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using factory wire, replacement speakers

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Topic: using factory wire, replacement speakers

Posted By: electricd7
Subject: using factory wire, replacement speakers
Date Posted: January 14, 2009 at 9:07 AM

Hello,

I am adding an Alpine PDX-5 to my 06 F150.  I will be replacing the 4 door speakers with Infinity Kappa 682.9cf's.  These speakers handle 100w each and the amp puts out 100w to each.  I called my local shop to get an estimate on install (since its cold and I don't have a garage!) and they said they would not upgrade the wire on this install.  Said that the factory wiring in this truck would be sufficient to handle the added wattage.  Is this correct?

ED7




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Posted By: kassdog
Date Posted: January 14, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Yeah it won't be any problem. I mean if you really wanted to you can run new wire to the speakers themselves but really no need to. I just installed that amp in a car. Really nice amp.



Posted By: soundnsecurity
Date Posted: January 14, 2009 at 1:52 PM
personally, i'd run new wire. but, you dont need to. how much money are you willing to shell out for new speaker wires?

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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: January 14, 2009 at 4:55 PM

I too would be running new wire. Sound like the shop wants to get you in and out asap so that they can move onto the next install. Two ways to do it, the proper way or the shortcut, you choose.



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