GLN305

I bought one of the new 2014 (I think) basic Pioneer touchscreen radios and noticed that there are no RCA jacks on the unit at all. Is there harness I can buy or make to get line level audio out of the unit? I can feed speaker level signal into my processor, but would rather not.

mid_life_crisis

Nope. If this is the 2014 base H/U you are out of luck.
There is a kit to make a set of RCA inputs but not outputs.
You'll need to buy a LOC.
If you ever figure out where the steering wheel controls connect to it, please let me know.

GLN305

I bought the radio, plugged it in and everything works fine, steering wheel controls and all. I had to use an LOC into my Zapco Z8 and all is good!

Greg S

iTrader: (1)

Why did you use an external LOC? I'm pretty sure the internal signal adjustments on the Zapco are of much better quality than what you get in the LOC.

GLN305

The LOC was used primarily because the speaker level outputs of the head unit and the Zapco did not work together. I used the LOC just as a method to get line level into the Zapco. I used a Navone Engineering LOC. Good stuff

Greg S

iTrader: (1)

Ok, yeah if you're using the Navone LOC then I re-track my previous statement. That is an extremely good LOC.

GLN305

Yes it is, it's a great single-purpose piece that IMO should be the only choice for that particular job.

GLN305

So, after doing some critical measuring, I found that this head unit rolls off hard on the low end under 40Hz, so if you use an LOC to add subs, you are missing ALOT. I used an audio oscilloscope to verify and it drops off like a rock. Just an FYI if you are considering this. Mine will be up for sale as I compete in Sound Quality competitions and roll off is not acceptable to me.