Recent content by 79corona

I have a KDC-X491 and am having problems with it. I'm getting static/crackling from all media sources when turning the volume up. Kenwood believes it's my unit. Has anyone else had problems with Excelon unit?

I'll let you know how they sound when I get my system right.

Sorry, there is also a smaller wire at the battery post going to the body.

The starter is new, the alternator is new, the battery is grounded through the engine and there are grounding straps to the body from the engine. The ground wire of the unit is attached to the ground in the car's wiring harness and also to the chassis.

For my rear 6x8 speakers; I'm searched the Web with no success.

Man, if you don't have grilles in your car as OE, you can just forget it. They'll sit out there vulnerable and ugly as a witch's face. What is it with the speaker companies?

The entire premise is false. Home and car systems are not in competition.

It's an older car, but not ancient. Of course, I had to replace all the cotton insulation and porcelain connectors......

Back in the 70's and 80's, Kenwood was known for their amps in the home stereo industry, and Pioneer was known for their amps in the car stereo industry. I usually end up buying Kenwood because you get more for your money over all other brands. Otherwise, I would say it's just a matter of...

It's a free country, you can do anything you **** well please.

Can't imagine why, there's no power flow going there.

I just spoke with Kenwood, and they think it is a problem with the HU, not speakers or wiring.

Your factory wires are probably sufficient.

I have 4" 2-way Infinity 4012I speakers in mine.

Thanks, I'll check it. However, factory wiring is not a bad thing by definition. Thanks.