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    I'm installing that very amp now.

    You won't, of course, be able to use the factory power wire. That amp requires a 8 gauge cable for both power and ground.

    I'm running RCAs to the amp for its input, and I'll be using 14 gauge wire for the speakers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by douger View Post
    I'm installing that very amp now.

    You won't, of course, be able to use the factory power wire. That amp requires a 8 gauge cable for both power and ground.

    I'm running RCAs to the amp for its input, and I'll be using 14 gauge wire for the speakers.
    Okay I looked at my headunit
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    http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...rs/DEH-P6900UB

    It looks like it has 3 RCA pre-outs (1 I hooked to sub already) I can use RCA cables for input of amp like you're doing. For the output of amp should I take 14 gauge wire to my old wire and pull it through dash then hook to amp? Also, where is a good spot to mount a 4channel amp for main speakers/ where are you putting yours?

    2003 grand prix SE

    One more thing. Where is the head unit's amp? Will I miss the power from it or will the signal be automatically paired together since the RCA inputs for my new amp are coming from my head unit?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Car Splicer View Post
    Okay I looked at my headunit
    link for head unit
    http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...rs/DEH-P6900UB

    It looks like it has 3 RCA pre-outs (1 I hooked to sub already) I can use RCA cables for input of amp like you're doing. For the output of amp should I take 14 gauge wire to my old wire and pull it through dash then hook to amp? Also, where is a good spot to mount a 4channel amp for main speakers/ where are you putting yours?

    2003 grand prix SE

    One more thing. Where is the head unit's amp? Will I miss the power from it or will the signal be automatically paired together since the RCA inputs for my new amp are coming from my head unit?
    I am running new speaker wires from the amplifier to the speakers. That involves pulling the sill plates and other trim so I can get access to the harnesses that run along the rocker panels. I ran the power cable down the right side, I'll run the speakers down the left side (you don't want them running together unless you like chasing down noises) and I'll run the RCAs under the console.

    My car has the Monsoon audio system and I'll mount the Pioneer amp in the same location, which is underneath the rear deck in between the speakers.

    The audio signals run from the head unit to the amplifier via the RCA cables. An added bonus with this amp is that it will turn itself on and off based on whether it's seeing an audio signal. There's no need to run a separate wire.
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    Quote Originally Posted by douger View Post
    I am running new speaker wires from the amplifier to the speakers. That involves pulling the sill plates and other trim so I can get access to the harnesses that run along the rocker panels. I ran the power cable down the right side, I'll run the speakers down the left side (you don't want them running together unless you like chasing down noises) and I'll run the RCAs under the console.

    My car has the Monsoon audio system and I'll mount the Pioneer amp in the same location, which is underneath the rear deck in between the speakers.

    The audio signals run from the head unit to the amplifier via the RCA cables. An added bonus with this amp is that it will turn itself on and off based on whether it's seeing an audio signal. There's no need to run a separate wire.
    Okay, I think I can wire my amp the same way you are. Sounds like a good way to go and yes I will definitely put speaker wire down left and power down right haha. No power cable noise!!
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