Wiring RCA's from a radio with 2 preamp outputs to a 4ch amplifier

LivinLoudChevy
LivinLoudChevy Posts: 3
edited May 2013 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I have installed a new deck, 4 channel amp and 4 new speakers in my truck, but I have a question about the way I
wired the RCA's. The preamp outputs are labeled "Front (red and white)" and "Rear (red and white)". My amp is labeled channel 1, 2, 3 and 4. How do I know what channel to put each RCA on?? The reason I think i have it mixed up is
because when I tune the balance and fade from the deck, the sound shifts, but still plays out of the same speakers...
I am using this kicker RCA cable: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_17722_Kicker-ZI46-09ZI46.html
Any help or advice would be appreciated! Thanks.

I also am getting engine noise through my speakers, which I am still unsure why. Maybe a loose ground.. I will have to investigate that one a little further.
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  • Glen B
    Glen B Posts: 269
    edited May 2013
    You may have better luck asking your question in the car audio section. Regarding engine noise through your speakers, it sounds like you need to install an engine noise filter. I am not a car/truck audio guy and will defer your other issues to the experts in that area.

    Noise filters: http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProducts.do?groupId=619&subgroupId=65
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  • LivinLoudChevy
    LivinLoudChevy Posts: 3
    edited May 2013
    Thanks. I will do that. I will look into a noise filter if all else fails, but I felt confident that I purchased good quality wire to bypass that particular issue.. I guess I was wrong. I am going to check a few things I did, including the ground, then purchase a noise filter if that doesn't work.
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  • Glen B
    Glen B Posts: 269
    edited May 2013
    Noise pickup has no bearing on wire quality.
    Main System: Denon DP-59L | Audio-Technica AT33EV | Marantz SA-11S2 | Classe DR-10 | Classe CA-300 | Classe RC-1 | PSB Stratus Gold i's | DIY Balanced AC Power Conditioner | Acoustic Zen and NeoTech cables | Oyaide and Furutech power connectors | Dedicated 20A isolated ground line.

    Home Theater: Toshiba D-VR5SU | Laptop #1 |Outlaw Audio OAW3 wireless audio system | Marantz SR-19 | Phase Linear 400 Series 2, modified | AudioSource 10.1 EQ (for subs) | Axiom M3 v3’s | Axiom VP150 | Optimus PRO-X55AVs | Dayton 12” powered subs (x2) | Belkin PureAV PF-60 line conditioner.

    Party System: Laptop #2 | Audioquest Dragonfly USB DAC | Technics SU-A6 | Acurus A-250 | Radio Shack 15-band EQ | Pioneer SR-9 reverb | Cerwin Vega DX9's | Dayton 100° x 60° horns with titanium HF/MF compression drivers.
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