stereo install questions
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stereo install questions
I am planning a stereo install (headunit and speakers) and had just a few random questions:
1) does better speaker wire make that much of a difference? Also wouldn't the quality of the sound be limited by the quality of the wire from the headunit's wiring harness?
2) should i try to put a factory wiring harness back into the car for future purposes (the factory wiring harness was cut out by a previous owner)? Or is there any reason why i cant use quick connects (slide connectors or whatever) to wire in the headunit, or should they be soldered or crimped?
1) does better speaker wire make that much of a difference? Also wouldn't the quality of the sound be limited by the quality of the wire from the headunit's wiring harness?
2) should i try to put a factory wiring harness back into the car for future purposes (the factory wiring harness was cut out by a previous owner)? Or is there any reason why i cant use quick connects (slide connectors or whatever) to wire in the headunit, or should they be soldered or crimped?
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Rewiring depends on whether or not you will be running an amp or not. I would say rewire with like 18 guage.
And yes. Replace the wiring harness. You will need to anyway to fit an aftermarket head unit.
And yes. Replace the wiring harness. You will need to anyway to fit an aftermarket head unit.
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Originally Posted by purerx7
the qualit of the wire is indifferent, $10 speaker wire will soound the same as $500 speaker wire, no ones ears are tuned enough to hear the difference. Just make sure you run properly sized wire if you plan on running amps.
Unless you plan on running gold wires, haha.
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Originally Posted by purerx7
the qualit of the wire is indifferent, $10 speaker wire will soound the same as $500 speaker wire, no ones ears are tuned enough to hear the difference. Just make sure you run properly sized wire if you plan on running amps.
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Thicker wire is better than the thin crap the car has as standard, think mine cost about $2/metre. Thinner cable isn't rated for higher currents/power etc. That's the only realy reason.
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