Hi all, looking to add a pair of speakers to the outside of our caravan. Currently the van has 4 ceiling speakers running off the existing single din head unit.
Have purchased the following items to complete the install
1 x JVC KW-M150BT Double din head unit
1 x JVC KS-DR1004D 4 CH AMP, 45W RMS x4 @ 4 ohms
1 Pair Kappa Marine 6120M 6.5" Speakers 100W RMS, 3 Ohm impedance
1 x speaker switch https://www.jaycar.com.au/high-powe...os=2&queryId=e8ac9a6a0d0d43a131f6f8592f60a080
I am looking to ha https://www.jaycar.com.au/high-powe...os=2&queryId=e8ac9a6a0d0d43a131f6f8592f60a080
I am looking to have the following zone options via a physical switch. Not interested in using fade balance etc:
Inside on only
Outside on only
All on
My thinking is running the 4 inside speakers through the switch which has 2 pair in and 4 out. For example run the front L & R in to the switch and wire 2 speakers to zone A and the other 2 to zone B. I believe this will work as a switch to turn the speaker inside the van off and on but also splits the inside speakers in to 2 more zones ie front 2 speakers and rear 2 speakers. I was trying to find a switch with equal in and out pairs but failed to do so? Hence the 4 speakers will be running off the front L&R of the deck and the rear L&R will not be used. I'm not looking for high volume inside the van so think this wiring/switch option will be a suitable compromise.
As for the outside speakers where I am looking for volume and performance I was thinking of wiring these to the amp. I noticed that the manual showed wiring for bridged mode 4ch to 2ch, would this be worth while?
As for controlling on off of these 2 speakers I was thinking of simply putting a switch in the blue sensor wire from head unit to amp which powers the amp when the head unit is turned on. Eg head unit on and switch open to power to amp outside speakers off, switch closed power to amp and speakers on. Alternatively I could use a second switch like the one I'm using for the inside speakers and actually switch the speakers wires instead.
Any thoughts on the above, issues concerns or better ways to tackle my scenario would be greatly appreciated before I dive in.
Have purchased the following items to complete the install
1 x JVC KW-M150BT Double din head unit
1 x JVC KS-DR1004D 4 CH AMP, 45W RMS x4 @ 4 ohms
1 Pair Kappa Marine 6120M 6.5" Speakers 100W RMS, 3 Ohm impedance
1 x speaker switch https://www.jaycar.com.au/high-powe...os=2&queryId=e8ac9a6a0d0d43a131f6f8592f60a080
I am looking to ha https://www.jaycar.com.au/high-powe...os=2&queryId=e8ac9a6a0d0d43a131f6f8592f60a080
I am looking to have the following zone options via a physical switch. Not interested in using fade balance etc:
Inside on only
Outside on only
All on
My thinking is running the 4 inside speakers through the switch which has 2 pair in and 4 out. For example run the front L & R in to the switch and wire 2 speakers to zone A and the other 2 to zone B. I believe this will work as a switch to turn the speaker inside the van off and on but also splits the inside speakers in to 2 more zones ie front 2 speakers and rear 2 speakers. I was trying to find a switch with equal in and out pairs but failed to do so? Hence the 4 speakers will be running off the front L&R of the deck and the rear L&R will not be used. I'm not looking for high volume inside the van so think this wiring/switch option will be a suitable compromise.
As for the outside speakers where I am looking for volume and performance I was thinking of wiring these to the amp. I noticed that the manual showed wiring for bridged mode 4ch to 2ch, would this be worth while?
As for controlling on off of these 2 speakers I was thinking of simply putting a switch in the blue sensor wire from head unit to amp which powers the amp when the head unit is turned on. Eg head unit on and switch open to power to amp outside speakers off, switch closed power to amp and speakers on. Alternatively I could use a second switch like the one I'm using for the inside speakers and actually switch the speakers wires instead.
Any thoughts on the above, issues concerns or better ways to tackle my scenario would be greatly appreciated before I dive in.
