I recommend using 6″ ties which often are sold in packs of 100. Please let me know about Pioneer GM-D8704. Hi Stephen. Now 6 speakers are connected on 4 channels. I bought a Boat that had a sound system that was installed 15 years ago with a alpine pdx4.100 amp, Arc 2way powered crossover on the input of the amp, subwoffer, and external bass knob. Powering speakers from an amp makes a big difference, and I’ve enjoyed excellent sound for years this way. In all cases I would use a good quality crimp ring terminal on the ground wire. So there’s not a “perfect” way to approach this, but I can think of 2 solutions at this moment. (When picking a subwoofer or pair of subs, the larger the size the better in general since larger cones = moving more air for more bass). They’re great for drilling holes in the vehicle’s metal for mounting your amplifier or connecting the ground wire to bare metal. However, the good news is that you won’t need to get rid of the FiX-86. Instead of LEft front, right front, left rear, and right rear, my Boss R1004, has the 4 RCA inputs labeled ch1, ch2, ch3 ,ch4 … I’m using male to male splitters from the two channel radio, and just want to make sure that i get them connected the same as your diagram above .. A 4 channel car amp is basically an expanded version of a 2-channel amp. keep it up :). I have all of the wires run and have checked to make sure they are all wired correctly that I know of. I am struggling with the following issue for days on end, and my car audio install is still not working right. Install the Power Wire. While it can save money (you won’t need a line-level adapter in this case) I often recommend that people consider buying a line-level converter anyway. If yes, that leads me to believe it’s either installation related or the speakers won’t perform well in the doors as they are now. It’s very important to be specific when mentioning an amp or other components. – You mentioned that you’ve already got a line level adapter, so how are you connecting the signal for the 4 channel amp? An increase in load makes your amp hot that is not good for your amplifier. Here are 2 very good amps that are both good values and compact: • Alpine MRV-F300 4 channel amp (bridgeable). Think I’d need to use a distribution block for the grounds too, or can stuff like this be grounded individually in a car without too much worry for ground loop noise? It’s very important to buy a quality, well-designed line-level adapter to avoid noise, poor sound quality, and other problems. That’s because they’re running directly from the +12V supply. You’ll need to separate the speaker wires, cut them, and attach wiring to run to the amp. A great example is this AmazonBasics 100 foot roll. White = left front, gray = right front, green = left rear, and purple = right rear. In a few cases, adapters are available to connect an amp to a factory amplified system’s audio wiring, but it’s often difficult or there are obstacles you won’t find until you get started. Both amps are class D so they’re around 84% efficient and won’t draw as much current/you can use a smaller wire gauge typically. Getting nothing. That’s a bit easier to deal with especially when going through the firewall. However, 4 speakers wired with 2 channels will put a constant load of 2 ohms on 2 channels if working at full volume.eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'speakersmag_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_1',175,'0','0'])); 2 channels will make your stereo hot because of the double load. The amplifier kits I recommend have the right length for your amp installation, but speaker wire & RCA cables are another matter in this case. Alternately, you can twist together wire, solder it, and carefully wrap it with electrical tape or use heat shrink tubing for insulation. 1 should I reinstall stock speaker back It’s a good question! You mention an amp, so can you clarify if you’re using an amplifier also? Today’s 4 channel amps offer newer technology, better sound, and more compact size than in the old days. I have a mrv-v500 5 channel amp hooked up and 2 subs. I’m not sure how to tell if my amp is 2 ohm stable. Single Voice Coil Wiring Options. Is there any way of keeping fade control with this set up? Thanks! I'm a car audio fanatic and degreed electrical engineer. Thanks for the feedback & comment. The 6×9 woofers and 3.5” tweeters have a crossover and are currently wired using the stock wiring. Based on your images I’ll now power the amp with the 12v line and use the remote lead from the amp to the Pioneer’s remote-on wire to power the head unit. If you are concerned about this and are looking for a solution, then you should get to know more about car amps and then learn how to wire a 4 channel amp to 6 speakers. Planning ahead is very important. Probably close to 15-18W/channel. When a signal is boosted and sent out to your car’s speakers the voltage is much higher and the speaker can receive much more power. Hi MJ and thanks for dropping by! Yes, you can use 2 Y RCA cable adapters to send 2 RCA outputs from the head unit to 4 inputs on an amp. If you could let me know that would be muchly appreciated as im a bit stuck eval(ez_write_tag([[468,60],'speakersmag_com-box-3','ezslot_6',166,'0','0']));Suppose you have 4-ohm speakers that people purchase mostly. WOW! If those aren’t available, either an amp with speaker-level inputs or a line level (speaker level) adapter can be used. I’m not sure what vehicle you have so that’s something to bear in mind. 