audio

  1. elena.cc

    Help with staticky radio

    my car radio sounds horrible. I genuinly don’t even want to listen to music when I drive anymore because I hate hearing it. It’s a 2012 Ford Escape limited and it sounds absolutely horrible. My nana bought it brand new and said it sounded like that when she first bought it. She had the whole...
  2. N

    22 Tacoma Audio advice

  3. B

    Back after 20 years. Bang for the buck wrangler upgrades

    just remembered this forum from when i was younger. Im out of the loop on good bang for the buck brands and what all is out there now. Got a 2021 wrangler and wanting a nice system. Recommendations on good bang for the buck upgrades. Im stock right now with a small alpine sub in the back. What...
  4. S

    New Car, New System

    Hello everyone. So awhile back I had a shop install a sound system in my 2018 Camry XSE V6 Model and the system sounded great. My set up was Infinity Kappa 603 CF front speakers/Tweeter component set up Infinity Kappa 63XF rear door speakers Infinity Kappa 203S Dash speakers JL W6v3 Sub JL RD...
  5. Natosha Lay

    Nex radio

    My 4100 nex radio hd radio is not working but ever thing eals is working i it want do anything on radio screen I have the brack bye pass set all ready doen
  6. L

    What newer cars still have swappable head units?

    I am getting a bit long in the tooth and it is difficult to get out of low profile sports cars and even to operate the clutch in traffic, so I was considering getting the next vehicle based on it's audio customization potential, maybe even an SUV that has a lot of room for gear and is easier to...
  7. Popwarhomie

    Talk me out of it...

    https://stereointegrity.com/product/hfs-24/ 3-4 cubes sealed. Ruthless Audio 5000.2 bridged. 36ah sodium lithium. Sucks it only comes in D4 but the Ruthless 2 channel would be perfect at 2 ohms bridged. I have had 8"- 21" subs. 24" should be next right? :unsure:
  8. M

    Completed ESB 9000 series 3way

    ESB 9.IT28 ESB 9.4M ESB 9.6W $3000 All BNIB with Full Warranty Call or text for serious inquiries 416 523 2075 Thanks John
  9. L

    Central Region 1X (Corydon, IN) Harrison County Car & Audio Show

    Harrison County Fairgrounds 341 S. Capitol Ave. Corydon, IN 47112 Saturday August 2, 2025 1X Event IdBL, Bass Boxing, Demo Boxing $10 per format Registration 11AM Competition 12PM Contact: Michael Astin astinfamily88@gmail.com
  10. artncrystal05

    Completed “PRICE DROP” BRAND NEW AUDIOCONTROL LC-5.1300 5 CHANNEL AMP W/ACR-1 BASS KNOB ~

    ~ $475 Picked Up ~ Have This Brand New Audio Control 5 Channel LC-5.1300 Amplifier With ACR-1 Bass Knob For Your Mids, Highs, & Sub… $475 Picked Up In Wildomar, Ca. “You Can Message Me Through Here, Or Text Me @ (951) 348-9674… Be Blessed, & Safe Always, & Thank You 🤙🏽”
  11. G

    Mid 80s Car Help

    I have a mid 80s car using period correct head unit (mainly to keep it looking correct), car has 4 speakers (LF/RF/LR/RR), but the radio only has 6 wires out (+ for each speaker and a - for the left side and - for the right side). I installed modern speakers, and want to add a sub that I have...
  12. Phil Wright

    Featured Virtual Technologies

    has anyone heard of a company that made boxes and subs in the very early 2000s named virtual technologies??? their boxes slammed like crazy. did you own one or know some one that did??? good luck finding these today.
  13. D

    Issue with Phone Calls and Text Messages Playback on DMH-WT7600NEX

    I have a new DMH-WT7600NEX and with Carplay I can not get anyone to explain to me why my incoming and outgoing phone calls and text messages only play throught my driver side front speakers. Is this intentional or is there a setting tht will allow them to play through all the speakers in the car??
  14. Popwarhomie

    Featured Crescendo Audio is back

    :unsure: Ghosted for 2 years to this today.
  15. Emanuel Rodriguez

    Whining noise

    Hello Guys, Over the last couple of weeks there has been a small whining noise coming from my door speakers all the time. The whining noise has been getting louder over these past few weeks. Whenever I step on the gas whenever I’m driving the whining noise will get louder. At first I thought it...
  16. R

    Completed Hafler mse 120di 6 channel amp LIKE NEW IN BOX ~~ HIGH END FOSGATE!!~~

    Hafler mse 120di 6 channel amp LIKE NEW IN BOX ~~ HIGH END FOSGATE!!~~ Mega rare works great $200 + shipping.
  17. L

    Southeast Region 1X (Oldsmar, FL) OTS Soundoff

    OTS Mobile AUdio 3166 Tampa Rd Oldsmar, FL 34601 April 26 & 27, 2025 1X Event SQC, IQC, IdBL, Bass Boxing, and Demo Boxing Awards 1st- 3rd All but Bass Boxing 1st only $25 per class, IASCA members get $5 discount IdbL Sat from 3-7pm only Registration: IdbL Sat 2:00pm SQ Sun 8:30am...
  18. Old_Slapper

    What Did You Buy Today?

