonata
Gives great sound, lots of features, lots of tuning capabilities. Great job hooking up to the wiring harness, Crutchfield.
Pros: lots of tuning options
Cons: the size made it a little difficult to stuff into the rear of my radio dash opening.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Marietta, GA on 5/26/2019
2002 Toyota Avalon
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Huntsville, AL on 5/15/2019
1999 Toyota Avalon
Made installation a breeze no cutting and splicing of speaker wires.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Jackson, NJ on 5/15/2019
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
Easy install it was a little difficult to tuck away behind the head unit but overall good stuff
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It does what it needs to do
Luis from Miramar, FL on 5/6/2019
2009 Pontiac Solstice
It does what it needs to do, I got this LOC years ago, 2009 to be exact, but didn't get to used until now. I paired it with a Sound Ordnance m350 I got from Crutchfield. I didn't make any adjustments to it, I adjusted the amplifier instead. Based on my experience with this LOC I can say that; at least for subs, it works very well. I knocked one start down for the lack of installation holes, I ended up fabricating a support out of aluminum and 3M dual sided tape, see picture.
Pros: Plug and play
Cons: No holes to use screws for installation.
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Good product- bad instruction manual
Crutchfield customer from White Hse Sta, NJ on 4/29/2019
2004 Infiniti I35
This Line output converter does what I needed it to... I must admit installation was not as simply outlined as it could have been. The small screws that hold the speaker wires are very hard to get to- I ended up modifying a small screwdriver with a grinder to have something small enough to fit in yet sturdy enough to put some hold on the wire. The instructions are confusing. If it wasn't for tech support at Crutchfield's I would not have installed the unit properly.
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Good
Paul from Sandy on 4/13/2019
2007 Hyundai Sonata
I bought this in 2016 for my first stereo in my 2007 Hyundai Sonata and it seemed to work fine all those years and still does now. Fast forward 3.5 years later and my stereo's display no longer works(don't buy a cheap Sony receiver) so I replaced it with a Kenwood KMM-B322U digital media receiver. I'm not sure how I was able to get the old receiver, the PAC steering wheel module interface and this device stuffed behind the dash because space was limited. The Kenwood is half the length of the Sony because of no CD player and while it is still tight everything fit just fine. I'd say it is a good product. It outlasted the original stereo and hopefully my new stereo outlasts this.
Pros: No crimping necessary Keeps factory sub sound
Cons: Really big, doesn't fit well behind the dash.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Lithonia, GA on 3/31/2019
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Fayetteville, NC on 3/6/2019
2004 BMW 3 Series
There's a bit of a learning curve initially, but once you get everything figured out you "learn" that this is an excellent product. It might be a tight fit behind certain dashes, but if you can get it to fit, you'll be glad you got this thing back there.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Long Is City, NY on 2/3/2019
1987 Chevrolet Corvette
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Sikeston, MO on 2/3/2019
2004 Hyundai XG350
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Bulky, but good
Dwaine from Athens, AL on 1/21/2019
The product is good, does what it says, and is easy to use once you figure it out. :-) It adds a lot of bulk behind the radio. I'm having to wire about an extra foot on each side, so I can stuff it elsewhere in the dash.
Pros: Does what is needed to bypass the Bose amp in my 1999 Mazda Miata.
Cons: A little learning curve in setting up. Takes up a LOT of space behind the head unit. Should have ONE screw for left and right speaker levels instead of one each.
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Works well.
Lawrence from Frackville, PA on 1/13/2019
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
Great product for hooking to factory amp.
Pros: Lots of options for different configurations.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Connell, WA on 1/11/2019
2001 Infiniti I30
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Armand G from Lk Havasu Cty, AZ on 1/2/2019
2013 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Roger from East Bank, WV on 12/29/2018
1995 Toyota Avalon
works just as directed. Factory amp bypass was my final option thankfully this helped tremendously. Thanks guys for the suggestion.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Chester, MD on 11/14/2018
2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Taylorsville, NC on 11/8/2018
1997 Toyota Avalon
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When needed, this is a great for speaker to line level conversion
Robert from Campbellsville, KY on 10/17/2018
2006 Honda Odyssey
I tried to avoid using this, by wiring RCA connectors onto the harness adapter (since the stock amp gets line level input). This method resulted in varying levels of ground loop induced whine, based on what other devices were turned on - blower fan, AC, lights, wipers all made the noise worse. After dealing with the noise for 2 days, I pulled the radio back out, and installed this converter. Instant fix! Relatively simple to install, and in my case, I didn't need to connect the attached ground wire. In theory, down converting speaker level to line level should have an impact on the sound, but in the case of my Honda van, I could not tell any difference in the audio quality.
Pros: - Resolved ground loop noise. (whine) - Separate level adjustments for direct wire and RCA outputs.
Cons: - May not physically fit behind your radio.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Mars, PA on 9/10/2018
2008 Chevrolet Silverado
I was recommended to get this for my 2008 Silverado 1500 LT w/out Bose because I replaced my 4 door speakers with Rockford Fosgates, and my stock stereo power output wasn't enough for me so I decided to get an amp (got a Rockford Fosgate R250x4) and after pulling out my radio, I realized I didn't have any RCA plug in spots. A quick call to Crutchfield and I got this converter. It was able to fit behind my radio and has so far been a good purchase. The only downside was that it didn't have a remote turn on wire for the amp like some others, but I was able to run that wire to the fuse for the daytime running lights (trust me, I tried everywhere, including the wiper motor, and the motor for the wiper fluid). I have been using it as a line out converter, which can be changed with a little switch on the side. All the wires fit fine and now I definitely will not need a sub now that I'm actually running enough power to my speakers. I haven't had it long enough to determine whether or not it will last until I don't have my truck anymore, but it seemed like a quality piece. The reason for the four stars is because it didn't have a remote turn on wire. The installation guide was enough for me to be able to use, but I used the instruction manual from the amp and this, along with probably about an hour on the phone with Crutchfield tech to install everything. This was also my first time ever installing an amp, and it was relatively painless.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Julian from Birmingham, AL on 9/3/2018
2003 BMW 3 Series
Simple to use and install but minimal user guide may cause new installers some hassle.
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Great device
Jimmy from Pflugerville, TX on 8/14/2018
2003 Land Rover Discovery
Great device! I never new something so small could be so powerful.
Pros: Great price. Super small.
Cons: None!
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Set it and forget it.
Gregory from Orlando, FL on 7/27/2018
2005 Pontiac Vibe
A necessary component when installing an Alpine CDE 172BT in a 2005 Vibe w/ the Monsoon sound system. Worth the extra money to have Crutchfield complete the initial hook-up with the pre-wired ReadyHarness. Huge time saver with guaranteed results. A few minutes of fine tuning during install completed the set-up and E-Z install. As always, Crutchfield's friendly and knowledgeable staff was there to answer any questions. Oh, by the way, the Alpine CDE 172BT sounds great too!
Pros: Easy to install with the pre-wired Advanced ReadyHarness. Only took a few minutes to fine tune the levels. Fits perfectly inside the dash. Sounds great! Set it and forget it.
Cons: Included instructions are weak.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Livonia, MI on 7/24/2018
2004 Mazda Miata
Useless. Didn't work for my factory Bose amp. Ended up just bypassing my factory amp.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Bruce from Olympia, WA on 7/18/2018
2005 BMW 3 Series
Did not need and the first call to tech support claimed you did not send this unit. A second call said they did send it and I would need it to interface with my factory deck amp. There was no room I could find in my 2005 BMW 330CI to put it and the Alpine deck I installed works fine without it.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Clinton S. from Baconton, GA on 7/10/2018
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
It works but to me the instructions were a bit vague and unclear.
