Replacing the entire stereo system 2001 boxster

[Nine8Six]

Call me a total idiot when it comes to audio

all that time I was convinced that the main feature of larger/expansive gauge cabling was focused on "professional shielding" to prevent noise, static and emi... other interferences loll

Not much to do with larger/faster data xfer = better sound quality

Was I wrong?

[Zeibens]

Hi Think I found the spigot looking grommet for the stereo wires but would like to make sure. Does anyone have a picture of it??
Also, does the grommet come out (easily)?? That would make tracing wires a lot easier.
David

[dghii]

Originally Posted by Zeibens

Hi Think I found the spigot looking grommet for the stereo wires but would like to make sure. Does anyone have a picture of it??
Also, does the grommet come out (easily)?? That would make tracing wires a lot easier.
David

I don't have a picture but if you are at the front of your car looking toward the windshield, it is a black rubber disc about 4"in diameter, just to the drivers side of the battery. In the interior, is is almost directly above the gas pedal.

You don't have to take it out, just cut an "X" slit in the disc to slip your wiring through. The disc cuts easily.

[Zeibens]

I'm assuming after you cut the 'X' and run the wires then seal it with silicone??

[JayG]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

Call me a total idiot when it comes to audio

all that time I was convinced that the main feature of larger/expansive gauge cabling was focused on "professional shielding" to prevent noise, static and emi... other interferences loll

Not much to do with larger/faster data xfer = better sound quality

Was I wrong?

The main "feature" of the expensive wire is higher revenues to the company selling it LOL.

[markskyline]

Replacing the wire could definitely change the sound of the speakers depending on what you use. I just think the factory wires coming from the stock amp were decent enough to reuse.

I've been doing audio for a long time and it's my profession. When I did car audio I was sponsored by both Scoche and Monster for wiring over the years. I've heard the differences. I personally think quality rca's and proper routing of the wires is more important. But that's just my opinion. Besides I was too lazy to fish 14GA through the door molex and boot.

[markskyline]

Originally Posted by Nine8Six

all that time I was convinced that the main feature of larger/expansive gauge cabling was focused on "professional shielding" to prevent noise, static and emi... other interferences loll

Not much to do with larger/faster data xfer = better sound quality

Was I wrong?

Quality wire will definitely help the sound quality. The rca's are ceptable to interference which can lead to engine whine through the stereo. Using proper Guage power wire is also important to the amps. For 99% of the installs on a box the amps will be in the frunk so the run isn't too long but still better to use thick power wire depending on how much power you're running.

Again just my opinion.

To the OP good luck with the install! The new stereo will sound better than the stock one for sure. Oh one last tip. Make sure you correctly connect the speakers polarity to your amp/head unit. You will definitely have poor bass response if you don't.