audio set-up for beginners [continued]

[jobo_ph]

2. Is there a way to connect the processor without splicing/cutting the wiring harness of the car. Specifically, my factory speakers connect to the wiring harness of the car via plugs. Would it be possible to use the plugs of the stock speaker and extend the wiring all the way to where the processor will be placed (under the seat or the trunk)?

In my opinion, it will be TOO much work routing several wires from each speaker location going to the processor and you'd be having too long a wire which could possibly degrade signal quality (longer wires have higher resistance).

What I did:

- Cut off the Nissan OEM head unit connector and put connectors on the factory wiring ends. I also separated front and rear speaker connections from power, ground, power signal (acc on), etc.

Used these for speaker connections


Used these for power, ground, etc.


I also didn't want to cut off the connectors to the OEM speakers and I used these to tap into the wire



Bottom line, I can reinstall OEM head unit and speakers, if needed.

I also solder the wire to connectors (instead of just crimping) and use heatshrink tubing whenever possible

I dislike cutting into wire insulation to tap and prefer proper/neat wirings and terminations.

Anyway, this is from a perspective of a DIYer. I'm located in Los Banos, Laguna and don't know of nearby "reputable" car audio shops to run to.