Pros: It integrates into the bose amplifier.
Cons: The gain controls are a bit crazy and the thing is huge and hard to hide behind the radio in the dash.
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A necessary component, I guess...
Jim from Hoffman Estates, IL on 7/3/2018
2006 Hyundai Azera
I guess it does what it is supposed to do. I've installed several car stereos before, but this is the first time I've replaced a head unit with a separate amp -- this thing was included in my installation kit and wired into the harness (with Crutchfield's "Ready Harness" service). I didn't like that I had to adjust gain individually on each of the 4 speaker lines. I'm not confident that the 4 speakers are "balanced" because you can't see what level you're setting -- it's a blind screw adjustment. I tried adjusting one speaker for optimal sound without distortion, and then guesstimated how far to "back off" the others to get a similar gain. Not a very precise operation...
Pros: converts speaker outputs to line outputs for feeding external amp
Cons: difficult to "balance" each of the 4 lines to have the same gain
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Guy from Niles, OH on 6/18/2018
Overall for the price not bad. A little distortion, But I think anytime you pass a music through any device that might occur. Cheap way to go if you don't want to change your whole Bose system at great expense. Crutchfield was great for selling me the right system I needed and all employees were great.
Pros: easy set up and install, good price point.
Cons: Looks and feels cheap. Speaker wire connectors seems ike they could come loose.
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Works Very Well
Juan from Abingdon, MD on 6/17/2018
Ordered this as part of the kit for installing a JVC KW R-935BTS to replace the factory unit of a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited with the Infinity System. Had Crutchfield build me a Ready Harness for easy connection to the car. Kudos to Joey (of Crutchfield), who recommended the Ready Harness for use with the SLC-4 Line Converter when I ordered the radio.
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Josh from Aurora, CO on 6/6/2018
2005 Mazda Miata
Easy install, and did exactly what was needed.
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Works well
Armond from Ft Bragg, NC on 6/2/2018
2005 Pontiac Vibe
Once you have all of those connections as tight as you can (without breaking it) and the gains set ,the unit works perfectly. Trying to situate it in the dash caused some of the delicate connections to come loose so be careful. Dale from customer support had to help me out with this one. I was getting lots of hiss. Turns out I has to re-strip and tighten a few of the connections to cure the problem
Pros: -Seamless integration with premium sound system once adjusted correctly
Cons: -Watch all of those connections. Might take several attempts to manipulate the unit to fit in the dash opening without loose connections -Take your time adjusting the gains. Once set you really don't want to have to remove it again(little connections failing)
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Brian from Dover, OH on 5/17/2018
2007 Hyundai Sonata
Works perfect after calling Crutchfield support line.
Pros: Works good and easy to wire
Cons: Instructions are kinda hard to understand at first.
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Crutchfield customer from Spanish Fort, AL on 4/29/2018
2005 Chrysler Crossfire
Excellent junction box for adapting existing wiring to new equipment. Great instructions from Crutchfield
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It just plain works.
Don from Picayune, MS on 4/25/2018
2006 Hyundai Azera
Simple, straightforward installation and a decent instruction manual. I love the screw down terminal strips. Sounds great with no level adjustment required.
Pros: Easy installation, screw terminals
Cons: None.
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Crutchfield customer from Hilliard, OH on 4/3/2018
2003 Pontiac Vibe
This worked well to reduce the noise due to my new radio and factory amp. I may still teak it a bit, but things are much better than without it.
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Doug from Kannapolis, NC on 2/15/2018
2015 Honda Civic SE
Does the job it should
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Cons: Unit could use more shielding. Has to be far away from any power wires.
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Crutchfield customer from Greensboro, NC on 2/15/2018
Another great unit that allowed the continued use of the factory installed amplifier. Easy to configure and wire.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Mchenry, IL on 2/11/2018
1995 Ford Mustang
Easy to install even being a bit beefy to place behind stereo.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Boca Raton, FL on 1/29/2018
2007 BMW 3 Series
I was told that the Scosche SLC4 line output converter was "mandatory" to connect the Kenwood DNX693S to my factory BMW amp. It was not only not required, but actually dulled the sound quality. Direct wiring from the LC-BMRC-01 to the Kenwood yielded a perfectly matched and detailed sound quality. This might be a great product if it were actually needed.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Barnardsville, NC on 1/17/2018
2003 Honda Element
Good line level converter, a little cheap feeling but decent pasthru austion quality. My biggest qualm being the size of the unit.
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Not really sure how to review.
Ken from Gainesville, FL on 1/15/2018
2005 Nissan 350Z
converter was mandatory for my car. only worked on one setting so i don't really know what the other options would do. not an audiophile so i cant really give an in-depth review except to say that it does work.
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Crutchfield customer from Homosassa, FL on 12/13/2017
2006 Nissan 350Z
Four stars only because it does do its job. However again, the instructions as to how to use this item were not good. As with most of the directions they were simply too general and poorly written. They did not give enough detail. The set up for this item calls for adjusting certain aspects of the item. The directions were not clear as to what specific items were to be adjusted,. In doing the adjustments to all the items, I never experienced what the instructions said I should. The item does what it is supposed to, but again the instructions were very poor.
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New head unit + existing amp + slc4= success!
Lyle from Cedar Hills, UT on 12/10/2017
2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Used this to add a new head unit to a car with an existing Bose amp. Instructions were good, install was straightforward, worked like it was supposed to.
Pros: Cheap
Cons: none
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Worked good for amp install to factory
William from Caddo Mills, TX on 12/3/2017
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Device did great job isolating floating ground from common ground. Liked adjustments.
Pros: Liked adjustments Good for isolating grounds
Cons: Little larger than i would like
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Crutchfield customer from Morgan Hill, CA on 10/24/2017
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
The converter worked fine, and was installed with the harness fine. The only shortcoming of the whole experience was the poor documentation around this device. The small manual that came with it actually advised the opposite of what I needed to do, in adjusting which side's pots. There was no explanation of how this device was used in my specific configuration, how to do the adjustments was not clear, it did not mention the attached side plastic screw driver or the switch I needed to change. I had limited time to get the install done for my daughters car, before she had to leave, and I ended up calling the Crutchfield support number. The Crutchfield support experience was superb. The support guy was great, and it was nice the number and order number came with the documentation. With support help, everything made sense and I finished the install on time. But the poor documentation around this device's deployment brought down the rating. Constructive criticism and an area for improvement.
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Use Jeweler's screw driver
Chester from Bremerton, WA on 10/23/2017
2003 Hyundai XG350
For what I used of this unit it worked fine. Did not use the Line Out adjustments and the Factory Amp adjustments were turned to the full plus settings so adjustment for my vehicle was minimal but it worked fine. Use of a suitable jeweler's screwdriver seems mandatory to me for this item.
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Works, but fragile
Timothy from Columbia, SC on 9/25/2017
2006 Nissan 350Z
works good but seems to be fragile. Broke one of the screws when adjusting the gain.
Pros: works like it should
Cons: adjustment screws are very fragile
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Works as it should.
Crutchfield customer from Cheyenne, WY on 9/18/2017
1993 Chrysler Lebaron
Does what it supposed to do. Instructions were easy and clear. No problems hooking it up and sounds good.
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Crutchfield customer from Mesa, AZ on 9/5/2017
2005 Pontiac Vibe
Works perfectly, easy insertion, nice labeling.
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Easy Install
Elvis from Hewitt, NJ on 8/31/2017
2003 BMW X5
Easy installation and instructions!
Pros: Easy installation and easy instructions.
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Rough start, smooth end
Shawn from Nashville, TN on 8/22/2017
2000 Nissan Maxima
It took a while to figure out how to install it. The documentation was not the best. Once I figured it out all was well.