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I took a look at your speakers & etc. Speaker level signal connections near the radio (center console), Wire from the radio to amp (signal wire): 4 channels x 15′ = 60 feet, Wire from the amp to speaker wiring near radio: 4 channels x 15′ = 60 feet, Wire cutters (some crimp tools have this built-in), Wire ties (“zip ties”), 6″ length, bag of 100, A digital test meter for voltage measurement, 4 channel amplifier with speaker level inputs or amp and line-level adapter, 120 feet or more speaker wire, 18 gauge or larger, Crimp tool and butt (wire crimp) connectors (25 or more at least), 100 feet roll speaker wire, 18 gauge or larger, Connect speaker outputs to your amp’s speaker level inputs, Connect a line-level adapter to the radio then use RCA cables to the amp, Connect your radio to the amp using RCA cables directly, An amplifier with speaker-level (“high level”) inputs, Connecting to your amp’s speaker level inputs, Connecting your amp to the radio’s RCA jacks, 4 channels (4 pairs of wire) going to the amp’s speaker level inputs, 4 channels from the amp to the radio’s factory speaker wiring, Turn the stereo’s volume to 2/3 of maximum, Slowly raise the gain controls until the volume is enough. I always get organized and get my items together before I start a job. The best strategy is to buy a 6 amp channel or connect 4 speakers with a 4 channel amp. Recently installed a pioneer avh 211ex as well as all new speakers to a 4 channel amp wired with rca cables. 3 replace with coaxial speaker higher than stock. I would use the 3.5″ with the amp as the radio won’t have anywhere near the power of the amp. To verify this, temporarily use some speaker wire to bypass the factory wiring you’re currently using. Iv looked up everywhere on how to hook up a 4 ch amp to 2 subs can u plz tell me cs u seem to make more since . My apology, for some reason I did not see notice of your comment before. (Assuming your amp doesn’t have a 2/4 ch. Often times many in wiring kits are 3-5 ft long etc. To make a neater, more professional installation, bundle the speaker wiring similar to this using wire (“zip”) ties. Have a look here: • https://soundcertified.com/how-to-bridge-amp/ However, I still wanted to add more power to the door speakers. (Basically in parallel = connected beside each other sharing the amp output, as opposed to being connected in series). If the power supply is always on, you can wire an on/off switch to the +12V output, then go to the Pioneer’s ACC wire to act much like an ignition switch on/off wire would. This is the ideal way to connect your amplifier’s signal inputs, if available. The components are connected to the factory wires. Lorenzo is back and is going to show you how to wire your Speakers and Subwoofers to your Amplifier!! 4 channel amplifiers add more channels into a more compact and efficient design than separate amplifiers would have. You could run a pair of RCA cables to the amp and then connect the Y adapters there if you want (as opposed to running a 4 channel RCA cable to the amp). click here to view the .pdf document for print or download. Many thanks! It sounds to me like a low-pass crossover is active on the rear channels. Most likely yes, it will be slightly better with +3dB for the rear doors since the highs are facing away from you and you lose sound on them. Your 4 speakers are connected on 2 channels and the remaining 2 can be connected on the remaining 2 channels. As shown in the above diagram, you can connect 2 channels to a 4 channel amp using either the speaker level inputs wired in parallel or by using simple RCA adapter cables. Hi Donzel. I have an aftermarket Enon G2110F with Qpower 300 watt front speakers and Qpower 700 watt rear speakers ( cheap I know but they sound bad ) and have a crunch 1000.4 channel amp I want to install. The subwoofer will then produce the low-end bass they don’t. You would only connect it to the head unit’s wiring (speaker outputs) if you were connecting the head unit to the speaker-level inputs of an amp instead of RCA cables for the signals. You can bundle speaker wire together with wire ties