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Splice into speaker wire-Bad or Good

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by WV_Tacoma, Oct 9, 2009.

  1. Oct 9, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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    WV_Tacoma

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    Not enough
    Installing new amp. My speaker wires (aftermarket) are to short. They are good size....

    Any problems just splicing a new piece in and Soldering it?????
     
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  2. Oct 9, 2009 at 6:04 PM
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    just tape it up good and it will be fine
     
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  3. Oct 9, 2009 at 6:08 PM
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    Ok, I have solder kit out already so, should just be over kill then..

    Now, New amp says 4awg for Grn....all I have is 8awg.

    CAN I run the 2 grns 8awg together to make this????
     
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  4. Oct 9, 2009 at 6:17 PM
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    8 gauge should be ok
    but if you wanna be safe go get some 4 gauge
    i wouldnt run 2 grns
     
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  5. Oct 9, 2009 at 7:13 PM
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    Ok thanks higherlux... It is late and i just wanted to stuff it all back...Better to be safe anyway
     
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  6. Oct 9, 2009 at 7:34 PM
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    no prob man
    remember its better to spend the extra money doing it righe then to be like this guy
    car_fire_2_f6c7bfd02180f3d4b46a0431230100156e924bcd.jpg
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2009 at 6:58 PM
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    Dual #8's will sufficient if it spec's 1 -#4....
     
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