Pros: Good sound
Cons: Installation a little difficult
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Works but fragile
Saengtawan from Maryville, IL on 8/4/2017
2005 Nissan 350Z
Everything worked as expected if set up correctly. Gain adjustment is very fragile, first one that Crutchfield sent me, I broke the gain adjustment right away. Luckily they sent a second one for free. That's always a plus.
Pros: Works as expected if set up correctly
Cons: Fragile
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Ron from Morro Bay, CA on 8/3/2017
2005 Pontiac Vibe
Does exactly what it says it does and still sounds good. I would have given 5 stars, but the directions were a little vague.
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Crutchfield customer from North Hollywood, CA on 7/23/2017
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
A must have to bypass the factory amp. Works great
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Great product
Robert from La Verkin, UT on 7/23/2017
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Great product to wire between old and new radio's in My Mercedes Benz SL600
Pros: Great product, great price, small enough to be mounted behind radio
Cons: N/A
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Bulky - Unable to fit in 2003 Land Rover Discovery - Used 2x LOC80s
Guy from Santa Barbara, CA on 7/20/2017
2003 Land Rover Discovery
This worked OK, but I was not able to fit this in the cavity behind the stereo in a 2003 Land Rover Discovery because of an annoying bracket in the vehicle. Instead, I used 2x LOC80s and mounted one on each side of the bracket. The SLC-4 is rather bulky, so it might be difficult or impossible to fit it in the stereo cavity.
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Cons: Bulky - Unable to fit in vehicle
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Crutchfield customer from Corvallis, OR on 6/26/2017
2001 BMW 3 Series
Unit itself is great, but description of where to position the unit and help from Crutchfield was basically non existent. If you wanna put this in a BMW e46, open also the vent compartment and take the AC out. At the end you put the SLC4 underneath the main vents. Just enough space to squeeze it in there! Cheers
Pros: does what it's supposed to
Cons: build in sub-optimal and support not knowledgable.
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Crutchfield customer from Marietta, GA on 6/19/2017
1996 Land Rover Discovery
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LOVING MY SOUNDS
Brian from Honolulu,HI on 6/8/2017
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Easy hook up and easy to install! Chance was the best at helping me get the right stuff for my needs! Thank you Chance!
Pros: Easy to install and use.
Cons: Rather large for its size and was a tight getting it in but it works great!
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Simple
Ted from Narberth, PA on 6/1/2017
2003 Nissan 350Z
Perfect for Nissan Bose system. Keeps price done and works great.
Pros: Retain your Bose system (Bose no nav.)..
Cons: None.
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Does it's job.
Crutchfield customer from Zephyrhills, FL on 5/24/2017
2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Does what it says it does but it's bulky and very fiddly. It has it's own gain controls built in to it and if installed behind the receiver you need to make sure you get it set correctly or else you will need to yank the head unit out to make adjustments. Lastly, it says to use the attached plastic screwdriver to attach the wires and adjust the gain. After a significant amount of frustration, I went and dug out my precision jewelers screwdriver set. The 3mm flat head makes working with this thing less stressful by a vast amount.
Pros: Does exactly what it advertises.
Cons: Very fiddly to work with and adjust. Large size makes it potentially hard to stick in the dash behind your head unit.
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Eliminated all white noise w/o comprising sound quality
Michael from Yonkers, NY on 5/22/2017
2006 Jeep Commander
Ended up having to return a head unit (which Crutchfield made very simple). They shipped me a different one, same problem - a hissing/white noise that we (legendary Crutchfield tech support and myself), could not locate. Tried every ground I could find.....nothing. Tech suggested this idea, too possibly offset my existing Jeep Commander amp.....and, just like that, noise was gone. Connection was easy, and now I am up and running, and speakers sound just as good.
Pros: Ease of hook-up
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Ben from Sarasota, FL on 5/21/2017
2006 Pontiac Vibe
Does the trick as it should. Easy to install. Just make sure you tighten down on the wires real good. I had one come loose and it was just dangling around in the dash picking up noise from the engine and apparently the A/C fan motor. Found it and reattached it (and tightened all of them) and now it works perfectly.
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Jonathan from Boise, ID on 5/21/2017
2002 Land Rover Discovery
This definitely does what is needed in my case. Couldn't have done the aftermarket stereo without it, unless I was doing a complete system swap. Wasn't in my budget. So this did just the trick with a few annoying issues but works just the same.
Pros: It does do what it's supposed to do, if you can figure out what wiring configuration your system requires. Instructions couldn't be more vague about it.
Cons: Wiring port screws do not hold wires very well. To get them to stay put, I thought I was gonna break it, as hard as I had to tighten each wire down. The size could be a lot smaller. I really had s tough time tucking it into dash and keeping all wires connected. Last con, making adjustments to that unit is a complete stereo removal. Do make sure the settings you want are absolutely correct.
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Great sound
achieng from Edgewood, MD on 5/16/2017
2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada
Love being able to increase the sound output
Pros: Great sound to speakers.
Cons: Finding space behind the radio was a challenge. I had to pull the radio out and squeeze it into a place to make room for the radio.
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Mitch from Jupiter, FL on 4/25/2017
2000 Audi TT
I needed this part to connect a modern Sony radio head unit to the Bose amplifier in a 2000 Audi TT. And it does the job well, with the gain adjusted, the system is working as it should. I give high marks to the Crutchfield team for helping me through the replacement. I had zero experience or knowledge going into this project and without their expertise, in providing the necessary parts to get a modern radio to work with 17-year-old speakers and amplifier, the printed instructions and the telephone support, I would never have succeeded. I am only giving this converter three stars for two reasons, both of which have been noted in earlier reviews. First, it is bulky and getting it to fit, behind (actually under) the head unit was very tricky. Second and more serious, getting the wires to stay in the terminal block is a losing proposition, especially when trying to fit the converter into a tight space. The twisted wire ends pulled out four times while trying to get everything into position. I strongly recommend you get wire ferrules/end connectors and crimp them onto the ends of the wires. The screw terminals did a far better job holding onto the ferrules, and I have far less concern that they will come loose and detach over time. Getting the ferrules and crimping tool cost about an extra $30, money well spent.
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Don't bother
Kevin from Covington, KY on 4/17/2017
2007 Kia Sorento
Easy to program, but only works with Windows PC's, but worst of all, the unit doesn't control my steering wheel controls, so a lot of time and effort for nothing.
Pros: Easy to program
Cons: Only works with Windows PC's, hard to wire, didn't work after install
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Joe from Alabama on 4/12/2017
2006 Acura RSX
Does it's job.
Pros: Does the thing it was intended for.
Cons: My con is this... it's bulky and it's bulky in a tight spot. That's the only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars... I will say that there are limited options to do what this does in the space it has to do it in. Nature of the beast kinda thing.
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Joe from Dry Ridge, KY on 4/11/2017
Does it work yes. However it is very very sensitive. I had to use this due to my factory amp. I have a 10 speaker system including a sub. Thus product only has four ins and four outs. So it was difficult to get the sound to sound balanced and I still don't feel like it's right. But yes it works in the sense that when you turn the screws the amplified power moves up and down.
Pros: Works
Cons: Very hard to tune
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Crutchfield customer from Memphis, TN on 3/26/2017
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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Crutchfield customer from Lexington, KY on 3/14/2017
2003 Hyundai Tiburon
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Does what it is supposed to do.
Robert from Lincolnton, NC on 3/13/2017
2008 Nissan 350Z
The SLC4 was required to interface between my 2008 Nissan 350Z Bose factory amp and speakers.
Pros: Works as designed.
Cons: None
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Installer had no clue
Jerry from Phoenix, AZ on 3/4/2017
2007 Kia Sorento
Make sure that you call around to other audio installation stores and ask them if they can install this before you order it.
