In-line volume control - possible?

[xpfloyd]

I recently installed Hertz components and a JL Audio sub running off a JL audio amp - parts courtesy of @Absolut5

Part of the setup was Pioneer coaxials for the rear that run off the head unit as opposed to the amp. These are for a bit of ambiance with the main sound coming from the amp to the front speakers.

Is there a way to add an inline volume control to the rear of the van? Preferably a small rotary controller so that the Mrs can turn off/down the rear speakers as we drive along without me having to menu dive into the head unit to shift the balance forward? (My wife will likely sit in the rear rib with the wee man when we drive)

 

[travelvolts]

Speak to Jason, he will have the answer.

 

[T6 Dave]

Simple solution would Be an in line fader knob on the speaker wires on dash switch blank.. Simple but effective

 

[xpfloyd]

Speak to Jason, he will have the answer.

Thanks, hopefully he chimes in. He's been answering all my questions so far

 

[xpfloyd]

Simple solution would Be an in line fader knob on the speaker wires on dash switch blank.. Simple but effective

That's what I'm thinking but with the fader at the rear so that the Mrs can operate it to suit. Just can't get my head round if/how it would work or if I would need two (one for each speaker)

 

[T6 Dave]

Wire it in line with the speaker cables as the in from head unit, then as out and on to the speakers.. Only need the one unit

 

[xpfloyd]

Would that not make it mono though? As I currently have 4 wires leaving the head unit (pos and neg for two channels)

 

[T6 Dave]

No, get a fader control, and put just the two rear speaker wires into it as the in, then put them out on say the two rear output channels to the speakers.. If you get a front rear fader, just use the rear input tabs.. Done this on a multi speaker and multi amp setup years ago to balance speaker sound stage in my cars..

 

[xpfloyd]

@T6 Dave can you link to a product? Struggling to find anything suitable

 

[T6 Dave]

This is the idea, just put rca plugs on speaker wires, plug into front or rear, your pref, if you plug into rear ins and put fader all the way to front setting it will cut the rear speakers completely, but anywhere in between will reduce rear speaker vol..

 

[T6 Dave]

Here you go

Stereo Front Rear Fader | eBay

 

[Richard]

This looks like a low signal level cross fader to put before the power amplifiers, rather than something that can be cut into the loudspeaker wires. Do you have the make and model?
Richard

 

[T6 Dave]

This is what I used to use, but the first one gives you the idea of what you are looking for..

Vintage Blaupunkt Auto Radio Fader Control Porsche VW Car Radio Stereo NEW | eBay

 

[xpfloyd]

Both still only have one input so it's not possible to maintain stereo sound. I'm starting to think I may just have to fade forward on the headunit when required

Thanks for posting though