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Old 12-08-2016, 10:35 AM
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Default Center channel (Dash speaker) Wiring colors

Does anyone have the color codes for the wires for the dash speaker? I DO NOT HAVE A SONY system. I wired it yesterday (along with new Infinity Primus fronts) and it seems to sound fine (the Primus' sound AWESOME!), but my OCD is running rampant. When I soldered the wires to the new speaker, I noticed the wire with the tracer was on the opposite terminal than the speaker, but I was in a hurry and threw caution to the wind. I know OEM is sometimes wired all wonky-like, but I'd like to have it be right, rather than risk damage. Thank you very much!

P.S. I tried searching, but results were mixed bag and the only definite result I thought that I found was for the Sony system. Thanks again!

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Rip out the center channel, its useless. Or just leave it there. No reason to wire it in especially if you have overperforming speakers and/or amping them (well overperforming by comparison to the OE units).
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I believe the center is there to enhance the sound for "Driver Only" mode, although I don't use this setting. It does sound like the center adds something though. I'll have to do a sound comparison with and without. I'd still like to know which wire is which. Thank you.

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does every model come with that center channel? I have a 2016 XLT SCrew w/sync 3 touchscreen kicker factory sub no sony system or anything like that
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I'd be more interested in disassembly instructions. Mine rattles like a box-r-rocks. Assuming a loose screw under the speaker grate?
Does it just lift off? I know the cabin/tray end of the dash tray just has pressure clips, but sure on the windshield/speaker end.
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Curious about it's functionality as well in my 16' Sync 3 w/o SONY system. Going to be adding a JL XD700/5 to the factory speakers and was wondering if the center pulls any signal out of the full range signal going to the FL and FR.
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Originally Posted by JAMADOR
I'd be more interested in disassembly instructions. Mine rattles like a box-r-rocks. Assuming a loose screw under the speaker grate?
Does it just lift off? I know the cabin/tray end of the dash tray just has pressure clips, but sure on the windshield/speaker end.
mine rattles too. Pain in the ***
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Originally Posted by JAMADOR
I'd be more interested in disassembly instructions. Mine rattles like a box-r-rocks. Assuming a loose screw under the speaker grate?
Does it just lift off? I know the cabin/tray end of the dash tray just has pressure clips, but sure on the windshield/speaker end.
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Thank you sir! Looks like the speaker grille just pops off with a few pressure clips?



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