Pros: N/A
Cons: Make sure that you call around to other audio installation stores and ask them if they can install this before you order it. The local installer had no clue on how to make this work with my radio.
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Crutchfield customer from Reno, NV on 2/26/2017
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Crutchfield customer from Flower Mound, TX on 2/14/2017
1987 Chevrolet Corvette
I'm not an expert by any stretch on this stuff and to be honest didn't really understand what function this device performs. However, it's working so I guess it's doing it's job. The hold-down screws are weak - I had wires come loose after securing them "tight" (numerous warnings about over-tightening so I heeded those). Also, access to the Gain controls is a challenge - they're recessed and difficult to gauge where they're set. Oh, and the plastic tool is attached to the product but you have to just notice that, it's not in the instructions.
Pros: Seems to do the job it was designed to do. Compact size
Cons: Hold-down screws for wiring not very stable. Gain controls hard to adjust or visualize where they're set.
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Tom from Cranston, RI on 2/8/2017
2008 Kia Sorento
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works well
Sean from Orange County NY on 2/5/2017
2006 Acura RSX
Well constructed, bare wire terminals robust. Easy installation. I would recommend twisting and tinning bare wire before making final connections.
Pros: Does what is supposed to do.
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Colorado Springs, CO on 2/1/2017
2011 BMW 3 Series
Easy to install and instructions provided were helpful!
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Minor Issues
Timothy from Lexington, SC on 1/30/2017
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Worked as expected.
Pros: Working
Cons: Diagram did not match the actual part. I/O for RCA jacks. Size is bulky.
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Crutchfield customer from Roanoke, VA on 12/31/2016
2002 Nissan Maxima
This box came as part of the kit to convert the aftermarket stereo I ordered to the Boise system in my daughter's car. It was very assembly friendly for someone not so inclined. I called the help line to clarify a couple of things and they were very quick and helpful.
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Crutchfield customer from Sierra Vista, AZ on 12/31/2016
1998 Lexus SC300
instructions are self contradictory page 3 says use "factory amp gain"; page 4 says use "line out gain" Had to call tech to get it right Fits OK on left side of radio in vertical orientation Wish Crutchfield would have told me to get head unit with pre-amp outputs instead of speaker level outputs, instead they were silent and let me make this mistake right up front
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Works good
Frank from Oklahoma City, OK on 12/28/2016
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
A little bulky making it hard to fit behind the radio head. The wires slipped out from the clamps a couple of times. Could use a better way to secure the wires to the unit. Works good though.
Pros: Good adapter
Cons: Little bulky, wires pull out of their clamps even after tightening the set screws quite tightly.
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Crutchfield customer from Clearwater, FL on 12/26/2016
2000 Land Rover Discovery
Works great, good instructions, kind of big and hard to jam into the space.
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Crutchfield customer from Concord, NC on 12/13/2016
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
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Crutchfield customer from Virginia Beach, VA on 11/20/2016
2004 Kia Amanti
Other than being bulky in an otherwise tight compartment, the SLC4 was relatively easy to install. However, making changes to it was not as easy as advertised. Regardless, I figured it out with the help of Crutchfield. It was a necessary evil.
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jon from Lake Zurich, IL on 10/25/2016
2003 Nissan 350Z
works as expected especially since it came pre attached only could have done a better job of securing the wires in their respective locations
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Works just fine
Tom from Folsom, CA on 10/20/2016
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Application: 1999 Mercedes Benz SL500. I read many of the reviews about this product before I purchased and was a little concerned about the durability of the unit. It's true that you need to take care not to over-tighten the wire connection screws but, if you're careful and take your time, you shouldn't have any problems. A couple of tips: 1) after you've connected the speaker wires to the unit, put a zip-tie or 2 around those wires for added stability. 2) if you're putting this on a Benz, remove the climate control module above the stereo cavity to give yourself more room in maneuvering the unit into a safe place back behind the receiver/stereo unit. I was able to get my hand back in the cavity to guide this unit to a "safe place" behind the receiver/stereo 3) there is a selector switch on the side of the unit (line out, factory amp, common ground); ONCE YOU'VE DETERMINED THE CORRECT SETTING FOR YOUR VEHICLE, apply some duct tape or clear silicon caulk to keep that selector switch in it's appropriate position because it's a tight fit behind the receiver/stereo and it could move from the correct setting.
Pros: does what it's supposed to do. Just read the directions carefully and call Crutchfield Tech support if you have any questions
Cons: not the most sturdy or durable unit in the world; take your time connecting the wires and installing
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Necessary evil
Crutchfield customer from Austin, TX on 10/16/2016
2004 BMW M3
Used in my 2004 BMW with HK sound system between new headunit and factory amp & speakers. I'm not sure of an alternative to work with this old set up, so it is a necessary evil. In general, it works and is inexpensive. Things to keep in mind: * This thing is Huge (relatively speaking). I could not fit it behind my headunit so it took hours of extra time and wiring to find it a new home. * Wiring connections for speakers are fragile and insecure. * Adjusting the gain pots is imprecise at best. * Sound quality from it is marginal. That all said, I'm not sure of an alternative for this setup.
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David from Springfield, VA on 9/22/2016
Works great....I'd like to thank my product advisor from Crutchfield.
Pros: Very easy instruction. Visual a plus.
Cons: None
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Great sound
Arnie from Chicago, IL on 9/19/2016
2002 Acura RSX
I i bought this converter to use on my car that doesnt have an aftermarket head unit. Im using it with an amp and sub and it does the job it was built for and it does it very well. It's price is cheap bit its built well. Great product!
Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: None
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Great Little Device
Ben S from Thomasville, NC on 9/13/2016
2002 Saab 9-5
This was originally one of those add-on items I really didn't know what was for. After installing the radio by directly connecting the wiring harness to the stereo, I noticed that I was getting some mild distortion at higher volumes. I called Crutchfield support, and this little device (which I previously wasn't sure what was for) solved all of my problems. It connects between the two wiring harnesses, and allows the user to adjust the gain sent to the factory amp.
Pros: Solved my distortion problems after installing a new stereo by controlling the gains to my factory amp.
Cons: Kind of large. I wish it was smaller. Made everything behind my stereo a very tight fit with little room for adjustment due to to lengths of the wires on my wiring harness. Also, flipping between manuals and writing down wire colors/functions was a little confusing, but well worth it in the end.
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Not Even Worth It For Free
Kevin from Pittsboro, NC on 9/12/2016
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
The Scosche SLC4 cannot do what it was intended to do. This is solely the fault of the connection scheme, which cannot stay fastened no matter how hard you tighten the screws. If you think you have it tightened enough, you don't: it can't survive being smushed in to the dash cavity without something coming loose. Cars by definition move and twist and bump, they have forces that act on them in all directions. You can't use a product that you can't rely on staying connected once you've reassembled the dash. Don't be fooled by the low price; it still isn't worth it if was free. In its place I used the Posi-Products Connector Kit from Crutchfield, and two PAC SNI-35 Two Channel LOCs with two Rockford Fosgate RFI2SW RCA to Speaker Wire Adapters from another vendor. The PAC product I think sounds better (for the minute or two I had the Scoshce connected properly), but the bottom line is it has a reliable connection, and that is what matters most. The Scosche product could solve its problem entirely by skipping the screw connectors and going with hard wired internal connections that you can twist connect with products like the Posi connectors or other crimping or soldering methods.
Pros: Sounded OK for the minute or so that it could stay connected
Cons: Connections are completely unreliable; the most incredible sound in the world doesn't matter if it can't stay connected.