to keep it neat and make the installation easier. Hi there. Turn on the high-pass crossovers and adjust to a setting close to 50-60Hz, to allow good bass for music but block low-end bass that distorts. So I would like to ask your opinion. You’ll still need to tweak it a bit if the volume is too high or too low. And I have been looking for a while. Also Read: The Best Equalizer Settings For Car Audio Bass, Mid and Trebleeval(ez_write_tag([[468,60],'speakersmag_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_4',178,'0','0'])); The advantage of wiring 6 speakers to 4 channels in parallel is that you will get full power and the quality of sound will be good. You can connect 6 speakers to 4 channel amp either in series or parallel. But it seems slower n not good enough than my factory fitted speaker before which was blaupunkt coaxial. It’s a nice amp. Thank you so much for this incredibly clear information it has been very useful! Metra and other manufacturers make installation adapters so you can search for those as well. Additionally, using an amplifier with built-in high-pass crossovers means you can block out lower-end bass that causes your speakers to distort and attempt to play music tones they’re not suited for. Your particular amp can handle a lower load than some other amps, so you can (1) run both the 6x9s and the tweeters off of 2 channels, or (2) run the tweeters and the 6x9s off of front/rear channels. • https://soundcertified.com/how-to-install-subwoofer-car/. You can try this method in a safe way without changing any equipment. A few units were able to act as “line drivers” and help the signal yes, but that’s not usually important these days. Am I overthinking this or is this a problem? It sounds like the 6.9s and 3.5″ are used as component speakers from the factory, so you can use a pair of crossovers like these in that case. The result is cleaner sound, less distortion, and great volume – you can crank your music even higher! BTW I do not know the watt output for my player. Thanks for the brief explanation. So to summarize using it like this should work: – Channels 1-2: 4 speakers connected, 2 in parallel to each channel An increase in load makes your amp hot that is not good for your amplifier. You’ll just need to use the gain on channels 3 & 4 to set it like a fader when getting it set up. Now the question arises which two speakers to wire in a single channel. Do you find any difference in avoiding the factory speaker wires to speakers? Basically, yes if you connect both pairs of RCA outputs from the HMR 10 to the Boss you will have front & rear fader controls if you’ve got all 4 speaker outputs from the Boss amp in use. You can test either one or both of these and make a better decision for you. I also have the original 2 channel amp. Remember: 4 Ohm mono is equivalent to 2 Ohm stereo. If using speaker level inputs on your amp, also connect 4 pairs of wire to the output of the stereo. You can also straighten a thin coat hanger and bend the end in a round loop so it won’t snag and use that, too. You can get some for around $25 or so. – Alternator whine (ground loop noise) is a pain to fix, and is happens more often with cheaper amps like the Boss. As I mentioned at the beginning of this guide, using high-pass crossovers will allow more volume with less distortion and will help protect the speakers from heavy bass. If we wire 2 speakers of 4-ohm in series, it puts a load of 8 ohms on the head unit. Must Read: Connect Phone To Car Stereo Without Aux. Should I get a 4 channel LLC and split the front speaker feed before it goes into the LLC? I appreciate your comment and the question, too. I have a question about the remote wire. There should be some items you can find that will do the trick. That way you can be 100% the amplifier is fine. I would verify the amp is working ok by using a test speaker wired to it directly and also connect your phone or other audio source directly with a headphone to RCA cable adapter. Also, be sure your 5 ch. Usually what works best is using a stereo harness adapter to connect power for your Sony, then just connect the amp’s speaker wiring to the harness adapter’s speaker wiring (they’re labeled and color-coded so you’ll know which wire is which). A wiring layout for a single amplifier system that handles 1 pair of speakers and a subwoofer. The sound quality will be exactly the same. Hi, I’m Noor Alam, founder of SpeakersMag.com. However, for people who need more power in the main channels and/or subwoofer output, 2 amps may be better. I would measure the length from where you’ll put the amp to the center of the dash, then multiply x 4 to find out how much. my question is are you say to run the speaker wires from the amp straight from the amp to back of the head unit? If using the front and rear channels for speakers you can’t drive