When I was doing the upgrade of my speakers I was told that one can purchase
a "common ground" adapter. This little box allows you to use the old common
ground speakers with a modern stereo system. I checked into it and found
that crutchfield (
http://www.crutchfield.com/ ) had these adapters.
I decided that I wanted to use new speakers rather than save the old ones,
so I ran new speaker cable. (pain in posterior).
The speaker mount in rear is not really very stable and there is a lot of
vibration. I regret working with these old locations. If I had it to do
again, I'd leave the old 4X10 speakers in place, and put some new ones
elsewhere.
Tony Bad
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Parisi
To:
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 10:44 AM
Subject: RE: GMC: grounding rear speakers?
> My experience with the speakers in the sound system might be helpful. The
> original sound system in my '76 Birchaven uses common ground to the
chassis
> for all speakers. This method of wiring will burn out any new stereo. I
> know, I burned two out. The ground wire in the dash does not go to the
> speakers if you connect to it you will loose your radio. I finally had to
> run new wire - two conductor - from the speakers to the dash. How you run
> the wire will depend on your coach. I hope this helps.
>
> Rick
> Warrington, PA
> '76 Birchaven
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hstanton [SMTP:hstanton]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 7:27 AM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: GMC: grounding rear speakers?
>
> Greetings all,
>
> Is there any real time experience or advice out there on grounding the
> rear speakers to a replacement stereo/tape unit? I know Wes Coughlin
> recomended doing it to achieve the fade control. What does it really
> involve? I wuld appreciate any helpful hints.
>
> David Graves
> Beltsville, MD
>
> Royale center kitchen
>
>
>
>
