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Rockford Fosgate RF-HLC4 Line Output Converter

Rockford Fosgate RF-HLC4 Line Output Converter 4-channel LOC

MFR # RF-HLC4

4.5 out of 5 stars
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Works in Xtterra with OEM power amp.

William from Greenville, SC on 7/6/2025

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Installed yesterday worked great in my 2005 Xtterra. Replaced OEM Radio with JVC unit the converter installed between the JVC and the Rockford Fosgate amp under passenger seat.

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Rockford Fosgate RF-HLC4 Line Output Converter

Michael from YOUNGSTOWN, OH on 7/4/2025

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had all kinds of shorts in the wires....

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Michael, we're sorry you're having issues with your Line Output Converter. While your order is beyond Crutchfield's 60-day return policy, please feel free to reach out to our Tech Support team for help, or for information about the 1-year warranty on this LOC. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

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Tommy from Longview, TX on 11/15/2024

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Excellent service!

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Nathan from Draper, UT on 9/24/2024

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it worked wonderfully and fir perfectly in my car

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Gwendolyn from District Hts, MD on 7/24/2024

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I have a 2022 Can Am Spyder RT Limited. This was part of the recommendation to upgrade my sound system on my Spyder.

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Syed from Atlanta, GA on 4/5/2024

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Works great and does not need a separate power connection.

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Tyler from Natchitoches, LA on 3/1/2024

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Great product

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Perfect for a basic, simple LOC. Great buy.

Chris from TALLAHASSEE, FL on 10/12/2023

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Excellent. I'll be honest, I'm not a Fosgate fan, at least not since their old school Punch stuff. It's just not the same quality anymore. But with that being said, this LOC works beautifully. I'll later upgrade to a PAC or Audiocontrol LOC so I can boost the output voltage. But really, for a basic simple loc, this one is great. 5 stars! As always, arrived quickly, Crutchfield is top notch!

Pros: Passive, so no power wires. Very small (mounted easily to the right of my HU). Simple wiring, no need for the ground. ZERO noise introduced. A steal at 60 bucks.

Cons: ZERO

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It works pretty good.

Jesse from DAVENPORT, FL on 5/2/2023

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Bought this to install an aftermarket amplifier in a 2018 Silverado double cab. Unfortunately, you have to use the universal option while updating the firmware on the website. There is no specific firmware for the 2018 Silverado. It still works but it doesn't have the features available that you could use if it was specific to the vehicle.

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Cons: No specific firmware for 2018 Silverado

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A Larger Gauge Wire Would be Nice

Jeffrey from Dunwoody, GA on 5/31/2022

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It was the only option, and it works fine, but the wire gauge on the harness could not have been more constricting! So when you splice this into the factory OEM head unit wires to grab their output signal, this unit's wires ARE EVEN SMALLER than the OEM factory wires! The RCA outputs run to the amplifier, and the amplfier wires run back to the OEM factory speaker wires. So this is a bit of a constraint before the amplifier.

Pros: Light weight Good length of wire to work with Sounds fine

Cons: Wire gauge too small, should be 16 gauge

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Robert from Montrose, CO on 3/10/2022

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Very easy way to connect factory stereo to aftermarket amplifier. Working great and my system sounds much better.

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Crutchfield customer from Fort Lauderdale, FL on 9/14/2021

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Works as intended! Definitely worth the extra few bucks if you plan on doing an install.

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Crutchfield customer from Oregon City, OR on 8/30/2021

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Works as advertised. And easy to install

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Crutchfield customer from Abita Springs, LA on 6/28/2021

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Didn't work like i was sold by the rep

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Crutchfield response on 7/12/2021
Once we saw this review, our Tech Support specialist, AJ, reached out to this customer to help him further. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Tech Support team right away. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

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Works perfectly

Crutchfield customer from Mineral Wells, TX on 6/26/2021

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Ordered this to put my system into my 2020 F150. Directions and labels were clearly visible and easy to understand, installation was simple, and performance is perfect. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

Pros: Small, easy to hide, easy to understand, works perfectly

Cons: Cheap plastic feel

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The right choice

Crutchfield customer from Schenectady, NY on 5/16/2021

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It is a little big to put behind the factory stereo, at least for the subaru i put it in. But its rockford rosgate always a great option!

Pros: Light weight, simple connections

Cons: A little big

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Crutchfield customer from Meridian, ID on 4/30/2021

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This line out converter gets the job done, and nothing more. It is simple, inexpensive and serves a basic function for high to low level conversion. In a sentence, it is good enough.

Pros: Inexpensive Simple

Cons: No noticeable improvement in signal quality.

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Worth i

Crutchfield customer from Gilbert, AZ on 4/11/2021

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Works great

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Crutchfield customer from Baltimore, MD on 11/1/2020

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Brilliant little device , easy install. It doesn't even need an auxiliary power source.

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Crutchfield customer from Lucasville, OH on 9/15/2020

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Installed this behind the dash on my 2016 Ram in order to connect my amp to my stock radio. Worked perfect. Install time less than an hour. Thanks Crutchfield.