the subwoofer properly and will need a 2nd amp (or use a single 5 channel amp). I’m thinking I’ll end up having to pull out both front seats this time after all. 4. Unless there’s something you’re doing that’s different than most people use, you probably don’t need an external electronic crossover at all. Thanks for the reply Marty. However, you’ll need to use some RCA to bare wire adapters or cut cables to connect it, according to what I saw in the owner’s manual. And to answer your question, yes using speakers in parallel does drop the total speaker load the amp will see. I believe the crossovers that came with them should work so I will try wiring in parallel and see what we get. Here is a picture gallery about how to wire a 5 channel amp diagram complete with the description of the image, please find the image you need. Great article. I’m getting sound that’s either L and should be R or Rear when it’s marked front… Bizarro world, man! As you might expect, both have pros and cons. Yep, you can just run the speaker wire from the amp to the factory wiring. I have a Sony MEX N4200BT so do I run the rca cables from the radio to the amp and use some speaker wire from the speakers that’s in the doors to the amp? I wouldn’t recommend 8″. If you don’t already have one, you might consider later upgrading to a head unit with built-in equalizer (EQ) functions to help tailor the sound. Is this true? current 4 channel amps do not the list the output of the channel i.e., RF/LF, RR/LR. Amp= Targa da Warrior (5800W) Select the location for your car speakers. • Some good quality/good value dist blocks are these here: InstallGear 4/8/10 ga. blocks, 4. Hi Marty, Great article! The amp is a blaupunkt 1404 and the rca plug labels are a little confusing. Thanks for visiting the site & for the comment. I’m just confused because both harness’s, aftermarket HU & Metra both have speaker wire. When running speaker wire from the amp to the wiring harness behind the radio. – Channels 3-4: 2 speakers connected: 1 each per channel Any suggestions or places to point me in the right direction? You kind of have to choose based on your setup and the speaker outputs. By doing so you’ll be able to raise each speaker’s total impedance load (resistance) to 4 ohms. My car is a Toyota Prado land cruiser 90series. The Pioneer you mentioned is very nice but the “50 W x 4” power output listed is misleading. I hope you can help me out with this or have the time to. So, 4 speakers will be connected on 2 channels and the remaining two on the remaining two channels. *[Note: For installations, I use crimp connectors and a crimp tool (available affordably at many stores) to make a reliable connection unlike twisting it & covering with tape.]. What we would normally do in a case like this is do a “bench test”: Remove the stereo and amp and test each one separately with a separate ratio or speaker we know for sure works to see which one isn’t working as expected. However, because they’re built together and not 2 separate 2-channel amps, they’re more compact. I already had a sub hooked up with a line level adapter..sounded nice but I wanted more from my door speakers. And if you listen at high volume for a very short time, it is still safe. 1. You’ll also need to connect the amp’s speaker outputs to the wire you ran from the radio. -I’m using two sets of RCA Description: 5 Channel Amp/high Level Input – Page 2 – Ford F150 Forum with How To Wire A 5 Channel Amp Diagram, image size 700 X 604 px, and to view image details please click the image.. From the wires coming out of the speaker, connect the positive speaker lead to terminal A (the positive for channel 1) and connect the negative speaker lead to terminal D (the negative for channel 2). Usually you’ll want to round up a bit to be sure you don’t come up short just in case. We have described in detail about wiring 6 speakers to a 4 channel amp, both in series and parallel. Hi Jerry. Once again Marty, thank you ever so much for your help. I have bought a Hertz hmr 10 for my boat, with 4 speaker rca. And hey – don’t worry…in most cases you can do it yourself and get professional results on a budget! Speaker-level outputs will damage RCA connections. Head units are very limited in power they can provide (15-18W usually). https://soundcertified.com/how-to-bridge-amp/, https://soundcertified.com/how-to-install-subwoofer-car/. The disadvantage of the series wiring is that power is reduced. Can i run my 2 rear 6×9 speakers (80w nom/450w max) on bridged and my 2 front 16cms speakers + 2 tweeters together on the remaining 2 channels? Hi Ed, yes that sounds right about the remote wire. FYI, the reason I’m suggesting these instead of simply cutting & stripping regular RCA cables is because that wire is very small and a pain to deal with. I have a non-powered 12″ JL sub woofer I want