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    2014 Ford F150 XLT Super crew build

    I recently picked up a 2014 Ford F150 XLT supercrew. I am going to a basic system in the truck. I will be using the following components: Kicker 43CSS68 6x8 comp speakers for the front Kicker 43CSC684 2-way 6x8 speaker for the rear door Kenwood Excelon xr400-4 75 rms x 4 amp Rockwood 2 x12...
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    hertz dsk130.3 or dsk165.3

    I am doing a rebuild of my current system. Currently I have 2 sets of Cerwin vega v465c component speakers. I think the cerwin vega's sound muddy. So I was looking for component speakers, and came across Hertz dsk130.3 and dsk165.3. I have read a lot of good things about Hertz Audio. Anyone...
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    Cadence Acoustics CW126-D2 2400 Watt Peak 12-Inch Dual Voice Coil 2 Ohm Subwoofer

    I am thinking of replacing my 2 boss audio 12 in subs with a Cadence Acoustics CW126-D2 2400 Watt Peak 12-Inch Dual Voice Coil 2 Ohm Subwoofer and powering it with a kenwood excelon xr600-1 600watt rms @ 2ohms. Anyone have any experience with those subs, amp or both? Any help would be appreciated.
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    2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT build

    I will post more pics when I have completed the install.
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    2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT build

    I routed all the speaker wire and RCA patch cable, and installed the cadence component speakers in the factory locations, installed the 4 channel kenwood amp, installed the kenwood DNX691hd in the dash. Only thing left to do is place the sub amp and run the power, ground wire to get the subs...
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    2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT build

    Well, I got the chance to start my install in the 2013 Grand Caravan. I installed the 1/0 gauge power wire through the firewall. And took out the inline fuse, before connecting it to the battery.
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    2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT build

    I am currently in the process of moving my car audio components from a 2008 dodge grand caravan to a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. Which I am gonna start installing it on Friday. I will post pictures once I start. Kenwood Excelon DNX691HD Kenwood Excelon XR400 75x4 2 sets Cadence 5 1/4...
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    spring 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan build 2.0

    Starting this spring, after the snow melts, I am going to install the tweeters in the dash speaker location, install new front pillar trim, install the rear tweeters in the factory location, rewire the amp power and the ground distribution blocks to under front driver seat, install a new kenwood...
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    Capacitor or no capacitor

    I recently upgrade the alternator to the biggest amperage they have for my vehicle, upgraded the battery and updated wiring from the alternator to the battery. I still get headlight dimming when the volume is set to 30 on my kenwood Excelon DNX6990HD. I was told that a capacitor would fix the...
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    Backup camera

    Was looking for a inexpensive backup camera with night vision. What about crimestopper camera's: Amazon.com: Crimestopper SV-5200.IR License Plate Camera: Car Electronics
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    Backup camera

    Thinking of getting a backup camera for my Dodge Grand Caravan with a Kenwood excelon DNX6990HD head unit. Can anyone recommend a good, inexpensive backup camera? Any suggestions wold be appreciated. alucke
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    speakers

    anyone have experience with Cadence zrs5k component speakers. It says in the description that they can handle 75 watts rms. Is that true? How to they sound? Should I order them? any replies, whether they are good or bad would be appreciated. alucke
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    Help picking subs and amp

    I stopped by a shop that deals with Kenwood amps. They suggested that I get a 2 x 400 watt rms amp. Can anyone suggest a good 2 channel amp at that rms rating, for a reasonable price?
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    Help picking subs and amp

    i have Kenwood DNX7180 with a KAC-8405 powering 4 60watt rms speakers, a Kenwood KAC-9105D powering 2 Kenwood KFC-W3013PS 12 400 rms subs. The problem I have is I can even hear the subs, till I turn the volume up to about 25-30 on the head unit. I don't wanna be a bass head. I want just...
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