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I had our local Car Toys install my stereo this time because I didn't have the time to tear everything apart to re-wire, etc. I thought they might do a better job installing the amps behind the 2004 suburban panels as they are more experience than I am doing it.
I provided as much as possible, even some JL Audio amp wire I got off of Ebay because I didn't want to give them another $50 for the same stuff. I will say the 3 amps behind the panel look good and solid. The power wire seems to be good (2 Gauge from battery to a dist. block and then 4 guage to each of the 3 amps).
They did a fairly decent job but I was surprised on one aspect......using the factory wires for the component speakers (Focal and Infinity).
They just spliced into the wires going from each of the two JL 300/2 amps and utilized the wires into each of the 4 doors and the dash tweeters. The installer told me they almost always do this because it really doesn't make a difference in sound quality. I think the wires are like 18 or 22 gauge.
Does this make sense or should I pull new 12 Gauge wire to each of the speakers?
I plan on installing the 3rd JL 300/2 amp today and was wondering if I should rewire everything at the same time.
Thanks!
I provided as much as possible, even some JL Audio amp wire I got off of Ebay because I didn't want to give them another $50 for the same stuff. I will say the 3 amps behind the panel look good and solid. The power wire seems to be good (2 Gauge from battery to a dist. block and then 4 guage to each of the 3 amps).
They did a fairly decent job but I was surprised on one aspect......using the factory wires for the component speakers (Focal and Infinity).
They just spliced into the wires going from each of the two JL 300/2 amps and utilized the wires into each of the 4 doors and the dash tweeters. The installer told me they almost always do this because it really doesn't make a difference in sound quality. I think the wires are like 18 or 22 gauge.
Does this make sense or should I pull new 12 Gauge wire to each of the speakers?
I plan on installing the 3rd JL 300/2 amp today and was wondering if I should rewire everything at the same time.
Thanks!