Speakers

[cb045]

I just installed kicker speakers into my truck. I made sure and had very strong connections to the speaker wires. I have a four speaker system, and my left two speakers are way quieter and sound way worse than my right side. I think maybe a polarity issue, but where? Thank you.

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[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

I just installed kicker speakers into my truck. I made sure and had very strong connections to the speaker wires. I have a four speaker system, and my left two speakers are way quieter and sound way worse than my right side. I think maybe a polarity issue, but where? Thank you.

What is the whole setup? Aftermarket radio, 4 channel amp, speakers?

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

How were the speakers installed? Are you using an after market HU. What vehicle ? More Info needed

 

[cb045]

How were the speakers installed? Are you using an after market HU. What vehicle ? More Info needed

Im using an aftermarket head unit, its the Sony Xav-ax150. My speakers were completely blown before. The left side was always quieter, but i didnt think anything of it because the speakers were shot. It does not have anything to do with the speakers though. And yes, i made sure my balance/fade was in the middle. 2004 Sierra 1500 Ext cab.

 

[cb045]

What is the whole setup? Aftermarket radio, 4 channel amp, speakers?

I am not using an amp, as of right now. The HU is a Sony XAV-Ax150. Kicker DS series speakers, 6.5" in front, 4x6 in back. 2004 Sierra 1500. I replaced the speakers because they were blown from previous owner. The left side was always quieter, it has nothing to do with HU or speakers. Yes balance/fade is in the middle. I am going to trace back the speaker wire to see if there is any issue this afternoon.

 

[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

2004 Sierra 1500

Inside above the e-brake there is a harness that connects to all the door's components. Worth checking. Also just in case, check that you did not connect the 6.5s to the tweeter's wire, it may have an inline capacitor. If nothing pops up, check the wiring inside the accordion between the cab and door frame.

 

[cb045]

Ok, thank you. I used the wire that ran to the factory speaker, so i figured it would be alright. It is sounding good, just very quiet.

 

[cb045]

Inside above the e-brake there is a harness that connects to all the door's components. Worth checking. Also just in case, check that you did not connect the 6.5s to the tweeter's wire, it may have an inline capacitor. If nothing pops up, check the wiring inside the accordion between the cab and door frame.

I cracked it all open, what am I looking for? Could it be my stereo?