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terry_b · 04-11-2010, 10:00 PM

So I need to decide how to wire my new sound system...

I have 6.5in RE Audio component speakers for the front and RE Audio 6x9s for the rear. Also going in will be either an RE Audio 12" or (2) 10" subs in sealed enclosures.

Now, I'll be using a line out converter to connect the amp(s). But how should I wire it all up?

Should I wire my speakers into the stock head unit, i.e. not amplified? Or should I leave all the stock stuff unplugged and run from line out to amp and then to speakers, i.e. amplified?

I have a 2 channel and a 4 channel amp so I've got lots of configurations available.

Give me your inputs please.

Indpowr · 04-11-2010, 10:01 PM

I would personally run the amps...A lot more power than stock

terry_b · 04-11-2010, 10:27 PM

But would wiring be an issue? I mean running all those wires from amp to speakers... I want it to look nice, not cybernetic.

Also, tips on wiring my Subs. They are 4 ohm dual voice coil which can be
wired to 2 ohm or 8 ohm. Amp is stable at 4 though. should I just wire one voice coil?

third1 · 04-11-2010, 11:13 PM

You can run the sub at 8 ohms but the amp will only run at 1/2 the rated power. Try hooking it up in 2 ohm to see if the amp will power it. My amp was stable at 4 ohms but I wired my JL w6 for 2 ohms and my amp is handling it.

terry_b · 04-11-2010, 11:21 PM

Would there be any negative impacts doing it this way? What is the concern with "stability" as it applies to the amp?

mrray13 · 04-12-2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terry_b

But would wiring be an issue? I mean running all those wires from amp to speakers... I want it to look nice, not cybernetic.

Also, tips on wiring my Subs. They are 4 ohm dual voice coil which can be
wired to 2 ohm or 8 ohm. Amp is stable at 4 though. should I just wire one voice coil?

Quote:

Originally Posted by terry_b

Would there be any negative impacts doing it this way? What is the concern with "stability" as it applies to the amp?

DO NOT wire just one coil! That can, and most likely will, kill your sub. Either grab a 2 ohm stable monoblock, or pray your electrical can feed the extra current needed to supply a 2 channel amp wired to 2 ohm mono to keep it from becoming an electric skillet, lol. And possibly cooking the amp.

terry_b · 04-12-2010, 04:42 PM

Ok, well I believe I have solved the problem by getting a different speaker. The new one is 2 ohm per coil so I can wire it to 4 ohm total and it'll work perfect, yes?

mrray13 · 04-12-2010, 05:31 PM

Yep, that'll work, lol!

04-11-2010, 10:00 PM	#1
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,390 View My Garage	Speaker/Sub install So I need to decide how to wire my new sound system... I have 6.5in RE Audio component speakers for the front and RE Audio 6x9s for the rear. Also going in will be either an RE Audio 12" or (2) 10" subs in sealed enclosures. Now, I'll be using a line out converter to connect the amp(s). But how should I wire it all up? Should I wire my speakers into the stock head unit, i.e. not amplified? Or should I leave all the stock stuff unplugged and run from line out to amp and then to speakers, i.e. amplified? I have a 2 channel and a 4 channel amp so I've got lots of configurations available. Give me your inputs please.

04-11-2010, 11:13 PM	#4
third1 speed freak Drives: 2015i Cadillac Escalade,10 IOM 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Wi Posts: 1,143 View My Garage	You can run the sub at 8 ohms but the amp will only run at 1/2 the rated power. Try hooking it up in 2 ohm to see if the amp will power it. My amp was stable at 4 ohms but I wired my JL w6 for 2 ohms and my amp is handling it. __________________ Current:2015i Cadilac Escalade,2016 Lexus RC350,2011 CVO StreetGlide cammed,tuned & loud. 2010 IMO/IO,custom stripes,GFX,sunrf,solo exhaust,JBA shorties,rotofab,Jannetty tune,Pfadt,JLw6 Audison&Hertz,7/4/09 2GIFKIEJ6A9123779Del 7/10/09 Former Camaros 72 LT1 Z28, 86 z28 [SIGPIC]

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04-11-2010, 10:01 PM	#2
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	I would personally run the amps...A lot more power than stock

04-11-2010, 10:27 PM	#3
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,390 View My Garage	But would wiring be an issue? I mean running all those wires from amp to speakers... I want it to look nice, not cybernetic. Also, tips on wiring my Subs. They are 4 ohm dual voice coil which can be wired to 2 ohm or 8 ohm. Amp is stable at 4 though. should I just wire one voice coil?

04-11-2010, 11:21 PM	#5
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,390 View My Garage	Would there be any negative impacts doing it this way? What is the concern with "stability" as it applies to the amp?

04-12-2010, 04:42 PM	#7
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,390 View My Garage	Ok, well I believe I have solved the problem by getting a different speaker. The new one is 2 ohm per coil so I can wire it to 4 ohm total and it'll work perfect, yes?

04-12-2010, 05:31 PM	#8
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	Yep, that'll work, lol!