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Old 02-24-2006, 09:45 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Any easier ways???

Man, do MB make everything this complicated? I just want to tap the speaker wires to add an additional amp and a sub. the clk430 convertible is a pain in the butt to get to the amp. In order to tap to the speaker, I have to remove the door panel??? Is there an better way (easier way) to do this?...Don't tell me to go to the professional for installation.lol

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RE: Any easier ways???

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Man, do MB make everything this complicated? I just want to tap the speaker wires to add an additional amp and a sub. the clk430 convertible is a pain in the butt to get to the amp. In order to tap to the speaker, I have to remove the door panel??? Is there an better way (easier way) to do this?...Don't tell me to go to the professional for installation.lol

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Just tap into the speaker wires in the back of the headunit? If they are any there.. Which I assume there are..
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Old 02-24-2006, 01:21 PM   #3 (permalink)
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RE: Any easier ways???

I called the company that sold the rca converter and the tech guy said that I have to tap to the speaker not the speaker outlet from the head unit since I have an amp. I thought it's kind of strange. He said that it won't work if I tap it to the head unit.
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RE: Any easier ways???

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I called the company that sold the rca converter and the tech guy said that I have to tap to the speaker not the speaker outlet from the head unit since I have an amp. I thought it's kind of strange. He said that it won't work if I tap it to the head unit.
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This is only true if you have a Bose system which has a separate amp between the HU and the speaker. Otherwise both end of the speaker wire should be the same.

Even with a convertible, you should have rear speakers in the car. These may be easier to get to than the door speakers.
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Old 02-24-2006, 05:39 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Yes, I have the bose system with an amp in the back. No, I don't have the rear speakers. All 4 are on both doors, 2 on each door. Anyways, I did it without taking off the door panel or goes through the amp. Thanks everyone for all your help....
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