Can i install these speakers on my brake lights or anywhere other than my battery? i only asked because im scared that it would drain my battery.
1116422
I am not sure... they do not drain battery... I have had it playing while bike is off and had no problem with it starting... They have also been connected and my bike not on the charger and again started without problem... I absolutely LOVE these speakers... They are easy to install (Mounting bracket is not great) but the speakers and wiring is easy... They are very loud at all speeds...
1116423
I ran the power wire down to my battery and tapped the ignition wire so when my bike is on the system gets power.
1116424
As long as you have them tightened down on the battery and the wires arent exposed touching any metal you will be fine. The amp has an on/off switch. As long as the power is off you wont be drawing any power from ur battery
1116425
one thing i found out is that you cant set there listening to it while the bike is not running it will drain the battery
1116426
You can try the worse case is if you pull too much power toy would pop a fuse. Worth a try.
2253237
no. they would have to be rewired. i also own altec vs 2621. 2.1 they sound good. hooks right up. if that helps.
2235374
Connect the parking brake lead on your head unit to a ground. At least that's how my VW was.
102021
If you are using stripped bare wire, yes. Tighten down the caps. I would recommend getting some banana plugs, I have these same speakers and use banana plugs, it makes things a lot easier
419456
You can run them from the factory head unit if that is what you are asking. Of course $250 of external amps would make them sound better.
794205
Yea you can. If it's for subs just keep in mind how much power they will be pulling. Can drain you battery is on to long while car is off. But if it's for voices you should be in the clear.
122547
Not without modification.. The magnet on these speakers are huge. Get urself some polk, jbl or infinity speakers for that vehicle..
2248708
I would pass on that if were you. I plugged them in the my Honda Civic and it burned the wiring out for the light bulb itself so now when I have a regular lightbulb in the high doesn't work and the DRL LIGHT IS ON MY DASH.
1575389
Yes, though they may draw too much on the battery. Be sure to install them properly.
975452
Thanks, all! Going to order them but I am debating whether I can self-install or take to my dealer. :)
1731551
no, these are a straight solder on (or twist on and electric tape, if you are unprofessional like me) connection. the existing wires should be fine and if they have an adapter plug like my ford's stock speakers did it can just be cut off. Best wishes.
660752
No, Question for you. Did you use all 20ish feet of wire that shipped with the speakers, If so, that is most likely your problem, use as short of wire are possible to reduce the chances of electrical signals feeding into the speaker wire. I took that wiring and threw it in the garbage, grabbed some slightly thicker wire cut it to about 5 inches for signal and ground then soldered the crap out of everything and covered it with shrink wrap. I also reused the OEM connectors.
1779675
They would handle the vibration very well but not the plugging and unplugging. They are waterproofed and multiple connects and disconnects would wear them out. If I understand what you are thinking about I would suggest that you might want a different connector.
1538813
If you wire them up correctly... make sure you dont go below the amps 1ohm capability and youll be fine. check this link:http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchfield.com/ca/learningcenter/car/subwoofer_wiring/4-DVC-2-ohm-mono-low-imp.jpg
1388212
You can but you will need to run them through a power amp not a straight plug and play.
49535
99% of cars will require some sort of modification to make these work. This is not the speaker to run unless you are doing a full system and plan to run these of an amplifier.
1295637
Not in the simplest terms...the hookup for the brake system doesn't involve any connection for maintenance of the battery. It will still be necessary to have a "hot wire" or some other connection to sustain the battery charge. However, the system provides a "low battery" readout should the battery not be sufficiently charged to operate the system.