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Works fine - easy to install
EngineerBill from Los Altos, CA on 9/12/2016
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
This adapter works just fine to connect my new JVC radio to the existing Bose system in a 97 Mercedes C280. The screw connectors for the input wires are just fine if you pay attention to how they work before you start turning the screws too much. The screws push down on a metal strip that grips the wire very firmly. Make sure the screw is backed off enough to open up the space for the wire then insert wire and tighten down the screw until you can't pull the wire out of the jack.
Pros: Easy straight forward installation and adjustment. I ended up using a full volume setting on all 4 channels going to the Bose amp.
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Crutchfield customer from Albany, NY on 8/24/2016
2008 Hyundai Sonata
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Crutchfield customer from Sisters, OR on 8/12/2016
2009 Hyundai Sonata
It does the job. The instructions are confusing. I had to work with tech support for some time to figure out why it wouldn't work at first. Compression fittings are not supposed to be over tightened but if you don't, they pull out. It's also hard to find a space in the dash to fit something as large as a pack of cigarettes with a double DIN head unit.
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Great LOC
Justin from Brunswick, ME on 7/31/2016
2007 Mazda CX-7
This LOC did what it was designed to do and then some. Converted the high level outputs from my aftermarket head unit to feel the factory Bose amp. Really cleaned up the signal without losing too much voltage.
Pros: Versatile. Can accept 4 channels of high level speaker wire inputs. Outputs up to 4 channels as speaker wires or RCAs.
Cons: A little big, but then it can do a lot.
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Waste of time
Rick from Akron ohio on 7/18/2016
2005 Mazda Miata
Does what it supposed to do but good luck getting it to fit behind your radio. Also pay attention to the wires. Unit will not hold the wires from the radio. The wires consistently come out when trying to stuff unit in the dash. I ended up not using it
Pros: Does what it is supposed to do
Cons: Doesn't fit, wires come out
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Gregory from Antioch, CA on 7/12/2016
2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Product is working very nice in my car after reading the instructions I got it together
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Works Fine
James from Carlsbad, CA on 6/20/2016
2002 BMW 3 Series
I'm no audio expert, and the instructions leave something to be desired, so it took me a while to figure out that I didn't need to locate the amplifier in my car to hook this up. The SLC4 goes in the dash between the radio and the vehicle's wiring. If you take your time and make sure each wire is screwed in tightly, then the wires won't pull out when you're installing the SLC4. This is important because if you have limited dash space you'll most likely be doing a lot of contorting of the wires during installation. It was a real challenge getting this unit to fit in there with the radio. I had to take more of the dash apart to find a place to tuck the SLC4. I ended up cramming it above the radio, in a small space below the air vents. The radio sounds great, so the SLC4 is doing its job.
Pros: Does the job it's supposed to do.
Cons: Much too big, making it very difficult to fit. Unclear instructions.
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J from Philadelphia, PA on 6/5/2016
2000 BMW 3 Series
The Scoche SLC-4 is a mistake. It's very large, so it will be a struggle to jam behind the radio in the dash. But that's not the worst part... It is so cheaply made, that once you take the time to connect both harnesses, you've got to turn these very delicate, yet hard to turn gain screws. Then the screws just shattered. So, it's now behind my dash, and my radio needs to be cranked to 35-40 until you get listenable sound. I'll uninstall it once I get the time. I'm likely to send it back.
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Cons: cheap plastic, so LARGE, impossible screws.
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Does what it says on the box
Daniel from Nashville, TN on 6/2/2016
2004 Chrysler Crossfire
Does exactly what it's supposed to do, and does it very well as far as I'm concerned. Yes, it is a bit on the bulky side, but I was able to fit it in my dash without too much hassle.
Pros: Good sound, several different setup options, reasonable build quality.
Cons: Pretty large, but that should be expected given all of the connections it supports.
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Awful
Seelall B. from Clermont, FL on 5/11/2016
2008 Honda Pilot
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Crutchfield customer from Danville, IN on 5/9/2016
2004 BMW 3 Series
Low quality
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Cons: Difficult to hook up. Wires don't want to stay connected. Low quality.
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Scorched slc4
Josh d. from New Ulm, MN on 4/27/2016
1987 Chevrolet Corvette
This item was kinda big for in the dash and the wires wanted to keep pulling out and kinda noisy think this could of been a little better quality part or atleast have the option to purchase a better one only disappointment I have ever had from you guys keep up the good work
Pros: It worked as expected
Cons: To big to put in dash and wires kept wanting to pull out
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Jerry B from San Jose, CA on 4/25/2016
2003 BMW 3 Series
Poor instructions and to large to fit into my Dash. This product, I am told, is to turn down some of the voltage so your factory amp does not get overwhelmed by the input from the head unit. So you are supposed to hood it up inline between the factory pigtail converter and the headunit pigtail. You turn on the new head unit and set it to a volume setting of 27, then dial back the screws on this unit until no distortion is heard in the speakers. All of this is done with the blue box is outside your dash and the head unit is dangling from its wiring. Very cumbersome. Then you have to try to push all this back into the recesses of the Dash. This blue box is pretty big. And new cars have very little room any more (at least my bmw e46 is really tight). While pushing the box back into the nether regions of the dash, some of the wires pulled out of this unit, and require further messing around to get that fixed.
Pros: I guess it is needed so as to not harm your factory Amp
Cons: to large to fit modern cars. Not a good wiring connection.
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Todd from San Diego, CA on 4/23/2016
1990 BMW 3 Series
simple to use but can take up space in AN E30 325i BMW
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Worked great
David from Milwaukee, WI on 4/19/2016
2002 BMW 3 Series
only 4 stars due to size. it worked perfectly, but getting that thing in the dash of a BMW 325xi was a bit of a magic trick. Bottom line--i didn't know i needed it, the sales guy knew i would. I called tech support a few times to go over the hookup, as always the tech support is hands-down the best in any industry. Another successful installation - thank you Crutchfield!!
Pros: worked as prescribed
Cons: just a tad large to get in the dash
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SLC4
Zach from Muskegon, MI on 3/31/2016
1996 Ford Bronco
Works perfect, plug in and adjust the gain.
Pros: Easy to figure out and set up
Cons: Directions could be better but like I said it's pretty easy to figure out.
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Does the job
tomd from albany, OR on 3/29/2016
2000 Pontiac Grand Prix
Flawless install and operation. Works exactly described
Pros: A passive device. Nice easy big terminations. documentation was easy to understand.
Cons: Foot print and form factor; Adds big section to harness, too big difficult to conceal in dash space. output trim pots need to be closer to surface improved access.
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Better product out there
Jared from Texas on 3/1/2016
2003 Nissan Xterra
It does what it's supposed to... Really deminishes sound quality
Pros: It came with Head unit purchase
Cons: Poor sound quality
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Works great.
1m from Glen Cove, NY on 2/8/2016
Makes the factory speakers sound amazing!
Pros: Hooks up real easy. Makes the factory speakers sound amazing! Already pre-set.
Cons: There's one black wire that comes off the unit. Instructions don't say what it's for. I found out that it's the ground wire. Just connect that to the ground in the wire harness ground. I had to call Crutchfield to find that out. It's not really a bad thing, but I figured I would post this to save somebody a phone call.
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Great product, look at dimensions
DanM from Illinois on 1/17/2016
2002 Mazda Miata
Great product. I neglected to check out the dimensions until the converter arrived, it is big. When installation is in a larger car its no big deal but this was going into a Miata. With a little wire added to the wiring harness adaptors the unit can be slid off to the side after the level adjustments have been made.
Pros: easily adjusted and works as advertised
Cons: its big
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Mississippi on 1/14/2016
Good converter for the price. I have used this on a few systems with no problems.
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Works great!
BobS from New Hampshire on 12/14/2015
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
This product works as advertised. Crutchfield rep helped me understand which configuration to use from the extensive instructions.
