Speaker Wiring

rreign · 04-30-2009, 10:11 AM

That would depend on a few things. If you plan to upgrade the stock speakers, your H/U isn't going to give your speakers the wattage they require. Granted they will still work but it's never really a good thing to under power. You want to try and match them the best you can. So in that case you would need a multi channel amp and rca's to the amp from the H/U. You will also probably need x overs for your tweets.

If you plan to stay stock, I would suggest routing your normal speakers ( 6 1/2s) to your rear L & R and run the tweets to the front L & R.

Do you plan on putting in a sub too?

jbean8510 · 04-30-2009, 10:25 AM

NO

You dont need a new amp unless your planning on doing high end audio, otherwise most normal $80-$100 speakers will be fine on a h/u that pushed 50-60w.

rreign · 04-30-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jbean8510

NO

You dont need a new amp unless your planning on doing high end audio, otherwise most normal $80-$100 speakers will be fine on a h/u that pushed 50-60w.

The DNX8120 only has Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels , RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels. I don't know what the specs are on the stock speakers or the stock H/U but this usually means that you're going to be under powering those speakers which could (still debatable) cause damage to the speakers.

david712370 · 04-30-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rreign

The DNX8120 only has Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels , RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels. I don't know what the specs are on the stock speakers or the stock H/U but this usually means that you're going to be under powering those speakers which could (still debatable) cause damage to the speakers.

I think you are right about this.... to an extent. I feel that you would only cause damage to your speakers if you like to listen to your speakers at loud levels. So if you like to listen to your radio louder than what your Headunit can supply and start to get distortion.....than you need to upgrade to an amp in my opinion.

bigaudiofanat · 09-04-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jbean8510

NO

You dont need a new amp unless your planning on doing high end audio, otherwise most normal $80-$100 speakers will be fine on a h/u that pushed 50-60w.

Not true at all. That is the head units MAX the head unit will never ever put that out. You always look at what a amp or head units RMS is. That is around 16 watts not near enough for a aftermarket set of speakers. Speakers are going to want probably around 60 watts ,maybe more. Look at the RMS of things never the max.

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04-30-2009, 10:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	That would depend on a few things. If you plan to upgrade the stock speakers, your H/U isn't going to give your speakers the wattage they require. Granted they will still work but it's never really a good thing to under power. You want to try and match them the best you can. So in that case you would need a multi channel amp and rca's to the amp from the H/U. You will also probably need x overs for your tweets. If you plan to stay stock, I would suggest routing your normal speakers ( 6 1/2s) to your rear L & R and run the tweets to the front L & R. Do you plan on putting in a sub too?

04-30-2009, 10:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
jbean8510 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: peoria illinoise Posts: 10 Drives: 08 350z Rep Power: 16	NO You dont need a new amp unless your planning on doing high end audio, otherwise most normal $80-$100 speakers will be fine on a h/u that pushed 50-60w.