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Trentin24 · 07-11-2016, 06:51 PM

I am currently in the process of replacing all of my speakers.
I purchased the Infinity Kappa 60.11CS 6.5" speakers for the fronts, and the Infinity Kappa 693.11i 6x9" for the rears. Being powered by an Alpine-PDX-V9 amplifier, and I have a Rockford Fosgate P3D2-10 subwoofer.

A year or so ago i purchased the FARK V3 harness from Sub Thump because i was just running a 2 channel amp for my sub. But now that I am going to be using all new speakers, will I be able to use the harness if I am running new wire to all of the speakers?

I am going to be starting this towards the end of this week if everything gets in the mail like it says it is supposed to and i will be posting pictures of everything and updating my progress!

flyer08 · 07-11-2016, 07:36 PM

You,could use it if you wire everything up to the harness. I used factory wires which arnt the best but I was tired of messing with it

Trentin24 · 07-11-2016, 07:41 PM

So if I want to use the harness I can't run new wire?

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tazman · 07-11-2016, 07:58 PM

You can use the harness to supply the amp then run new wires from the amps to the speakers if that is what you want to do. I think it is difficult to get wires into the door so look at that before you decide you are going to run new speaker wires.

Trentin24 · 07-11-2016, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tazman

You can use the harness to supply the amp then run new wires from the amps to the speakers if that is what you want to do. I think it is difficult to get wires into the door so look at that before you decide you are going to run new speaker wires.

I did it once in a previous camaro. It did suck but this time I'll have more patience and it's not my daily driver so I won't be stranded.

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flyer08 · 07-11-2016, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Trentin24

So if I want to use the harness I can't run new wire?

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I misread your original post...Below is correct, however running into the doors wasn't to bad for me.

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Originally Posted by tazman

You can use the harness to supply the amp then run new wires from the amps to the speakers if that is what you want to do. I think it is difficult to get wires into the door so look at that before you decide you are going to run new speaker wires.

CreeperRS · 07-12-2016, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Trentin24

I did it once in a previous camaro. It did suck but this time I'll have more patience and it's not my daily driver so I won't be stranded.

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Use the stock wiring, running new wires to every speaker is a pain! Stock wiring should suffice. You need an amp to power the 4ch and another amp or two to run your subwoofers. Use a 4ch amp that has Sub outputs. Or use something like AudioControl LC7i to create a true Sub output, that's what I would do. Also the rear speakers are a real PIA.

Roebel · 07-12-2016, 01:34 PM

I just installed the Alpine PDX-V9 last weekend. I used the whole Fark kit with the X2 connecting the speaker wires. There is absolutely no reason to rewire the speakers, you won't gain anything just add a lot of work and time.

CreeperRS · 07-13-2016, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Roebel

I just installed the Alpine PDX-V9 last weekend. I used the whole Fark kit with the X2 connecting the speaker wires. There is absolutely no reason to rewire the speakers, you won't gain anything just add a lot of work and time.

jshaf · 07-14-2016, 06:24 PM

I have upgraded both sound systems in both 5th gen camaros I have owned. didn't even bother with the rear deck speakers in either, too much hastle. sure the improvement will be better but cost to do so for the return just didn't make it worth while. concentrated on door components that were a much higher quality and would handle more power, fark kit, 4 channel amp that was almost double the stock power, mono amp and sub. went from 245 watts to just over 1000. pretty much clear at any volume and much louder when I want it to be.

jshaf · 07-14-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Roebel

I just installed the Alpine PDX-V9 last weekend. I used the whole Fark kit with the X2 connecting the speaker wires. There is absolutely no reason to rewire the speakers, you won't gain anything just add a lot of work and time.

agree about the wiring, the wiring on the BA system was the one thing about the system they did right from the factory. will handle alot more power, no need to rewire

Rainbow1616 · 07-15-2016, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jshaf

I have upgraded both sound systems in both 5th gen camaros I have owned. didn't even bother with the rear deck speakers in either, too much hastle. sure the improvement will be better but cost to do so for the return just didn't make it worth while. concentrated on door components that were a much higher quality and would handle more power, fark kit, 4 channel amp that was almost double the stock power, mono amp and sub. went from 245 watts to just over 1000. pretty much clear at any volume and much louder when I want it to be.

