Originally posted by REV VT:
I'm not sure if this was directed at me:
"If you've got hearing that can distinguish between adapter or no adapter, you'd be like the sonar guy on "Down Periscope"!!!"
Due to my post:
"Does cutting the factory ends off of the factory wires and then cutting and splicing them (properly, of course) give a better electrical/mechanical connection???
You bet."
Notice nothing was mentioned about the SOUND quality, ONLY that soldering gave a better and more secure ELECTRICAL connection.
How that affects the final output to anyones ears can be debated to infinity.
I don't think there is any question that a soldered connection is electrically BETTER than ANY type of male/female push in connector, though.
Rob
Sorry if I offended you. I was only lightheartedly joking around.
However, I'd be willing to wager that a car audio novice would have a more secure connection using a harness mated to the aftermarket stereo than cutting, splicing, and soldering the factory wiring in the very limited confines of the dashboard.
Besides, it's a PITA with no audible benefits.