    In this thread, brag about what you bought today. It doesn't have to be car audio related. I'll start it off. I am putting together equipment to install in my daughter's car. So far, I bought 2 NVX VCW104v3 subs and a pair of PPI Sc.65 components for the rear. They were on sale at Sonic...
  19. L

    Southeast Region 3XWR (Ormond Beach, FL) Eastbound Getdown

    January 18 - January 19 Daytona Complex 1637 N US Hwy 1 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 January 18 & 19, 2025 3X World Record Event SQC, IQC, IdBL, Bass Boxing, Demo Boxing Registration 8AM Competition 9AM $40 for IASCA Members, $50 for non-members Gate fee is separate from audio competition entry fee...
  20. J

    Question on appropriate amp

    Novice here. I decided to finally take the plunge and upgrade the audio in my baby - low mileage mint 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera convertible. I’ve been piecing it together and just need to decide on an amp. I’ve got a great installer that I would consult, but he’s on vacation til January 4, and...
  21. K

    Mid/highs layout in 2000 S-10 extended cab questions

    Wanting to do my work truck up right. Already gonna transfer my three 12-in SQLs over into it with subs forward ports up for a lil boom. I'm open to any suggestions on where to put the mids and highs, I can do doors but looking for the best setup if anyone has experience or recommendations. I...
  22. Z

    Completed Brand NEW ACX-650.5

    Brand new! $360 shipped.
  23. C

    Featured AudioControl LC-6.1200

    AudioControl LC-6.1200 asking $500 or b.o It's 2yrs old. Only used for 1 year
  24. ThxOne

    Featured The Equinox that Rocks?

    NEXT!!! In Progress...
  25. Old_Slapper

    Subs playing music when radio is at 0 volume.

    If the volume is all the way down and you are still hearing music through your subs, then you will have to turn down the gains on your line out converter. You can then turn up the gains on your amp.
  26. S

    Issue with HORRIBLE sound quality

    Hello, I've been pulling my hair out for the past 8 years on this. Maybe someone can help me. I have a 2012 Accord V6 sedan, with the premium sound system. I have the original head unit. I got the low inputs (balanced) from before the stock amp and converted them into RCAs. I have the RCAs...
  27. mahc

    Featured Ai take on car audio.

    I don't see any problem with this. In fact, I can't see anything at all. (y)
  28. Garrett Morgan

    Looking at a first-time "serious" build.

    Howdy y'all, let me apologize in advance for what seems like is going to be a lot of text. I'm pretty new to the whole audio system thing. I've done the basics before, a new head unit, some (decent) speakers, but never a comprehensive system working in tweeters, amps, and sub(s). I've been...
  29. E

    Audio Setup

    Hello, I was thinking of completely changing the stock system in my car, but I was wondering if the setup I currently have in mind would work good. 2Din Kenwood DDX8016DABS Alpine S2-65C Front Speakers W/ Tweeters Alpine S2-65 Rear Speakers Alpine S2-A36F Amplifier Under Seat for front and...
  30. srch4aresn

    Completed WTB: Sundown Audio SAX 100.4

    looking for old sundown sax 100.4
  31. huberoy123

    Featured Speakers Cutting out at High Volume.

    I installed my system several years ago. Recently, it started to cut out at high volume. I thought that one of the amplifiers was going bad. All the amp fuses were good. While troubleshooting I noticed that the fuse holder in the trunk had melted. The fuse and the connection were still good, so...
  32. Y

    Banging my head

    Hey all. New here. I have the absolute strangest thing happening. 07 Tundra Limited. Came with factory JBL with NAV. When I bought it most speakers were blown. Knowing that system is a 2 ohm system, I took it all out. Ran ALL NEW wiring. Not utilizing ANY of the factory wiring at all. I...
  33. Don Armstrong

    HED-X8500BS Pioneer no sound on phobe calls

    Pioneer DEH-X8500BS. No audio when using the phone. Bluetooth itself working for music from same phone. I've just transferred this system from another vehicle. Actually to a Safari from an Astro, so the vehicle wiring is the same. One thing during my installation that I couldn't figure out... I...
  34. shredder1

    Sundown Audio X-15 8.5ft3 @ 31hz (ported) (large SUV)

    Merp
  35. Darek Peters

    Help this is so weird

    So I recently bought a speaker box from AutoZone and got an amp off a friend the amp did not seem to work when I hooked it up as the subs would move in and out but only place sounds a little I bought a new amp from Walmart and it works fine now except for a little static coming from one of the...
  36. M

    Hello Car Audio Techs

    I've been looking at Car Audio since 2017. But I've seen them around since 1997. Actually in reality, I knew those guys with boosters in their car existed since 1983. I just looked it up and bought a book and started the hobby. I bought a multi-meter then. I learned the topic actually...
  37. M

    Completed JL AUDIO C7,VXI 800.8, ..BNIB

    A beautiful system Top of the line JL AUDIO C7 3WAY with a VXI 800.8 Shipping included Price is firm.. Extra Add a CLS112 or CLS110(or 2) and HD1200 to make this even more awesome. Call or text for serious inquiries 416 523 2075 Thanks John MCLSOUND mclaudio.ca
  38. P

    Weak door speakers after installing dash speakers.

    I have a Dodge Challenger 2019 SXT. I put in six after-market speakers. 2 6x9 doors, 6.5 rear, and 2 3.5 speakers in the dash. Before I installed the dash speakers, my doors were sounding great. Now it seems like all the power is going to the dash speakers. I did lots of research on how the...
  39. False Prophet

    Recommendations For Head Unit and Sub Amp

    I haven’t installed a car stereo in 20 years. My teenage daughter tells me she wants subs in her car. So it’s a 2017 Toyota Corolla. I have had good experience with Alpine subs, so I’m pretty much set on a single R series 10 or 12. She may want subs, but I’m only putting one in there. But...
  40. AnthonyO

    Completed BNIB: NVX XCAP10H

    Product Details: NVX Digital 10 Farad Hybrid Capacitor (Cap) True 10-farad capacitor for high-powered systems Bright blue LED voltage display Built-in distribution block Improves bass response (SPL) Increases the peak power of your amp Helps reduce dimming lights Screw terminals for easy...
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