Best car speaker wiring harnesses according to redditors
We found 15 Reddit comments discussing the best car speaker wiring harnesses. We ranked the 5 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 15 Reddit comments discussing the best car speaker wiring harnesses. We ranked the 5 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Nice! I just picked up an 06' Sedan 6 speed. These cars are pretty fucking quick haha.
Mine has 247k though. She is rust free and the previous owner took fantastic care of it.
You can swap the rear speakers for something a bit better and it takes 10 minutes. I threw in some Alpine Type S 6x9's and the system sounds fantastic. Literally all you need is the speakers and the below adapters. I love music, so this was the easiest way to add some clarity to the existing system.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BEPJY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Build quality on this gen (7.5) is very hard to beat, Honda kinda of went cheap on the 8th and newer gens from what I gather. I am more than pleased with my 1/4 million mile baby.
Have fun!
for the rear I switched it out withthese.
for the front
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these adapters are great if you don't want to slice the cables.
also. you will need a spacer for the Rockford.
I would recommend the Polk Audio over the Rockford.
Edit: and they work with the stock head unit without an Amp. I am an amateur so I didn't want to replace the stock radio/dash .
and too lazy to add an amp.
Good luck!
Looks like a pretty straight forward swap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmJwXa9Bkgc
A quick google search and I found the adapters needed to it's plug and play, but do you own verification.
Speaker Mount: https://www.amazon.com/Mosuch-Plastic-Speaker-Adapter-Highlander/dp/B007ZQGZWO
Wire harness: https://www.amazon.com/Metra-72-8104-Speaker-Connector-Vehicles/dp/B0002BBP7Y
As for pro installers. I used to work for CarSpa like 15 years ago in Arlington. They were good back then, not sure about now. They used to do almost all the dealership installs around the area. The boss was a bit of a douche, Yelp agrees apparently.
Just buy a wiring harness adapter and replace it with whatever tweeter you want.
https://www.amazon.com/Metra-72-7800-Connector-Harnesses-Vehicles/dp/B0002BEPJY/ref=asc_df_B0002BEPJY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309807586683&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=402812035962977768&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007783&hvtargid=pla-434101762016&psc=1
Hey, no problems. Those are what I purchased, yes. Along with this wiring adapter (which is easier than easy to install and should be included with the purchase on Crutchfield).
Speakers from Amazon
Wiring adapter from Amazon
It all comes out to about the same price (about $5 cheaper on Amazon), but Amazon's got Prime shipping, so that's why I'd recommend going there.
Also it's worth noting that I had to send them back in because one of the speakers started to crackle, so watch out for that within the first couple weeks. I'll be buying them again though soon, since they sounded pretty good for the price.
Hope this helps.
Does your car have the monsoon system in it?
Edit: yea it looks like it. You've got a different thing to worry about, where you should really try to bypass the factory amp if you haven't already.
It acts as a crossover which might sound like that's what you want, but in all reality, the sound quality with aftermarket speakers might not be the best.
That being said, I don't know about any harness' for it, but the rear speakers should take ones like these https://www.amazon.com/Metra-72-4568-Speaker-Selected-Vehicles/dp/B0002BEUZ8
You have to remove the panel to access the speaker no matter what. A Phillips screwdriver is all you need. Don't forget to buy the speaker mounting adapter and the wire harness adapter!
/r/CarAV is better suited for audio questions. To answer your question though, no your car requires 6x9 speakers. You'll need a speaker harness and bracket for a plug and play solution.
Also if you don't want to splice the cable harness, this works as a plug and play harness
This is my build which I posted on Facebook a few days ago, before I add subwoofer, so far less than $500, I'm still building it ..
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Tonight's window-shopping shopping cart for my first audio upgrade from 2016 WRX base OEM audio. Includes amp, speakers, and noise suppression. This seems like a really good starter build for less than $500. Looking for feedback.
DS18 SLC1800.4 DS18 Select SLC-1800.4 1,800 Watts Four (4) Channels Amplifier
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IDI0D3K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00IDI0D3K&linkCode=as2&tag=headsense-20&linkId=TLRSTER62FWVZ4YI
Package: Pair Alpine Sps-610c 6.5" 2 Way Pair of Component Car Speakers + Alpine Sps-610 6.5" 2 Way Pair of Coaxial Car Speakers
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0059AK2T0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0059AK2T0&linkCode=as2&tag=headsense-20&linkId=PXNDF7S6RPBZPEKP
Rockford RFK4X 4 AWG Complete Amplifier Install Kit
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012BYOSK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0012BYOSK&linkCode=as2&tag=headsense-20&linkId=2GAGDGGKMRWMHURO
Metra 72-8104 Speaker Connector for Select Toyota Vehicles
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BBP7Y/ref=as_li_tl…
50 Sq Ft Noico Self-adhesive Foil & Butyl Mat 50 Mil Automotive Sound Deadening Insulation for Cars & Truck (Audio Dampening & Deadener Installation)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URR4O5I/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00URR4O5I&linkCode=as2&tag=headsense-20&linkId=Q7FJEOPI6QOBHJKL
Noico Metal Barrel Roller Installation Tool
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015WJH4ZW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B015WJH4ZW&linkCode=as2&tag=headsense-20&linkId=WNEQ67NXUPTXMY4T
BAFX Products® - Decibel Meter / Sound Level Reader - W/ Battery
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ECCZWWI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ECCZWWI&linkCode=as2&tag=headsense-20&linkId=UV3UKNSI24GV7E3Q
Dayton Audio iMM-6 Calibrated Measurement Microphone for iPhone, iPad Tablet and Android
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ADR2B84/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ADR2B84&linkCode=as2&tag=headsense-20&linkId=XCRDPQNFVK6NFAAN
speaker adapter rings $12 pair x2
speaker wiring adapters pair $6 x2
radio harness with amp bypass $35
JBL P660c 6.5" component set for font doors $130
rockford punch coaxial for rear fill $60
knu konceptz 4awg amp kit $35
usually i wouldn't recommend copper clad aluminum but in your case it'll be fine
dash kit $40
sony headunit $110
several options for this, but this is a decent unit.
precision power sub amp $110
soundqubed hds210 10" sub dual 4ohm $105
belva .77cuft sealed 10" prefab enclosure $37
I am over budget here, but this was quick and dirty. there are a couple areas to save money. biggest being buying a sub and amp use on craigslist. if that is possible and gets you under budget, id recommend just about everything else as is.
