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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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The polks have four wires from them and into the crossovers. 1 pair for the tweeters and one for the speakers. These two pairs go into the crossover and 1 pair comes out. The wires that come out of the crossover are: 1 solid black and one black with white stripe. My question is which is positive and which is negative?
 
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the white stripes are positive on all polk crossovers. the connectors for the speakers are specific to each wire. pay attention to the size of the connectors on the wires.
 
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Originally Posted by UltraNutZ
the white stripes are positive on all polk crossovers. the connectors for the speakers are specific to each wire. pay attention to the size of the connectors on the wires.
Appreciate all your help Ultra
 
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Hard to concentrate with that avatar you got 2007z71
 
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System Rocks!!!! All enjoyment of the new system ended quickly when the un-mounted amp came crashing down on my front fender! Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudge!!!!!! Anyone know where I can get a touch up pen?
 
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Originally Posted by UltraNutZ
the white stripes are positive on all polk crossovers. the connectors for the speakers are specific to each wire. pay attention to the size of the connectors on the wires.
ESPECIALLY IF YOU SPLICE (to lengthen) THEM!

If ya get them crossed up (tweeter/sub,) you'll watch the majic smoke escape from the tweeter!

Just sayin'

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Originally Posted by 2007z71
System Rocks!!!! All enjoyment of the new system ended quickly when the un-mounted amp came crashing down on my front fender! Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudge!!!!!! Anyone know where I can get a touch up pen?
oh crap! sorry to hear that man.. buddy of mine did the same thing installing a RF amp in a sharknose fairing. just set it on top of the ALREADY angled radio thinking it would stay.. well it didn't and made a nice little dent in the top of his fender. He used that as an excuse to his wife to get a stretched fender and 21" front wheel. so it might work in your favor if you play it right. :-)
 
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Originally Posted by Beav
ESPECIALLY IF YOU SPLICE (to lengthen) THEM!

If ya get them crossed up (tweeter/sub,) you'll watch the majic smoke escape from the tweeter!

Just sayin'

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Hey smokey.. how do you know that exactly?
 
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Originally Posted by UltraNutZ
Hey smokey.. how do you know that exactly?
Can only contribute on things that I KNOW in the "electron hose" forum...

I have seen the "majic smoke" with my own eyes... Qualified to make that statement!

Anyone who wants ta test my theory needs to have the second set on hand so they can complete the project...

Just my own personal 'sperience!

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oh crap! sorry to hear that man.. buddy of mine did the same thing installing a RF amp in a sharknose fairing. just set it on top of the ALREADY angled radio thinking it would stay.. well it didn't and made a nice little dent in the top of his fender. He used that as an excuse to his wife to get a stretched fender and 21" front wheel. so it might work in your favor if you play it right. :-)
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