Help with Rogue Rear Speaker Wiring

[motaro9424]

I have a 2011 Rogue with the Navigation system. The sound quality is pretty poor and I wanted to upgrade it. I am thinking to install a subwoofer. The rear left side wires are red and blue, on the right they are yellow and gray. My questions is: which one is positive wire? I tried to find some info online, but could not find any. Thanks in advance for your time and help!

this is a RR


this is a RL

[SR86]

Gray is positive + and yellow is negative - for the right rear speaker. Blue positive + and red negatve - for left rear speaker. Info was taken from directechs. You can also test them with a 9V battery by popping the speaker. If it pops outward, you've got the polarity correct.

[Qashqai]

I really want to change the rear speakers, but I don't want to cut any wires or remove the original plastic sockets. Are they "universal" sockets or do I have to cut and attach the cable?

When you change your speakers, do you choose just a random 6.5" speaker or are there any special speakers with multiple holes on the edge, so that you can fit to the existing screw holes. As far as I see, there is a plastic holder. Will any 6.5" speaker can fit to that plastic bracket.

[Leo2005]

I really want to change the rear speakers, but I don't want to cut any wires or remove the original plastic sockets. Are they "universal" sockets or do I have to cut and attach the cable?
When you change your speakers, do you choose just a random 6.5" speaker or are there any special speakers with multiple holes on the edge, so that you can fit to the existing screw holes. As far as I see, there is a plastic holder. Will any 6.5" speaker can fit to that plastic bracket.

No matter what 6.5 speakers you choose you will have to get adapters for new speakers. The reason is Rogue's speakers attached to plastic adapters so it goes as 1 pc. Also as for cutting the wires if you planning to sell the car later on with those speakers then I don't see a problem with that. The sockets that goes originally with speakers will not fit any aftermarket so you will have to either cut them or use clips to split the wires: http://www.hamcq.com/images/uploads/xqu ... EmG8TE.jpg
Check out these thread:
anyone-put-new-speakers-in-t406912.html
installing-aftermarket-speakers-t449536.html

[Qashqai]

I am trying to learn...so here is my plan:

when I remove the original speaker, I can't basically install the new 6.5" speaker. First I need an adapter like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Rear-Speaker- ... 1474wt_952

I will cut the original wires and install the connector cables that come with the speakers...

Passenger side ---> GRAY (+) YELLOW (-)
Driver side -------> BLUE (+) RED (-)

I found one pair of speakers at $34.99. I am not planning to have a superior sound system in my car. So 160 Watts is more than enough...compared to the stupid original speaker I have right now...

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertain ... /KFC-1652S

The total will be:
$ 65 ($ 30 for the adapter and $ 35 for the pair of speakers)

What do you think?


UPDATE: Maybe this speaker doesn't need an adapter? It has "Flexible mounting options provided with multiple fitment frame"


http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/son ... fba484en02

[Leo2005]

Yes. These are the brackets that I have used on my rear JL speakers. By looking at the speaker you most likely still need an adapters at least for easier installation and increasing depth. Also if you decide to install these speakers at the front you'll have to get adapters 6x9 to 6.5.

[motaro9424]

I am trying to learn...so here is my plan:

when I remove the original speaker, I can't basically install the new 6.5" speaker. First I need an adapter like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Rear-Speaker- ... 1474wt_952

I will cut the original wires and install the connector cables that come with the speakers...

Passenger side ---> GRAY (+) YELLOW (-)
Driver side -------> BLUE (+) RED (-)

I found one pair of speakers at $34.99. I am not planning to have a superior sound system in my car. So 160 Watts is more than enough...compared to the stupid original speaker I have right now...





http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertain ... /KFC-1652S

The total will be:
$ 65 ($ 30 for the adapter and $ 35 for the pair of speakers)

What do you think?


UPDATE: Maybe this speaker doesn't need an adapter? It has "Flexible mounting options provided with multiple fitment frame"


http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/son ... fba484en02

You dont have to cut the wire, you can buy T-tap conector they cost around 3 to 5 dollar in the auto part.