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Works fine, no complaints
Jared H from California on 12/3/2015
1995 BMW 540I
Worked fine on my 1995 BMW 540i to drop the levels for the factory amp. The unit is bigger than it seems in the pictures and I had a hard time fitting it into the dash.I had to extend the wires off of my harness so I could fit it behind the radio.
Pros: Works as advertised, many different configurations
Cons: bigger than expected
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Not needed
Max from Alabama on 10/15/2015
1991 BMW 3 Series
E30 w/o external amp has no use. Shipped as recommended part
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Flimsy
Syd from Milford, CT on 10/6/2015
2002 Nissan Maxima
Difficult to connect / adjust. adjustment screws broke right away - couldn't adjust - wound up not using altogether
Pros: none
Cons: very poorly made
0 of 0 found this helpful
Easy to use
Ryan from Missouri on 10/4/2015
2005 Chrysler Crossfire
The box is easy to use but is a little bit big for tight spaces
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Size
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Good Product
GautamB from Minnesota on 9/28/2015
2003 Nissan Maxima
Its overall good product.
Pros: Good product, amplification level is good.
Cons: Screws are very light, a bit more press can break the tuning gain screws.
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It Works but could be better
DD from Georgia on 9/24/2015
2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320
The product works as describe but the terminals where the wires are connected would be better served as a vampire style terminal that would bit into the wire. When the wire is stripped it is hard to get the terminal screw tightened down enough to secure the wire into the terminal. If it was a vampire style, you could leave the jacket on the wire for a tighter fit and still make contact with the actual wire. The terminal screws are tiny and fall out when loosened enough to feed the wire in and sometimes will get lodged inside the plastic case. I had to open my case to get the terminal screw out again. This thing is huge and it is very difficult to find room for it in an already crowded console opening.
Pros: Works well when connected.
Cons: Wire terminals could be better to secure the wiring and the case is way too big.
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Fragile as can be
Jason from Buffalo on 9/13/2015
1998 Ford Mustang
Does the job, but be very gentle when adjusting the gain
Pros: makes interface possible
Cons: super fragile
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Good Product
Luke P from Indiana on 9/10/2015
2004 Mazda 6
Great product. installed it my self with ease.
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Cons: none
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Good product
Matt from Toronto, Ontario on 9/7/2015
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Works perfectly. Had a few issues as I felt that the manual was not detailed enough. The team at Crutchfield was more than helpful in clarifying what needed to be set and outlining the wiring for an R129.
Pros: Works brilliantly. Once you figure it out, is simple to set up.
Cons: Manual could explain a little more. A little bit big (packaging wise), had to extend input speaker wires.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from New York on 8/30/2015
1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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Hard to control or change adjustments
ujjwalm from fairfax,va on 8/26/2015
2006 Hyundai Sonata
Nice product can do the job it require to. I tried this with my car. Sound was really low on driver/passenger speakers. On checking with customer service this is not required since i don't have subwoofer in the trunk. Tip - Use little stick on the side that is provided with scoche to adjust the gains. I realized it after i messed around some screws in adjustments.
Pros: Easy to wire and hook-up.
Cons: Hard to adjust gains. One needs to take the Radio out if there is any adjustment required. It would have been good if there was an adjustment provided via remote. small dash cars will have problem placing this unit.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output
TommyL from Rogers City, MI. on 8/3/2015
The unit was easy to install and getting excellent results. Pay attention to gain adjustment to keep hum to a minimum. I highly recommend this product.
Pros: Easy directions and small.
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Does the job
PhilH from New York on 7/13/2015
2007 Pontiac Vibe
Crutchfield included this in my installation kit to interface between my JVC KD-R660 and my 07 Pontiac Vibe with the factory Monsoon audio system. The Scosche SLC4 was necessary to adjust the line output from the receiver going into the factory amp.
Pros: Crutchfield support talked me through why I needed this unit and how to install it - they're the best.
Cons: No specific installation instructions were included, but as stated above, Crutchfield tech support provided what I needed.
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LOC
Kevin from Houston Tx on 7/6/2015
2014 Ford Mustang
Works as advertised. Paired this with a alpine frv300 amp for mids and highs and made a huge difference over Stock head unit.
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Cons: wish it had somewhere to attach a remote wire for the amp.
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Didn't know I needed it, Crutchfield did
da from Florida on 6/24/2015
2005 Honda Element
Researching the stereo for a non-specified vehicle, I saw the install kit. When I specified the vehicle, the kit price jumped to twice as much and this device was included. I didn't think I needed it, but Crutchfield knew better. Glad I trusted them, because if I had just bought the stereo, I'd be pulling my hair out, scrambling to find a way to properly run the stereo to the factory amp.
Pros: Sound is clean and wire mapping was simple.
Cons: You need extra space behind the dash to house this device.
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You will need this
Tom G from California on 6/21/2015
You will need this to wire a stock radio to a RCA amp.
Pros: Works Great
Cons: None
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Simple and effective, but a warning!
John from Kansas City, Mo on 6/21/2015
2006 Toyota Tacoma
I needed this unit to wire my alpine head unit to a 5 channel amplifier. The head unit only had RCA outputs for the subwoofer, and just the wire harness for the rest of true channels, and they were amplified by the internal amplifier, so this unit was the converter I needed. The instructions were very straight forward and easy to understand, and taking my time I had zero issues with the connections required. WARNING: Make sure you adjust the levels on this unit BEFORE you stuff it in the dash and install your cosmetic trim, or you'll get zero sound from your new amplifier, causing at least 3 minutes of confusion and head scratching. Derp. Overall, an excellent product that performs well. Crutchfield's tech support and customer service are, as always, TOP NOTCH! 5 stars all around.
Pros: See above
Cons: be careful not to tighten the sets crews too tightly. Take it slow and easy, and you'll have no problems.
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Perfect
DaleC from Pennsylvania on 6/2/2015
I originally didn't think that I needed this part for my 04 Hyundai Santa Fe but after putting wiring the stereo harness to the car I didn't get any sound so I called the help line. The tech understood my problem and echoed that he also didn't realize that his vehicle had an external amplifier under the passenger side seat. Once I located it I knew that this part was in fact necessary in order to utilize the Monsoon sound system installed in the vehicle. I wired the harness to the converter, leveled the sound dials, and slid it into the cavity behind the stereo. It was that easy and the sound is incredible!
Pros: does what it is supposed to do, instruction manual details the diagram for the order of wires to be sequenced with the converter.
Cons: the dials should have a number sequence so that you can set each dial equally with the others which would make the leveling of your sound a not so tedious task.
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Great Product
Sarah from Virginia on 5/26/2015
2006 Toyota Corolla
Great product for needed installation. Staff was very helpful during the whole process.
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Azalea, OR on 5/11/2015
1987 Chevrolet Corvette
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good product
BMAC from Utah on 5/7/2015
2002 Mazda Miata
I had read several reviews and had some concern about this product. I found that by following the instruction it did exactly what it was made for and the sound control was amazing. Just need to add enough wire to the harness to be able to tuck it in the dash.
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Cons: none
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Versatile, does the job
Alex from Illinois on 4/30/2015
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
Used this to adapt an aftermarket head unit to the Monsoon amp in my 2005 Santa Fe, works well. To make sure I had a snug connection for the thin wires in the 2 harnesses (probably 22 ga) I stripped them to about 3/8" then folded them back double and tinned, gave a very secure hold by the screws. Adjusting the levels to the same for all channels is a little tricky because of the way the pots are recessed in the case. I set one channel in the car and then took the harness assembly in the house and set the other 3 using a flashlight and magnifying visor to see the position of the markings. Would have been much easier if the pots were at the surface and/or had detents. I used the recommended process for setting the levels so it starts to distort at 3/4 volume but found with some sources I didn't get enough - went back and set it so that I started to hear sound at about 3 out of 35, much better. Unit is pretty large because it can be used in 4 different ways, I have lots of room in my dash so no issue but I can see how some might have a problem fitting it in. I would have preferred to be able to get a harness with RCA's that would go direct like they had for my Avalon with factory amp but it wasn't available. At least it was half price with my order.
