| Running Speaker Wires to Rear of Coach [message #273995] |
Thu, 19 March 2015 01:28  |
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Broham
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hello all,
What is the best way to run new speaker wires to the rear? down the center above the hearliner? down the side behind the trim that seperates the headliner and side panels? left or right side?
thank you all in advance
Todd
Todd
Owner of a 1976 Eleganza II 26’
other toys:
93 Vette
84 Goldwing
and gone but not forgotten
72 CB750 Chopper
96 Caprice Classic
34 Ford roadster
94 Fleetwood
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| Re: Running Speaker Wires to Rear of Coach [message #273998 is a reply to message #273995] |
Thu, 19 March 2015 07:26  |
tphipps
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Todd, I suspect that both methods will work. Having pulled the entire headliner down and seeing all the potential hang up points represented by the roof structure, this may be the most difficult method. A long wire snake, with it's tendency to twist, will be stopped from sliding easily by these obstacles. If you have access to the wire handling tools used by cable or computer network installers, they are stiffer, and may do the trick.
The plastic trim, between the headliner and the sidewalls, might be the best choice. Mine is off right now, and there appears to be no obstacle
down that channel. A wire snake should have smooth sailing. I did not see any if much difference between right side and left side. I would consider both the entrance and exit points in this choice.
These thoughts are based on my Avion. Your coach might be somewhat different. Avion did place a 12v pair in the channel over the entrance door, bringing power to the lights over the dinette area.
I would use a wiring cable that has the two pairs contained in a protective sheath. This would keep the wires together and provide less resistance to sliding past any restrictions.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: [GMCnet] Running Speaker Wires to Rear of Coach [message #273999 is a reply to message #273998] |
Thu, 19 March 2015 09:29 |
powwerjon
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Todd,
You can run the wires down both sides, but I have found the drivers side somewhat easier. This is a good tool to snake it thru.
Later coaches did not use the common ground in the speaker system. The rear speakers are actually pretty useless being that they are so far back, I would suggest a new set of speakers in the under the cabinets and a replacement along the side panel by you feet next to the front seats. I would not use the factory speakers if your looking for good sound. I did use the drivers side 4” speaker for the CB.
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I also added a subwoofer under the couch for a little added punch.
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Another trick is in a 4 speaker system is to reverse the rear speaker wiring, called cross firing and it will give you a more equalized full sound. I know that Jim B. does this on systems he has put in coaches.
J.R. Wright
30' Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Location in Tucson
> On Mar 19, 2015, at 5:26 AM, Thomas Phipps wrote:
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> Todd, I suspect that both methods will work. Having pulled the entire headliner down and seeing all the potential hang up points represented by the
> roof structure, this may be the most difficult method. A long wire snake, with it's tendency to twist, will be stopped from sliding easily by these
> obstacles. If you have access to the wire handling tools used by cable or computer network installers, they are stiffer, and may do the trick.
> The plastic trim, between the headliner and the sidewalls, might be the best choice. Mine is off right now, and there appears to be no obstacle
> down that channel. A wire snake should have smooth sailing. I did not see any if much difference between right side and left side. I would
> consider both the entrance and exit points in this choice.
> I would use a wiring cable that has the two pairs contained in a a sheath. This would keep the wires together and provide less resistance to sliding
> past any restrictions.
> Tom, MS II
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| Re: Running Speaker Wires to Rear of Coach [message #274006 is a reply to message #273995] |
Thu, 19 March 2015 12:05 |
jhbridges
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It's probably gonna depend on the interior layout. I went in the space under the cabinets in mine, the drivers side is covered all the way back. Went over the rear cap with the pax side wire. I pulled double, and a CAT5. It looks like they'll be used up. Always pull some extras when you pull wire - the cost is negligible compared to the PIA of doing it again.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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