to add to the system bridged on channel 3 & 4 screw downs. Thanks Marty that did the trick! I’m hooking up an old Rockford 4.6x amp to an older vehicle. In this guide I’ll show you how to hook up a 4 channel amp to front and rear speakers. It only takes a few minutes to make a list of the parts, wire, tools, and other bits and pieces you’ll need. Your diagrams have helped me tremendously. In this case you’ll 1.5 ohm resistors with a 35W (or higher) rating. The audio quality is not very good. (Note: I edited your comment to keep it small). The advantage of connecting in series is that your amplifier will be safe. I add power and ground distribution blocks. Compare. I recommend a few tools. That’s 4 signal channels: left & right front and left & right rear. Hi Kayla & I’m glad you like the article! If you shop carefully, you can avoid getting ripped off on tool prices. I recommend checking the wiring even if you have already located it online, just to be sure. • By using a self-tapping metal screw and cordless drill (my preferred option as it’s fast, easy, and works basically 100% of the time). Your amplifier needs a good solid metal connection to ground and you’ll need to run the positive battery wire to the engine compartment. These are standard colors for audio outputs for both car and home stereo. Awesome and thanks for the follow-up comment! A great resource for that is The12Volt.com, where you’ll find wiring diagrams for your vehicle and color codes listed. Using music you’re very familiar with (of high quality) means you’ll be able to notice any problems with the sound fairly easily. This is a very common wiring use of a 4 channel amp for situations in which you’d like more power … Once all wiring is connected, bundle it up using wire ties or, optionally, a little bit of electrical tape wrapped around. BOSS Audio Gauge Amplifier Installation Wiring Kit. Hello ihave a 201 how do I wire the 4channel amp if there is no factory amplifier. I have connected them on channel A and have sub on channel b bridged. I’m glad you like the content. My head unit has 1red 1white RCA bought 2 Y adapter 2female 4male so base on your reply to previous inquiry 2Whites goes to 1&3 while 2Reds 2&4. For example: “50W x 4 @4Ω” or “100W x 4 @ 2Ω” etc. A 4 channel car amplifier bridged to 2 channels. I’m stuck but at least not as in the dark. another weird thing is that if i touch my left rca to the inputs on my amp i can hear audible sound (but still very quiet) coming out of the speakers, but as soon as i plug it in i can’t hear anything. 2 add power amp for my door speaker Hello Colin and I’m sorry I somehow missed your comment. The problem is that all six speakers are 2ohm, and while the amp is also 2ohm, it’s my understanding that connecting in parallel would drop that down to a total of 1 ohm, or wiring in series (which is a bit more complicated in tight spaces) would increase it to 4ohm and may reduce sound. The best info I have found! If so wiring the Pioneer the way I mentioned then connecting the amp to the Pioneer’s remote-on wire would work. The KTP-455U won’t need very large power wire so that’s another plus. Bob. Thank You, In this case (since you would like to drive the speakers from the amp) you’ll run the wire from the amp to the Metra harness. If you find anything missing or have suggestions, just leave a comment below or send me a message! Four channel amp: Buy a four channel amplifier with a bridging option. 1. Considering buying an amplifier? Yes, by using an external amp you’ll get (all things considered) much better power, volume, and sound quality for the speakers. A typical speaker-level input harness for a 4 channel amp. Wiring diagram for adding inline resistors for adding more speakers safely. If you’re installing a 4 channel amplifier and using RCA cable connections, you’ll need to buy a 2nd pair along with your amp wiring kit, as most only include a 2-channel cable. I recommend 50W RMS per channel at least for regular component or coaxial speakers. Wiring in series is safe for your stereo but cannot give you an excellent experience of listening to music. All of my speakers work if I move a working rca to each individual input on my amp though even if i use the left rca cabl. Today’s amps are designed in such a way that there’s no harm in using a Y adapter to connect the amp. Since the PDR-V75 has a dedicated subwoofer speaker output you’d wire your subwoofer wiring to that (no need to bridge channels like on the old amp). I’m not 100% clear on your installation and problem. with the 4 channel amp. Furthermore, I sent a second email requesting more details about the setup i wished to pursue, and Marty once again willingly responded to a number of my questions. You’ve ruled out the amp, which is good, as I was going to recommend doing that. (Don’t use both the RCAs and