Pros: Works well to match levels using factory amp, versatile for other applications
Cons: Tricky to see pot settings, large case due to multiple functions, not free with order
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Great customer support
Jason from Colorado Spgs, CO on 4/29/2015
2000 Nissan Maxima
Needed this for my sons Bose system. Had a question and tech help was there. Awesome. Love Crutchfield
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Adrian G. from Jamaica, NY on 4/26/2015
It's not bad, I just think adjusting the settings to maximize the clarity at top volume left some to be desired.
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Willing to sacrifice audio quality?
DenCon from Ellensburg, WA on 4/12/2015
1996 Saab 9000
Let me start by saying that I'm a tinkerer (I'm an IT tech) - I repair electronics that are not meant to be repaired and I'm not afraid to experiment; I'm a perfectionist - perhaps a little OCD. This LOC (line output converter) does what it is supposed to do - supports a variety of installation challenges; but audio dynamic range suffered in my situation. I used it to connect a Nakamichi NA250BTR to my 1996 Saab 9000 Nokia amp (has a good reputation). It killed ground loop noise, but bass and treble were flattened - the music lost its audio soul (all that survived was mostly midrange). I tested this by switching from line-level connections without the LOC to line-level connections with the LOC and I noticed a big loss in audio quality. If I tried grounding this unit with its built-in ground, the ground-loop noise returned with a vengeance. The included instructions are somewhat unclear. Connecting and adjusting this unit is a delicate operation, as the tiny pots (volume controls) are delicate, as are the wire clamps, and the included tool is pretty wimpy. Take extra care to make the adjustments uniform, as there is no indexing or other means to assure uniform adjustments from one channel to the next. Having said all this, if you have a complicated installation and are willing to sacrifice some audio quality, this unit will get you going. But if you are willing to put in more money, time and effort, you might be able to do without - and get better results in the bargain.
Pros: Flexible Filters out unwanted noise Appropriate for the beginner
Cons: Unclear instructions (lack detail), tech support is basic Audio quality suffers
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I guess it works
Dude221 from Florida on 4/1/2015
I guess it works because there is no popping noise and the stereo sounds great. I went by Crutchfield's recommendations to install this and everything works fine. As a newbie, I did not know how or where to install the device--I thought it went through the RCA jacks into the car's amp. After removing removing the rear seats and interior trim I discovered the amp had no where to attach the converter. I called Crutchfield support and they told me to install it between the car's wiring and the new receiver's wiring. The converter takes the place of the wiring connectors. You unscrew tiny screws in the converter, slip in the correct color-coded wire from the car's wiring and tighten the screw. Then you do the same on the new stereo. I wish the instructions on the converter were a little more simplified for novices like myself who have no clue as to what the device is doing. A picture of the new stereo wiring---> converter---> car's wiring would make things simpler. Make sure all the wires are tight and not touching each other ( or else the speakers won't work).
Pros: Works well.
Cons: Difficult to follow instructions for a novice.
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Junk
Crutchfield customer from Leesburg, NJ on 3/22/2015
2010 Hyundai Sonata
Speaker wires kept coming out. Screws are so small I had to use eyeglass screwdriver. Cheaply made junk.
Pros: Only good thing about it- it did the job, barely.
Cons: Absolute junk, poorly made, screws way too small, wires kept coming out even when tightened.
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SLC4
Shane from Florida on 3/17/2015
2007 Scion tC
First off, let me say that this product works in my 2007 Scion tC with a stock head unit. With that being said, the product is very average.Would i recommend this to you? If you have after market subs, then yes, however, if you do not, I would pass because this LOC has little to no bass. I don't know if they just made it that way or what, but it just doesn't push any bass through, and i actually about the bass problem after buying it, and can confirm it. It does do its job though, and I am happy with my purchase. Lastly and please read this! You must use 16 gauge speaker wire! You might be able to get 14 gauge to work but it will be a pain in the butt. The screws that hold the wiring are too small for 14 gauge. Please, lol, use 16, it will save a lot of frustration. It holds 16 tightly.
Pros: Works fine Pushes great highs
Cons: Absolutely no bass Frustrating Install
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Didn't work
BrianS from Oregon on 3/8/2015
2005 Honda Element
Didn't work. Even after talking to Tech support.
Pros: none
Cons: no worky
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Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Mike C from Mechanicsville, va on 3/3/2015
2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Product works, but wire connections are not strong enough to hold when some stress is applied.
Pros: Works as described
Cons: Wires kept pulling out of slots no matter how much tightened down
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scosche
DR from eldersburg, maryland on 12/18/2014
works great did exactly what crutch field said it would.
Pros: ComPact
Cons: Have to shove behind head unit.
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Scosche SLC4
Russ from Beavercreek, Ohio on 12/7/2014
2008 Pontiac Vibe
The Scosche SLC4 was required with the factory sound system in my car. The instructions are just a little vague but the tech support team at Crutchfield made it really easy.
Pros: works great
Cons:
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Confusing manual
Madkins from Omaha NE on 11/18/2014
Easy to use with Crutchfield's help, but has multiple set-up options that I could not figure out independently.
Pros: Easy to use with help
Cons: Manual is confusing
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great product
stand from north carolina on 11/16/2014
0 of 0 found this helpful
Works great
J from Clanton, AL on 10/8/2014
I purchased a S/O amp without speaker level inputs due to a great price. Used this product to wire it up. It took some additional time to install but was worth the trouble as the sub sounds great
Pros: Installs easily
Cons: Takes up additional space
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not needed
tylerg from anywhere Georgia on 10/2/2014
This part was not needed shouldn't have been offered or suggested i needed it since i was receiving the installation kit
Pros: It wasn't too expensive
Cons: Didn't need it
5 of 5 found this helpful
Perfect
FS from Navarre, FL on 9/14/2014
2007 BMW 3 Series
Works as it is suppose to and easy to install.
Pros: No modification
Cons: None
0 of 0 found this helpful
Pretty good product.
Brian A from Saugus MA on 8/26/2014
Works as intended. Kind of big to fit under the dash. Make sure you tin your speaker wires or the clamps wont hold. Installed in GMC Jimmy with Bose system.
Pros: Good instructions.Good price.
Cons: Kind of big to fit under the dash. If I made this i would put a harness with a plug on each end of the box and provide 2 plugs. One to terminate the source wires and one to terminate the wires out to the amp. Also the ground wire is fairly short.
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no room
william from ca on 7/14/2014
2001 BMW 3 Series
the product works fine, this is the first time that I have issues installing a stereo on a car, there is no room in the car to install this without modification and the instructions were not accurate at all,
Pros: sounds good
Cons: not for just anybody to install you have to have some experience you need to take lots of parts out to get to it.
1 of 3 found this helpful
Meh...
mBrane from US on 6/28/2014
2008 Kia Sorento
So, Crutchfield indicated that this was mandatory for the pairing of my new JVC KWHDR81BT CD Receiver with my 2008 Kia Sorento. No. Not accurate at all. Here's the trick; if you tune the SLC-4 using Bluetooth as the source, the output is louder and you'll leave the output pots cranked down a bit from max. Then, after wrestling the SLC-4 into position, mounting my head unit, and buttoning up all the trim, I was *underwhelmed* when I heard an FM source. I could max out the head unit without distorting the sound! It infuriated me that I was "leaving something on the table," so off cam the trim, out came the unit, and out cam the SLC-4 for more tuning. I ended up maxing out the SLC-4, which is the same as not even having it in line at all! So, now I have an extra piece of gear in my audio system waiting to fail, while also creating higher-resistance connections, because I would have connected directly and used solder instead. I just *love* knowing that there are 16 screws holding in the wiring in the SLC-4, any of which could work its way loose at any time. So, I've got *that* going for me!
