AudioControl LC7i Black 6-Channel Line Output Converter with Bass Restoration

I had fun working with the lc7i. I used to have cheap line out converters running to my amps (front door speakers, dash tweeters, and subwoofer). The difference is huge. There is a clearer, more vibrant sound stage than I had before. Since the lc7i is active (needs 12v power supply), you get a cleaner, more powerful signal than with a cheaper line out converter. I ended up having to turn the gain to minimum on my amps because of the great signal this puts out. No clipping or noise in my case. The bass boost actually works and subwoofer sounds bigger than it used to, without overloading. I trunk mounted mine with all my other audio stuff. Summed the signals for a cleaner output. There are better more expensive options with equalizer options. For the price this product is awesome.

The LC7i does what its supposed to do. But, the age old statement is still pertinent... GIGO, garbage in garbage out. I have this in my 2012 Ford F-150 Supercrew XLT Ecoboost 3.5L Twin Turbo. I have the H & L speaker level outputs summed into a JL Audio HD 900/5. With JL Audio C5 speakers all around and a Stealth Box under the rear bench for Sub (13TW5). While being a step above factory, it certainly still sounds like a cheap DAC from a factory head unit.

Best product I have purchased in a long time!

This is an EXCELLENT LOC!!! If you have a stock stereo that cant be removed because of your stock configuration, this gadget will allow you to add amps to your stereo & allow you to upgrade your speakers & subwoofers to something more suited towards your listening pleasure. My 12-year old Infiniti came equipped with the Bose 14-speaker system, and it started showing its age. After getting quoted over $1100 at a local stereo shop to add some high-tech, programmable LOCs/sound processors to my stereo, INCLUDING charging me to install MY OWN AMPS, I decided to do it myself. Was it difficult? No. Ive installed the last 4 audio upgrades to my car by myself. Was it hard work? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely!!! Now I have a 6-speaker system thats far superior to the Bose system. Sure, I dont have all the bells & whistles of the system the stereo shop wanted to install for me, but do I need all that in a 12-year-old car? I dont think so. My car sounds great for a fraction of what they wanted me to spend, and I have the satisfaction of knowing that when people compliment me on how good my car sounds, I can tell them that I did it myself, and its all thanks to AudioControl! Couldnt have done it without you!!!

The lc7i was a very good peace of equipment till i hooked up the subwoofer to it on a factory radio. The bass goes up and down by its self. Even wit the control down. I wud buy the lc6i instead. Get a separate bass booster for the lows next time.

This makes a big difference from using a cheap Hi low convertor. Just make sure you switch your amp sensitivity to the 2v-12v. It will produce a nice clean sound. I have it going to a 5 channel boss amp 3700. Its way better than using a cheap convertor with an expensive amp. A clear pre-amp signal is the way to go

the best thing you can buy to keep original your dashboard and still getting a good sound

I used the LC7i to sum factory amplifier output channels to get a full range signal for my amplifiers (1 monoblock amplifier for subwoofer & 2 channel full range for front stage speaker upgrades). The cover was easy to remove to switch the jumpers to sum so that all inputs are combined to one full range output. The signal it puts out to my amps is high voltage and super clean (no noise even parked in my Lexus with windows up - super quiet vehicle so would be easy to hear any noise introduced into the audio). The accubass features works well to counter factory bass rolloff at higher volumes. Construction and fit/finish is very good - this product is well made and built like a tank, and its always nice to support products actually made (from start to finish) in the USA! :) The only downside, and the reason 1 star is missing: Audio Control will not warranty unless sold through an authorized dealer, and then only for 1 year UNLESS the authorized dealer installs it, then the warranty is 5 years. This is inconsiderate of the many of us in the DIY mobile audio who are competent and have years of installation experience, but are not ourselves authorized dealers for Audio Control. The authorized dealers also try to sell this at full retail price and the ones I spoke with locally were only will to discount on price IF I paid them to install (which costs extra) - not cool since installing this myself, with my knowledge and background, is a piece of cake. I believe Audio Control should re-evaluate their policy on this - most people with no car audio installation experience and no clue about car electrical systems would be way to afraid to try to install this, so its mostly a non-issue. Those of us confident it is something we can do in our sleep shouldnt be penalized on warranty. If damage to the unit was caused by improper installation, Audio Control would be able to see the evidence and could simply have a clause in the warranty that user error is not warranted...

Very happy with AudioControl LC7i Balance GM car audio with two new amps. and seven new component speakers.

Great product. Worth the price. Delivers good quality and value