zach2323 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 hello. I have a set of 6x9s in boxes in my truck so i want to get another set in the factory openings. so how can I use the 1 set of factory wires and use them for 2 sets of speakers. is it as simple as just taking a new wire from the second speaker set and adding it to the existing wire? like splicing it in? if someone knows the proper way to do this please help i know there are plenty of smart people on here so this is the right place to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parentnoia Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Its not that easy. If you add a second set of speakers to the existing wire, each set will then see only half the power that the one is seeing now, but yes, you can use the existing wires. But then you get into the matter of ohms and whether you want them in series or parallel. Its not as simple as plug n pound. 1999 GMC Suburban SLTNo system planned just yet. Look at "hate" spelled backwards. It spells "e-tah." For example, if you hate me you can e-tah dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach2323 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Its not that easy. If you add a second set of speakers to the existing wire, each set will then see only half the power that the one is seeing now, but yes, you can use the existing wires. But then you get into the matter of ohms and whether you want them in series or parallel. Its not as simple as plug n pound. so is there a better way to do it then? or is that my best bet and just get a stronger amp or somethin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Im confused. Do you already have an aftermarket amp tied into your stock speaker wire or are you pushing the speakers with your HU? Stock HU or aftermarket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach2323 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Im confused. Do you already have an aftermarket amp tied into your stock speaker wire or are you pushing the speakers with your HU? Stock HU or aftermarket? i have a 18 watt rms reciever with an alpine power pack which is 45watt rms x4channels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Ok so the power pack is tied into the stock speaker wire. What ohm are the 6x9s you are wanting to run? and what ohm does the power pack put out the 45w at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach2323 Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 the speakers are alpine type s and they are 4 ohms. and i'm pretty sure the power pack is also 4 ohms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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