Installing crossovers
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Installing crossovers
I am clueless when it comes to stereo's and whatnot, so i'll lay out the scenario.
I bought an Infiniti Reference component system, it comes with 6x8's, 1'' tweeters, and crossovers. The Speakers are gonna be hooked up using the snap on wiring harnesses supplied by Crutchfield, so is there anyway to hook up the crossovers without cutting/splicing wires? i'd like the installation to be as simple as possible.
I bought an Infiniti Reference component system, it comes with 6x8's, 1'' tweeters, and crossovers. The Speakers are gonna be hooked up using the snap on wiring harnesses supplied by Crutchfield, so is there anyway to hook up the crossovers without cutting/splicing wires? i'd like the installation to be as simple as possible.
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The crossover is mounted next to the speaker, So you should not have to splice anything. If they are not mounted on the speaker, They will have Four screws. One set for input and one for output to the speaker.
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[QUOTE=Squirrel RJ]is there anyway to hook up the crossovers without cutting/splicing wires? [QUOTE]
No. You will have to connect the wires from the wiring harness to the crossover box. From there you will have to run a set of wires from the crossover to the tweeter and another set to the midrange. Also make sure to maintain polarity of the wires. With component speakers, it's easy to mistakenly wire the tweeter and midrange out of phase. The speaker's manual should elucidate what I mean by this.
If you don't have a $4 wire stripper/cutter, you could use scissors and a razor blade. To connect two wires, use butt connectors found at any hardware store for a few cents.
No. You will have to connect the wires from the wiring harness to the crossover box. From there you will have to run a set of wires from the crossover to the tweeter and another set to the midrange. Also make sure to maintain polarity of the wires. With component speakers, it's easy to mistakenly wire the tweeter and midrange out of phase. The speaker's manual should elucidate what I mean by this.
If you don't have a $4 wire stripper/cutter, you could use scissors and a razor blade. To connect two wires, use butt connectors found at any hardware store for a few cents.
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When he installs his speakers the wire from his old speakers will goto the input on his crossover. He does not have to cut anything, Just buy some male spades or barrel connector and add some wire.
----------Negative----|--|Spade-----|Crossover Input|
----------Postive -----|--|Spade-----|Crossover Input|
|Crossover Output|-----Speaker +
|Crossover Output|-----Speaker -
----------Negative----|--|Spade-----|Crossover Input|
----------Postive -----|--|Spade-----|Crossover Input|
|Crossover Output|-----Speaker +
|Crossover Output|-----Speaker -
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Originally Posted by Squirrel RJ
I am clueless when it comes to stereo's and whatnot, so i'll lay out the scenario.
I bought an Infiniti Reference component system, it comes with 6x8's, 1'' tweeters, and crossovers. The Speakers are gonna be hooked up using the snap on wiring harnesses supplied by Crutchfield, so is there anyway to hook up the crossovers without cutting/splicing wires? i'd like the installation to be as simple as possible.
I bought an Infiniti Reference component system, it comes with 6x8's, 1'' tweeters, and crossovers. The Speakers are gonna be hooked up using the snap on wiring harnesses supplied by Crutchfield, so is there anyway to hook up the crossovers without cutting/splicing wires? i'd like the installation to be as simple as possible.
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If your factory connector is a female, a regular spade connector will usually fit and plug right into it. Plug 2 of these into the factory connector, then run 2 wires from them to the input on the crossover. Then run the wires from the crossover to the speakers. Easy.
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I just installed that Infinity components in my truck last saturday and I am having problems with it poping when I listen to a cd but it is fine when I listen to the radio.
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Originally Posted by LinearPower
I suggest mounting the crossovers behind the kick panels, NOT inside the doors.
If you install the crossovers into the kick panels, how do you secure them?
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Originally Posted by mzimmers
Why is that? There's one big advantage I can think of to mounting in the doors: you only have to run one wire through that miserable little rubber conduit between door and body.
If you install the crossovers into the kick panels, how do you secure them?
If you install the crossovers into the kick panels, how do you secure them?
Mine are stuck to the inside of the panel with velcro. They are not going anywhere. I can't think of any disadvantages of putting them there. Inside the door is an unnecessary risk, in my book. And, running 2 wires through to the inside of the door isn't any more difficult than running 1.
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Originally Posted by LinearPower
Mine are stuck to the inside of the panel with velcro. They are not going anywhere. I can't think of any disadvantages of putting them there. Inside the door is an unnecessary risk, in my book.
And, running 2 wires through to the inside of the door isn't any more difficult than running 1.
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Inside the door panels is not the ideal location to mount crossovers because of the water that could "drip" into that area from the outside via the window seals. I used to have a set of MB Quart comps in which the crossover was installed inside the door panel. After 5 years, the screws on the crossover module were badly rusted.
Despite that, I have the crossovers of my new JL Audio XR components mounted inside the door panel in the area behind the speaker opening. There just wasn't a convenient place to mount them inside my regular cab Ranger. Your vehicle may differ. I used double-sided Velcro tape. I then draped a plastic bag over the crossover. This should adequately protect it from water.
Despite that, I have the crossovers of my new JL Audio XR components mounted inside the door panel in the area behind the speaker opening. There just wasn't a convenient place to mount them inside my regular cab Ranger. Your vehicle may differ. I used double-sided Velcro tape. I then draped a plastic bag over the crossover. This should adequately protect it from water.
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