I just put in a Pioneer 3700MP in the Merc, which doesn't have premium sound. I have the stock 4 inch speakers in the dash and two 250 watt pioneer 6x9s in the rear. It sounds good but it seems like the stock tape deck sounded better even with the mismatched speakers. Will I see an improvement with sound quality if I rewire the speakers like most people have to do with premium sound cars? I plan on maybe getting subs and new front speakers probably over the summer also.
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Current rides - 1991 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 v6 (gas saver/DD) - New Heads/Headgaskets with ARP studs, Air Silencer Delete, 70mm MAF, Plasti-dipped Matte Black with a Silver Metalflake Overlay, Muffler Delete, some LED's, 30.233 MPG for high MPG average!
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Yeah, since it didn't have premium sound I just bought the wiring harness from walmart and hooked it up. Its definitely lacking in both power and sound quality though. Any specific gauge or type of wiring to use?Originally posted by grandpaslincolnCurrent rides - 1991 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 v6 (gas saver/DD) - New Heads/Headgaskets with ARP studs, Air Silencer Delete, 70mm MAF, Plasti-dipped Matte Black with a Silver Metalflake Overlay, Muffler Delete, some LED's, 30.233 MPG for high MPG average!
2006 Jeep Wrangler 4WD (fun vehicle/backup DD) - 4.0/6spd - too many mods to list.
Associated Panthers:
Father's 1994 Ford Crown Victoria - Stock, 45,000 miles.
Sold in 2007 - 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis LS "Grandpa Special" 2 door.
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I would run 12ga or 14ga wire.Save a seal, club a liberal.Comment
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18gauge will work fine... use 16 if you plan to upgrade speakers later.
12gauge is for subs!!!Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
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I helped a friend wire his car with all 12ga and it sounds awesome. You can hear his stereo from about a mile away,lol!
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