So you just left your stock rear speakers in and powered them off the new amp or did you eliminate them?

Dizzy82 · 07-15-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

So you just left your stock rear speakers in and powered them off the new amp or did you eliminate them?

If anything, most people eliminate/turn off the center dash speaker and leave the two rears alone.

Snoman · 07-15-2016, 03:58 PM

Hi Tentin, sorry--been afk.

Yea no, the 22awg oem lamp cord in your Camaro is not the same as aftermarket. Now, I'll give you the indisputable fact that most retail stores will attempt to sell you their version of snake oil, though please believe me when I say that there is nothing you can buy worth the money over Karma Wire. Cheap also, buy the 100' roll and be done with it.

Copper wire is copper wire is copper wire, we don't replace the OEM wire because it's copper. We primarily replace it because the 22awg is unable to properly handle the current load, with secondary benefits (albeit minor) of increased shielding, higher quality (content %) copper, lower amplifier strain, it's easy and it looks cool.

Minor issue with door, drill a hole below the grommet or run it through grommet with wire hanger.

http://imgur.com/a/kLIlP

07-11-2016, 06:51 PM	#1
Trentin24 Trentin24 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 1,377 View My Garage	Replacing all Speakers I am currently in the process of replacing all of my speakers. I purchased the Infinity Kappa 60.11CS 6.5" speakers for the fronts, and the Infinity Kappa 693.11i 6x9" for the rears. Being powered by an Alpine-PDX-V9 amplifier, and I have a Rockford Fosgate P3D2-10 subwoofer. A year or so ago i purchased the FARK V3 harness from Sub Thump because i was just running a 2 channel amp for my sub. But now that I am going to be using all new speakers, will I be able to use the harness if I am running new wire to all of the speakers? I am going to be starting this towards the end of this week if everything gets in the mail like it says it is supposed to and i will be posting pictures of everything and updating my progress!

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tazman Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 217	You can use the harness to supply the amp then run new wires from the amps to the speakers if that is what you want to do. I think it is difficult to get wires into the door so look at that before you decide you are going to run new speaker wires. __________________ 2014 ZL1 Roto-Fab intake, 2" TSP headers, JRE 125 package and tune. 2015 2LT RS overkill tune, 80MM throttle body with JacFab spacer, ported intake manifold and Roto-Fab cold air intake. Vitesse throttle controller.

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jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	I have upgraded both sound systems in both 5th gen camaros I have owned. didn't even bother with the rear deck speakers in either, too much hastle. sure the improvement will be better but cost to do so for the return just didn't make it worth while. concentrated on door components that were a much higher quality and would handle more power, fark kit, 4 channel amp that was almost double the stock power, mono amp and sub. went from 245 watts to just over 1000. pretty much clear at any volume and much louder when I want it to be. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

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flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	You,could use it if you wire everything up to the harness. I used factory wires which arnt the best but I was tired of messing with it

07-11-2016, 07:41 PM	#3
Trentin24 Trentin24 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 1,377 View My Garage	So if I want to use the harness I can't run new wire? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-12-2016, 01:34 PM	#8
Roebel Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Perrysburg Ohio Posts: 5	I just installed the Alpine PDX-V9 last weekend. I used the whole Fark kit with the X2 connecting the speaker wires. There is absolutely no reason to rewire the speakers, you won't gain anything just add a lot of work and time.

07-15-2016, 03:58 PM	#14
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	Hi Tentin, sorry--been afk. Yea no, the 22awg oem lamp cord in your Camaro is not the same as aftermarket. Now, I'll give you the indisputable fact that most retail stores will attempt to sell you their version of snake oil, though please believe me when I say that there is nothing you can buy worth the money over Karma Wire. Cheap also, buy the 100' roll and be done with it. Copper wire is copper wire is copper wire, we don't replace the OEM wire because it's copper. We primarily replace it because the 22awg is unable to properly handle the current load, with secondary benefits (albeit minor) of increased shielding, higher quality (content %) copper, lower amplifier strain, it's easy and it looks cool. Minor issue with door, drill a hole below the grommet or run it through grommet with wire hanger. http://imgur.com/a/kLIlP