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You can get a real good head unit with Bluetooth for a little more than $100. Certainly the more power and functions the radio has the greater the price. I got a powerful deck from JVC and wired it to an amp.
Oh yea. It turns my mind to mush.
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Do a google search for "1969 Corvette kick panel speakers" and you will be surprised what pops up. From high end custom enclosures to more basic and less expensive panels.
So now let me ask you guys, how tough of a job would it be for me to install the radio and speakers on my own, keeping in mind that I'm a total noob. I've watched a bunch of tutorials on YT, but have never used a soldering iron, nor done any wiring work. Here is all the wiring that came with the radio and speakers. Anything else I need?
Should I crimp the wires or solder them? I'm leaning towards crimping. But do I have any choice with the speakers? It looks like I HAVE to solder them.
So now let me ask you guys, how tough of a job would it be for me to install the radio and speakers on my own, keeping in mind that I'm a total noob. I've watched a bunch of tutorials on YT, but have never used a soldering iron, nor done any wiring work. Here is all the wiring that came with the radio and speakers. Anything else I need?
Should I crimp the wires or solder them? I'm leaning towards crimping. But do I have any choice with the speakers? It looks like I HAVE to solder them.
I would just use the insulated, "crimp on" terminals, to hook up the radio power input leads. The ones that are made by 3M are the best, assuming they're still available. I got my hands on a boatload of them, about 30 years ago, and still have some around.
With respect to the speaker hook up, the "tab" that appears to be "standing up", at the power wiring, is sized correctly, to accept the leads from the output harness from your head unit. Most likely, these tabs are two different sizes, to correspond to the correct polarity that comes from the head unit.
Most car stereo installations are done with insulated crimp connectors. Installing a car stereo and speakers is straightforward. Pay close attention to the speaker polarity, it can be easy to mix it up if you get in a rush.
Most car stereo installations are done with insulated crimp connectors. Installing a car stereo and speakers is straightforward. Pay close attention to the speaker polarity, it can be easy to mix it up if you get in a rush.
So insulated crimp connectors are what I need. But what about the question above about the speakers? Are there any options other than soldering?
So insulated crimp connectors are what I need. But what about the question above about the speakers? Are there any options other than soldering?
These are normally used on the speaker terminals, they're referred to as spade connectors. They're available in various sizes both insulated and non-insulated - use the fully insulated type. You can find them at most hardware stores.
These are normally used on the speaker terminals, they're referred to as spade connectors. They're available in various sizes both insulated and non-insulated - use the fully insulated type. You can find them at most hardware stores.
Those are the connectors I was referring to. for posting the pictures.
These are also used when connecting to the speakers, but as I previously mentioned, the male "pins" on the speakers might be two different sizes (widths). This is to differentiate the positive from the negative, and yes, there are corresponding spade connectors available. Some auto parts stores also sell them, but the 3M brand, which I mentioned, are usually available only at electronics supply houses.
Those are the connectors I was referring to. for posting the pictures.
These are also used when connecting to the speakers, but as I previously mentioned, the male "pins" on the speakers might be two different sizes (widths). This is to differentiate the positive from the negative, and yes, there are corresponding spade connectors available. Some auto parts stores also sell them, but the 3M brand, which I mentioned, are usually available only at electronics supply houses.
You guys are awesome. They actually come on the speakers. I was assuming the OTHER end was what I had to connect to the speaker terminals. Hence how this forum is super helpful!
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