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    Basic speakers questions

    I'm buying four speakers for my 2010 Toyota Yaris hatchback. My stereo is a JVC KW-X830BTS, 22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels. What maximum watts RMS for speakers is compatible with this stereo? I want to spend around $300 for the four speakers. Component speakers are far superior to...
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    Are grills necessary for rear speakers?

    My Apline 6x9 rear speakers did not come with grills.  The speakers will never be touched by anything, so they don't need to be protected from being hit by something.  The speakers are mounted on the panel that covers my trunk, so they are always exposed to the sun during the day, and I live in...
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    Stock mounting brackets not compatible with new stereo

    I bought a Pioneer DEH-S5000BT stereo for my 1997 Toyota Tercel. The product description said that this stereo fits my Tercel. The installation instructions say to use the stock mounting brackets. With the mounting brackets installed the length from the end of the bracket to the face of the...
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    Rear speaker terminal connectors broken

    I asked a question yesterday about installing a stereo, but I have one more. The terminal connectors on my Pioneer TS-930 rear speakers are broken on both speakers. The connectors looked like they are made of particle board and are fragile. When I touch the speaker wires to the connectors I...
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    How match wire colors for new stereo?

    Ok, I'm sure that harness will work. Thanks for the help.
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    How match wire colors for new stereo?

    I'm installing a Pioneer DEH-S5000BT stereo in my 1997 Toyota Tercel. Not all of the colors from the two original stereo plugs match the wire colors from the new plug. Also there are two plugs that plugged into the back of the original radio but only one plug for the new stereo. I found a video...
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