i have my first car, and its time to put in my first car stereo, today i took all the old stuff out and i have a few questions for wiring the new stuff. i ordered a few of the components and im gonna wait on some of the others (so i cant lok in manuals) i have an idea on how to do it, but could someoone tell me if this is right;
wire all 4x6 and 6x9's to the amp using 14 or 16 guage wire
wire the amp to the to equalizer using rca wire
wire the equalizer to the reciever using rca wire
wire the subs to the amp using 12 guage wire
wire the sub amp to the equalizer using rca
wire the eqwualizer to the reciever using rca

how do i wire a cdchanger and power for the amps

i wanna do all the wiring right away so i dont have to tear out the interior again

thanks

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Trent
---Car---
89 Firebird
305 L03 TBI A4
t-tops

---Stero---
Pioneer DEH-P730 Premium
Infinity 2way 4652 4x6's
Pioneer 4way ts-a6985 6x9's
2 pioneer 12" ts-w303c subs (selling if anyone wants em email me)

Future:im undecided about amps, and a pioneer cdx-p1270 12 disk cd changer

 

you going to put in an external cd player? for the amp... they sell kits which i think personally is the easiest way to wire an amp, usually include 6-8 gauge power wire, ground, fuse terminal and connectors.

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1989 Firebird
2.8 v6, t5 swapped in

Ram Hi-po clutch, Cold Air, 1.6 rockers,Lakewood LCA's, Lakewood Lift bars, Wonder Bar, 3" y-pipe, Random Tech Cat, 3" I-pipe, Flowmasters, MSd 6a, MSD Coil, Accel 8.8 wires, Auto Meter Gauges (Water, Clock, Fuel Pressure, and 5" Sport Comp Tach)TB Bypass, 4th Gen Seats

Coming for my v6:
Panhard Bar, 4thgen front seats, Nitrous, Line Lock, Posi, Spohn Torque Arm & Subframe connnectors

"I'd rather run last in a full out race, than to NOT have run at all"
#3 Forever

 

yea a 12 disc pioneer cd player in the locked storage compartment (trunk)

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Trent
---Car---
89 Firebird
305 L03 TBI A4
t-tops

---Stero---
Pioneer DEH-P730 Premium
Infinity 2way 4652 4x6's
Pioneer 4way ts-a6985 6x9's
2 pioneer 12" ts-w303c subs (selling if anyone wants em email me)

Future:im undecided about amps, and a pioneer cdx-p1270 12 disk cd changer

 

ok. there should be a connector on the reciever for the 12 disc changer...if it is equipped with changer controls. the run rcas from amp to eq, to reciever. to power amp you run power wire from battery to amp. then ground the amp, and connect remote wire from amp to remote lead on head unit. amp is done, just hook up speakers. dont forget to put an inline fuse within 18" of battery. if you are running 2 amps a disrtibution block maybe your best bet. you also have to run a power wire to the changer, but this is all included with the changer along with detailed instructions...usually.
the 14 guage should be good for the 6x9 and 4x6 speakers. for the subs i personally use 12 guage. any other questions feel free to email me, im glad to help out....bdiddy79@msn.com

brad

[This message has been edited by MrTat2 (edited July 10, 2001).]

 

"and connect remote wire from amp to remote lead on head unit."

i dont hvae an amp yet, but what kinda wire should i use for that?

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Trent
---Car---
89 Firebird
305 L03 TBI A4
t-tops

---Stero---
Pioneer DEH-P730 Premium
Infinity 2way 4652 4x6's
Pioneer 4way ts-a6985 6x9's
2 pioneer 12" ts-w303c subs (selling if anyone wants em email me)

Future:im undecided about amps, and a pioneer cdx-p1270 12 disk cd changer

 

If you get a hard-wired CD-changer, then you only have to connect the data cable from the head unit. I guess FM type units require more wiring.

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92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops

Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps, MacEwen white-face guages
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, 3.42 gears w/Torsen posi

 

what kind of wire do i use for this remote amp wire. also when i solder the wires on the speakers, what side gets + and what side gets -

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Trent
---Car---
89 Firebird
305 L03 TBI A4
t-tops

---Stero---
Pioneer DEH-P730 Premium
Infinity 2way 4652 4x6's
Pioneer 4way ts-a6985 6x9's
2 pioneer 12" ts-w303c subs (selling if anyone wants em email me)

Future:im undecided about amps, and a pioneer cdx-p1270 12 disk cd changer

 

Almost any wire should do for your remote wire. It's just a very small current to let the amp know when to turn on. I think mine is 18 awg (I just got an amp wiring kit for everything, and it was in there). The speakers' polarity should be marked somehow.

- Mike

[This message has been edited by Mike92RS (edited July 14, 2001).]

 

so its just a single wire? (not speaker wire)
thanks

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Trent
---Car---
89 Firebird
305 L03 TBI A4
t-tops

---Stero---
Pioneer DEH-P730 Premium
Infinity 2way 4652 4x6's
Pioneer 4way ts-a6985 6x9's
2 pioneer 12" ts-w303c subs (selling if anyone wants em email me)

Future:im undecided about amps, and a pioneer cdx-p1270 12 disk cd changer