Are stock speaker wires sufficient for new speakers?
06-14-2002, 02:59 PM
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Racer
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Are stock speaker wires sufficient for new speakers?
I bought some Polk component speakers (EX2540) to replace my stock front speakers. I will be powering them with an Alpine head unit (20 watts rms). Can I reuse the stock speaker wire? Will it carry the additional power?
In the back I'm thinking going with a pair of Polk 6x9's in small boxes, held together by an alumimum bar (I don't want to spend the money on subs and an amp, but do need SOME bass). Again 20 watts rms. Can I tie into the stock wiring here? If I decide to reuse the stock wiring, I'll obviously bypass the fader.
In the back I'm thinking going with a pair of Polk 6x9's in small boxes, held together by an alumimum bar (I don't want to spend the money on subs and an amp, but do need SOME bass). Again 20 watts rms. Can I tie into the stock wiring here? If I decide to reuse the stock wiring, I'll obviously bypass the fader.
07-19-2002, 11:36 PM
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Three Wheelin'
I have a 25x4 kenwood reciever powering 2 6x9 kenwoods (220watt max) in boxes in the back. I did not use stock wiring because it was easier to run new wires. This avoids the problem of uninstalling the old rear speakers behind their covers and extending the wires. I am using factory wires for the 130 watt front speakers and they are doing fine so far.