Here you go
You just need 4 new speakers.
If you intend to use the factory radio, or even just a cheap upgraded headhunt for smartphone connectivity at any point in the future, these JVC speakers will easily fit the bill, $27 for the pair and can handle a little bit more wattage than the factory radio. For ease of connectivity get yourself two sets of these speaker adapters too, cheap and keeps you from having to cut and crimp any wires in the doors.
If you want to modernize your truck a bit, Boss sells a decent bluetooth and USB enabled head unit that will let you connect your smart phone like any modern car, it won't tell you much on the head unit's screen but it will give you a more powerful amplifier than the Ford factory unit for all of $24.
If you end up doing an upgraded head unit, get yourself a wiring harness adapter, unless you are color blind any body can easily install a new radio with one of these and no hacking/cutting required.
Obligatory required Ford radio removal tool
This worked for my 2001
Metra 72-6514 Speaker Harness for Select Chrysler/Dodge Vehicles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007WTEVM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VKfGDbM0283Z5
(((post is also for Zack V, who is building a system right now in his truck)))
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I want to focus mainly on the upper front speakers, let's say you've got 3.5's up in the dash.
But first lets get a recommendation out of the way for the 6x9's: Run them on an amp.
On the amp for the 6x9's, likely wire 4-channel amp mounted somewhere under the glovebox where it won't get kicked by someone's feet.
Then a set of speaker wires from the dash head unit and back up to the head unit to splice into the wiring harness adapter that was purchased for the head unit, this will feed the speakers their power instead of the head units own speaker output without having to run any new wiring to each speaker, which should be just fine if you are not going over 300 watts peak (or over 50 watts RMS per channel, 200 watts RMS total, or 450 watts max, peak is usually 50% over RMS, MAX is usually 200% to 250% over RMS). So you can safely go up to a 450-watt amp easily as long as you're not running it at max full volume 100% all the time, which you won't because you'll go deaf in no time. Most newer vehicles stock wiring (although thinner) is of high enough quality to handle this with no problems (50-Watts RMS).
The amp will have to have a "high-level input" for this to work (just don't use the RCA connectors for this task unless the stock radio has the low output option for them, which isn't likely). You will likely only find the less expensive amplifiers with this option, as most setups replace the head unit first (aftermarket head units provide the low level RCA outputs designed for use with amplifiers).
As for the 3 1/2 speakers in the dash, this is going to be the hardest thing to understand but they are actually full range and set the "sound stage" for the vocal part of the music. Putting in tweeters only (without full or mid-range) will kill your sound stage entirely and make your vocals sound very flat, especially if your 6x9's are lower in the doors by the feet.
Most importantly is to match them to the head unit, meaning you want to get the highest clean volume with the minimum wattage, for example: (and I just researched this) the best pair on the market without an amp will be something like the Infinity Reference 3022cfx 3.5" and here's why: you get 91db of "pure, clean sound" (due to low end Bass Blocker built in so you don't blow out such a small speaker) but all that sound comes from only 25-watts of power! (Can handle up to 75 peak if the head unit puts that much out or you want to add a second 2-channel amp) but that combined with a very high signal to noise ratio will give plenty of volume without needing an amp, and this is one of the only component speakers of this size that comes in a 3-ohm configuration which will give it some added oomf due to higher power draw at lower volumes (meant to compensate for the other speakers running on an amp). If you check out all the other offerings on the market, you'll see a lower sensitivity, higher RMS power requirement, narrower frequency range, much higher price, and in some cases ALL of these factors at once!
Others like the JL Audio C2-350x, JBL GTO329, and Rockford Fosgate Punch P132 all have very limiting factors such as high power requirements, needing a second 2-channel amp, or low signal to noise ratio, needing a second amp, or specifically the JL's may sound flat due to a limited higher frequency range (like tweeters only), the JBL's will be drowned out by the sheer volume of the 6x9's with the 3.5" JBL's having such a high RMS power requirement they will literally sound "quiet" compared to the 6x9's without their own amp, and the Rockford Fosgate 3.5's have both a lower sensitivity and flatter frequency response. I know it's only a few hertz (85 to 120) but that to me makes all the difference on the vocal sound stage when there's a low male voice singing such as Eddie Vedder, Johnny Cash, Jim Morrison, etc... (at least to me I hear a difference, it could be psychological but that's a whole other category of postings).
Keep in mind you can spend OVER $1000 (without buying an amp) on 3 & 1/2 inch speakers & Signal Processor & Shipping chasing top quality, but this isn't the goal here today, for right now you want your price range of the whole speaker system around $500.
Of course if you're only streaming Pandora or Spotify don't bother for highest quality as the high ranges all get garbled to audio compression so there's no point, just go with whatever cheapest speakers won't give distortion at moderately high volumes.
Don't forget the wiring adapters! This was my favorite part for not having to cut the factory speaker connectors and they're usually under $3 each Example: Speaker Harness for $5.62 / pair.
I hope this helps you make a decision. Personally I like the vocals in music the most so I may sound a little passionate on the topic of setting the sound stage.