Component Re-Wiring?!

[scabzilla]

Hey guys!

Well..one of my aftermarket component tweeters has died. So unlike when i first installed them (just cut the wires to all the speakers and replaced) I am thinking about doing it properly and actually using the crossovers supplied with the new ones.

My questions;

Has anybody COMPLETELY rewired from the head unit to crossovers and then spun cable out to the doors and dash? If so is it difficult as i don't want to start and be in a complete mess. I'm pretty competent in car audio but wanted to make sure!

I've read on here that most people buy a new new ISO power lead and then run it off this? This would allow me to simply plug it in and cut the audio wires and put them into the crossover which in turn i can run the new wires off to all the components? Is this correct?

ANY help / suggestions to what others have done is appreciated as its a pain in the ass job and i don't want to do it again!

 

[James28]

Yea I've done it both ways you have suggested.
Running wire through doors is pretty tricky. I'll reply properly later when I'm on a comp.

 

[scabzilla]

bump!

 

[Dink]

if it was me i'd be using the existing wiring to the door speaker and run a new one to the tweeter

i had similar set up in my clio (but the x-over was in the head unit pre amp)

 

[James28]

It is easier obviously to just used a ISO female to male extender, then just cut the wires.
Depends how keen you are for quality/what power you're running etc.

 

[James28]

Also, unless you're amping. Wouldn't bother.