easy speaker fix help

**suprafreak6** · 12-08-2006, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by rossco

Originally Posted by Global Jihad

i also have another problem, the dude has some of the speakerwire going from the rear right speaker stripped and i tried to fix em up and then put electrical tape over it but that didnt work how can i repatch this and make it work, theres plenty of wire to work with would i need to solder and then tape up?

You could just strip the wires and wrap them together then tape. You don't have to solder.
Just make sure they don't touch...you can use marettes if you want or other types of connectors if you have any.

wait i dont get that, first off the speaker isnt fixed second i didnt try this, third if i strip the wires and wrap them together with tape how can they not touch? also what are marettes google wasnt being so friendly....please explain... thanks!

**tesco** · 12-08-2006, 12:59 AM

wrap the blacks together and the reds together, seperately.

Marrette:

You twist them onto wires to hold them together and make sure they don't touch anything (insulate).

**suprafreak6** · 12-08-2006, 01:19 AM

oops
didnt put separate...gotta go pick up marrettes and then ill try it...

**lynx** · 12-08-2006, 09:49 AM

If you have to go out and get some, you would probably be better off getting insulated terminal blocks.

**4play** · 12-08-2006, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by lynx

If you have to go out and get some, you would probably be better off getting insulated terminal blocks.

I would defiently recommend buying these to connect up your speakers. they are very cheap and can save alot of bother. taping up speaker wires isnt ideal especially in cars where the car tends to get damp and they fall off after a while. The last thing you want is to be taking door panels off only to find the wires are loose or touching the metal frame of the door.

I have never thought about buying second hand speakers as its impossible to tell what kind of condition they are in until you actually use them for a while.