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Super simple Q - how to install 4 front speakers with only F&R aftermarket stereo?
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<blockquote data-quote="Albert Penello" data-source="post: 8660952" data-attributes="member: 675954"><p>Hey folks! Have a super simple question that's probably really easy for a crew of experienced installers, but I know very little about stereo installs. </p><p></p><p>I'm working with an older (1987) Mercedes SEL and trying to retain a factory look. Stock, the car came with small 4x6 speakers in the Dash, and 6" round speakers in the rear decklid which I have replaced with modern equivalents. I am using a VDO/Continental aftermarket media unit with a standard ISO connection with Front and Rear speaker wires. The car has no provision for pre-outs, I only have standard green/purple/gray/white wires to deal with. I have no amp or subs (and no need for one) so everything is connected now and sounds fine. </p><p></p><p>Here's my question - </p><p></p><p>Later model SEL's added door speaker enclosures, with another 6" speaker and a small high-pass filter to give more bass up front. I was able to get a set of these enclosures which will allow me to add door speakers to my car without cutting anything up. I will simply need to fish a set of wires to these new speakers. But I'm not sure how to wire them.</p><p></p><p> I know I will need to replace the older original speaker with a modern 6" round speaker. However, I assume I cannot just simply "split" the F/L and F/R speakers and run 4 speakers off 1 channel and that little head unit. I *really* don't want to wire in a big amp, so I think I need something REALLY small which will allow me to take the speaker line wires to some sort of small amp, that will allow me to power those door speakers. I also don't know what will happen when amplified power hits those factor high-pass filters. </p><p></p><p> Anyone have a good, simple solution to this problem?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Albert Penello, post: 8660952, member: 675954"] Hey folks! Have a super simple question that's probably really easy for a crew of experienced installers, but I know very little about stereo installs. I'm working with an older (1987) Mercedes SEL and trying to retain a factory look. Stock, the car came with small 4x6 speakers in the Dash, and 6" round speakers in the rear decklid which I have replaced with modern equivalents. I am using a VDO/Continental aftermarket media unit with a standard ISO connection with Front and Rear speaker wires. The car has no provision for pre-outs, I only have standard green/purple/gray/white wires to deal with. I have no amp or subs (and no need for one) so everything is connected now and sounds fine. Here's my question - Later model SEL's added door speaker enclosures, with another 6" speaker and a small high-pass filter to give more bass up front. I was able to get a set of these enclosures which will allow me to add door speakers to my car without cutting anything up. I will simply need to fish a set of wires to these new speakers. But I'm not sure how to wire them. I know I will need to replace the older original speaker with a modern 6" round speaker. However, I assume I cannot just simply "split" the F/L and F/R speakers and run 4 speakers off 1 channel and that little head unit. I *really* don't want to wire in a big amp, so I think I need something REALLY small which will allow me to take the speaker line wires to some sort of small amp, that will allow me to power those door speakers. I also don't know what will happen when amplified power hits those factor high-pass filters. Anyone have a good, simple solution to this problem? [/QUOTE]
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