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Old 12-22-2005, 09:02 AM
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Default tap into existing wires or run new wires

I am in the process of running new wires for an install. components in the front, and 2 jl 8w7s powered by a 500/1 in the rear.
Right now I have the power wire run and rcas. My question is should I run new wires throught the doors or just tap into existing wires behind the headunit.

I have a 99 audi a4 with the concert non bose system. Im not looking for any competition level at all but want a nice clean sound
Old 12-22-2005, 09:21 AM
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Default behind the head unit is fine

no use going through the doors...just an extra pain in the ***
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Default The std speaker cable is not too good. If you have the time and patience

replace the speaker cable with a heavier gage better quality one.
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Default wire is wire...

there is no real need to go to a heavier gauge wire, as the stock wiring is already 16 gauge i believe. not too bad for a stock system and not worth tearing into the doors for almost no results. I wouldn't bother with it unless you are getting your typical Audi problems such as speakers randomly cutting out.
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Default 2nd. If you are going to rip the car apart anyway, go all the way!

Chances are that your new speakers will be driven by more than the 10-20W oem outs. Use heavier wire, get something nice and do it all right do you don't re-do it a month from now.
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