speaker leads at the same time. Alpine KTP-455U micro amp 4 ch./bridgeable. I had a question about my planned setup. I am obviously doing something wrong lol, I have a kenwood kdc-bt600u head h it, and at the moment I have the amp hooked up with 4 rca plugs to the 4 inputs on the amp… And then 4 speakers coming out of the amp… I Do still have the front speakers hooked up to the car stereo… Could that be the cause? For both front and rear channels turn on the high-pass feature and, if an adjustable dial is available, set it near 50 to 60Hz. Thanks for your reply! Connecting in series is the safest method but you will not be able to get the best quality sound. I’ve done this type of installation (BMWs and other factory amps can be similar). The install is pretty straight foward except the bass output on the 4.100 amp, the 2 lead wire on the bass output is channel 3&4….1 wire on on the + side is #3 and one wire on on the minus – side is #4…im assuming that might go to the external bass knob? Hi Miller. So you’d connect your RCA splitters like this: Left channel: to 1 & 3 Front L R Rear L R System 3: Using a 4 channel amp rated for 4 ohms minimum speaker load. 5. Really, I’d say it might be better to swap back to the Blaupunkt coaxials for now and decide if you’d like to use an amp. My advice is to search the Nissan/Maxima forums as often people post the details of what they had to do for their installation in car forums. A very first look at a circuit representation may be confusing, yet if you can read a subway map, you could review schematics. I added a Rockville 4 channel amp and hooked up the rca jacks to channel 3/4 on amp and radio. If you only want medium listening levels and don’t care about the sound quality as much, then you can stick with the Pioneer’s speakers outputs. Not only can I now start work on my car audio system, but my understanding on the subject has tremendously improved, thanks to Marty. The great news is that you don’t need anything else. Using the line-level converter now will allow you to run RCA cables to your 4 channel amp to be used later if you buy a better stereo (which will include RCA jacks, almost always). Or can you suggest how I should do the wiring please? Ive tried adjusting the gains and switches. Without more details those are my best suggestions. While it’s not always fun wiring a 2nd amp, you’ll get more control over the gain/volume for the tweeters and front speakers by using the JBL just for them, then use the 2nd small amp for the rear speakers. I am installing a Phoenix Gold 4ch amp with 2 Pioneer 6×9″ speakers on a back board in my 2018 Honda Fit Sport using a passive LOC so I can keep my stock head unit. There’s simply no way around it – most in-dash stereos are limited to about 15W-18W RMS of power for each speaker channel. Any idea why they dont sound good. The sub channel's input signal will be accessible by switch, and you'll need to run a new speaker wire to the sub. Well in this case I was focusing on 4 channel amps as per the topic. Screwdriver: You need this stuff to hook up the screws attached to your amplifier. I’ve got a new powered sub and a separate four channel amp. If so, switch it off and see the result. My issue is one side of the amp is dead…so i bought a new alpine pdr v75,100w rms 5 channel amp to replace it …also I also bought a boss 3way powered crossover to replace that since it was 20 years old! Getting of stereo hot is killing for your stereo. Just set the XD600/6’s input switch to the 2ch. I hope you follow me on this one…haha! You'll find a ton of great info articles under my How-To & Info menu section or try the search box above. Now I have started my own blog about music products. See More Reviews. If you’re not using a car battery I assume you’re using an AC-DC power supply, is that right? I would say since you’re going to use distribution blocks anyway, just run the amps to the ground block and then out with a single ground wire to a good ground point such as: • Seatbelt bolt location (brass/finished bare metal bolt to the body) Don’t worry about the speaker wiring size – that’s not going to cause poor bass response. Your amp wiring kit will also include a fuse holder that should be installed near the battery as well (most kits include instructions, by the way). That’s odd that your head unit has blue inputs, as RCA jacks are (nearly always) white (left channel) and red (right channel). By the way, be sure to tape off or use crimp connectors to protect the head unit’s bare speaker wiring from shorts to each other or the vehicle’s body. I’ve replaced the headunit with a Pioneer and the Pac Radio Pro 5 wiring harness, added two 12’s and an amp, and replaced door speakers with some NVX coaxials. input switch to do the same thing…not all amps do, sadly). 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