Tweeter wiring
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=80551
Printed Date: May 17, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Topic: Tweeter wiring
Posted By: azrapse
Subject: Tweeter wiring
Date Posted: July 20, 2006 at 10:52 PM
How do I go about wiring my tweeters to a 4 channel amp that is already using all 4 channels? I have the Eclipse EA400 powering a set of BA SL60 6.5 2 way comps, and BA SX95 6x9 coaxials. Well I dont have this set up as of yet because I am not sure how to wire them. Theyre all hooked up to the HU right now. The SL60s midrange speakers are 80 RMS but I dont know what the tweeters can handle. The set came with crossovers, do i wire the tweeter and mid to the same channel on the amp? .......im fairly new to car audio so I need some help. MUCH THANKS FOR ANY ADVICE
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Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: July 20, 2006 at 10:57 PM
the tweeter and the mid should both wire to a crossover. the crossover should wire to one channel of the amp. The instructions will come with the speakers. here is a visual aid to help you though. https://www.mtx.com/caraudio/products/manualsQuickInstall/speakers/TXSeparatesInstallSheet.pdf ------------- "People with mullets live 40% longer" - Ricky Bobby
Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: July 20, 2006 at 11:00 PM
actually i should have posted this instead. this is the actual install sheet for the BAs you want. https://www.bostonacoustics.com/manuals/SL60Man.pdf ------------- "People with mullets live 40% longer" - Ricky Bobby
Posted By: azrapse
Date Posted: July 20, 2006 at 11:13 PM
that link isnt working, it keeps freezing my comp
Posted By: azrapse
Date Posted: July 21, 2006 at 12:13 AM
whats the difference between the Bi-amp Bi-wire Wiring and the single input wiring, which way should I wire them?
Posted By: elicoleman
Date Posted: July 21, 2006 at 1:32 AM
Your component speakers have the ability to run of either 2 channels or 4 (hense the bi-wire). A basic hook up is like killer sonata said. Tweeter and mid to crossover, crossover to amp. If you do a bi wire hook up, you will need four channels (in your case, another amplifier since you are powering 6x9's) and their should be a small prong in the crossovers that you jump together with the little plastic thing (sorry, don't know the proper terms) and run the tweeter and mid to seperate channels. I have a set of memphis components on one channel each and they sound good. Read the instructions, and you will understand.
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2003 GMC Yukon, Kenwood 815DVD w/ Nav. Memphis speakers. Kenwood 1200W Amp, Alpine 400W amp. Rear view camera, headrest monitors. Parrot CK3100
Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: July 21, 2006 at 11:05 AM
I beleive the word you were looking for, ecoliman (sorry couldnt resist lol) was "jumper". Azrapse, if you are confused about Bi-amping, dont do it. Start off with the single channel configuration and as you learn more about bi-amping and think that might be something you want to try you can always change it up later. good luck.
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"People with mullets live 40% longer" - Ricky Bobby
Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: July 21, 2006 at 11:07 AM
oh and the link just takes a while to load since its a pdf document. you should be able to save it to your computer for faster future viewing once its up.
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"People with mullets live 40% longer" - Ricky Bobby
Posted By: elicoleman
Date Posted: July 21, 2006 at 3:42 PM
Jumper! I was thinking too hard.
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2003 GMC Yukon, Kenwood 815DVD w/ Nav. Memphis speakers. Kenwood 1200W Amp, Alpine 400W amp. Rear view camera, headrest monitors. Parrot CK3100
Posted By: azrapse
Date Posted: July 21, 2006 at 5:51 PM
Ok thanks for the help guys I got it now
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