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YOUR RESEARCHHelp! Need some stereo upgrade advice re: wiring

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Run heavy ga

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I plan on running new heavy ga.
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Run rca's

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My hands barely fit into some of the nooks/crannys just to run the RCA's from the dash to the trunk (and I've got the new scrapes/scratches to prove it).
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Help! Need some stereo upgrade advice re: wiring

Use bigger , better wires

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You should use bigger , better wires for the sub.
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Use existing speaker wiring

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I feel stupid asking this, but would it be OK to re-use the existing speaker wiring when retro-fitting new speakers (along with amps/head unit/etc.)?
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Use high dollar, high quality wire

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You wouldnt be able to tell any difference if you used a high dollar, high quality wire on the full range speakers.
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I plan on running new heavy ga.
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Run rca's

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My hands barely fit into some of the nooks/crannys just to run the RCA's from the dash to the trunk (and I've got the new scrapes/scratches to prove it).
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Use bigger , better wires

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You should use bigger , better wires for the sub.
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Use existing speaker wiring

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I feel stupid asking this, but would it be OK to re-use the existing speaker wiring when retro-fitting new speakers (along with amps/head unit/etc.)?
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Use high dollar, high quality wire

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You wouldnt be able to tell any difference if you used a high dollar, high quality wire on the full range speakers.
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Use stock wiring

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Yes its fine to use the stock wiring for the high range speakers.
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Use upgrade

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If this helps, here is my other thread that lists the parts I'm using for the upgrade:
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I feel stupid asking this, but would it be OK to re-use the existing speaker wiring when retro-fitting new speakers (along with amps/head unit/etc.)? The existing speaker wiring doesn't look that skimpy or cheap. Would it work fine or would it be a grave mistake? I plan on running new heavy ga. wiring for the subs to the back - obviously there are no OEM speaker wires going back there. Running all new speaker wire just seems like a HUGE pain in the ****. My hands barely fit into some of the nooks/crannys just to run the RCA's from the dash to the trunk (and I've got the new scrapes/scratches to prove it). Help me make this decision, I'm in a slump and feel as if I can go no further in my stereo upgrade project. If this helps, here is my other thread that lists the parts I'm using for the upgrade: https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/282088-wiring-diagram-for-becker-oem-stereo-head-unit.html Thanks. Steve

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Yes its fine to use the stock wiring for the high range speakers. You should use bigger , better wires for the sub. You wouldnt be able to tell any difference if you used a high dollar, high quality wire on the full range speakers. It would be mostly for theory.

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Thanks! I'll get right to it... after this Becks Light. Not bad tasting really. Beer sure helps DIY'ing flow a little better.

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