Pros: - flexible support modes
Cons: - pots are recessed and require a screwdriver (forget that plastic simulation of a screwdriver that they attach to the unit for your convenience. Worthless. Use your own.). - pots should have long plastic caps that can be twisted with your fingers. Geesh! - too big!
2 of 2 found this helpful
Madza Miata Boss System
Crutchfield customer from Schaumburg, IL on 6/21/2014
2004 Mazda Miata
Excellent I was not sure why this was needed but wired per instructions. Set up in car bf closing to make adjustments all of the sudden I hear back speakers which I could not hear or adj in original Boss stereo!!! Balance all with pot adj and works great
Pros: Speakers sound great
Cons: A challenge to fit in tight area for stereo notch room plenty of wire so set off to side w double stick tape and fine
2 of 2 found this helpful
Line Converter
Frank C. from Bothell, WA on 5/23/2014
2003 Mazda Miata
My 2003 Miata has a Bose Amp and speakers installed at the factory however the inputs to that amp are wired through a wiring plug rather than using RCA inputs.This device allows your aftermarket stereo to use factory amplifier systems without being overdriven. Without this device I would have had to run all new speaker line to bypass the amp. The factory Bose amp puts out more power than the aftermarket head unit by itself, so it would have been ludicrous not to use it.
Pros: Easy connection screw terminals, and simple to set up.
Cons: Just one more thing to tuck into cramped dash space
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Works, but can be a pain to install
PD from Denver, CO on 5/13/2014
2005 Pontiac Vibe
This thing worked as promised, but not without some hassle. Splicing it in between the new stereo and the wiring harness was a bit of a pain, and then it was really challenging to get it into the dash behind the stereo. Seems like for what it is it could be more compact. Instructions on setting the gain levels were pretty cryptic. Seems to be adjusted OK but perhaps it could be better? Will never know.
Pros: Works
Cons: Bulky; instructions very cryptic
5 of 6 found this helpful
Simple enough
JohnD from Ann Arbor, MI on 5/13/2014
1999 Chrysler 300M
It's simple enough. attach wires, make adjustments. done. You will need a small screw driver and patience.
Pros: Cheap, multiple setting and outputs
Cons: Instructions not clear. Need small screw driver.
0 of 0 found this helpful
good
Crutchfield customer from Kissimmee, Florida on 4/28/2014
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
It does what it's supposed to.
Pros: great price.
Cons: Did not understand the instructions well, Difficult to adjust
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Does what it is supposed to do
Adam from Louisville, CO on 4/27/2014
Used it to connect to my factory Bose amp and seems to work fine. I had a little bit of distortion at first but then turned down the adjustment screws and disconnected the ground wire it comes with and much improved sound. Like most reviewers have stated it does appear a little cheap and I just hope it keeps working. Very hard to see adjustment screws and I was constantly worried about getting enough grip on the speaker wires w/out stripping out the tiny screws. Just have patience and it should work fine. I will keep my fingers crossed as to longevity. Overall, Crutchfield Tech Support was awesome quickly helped me find what I needed to do from the confusing manual.
Pros: Works
Cons: Seems kind of cheap (longevity?)
1 of 1 found this helpful
Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
AliS from Logan, UT on 4/13/2014
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
We ended up having to buy a converter for this to be compatible with our car, which was pretty obnoxious, but other than that it works fine.
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Didn't end up needing it
Shawn from Albuquerque on 4/12/2014
1994 Dodge Ram 1500
1 of 1 found this helpful
Not impressed
Sir Yarquest from Springfield, MO on 4/7/2014
We were having major issues getting a Kenwood Head Unit to work in an 06 Acura RSX that at one point had a Bose system in it, still had the factory Bose amp and Sub. Then the head was replaced with an older Alpine head unit, which work great with the factory Bose Amp and Factor speakers and sub, but the head unit was out dated. I did direct swap out but it did not work, we had power, no sound. We called and Crutchfield recommended this unit. It worked great for about 15 minutes. Then all we had was bass. Then it died. Ended up pulling all our own wires and bypassing the factory amp and installing a Kenwood amp for both front and rear speakers and replacing the sub with a Infinity 12".
Pros: Easy instructions
Cons: The screws are very cheap and super small heads. It only worked for a little while and then died. Bulky, hard to mount behind head unit.
5 of 6 found this helpful
Easy/ handy
Silly norwegion from Warminster, PA on 3/29/2014
1993 Saturn SL2
I had a new amp from a long time ago and never used it and decided lets put a bit of a kick in my 93 saturn but i had no rca jacks . Now i do lol this thing was perfect and hooked up easy.
Pros: Easy hookup.
Cons: None
1 of 1 found this helpful
Converter review
Ron from Chestertown, MD on 3/29/2014
Doesn't feel well made. I was really afraid I was going to break it during install.
Pros: Allows use of stock harness
Cons: Frail connectors and view of adjustments
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Scosche SLC$ Reviwes
Javier from San Juan, PR on 3/17/2014
1995 BMW 530I
The fixtures works very good.
Pros: I love the fact that the outputs can be adjusted.
Cons: The size is too big and makes it hard for the installer the radio installation on the limited space inside the car dash.
1 of 1 found this helpful
ok
smb from Charlottesville, VA on 3/6/2014
1 of 1 found this helpful
Worked Perfectly
Chris from Atlanta, GA on 2/26/2014
I was not ready to replace the head unit in my 1998 F-150 but the speakers had to go. Used this to install an aftermarket amplifier to my stock head unit.
Pros: Easy to install and conceal, and worked flawlessly. Perfect low-cost solution.
Cons: can't find any
1 of 1 found this helpful
Scosche slc4
ddaanniieelldd from mesa,az on 2/3/2014
1994 Chevrolet C Series
Did what it was intended to do
Pros: liked the screws to tighten down the wires
Cons:
1 of 1 found this helpful
Scosche SLC4 Line Output Converter
Crutchfield customer from Lookout Mtn., GA on 1/18/2014
1 of 1 found this helpful
Adapter for Factory Power Amp
RichW from North Carolina on 12/29/2013
1995 BMW 540I
Works well - works as advertised and instructed.
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: None
1 of 1 found this helpful
You need this item in your car sound system
cbp from Houston, TX on 11/21/2013
This device made my system nice and clean. I put this device right by my head unit and then ran the wiring back to my 4 channel amp. It made the signal strength great for my system. My amp does not have to work as hard because it is pushing the signal to my amp.
Pros: Compact and clean
Cons: only 80 amps per channel.
1 of 2 found this helpful
Scosch
WG from Plainview NY on 11/9/2013
Simple to use and works great- only problem I had was that I accidentally hit the button on the side when I was putting everything back together and it didn't work at first.
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So easy a first-grader can do it
Nate from San Diego, CA on 10/28/2013
I'm new to car audio, and when I realized I'd need a Scosche adapter I was worried that I was in over my head. After opening the box my fears evaporated because it could not have been simpler. In fact, since all that was required was color-matching I let my 6 year-old daughter try her hand at some "Daddy work" and she loved it. I stripped the wires going in and she handled the rest. Sound quality was fine and everything worked great.
Pros: Easy to use and handle
Cons: It was bulky getting everything back into the console but if you want an easy fit you should make a system that doesn't require an adapter.
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