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Give it a second thought

Dean from Rock hill on 6/4/2020

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Worked great, now has static/clarity problems. Narrowed down to harness input. Debating another one or different brand. Roughly 2 years old/purchased from Crutchfield

Pros: fit my situation excellent

Cons: 2 yrs is not the desired lifespan

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Kicker delivers

Crutchfield customer from Oxnard, CA on 4/19/2020

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Performs as advertised and will recommend this to anyone looking for a simple upgrade to their factory stock audio system. Easy self installation and easy to read instructions make this perfect for diy's.

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Great converter

Crutchfield customer from Florence, AL on 4/14/2020

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Discrete and functional line out converter. Easily fits behind radio in dash. Easily to hookup and does its job with no noise present.

Pros: Small easy to install!

Cons: None

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Factory Setup

Crutchfield customer from Pearland, TX on 10/20/2019

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Works great, easy install and setup. Recommended

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Carlos from Sunrise, FL on 9/10/2019

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Perfect size, easy to install, and no need to mess with gain settings... great converter. My whole system is Rockford; Punch speakers & sub, and Prime amps.

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Crutchfield customer from Neenah, WI on 4/5/2019

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Works like it should and the sound quality is very good

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Good product

Sebastien from Knoxville, TN on 10/17/2018

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Pretty good product. The harness is great.

Pros: Harness. Light product

Cons: You do need to be gently with it.

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Michael from Navasota, TX on 10/28/2017

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This product exceeded my expectations super easy to install works like a charm thank all of you for your help .

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Line out

Jake from Winchester va on 10/9/2017

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Works good , does exactly what it's designed to do .

Pros: Great product

Cons: None

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Tomas from Sacramento, ca on 10/5/2017

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This was super easy to install. Instructions on packaging were clear.

Pros: Size, fit nicely behind glove box

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charles from Ft Worth, TX on 2/21/2017

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Works perfectly as advertised. Connected a Sound Ordnance amp to my Harley, now I am enjoying loud, clear music all of the time.

Pros: Easy installation, simple instructions, very durable.

Cons: None

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Matt from Texas on 11/28/2016

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I bought the RF-HLCR to replace a PAC converter that only lasted 4mths. We'll see if this one will hold up better.

Pros: easy to install

Cons: none yet

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Easy to install

Paul from Milford nh on 9/25/2016

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Easy to install pretty straight forward makes adding equipment a breeze

Pros: Ease of use nothing to adjust pretty much plug and play

Cons: Would be nice if it was a little thinner and small

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Crutchfield customer from Lancaster pennsylvania on 9/7/2016

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Great simple product

Pros: Easy to use

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Awesome product

Mike j from Mascoutah, IL on 7/3/2016

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Very good product. Easy to install. When cutting the car stereo wires, make sure there is enough length on both ends of the wires. I recommend this product.

Pros: Good price, east to install.

Cons: None

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Rockford loc from Waynesboro, VA on 5/7/2016

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Nice size and good quality

Pros: Nice size to be hidden and mounted out of sight.

Cons: None so far

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excellent

brandon from cincinnati, OH on 3/25/2016

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Greate easy install

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perfect

Crutchfield customer from Sabino on 1/29/2016

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Installed on a 2008 Ram 1500 Quad Cab factory radio. Small enough to mount on backside. Works perfect.

Pros: Small

Cons: NA

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Brian from Rhode Island on 12/12/2015

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Does job well. No issues; I gave four stars because it just does it's job. Call me back in two years and if it is still doing it's job I'll give it five.

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Great product

Miket2573 from Florida on 10/4/2015

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Great product works great

Pros: Line level works just like it was advertised

Cons: None

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Crutchfield customer from Jackson, MO on 3/27/2015

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It does the job...had I done a little more research I would have went with something different like a plug and go that has built in remote wire

Pros: Does work well

Cons: No remote wire

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jp from reno,nv on 5/25/2014

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got this to hook up factory stereo with 5 channel amp for new speakers and sub. worked very well. ran jumper from rear speakers to sub, adjust gain, adjust fade works very well. would recommend this as a very cheap and easy way to amp your factory radio

Pros: works good, inexpensive, easy to hook up

Cons: none so far

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Great product

Crutchfield customer from oklahoma on 2/23/2014

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This product was great. It was used to replace a cheap converter bought at walmart that produced a annlying gain tone. The ground cable and insulation took that tone away.

Pros: Great quality Ground cable Well protected

Cons: Large and in the way

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Does what it needs to do.

RB from Houston Tx on 12/29/2013

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I used this to connect a scion factory HU to a Kenwood 5 channel amp. Combining this with properly tuned gain settings on the amp, there is absolutely no distortion with the HU at max volume. I can't keep it there for long, though, for fear of hemorrhaged ears. The separate harness makes it easy to splice into the factory lines for a butterfingers like me. My only gripe is that the output levels are not adjustable. I learned the hard way that my head unit outputs the rear channels at a much lower voltage than the front - something that I was fortunately able to compensate for using the amp gain switches.

Pros: Quality, ease of installation.

Cons: Lack of adjustable outputs

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