installing new speakesr

[BoatsRcool]

i got new speakers, old ones are blown, and the connector that i took off doesnt fit the new ones, so can i just cut it off and connect the 2 wires to either side of the speaker thing..

how should i cover up the wire, just electrical tape?

and i can only fit 2 mounting screws back in, is that ok?
also, i didnt put on the new covers, because the door panel has its own cover for it, should i put the speaker cover on inside the door panel too, or just the doorpanel cover

thanks

 

[leenjen]

yes you can cut and splice wires. you can even solder them if you want. electrical tape will be fine. you dont need the speaker grills. i dont know why you can only fit 2 screws in, but if they're tight that's all that matters.

 

[aldive]

I would solder the wires and encase in some heat shrink tubing,

This will prevent ever having problems with the connection.

Good luck........

 

[BoatsRcool]

aight thanks guys... sorry if i sound stupid as hell...

i just really havent learned audio stuff yet.

oh yeah does it matter which wire goes on which side?

 

[aldive]

Originally posted by BoatsRcool
aight oh yeah does it matter which wire goes on which side?

The wire do have a polarity.

 

[leenjen]

yes you should connect positive to the positive terminal, and negative to the negative terminal.

 

[BoatsRcool]

well if music is coming out, and it sounds fine, then did i do the right side? lol.. because i guessed.