i want to hook them up in my truck is it safe and wise or not?
1239534
The only difference from these speakers compared to regular automotive speakers is they are more water resistant.
1239535
I put these speakers in my boat they sound great, Make sure you have enough depth for the speaker to fit in place.
955808
I would think they would be fine as long as you don't do any serious hauling. They are equivalent to a load range C. I pull a small travel trailer and a boat with mine and they have worked just fine.
760824
The wires are already crimped with female connectors that fit the male ones on the speakers. The wires are extra long so unless you own a motor home you should be able to run the wires anywhere in a car or truck. If you don't want to cut just coil up the extra where there is room behind a panel or cover.
709792
I do not, nor have I ever owned a Silverado. That being said, I seriously doubt these are a "plug and play" situation for any vehicle. They are specifically designed to mount on something (bumper, roll bar, bull bar) using a vertical bolt (that comes with them). If you have molded in lights in your bumper, these would be a difficult drop in. I guess the short answer is I would seriously doubt it.
1609295
That should work fine. If it was me I'd mount the speakers and xm unit to a board or in a box so it stays put in the work truck. Less tangled wires too.
1207433
I think you could wire it either way. To check just wire them up on the ground. I am still installing mine
1067671
Wish I could answer your question, but I really don't know. Just a guess, if your speakers are higher than 4 ohm, it is probably safe, but someone else with more of electronics knowledge would be better to ask.
1391900
I am sure you can, but I have read that it may not always be a safe thing todo if something goes awry with the wiring
1157264
Only if you plug it into a power port that supply's power without the key on. They only lasted me a couple months in my truck then one quit working. Garbage. I wouldn't recommend them. You'd be better off getting some installed under your seat upulstry.
1526795
If you have something to power them with, I don't see why that would be an issue. The cords are pretty long but depending on how big your boat is you many want to get some extra wiring.
981283
you should be fine.. just make sure don't over power them.. you can blow the speakers.. they hit hard.. sound good with my amp..alpine and alpine head unit
578380
It would be safe, but depending on your setup, you might pick up hard drive noise over your sound system. Experiment with it, you won't hurt anything.
1716730
I would safely say yes. They are around $10 and prevent disappointment upon installing and realizing you need them.
1114699
i just put them on a utv. becarefull with the my friend pulled the wires out of one. put a a relay in line. or check jc witney for controll
1815083
Yes you can, you have a common ground configuration just like my truck. Having the negative terminals tied together is common, and it will work fine.
1531870
Depends on your application. I installed a car stereo in my barn and used these speakers! They sound amazing but I wouldn't recommend trying to install them in a vehicle
1527510
No you should not,the engine should be running or u won't have proper voltage ...unless u have that type of RV of course that has an engine....