How do you hook up an aftermarket speaker to a factory radio?

The best way to connect it to a factory system is to tap into the stereo’s speaker outputs for the amp’s input signal. Then send the amp’s outputs back to the stereo’s harness, and on to the speakers through the factory wiring.

Can you use factory speaker wire with amp?

yes you can use the speaker wires that go to your deck. thats how i have mine setup. i just snipped the speaker wires from the adapter harness. then ran some new speaker wire to the amp.

Will aftermarket speakers work with stock radio?

While this will generally improve the features available versus the stock stereo (depending on what kind of vehicle and radio being used), the sound quality doesn’t usually improve. An aftermarket head unit has roughly the same power output capability that a stock radio does.

Are speaker wires interchangeable?

If both speakers are wired the same, whether in the correct polarity or reversed polarity, there will be virtually no effect. Any changes in polarity are almost always made in an audio console or amplifier DSP, rather than in the wiring of speaker terminals.

Can you hook up a subwoofer to a factory radio?

In techie terms: …it takes amplified speaker level signals and converts them into high quality preamp signals that can be fed into an amplifier. So now you know – it’s definitely possible to install a subwoofer and amplifier to your factory system, and still have it sounding good.

Can you hook an amp up to a factory car stereo?

It’s possible to add an amp to your car’s factory audio system without having to buy an expensive new head unit (CD player). Adding an amp will make your audio system sound louder and clearer by allowing you to send more power to your factory speakers or sub-woofers.

Can you wire two channels one speaker?

Wiring of two channels on one speaker is possible but in many ways, it can damage your amplifier. You may be trying to run both the left and right channels on one speaker only. It can be done but method may vary from setup to setup of the amplifier.

Do I have to bypass factory amp?

Bypassing the factory amp takes a little more work because you have to run the bypass harness to the factory amp, which is often located in some other part of the car. It’s usually worth the extra effort because you’ll get better sound from your new stereo, even if you’re keeping those factory speakers.

Are aftermarket speakers better than factory?

Premium aftermarket speakers also tend to be engineered better and constructed from higher quality materials than factory speakers. Most factory speakers use surrounds that are made out of foam and paper, which deteriorate over time. When speaker surrounds wear out, the sound quality deteriorates.

Is an aftermarket stereo worth it?

Aftermarket car audio systems can provide better sound quality. That’s where aftermarket audio systems come in. High-quality power and better circuit designs allow an aftermarket car stereo to not only be louder than the average factory system, but to also provide a clearer, toned, and detailed audio.

What happens if you hook up speaker wires wrong?

Reversing speaker wire polarity is a common audio error. This action is known as making the speaker “out of phase,” and results in audio oddities. Although this is not dangerous to a speaker or amplifier, proper power delivery and speaker response is not possible with reversed speaker wires.

Is 12 AWG speaker wire overkill?

What gauge do you need? Thick wire (12 or 14 gauge) is recommended for long wire runs, high power applications, and low-impedance speakers (4 or 6 ohms). For relatively short runs (less than 50 feet) to 8 ohm speakers, 16 gauge wire will usually do just fine.

Can a factory speaker be connected to an amp?

Factory speaker wires are very thin, with high electrical resistance, so they can cause noticeable power loss when higher wattages try to get through. But amplifiers of 75-watts or less aren’t really affected by this, so running their outputs through factory wiring remains a practical and convenient solution. Let us know what you need

Do you need blue wire for aftermarket audio?

If you have no audio, you need to connect the “Blue” Amplifier trigger from the aftermarket stereo to the “Blue ” wire of the aftermarket wire harness. However, there may be audio level problems when using an aftermarket stereo in an amplified factory system.

Do you need an amplifier for an aftermarket audio system?

Many factory audio systems have an amplifier seperate from the stereo. If you have no audio, you need to connect the “Blue”. Amplifier trigger from the aftermarket stereo to the “Blue ” wire of the aftermarket wire harness.

Where do the speaker wires go on a car stereo?

The wires would run from one black connector to the other (the right side of the photo below). But since we’re using an external amplifier for the speakers, the speaker wires from the car get diverted to the amp — that’s the bundle of wires on the bottom plug heading left to the amplifier. The speaker wires from the new stereo aren’t used.