Bad Speaker Wire - How to replace?

[Cheerdude]

Hi all..

I just installed the CP-1 upgrade to the v2.400 . In doing this, I noticed that my rear right speaker was bad. I could hear some sound... but definitely not as much as the left rear... and definitely not usable.

I changed speakers.. and got the same result. I also changed speaker wires from left to right (to rule out that the amp plugs were bad).

So - how do you replace these wires? Is it as simple as cut off the soldered end and strip and twist? Or can I get some new pre-made wire from somewhere? (I don't have a soldering kit available)

Thanks,

Jeff

[nightkidz]

same here, i want to be able to use 16 gauge speaker wires. how do i go about doing this? i just installed the cp-1 i can definitely see a difference in performance. now for the 16 gauge speaker wires, someone please inform me on how to do this. i checked at radio shack, the ppl there are so ridiculously dum, they dont know what soldering is. well i dont either hehe but still they work there they should. can someone put up instructions on how this is done and with what tools. deeply appreciated. thanks

[xbulgoogyx]

you don't need to solder anythying or any special tools. all you need are four Radio Shack (part #274-868) solderless 1/8" mono plugs and some electrical tape. it's pretty self explanatory. just connect the wire to the plugs.

[nightkidz]

bulgoogy, just stick all the wires in? wouldn't that not be too safe? shouldn't there be some screw on that sticks the wire in? i seen some 1/4" plugs that are like that but none that are 1/8". if the wire suddenly slips out, speakers can be blown. let me know man. thanks