Half my speakers quit???

That's what I did. Still nothing. I ordered a new head unit (wanted one anyway), but if I hook it up and it doesnt work, then it will be major troubleshooting time. Thanks for the help.

Don't have any other speakers to work with. 99.9% sure I didn't cross + and -. No unusual sounds or smells, just sparks when I grounded out the power wire.

No RCA outs from the stock HU. That is why the speakers are being used.

hmm.. apparently my quote button doesnt work through Firefox. oh well... Radio balance is set correctly. It was one of the first things I checked. I lose all sounds when it is set all the way to left.

Sorry to hear it.  Like I said originally, an expensive lesson.  Always disconnect the battery before working on anything related to a vehicle's power system.Support the12volt.com

This is true, but it does give me a great excuse to upgrade the head, which I wanted to do anyway. Also saves me from buying a crossover since the Kenwood I am looking at has them built in. My speaker taps will also be eliminated since the new HU has preamp outs. thanks for the help, im sure I'll be back.

Well...that didn't take long...im back...keeping the same thread but I have a couple of new problems to address. 1) I have a whine at low RPM from the subs...is this a ground or wiring problem?? 2) When I turn my key to the pre-start position, I can hear power go to the subs, they pop on. When starting, it seems to take a little extra time and effort to turn over. I thought the ATT/Rem wire was supposed to keep the amp off (eliminating power to the subs) when the radio was off.