Wiring aftermarket front speakers C5
04-09-2017, 01:34 PM
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Wiring aftermarket front speakers C5
I'm installing some 6 1/2 JL's in my front doors of a 2003 Convertible C5. I have everything apart but the harness that plugs into the Bose speakers looks complicated, do I have to run new speaker wires to run these in the front door or can I tie into the factory block, I'm also using the new JVC single din head unit. So I am bypassing the whole Bose system. Any help is appreciated!
04-10-2017, 02:07 AM
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Right front door, light green is (+), dark green is (-).
Left front door, tan is (+), gray is (-).
They are the two wires on the outboard side of each harness.
You can use the factory wiring if you are just powering from the head unit which is usually ~18w RMS/ channel (regardless of what specs say, 50W/channel is not realistic from a HU).
If I was using an amp with substantially more power then I would want to use thicker wire.
Left front door, tan is (+), gray is (-).
They are the two wires on the outboard side of each harness.
You can use the factory wiring if you are just powering from the head unit which is usually ~18w RMS/ channel (regardless of what specs say, 50W/channel is not realistic from a HU).
If I was using an amp with substantially more power then I would want to use thicker wire.
Last edited by Rob 02; 04-10-2017 at 02:16 AM.
04-10-2017, 07:21 PM
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Right front door, light green is (+), dark green is (-).
Left front door, tan is (+), gray is (-).
They are the two wires on the outboard side of each harness.
You can use the factory wiring if you are just powering from the head unit which is usually ~18w RMS/ channel (regardless of what specs say, 50W/channel is not realistic from a HU).
If I was using an amp with substantially more power then I would want to use thicker wire.
Left front door, tan is (+), gray is (-).
They are the two wires on the outboard side of each harness.
You can use the factory wiring if you are just powering from the head unit which is usually ~18w RMS/ channel (regardless of what specs say, 50W/channel is not realistic from a HU).
If I was using an amp with substantially more power then I would want to use thicker wire.
04-10-2017, 07:43 PM
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I gave you the colors going to the female end.
On the male end of the connector there is a a black with a red stripe (+) and black with a green stripe (-) on the outside edge of the plug.
On the male end of the connector there is a a black with a red stripe (+) and black with a green stripe (-) on the outside edge of the plug.
04-10-2017, 08:45 PM
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Ok I'll look for them. Can I just cut them and tie in my JL speakers? Thanks for all your help.
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04-20-2017, 01:02 PM
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