Originally Posted by
aydu
The way I'm understanding the op, the stereo (left and right channels) would be delivered as front (right) and rear ) left. As our hearing is not as sensitive for sounds coming behind, I'd not try this.
With the set-up the op described, I'm thinking you'd either give up the balance (L/R) feature, or the fade (F/B). I'd give up the fade and retain the front sound stage. With the sub likely being in the hatch (or at least behind the driver) strong imaging up-front would be needed to retain any type of stereo separation.
P.S. I don't know what wiring harnesses are used on the Mirages, but if you use a wiring harness specific to the vehicle, plus a reverse wiring harness, you can add amplification to all your speakers without cutting or tapping into any factory wiring. Saves problems with any warranty questions later on down the road as it makes the whole system plug and play through the harnesses.
I dont mind wiring the system where i utilize the rears to power the sub then back out output throught the crossover. I was just wondering if moving all four in would issue more rms which honestly it does NOT seem to do in the least.
I have used the sub with rear channels going in and through and it does in fact work perfectly. However once i added the front as left input and left output on the crossover the lows on the front door were no longer cut out but went to the sub and the door resulting in the ever so unwanted static punch.
I do know though that using the rears and increasing their gain vs front resulted in much quiter listening even when adjusted by level 2 of 11 and it made it HIGHLY undesireable. I will tinker with it more over the weekend and find out the best method to get punch in this car without wiring in an amp.
As for the wiring harnesses the speakers use a proprietary connector and MUST be spliced at one point or another. I just plugged the sub input into the connector on the cord and tape and velcroed it into place then ran the crossover line to the prongs on the speaker and liquid electrical taped them into place taking meticulous care when reinserting the speakers since they have to rotate to lock into place.
As for the wiring that took place through small holes in the bottom of the door (existing) then along the door jam and into and under the trim then under the front seat and to the back seat where the sub sits (behind me.)
While its not an amplified system if you are i terested in adding some boom this is DEFINITELY a viable (yet time consuming) method to do so without EVER touching your warranty (at least that they will ever know about if you are careful.)
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