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TXSpeedDemon · 07-13-2012, 07:59 PM

Quick question for the audio gurus:

I'm helping a friend install a new set of component speakers on his car this weekend (8th gen civic). He doesn't have an aftermarket deck or amp powering these. My question is do we need to install the in-line crossover on the new speakers?

I'm thinking probably no, we can just wire the mid range drivers in the factory door location and the new tweeters in the factory tweeter location. I'm under the assumption the stock head unit/amp is already sending the right signals to each location.

I know this isn't the best way to go but can't convince him to spend the money on a new deck yet.

Any thoughts?

07-13-2012, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
TXSpeedDemon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 330 Drives: 370Z, MSP, R8, 335 Rep Power: 3371	Installing components w/o an amp or crossover Quick question for the audio gurus: I'm helping a friend install a new set of component speakers on his car this weekend (8th gen civic). He doesn't have an aftermarket deck or amp powering these. My question is do we need to install the in-line crossover on the new speakers? I'm thinking probably no, we can just wire the mid range drivers in the factory door location and the new tweeters in the factory tweeter location. I'm under the assumption the stock head unit/amp is already sending the right signals to each location. I know this isn't the best way to go but can't convince him to spend the money on a new deck yet. Any thoughts?