car audio

Hey, I recently swapped my Pio MVH-S520BT (non mechanical) to an 80PRS. Because of its longer body the RCAs are real close to some signal processors inside my dash and I keep getting little popping sounds while braking (when it sends the signal to the brakelights I guess) and also alternator...

I have just purchased a 2019 Land Cruiser 200 Sahara, it has the Toyota amp, 3way component splits in the front, I assume 2ways in the back doors and no sub that I can find. I previously had an MR Mitsubishi Triton that I fitted and Alpine 5 channel amp too, as well as Rockford Fosgate speakers...

I am starting an upgrade to my 2023 F250 SD . I have purchased a LC5i Pro and a XDM 700/5 . I know the LOC needs direct power but could I not take it off the direct power of the AMP ? The LOC recomends a 1amp fuse in line . Well if the LOC only pulls 1 amp or less could I not take it from my 4ga...

Well I decided to go all Alpine speakers. 2 - S2W10D4 subs https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500S2W10D4/Alpine-S2-W10D4.html Running off Stinger MT1000.1 2 - Sets of S2-S65C components https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500S2S65C/Alpine-S2-S65C.html Running off Audio Control ACM4.300

Ok...Im sure this question has been asked a million times.... Im installing a JBL BassPro in my 2021 Travers because my wife seems to think she needs it. So the adventure starts. Side note...one thing I found weird was that when checking voltage signal on speaker wires I was showing voltage...

Hi, I'm looking to replace all the speakers in my car for better quality ones. I'm trying to come up with a parts list of things to order so I can take it to a shop and they can install it for me. I just want to make sure I have all the things I need. I came across this website...

My double-DIN Pioneer has bit the dust and it's time for something new but as I was reviewing my needs, I'm struggling to find something that ticks all the boxes, so I'm wondering if anyone can make a recommendation that I've overlooked. I use my Android phone exclusively; for maps, calls &...

Hello all, first time poster here. Title pretty much sums it up. Basically I currently have one Alpine R-SB10V (Halo series linkable prefab) on a S-A60M. The amp is rated for 600w @2ohm but the dyno sheet states it tested at 850w rms. I just bought a second R-SB10V I will be getting an R2-A150M...

Is there a app that simulates Bluetooth audio, so you can put any name/words in it, and it will show up on the Car Radio? e.g. When you connect your phone to your car and play music, it shows the file name, song name, song artist and album cover. If you find a .mp3 without the info, just the...

Im fixing to go pick up 4 12s in a ported box to put in my truck bed. I know I’m gonna have to get an accordion boot to seal the back window and the campershell. Wanting to do sound deadening and carpet. What sound deadening would be the best? And would I need a stripper pole brace for the...

Newby to the boards here . I recently purchased a 2023 F250 . Needless to say the stereo is lacking . As the head unit is more than just a stereo I will not be replacing it . So a line converter will be needed .I have installed my fair share of head units, amps and speakers over the years but...

Hello all. Need advice on Audio Shops in the Corona California (or close by) area for JL Audio install. Preferably a shop that is trained in "JL Max" for a tune. New to the area, and any advice on what shop to goto. Looking to Sound Deaden whole vehicle also. Thank you

I have a 11 Ram 1500 and a Pioneer DMH1500NEX that has an illumination wire of head unit need to know where I wire that to off the factory harness that doesn’t have one. To the power wire?

I have 4 pair of resilient sound Neo tweeters(30wattrms)4 pair of resilient sound 6.5 neo(300rms). All are 4ohm. Do I need an amp for my 6.5 and another amp for tweeters? I’m looking to get an amp from down4sound.

I have a 2008 Chevy Colorado crew cab that I'm going to give to my son for graduation, and I want to replace the stereo system before that. I used to be a car audio big system fanatic 35 years ago, but this is just entry level stuff for this pickup. I just want to run these components by...

Question as per the title. Thinking the answer is LTO, even though my charging voltage can only get them to between 40-75% SoC. Can't go 5s as that charges at 14, but 6s charges at like 16.8 which is way above where I'm at. What do you guys do? The voltage range is what I observe under max load...

I am only going to be running either my Stinger MT1000.1 or switch to a Stinger MT1500.1. I will also have my AudioControl ACM4.300. Would you go with Extra Battery (Large and bulky) $200-$300 Down4Sound JP-2HC (Very small) $299 or NVX XCAP10H (Will mount on my amp rack) $195 with my discount

Hello, Currently putting together a system consisting of three way components in front, coaxials in rear doors and two subs. HU is a Kenwood DNR1008RVS with time alignment, DSP, drive EQ, etc. built in. I’d planned to run an Alpine 6 channel DSP for the front three ways, band pass and turn the...

I am trying to set gains on my lc7i but all i am getting is mV readings with 2 dmm...tried auto mode and selecting modes, what am i doing wrong?

Relatively new to this. Looking to swap over old stock car door speakers. 6.5" 16.5cm/17cm ish. I have been looking at these Kenwoods on amazon ; . Currently there is a speaker and and a seperate tweeter. My plan was to leave the tweeter thats there and replace the midbase with a 2 ways...

I was wanting to add a DSP to my set up . Do I need a DSP and a Epicenter or am I good with one or the other ?

Hello, this is my first post here! I am trying to build a sub box for my sons truck. It is his first truck, and we got him his first sound system for Christmas. There is of course size restraints on the box dimensions and I just want to get some feedback before I start cutting anything to build...

I apologize if this is the incorrect forum. I’m new here. I am trying to interface these two modules to install into my truck. The RP5GM11 has a 3 pin 3.5mm jack for steering wheel controls plus two extra wires(blue/yellow and brown). These are marked SW1 and SW2. The W670 does not have...

I tried to fiberglass some pods to my apillars yesterday . Ive never messed with fiberglass and i believe i got the mixture wrong at first. It was some what hard and seemed dry but still had some flex to it. I put another layer of properly mixed resin on it and it seems to be drying but still...

Ok so I have two 12 inch Diamond Elite Series 12" Dual 2 Ohm Subwoofer 500W RMS subs. They say dual voice coil but only has 1+ and 1- speaker terminal on them. Is this possible? I was always told that if there dvc they will have 2+ 2- terminals.

I had a question. I took out my old reserve battery (Limitless 60ah) and installed 3 of the LTO 6.0's. Now my amps won't turn on. I checked with my multimeter, there's power coming from power wires to the amps (3 crescendo amps). My remote turn on wire has power when turning on the...

I wasnt paying attention and accidentally bought an alpine s and alpine s2. I'm wondering if I would have any problems if I wired them to the same amp with them being slightly different subs. Both of them are dvc 4ohm. Both are rated for 600w rms and 1800w peak. They're both 12 in subs and will...

So i won both of these head units in a raffle for very cheap. Im running a cheaper single din kenwood with 2.5 v preouts right now. I decided im switching to a double din mainly for the back up camera (Bpillar Wall) and the ability to get a more in debth EQ . Both just have 2v per outs. The...

I have a couple of small monitors that I want to finish in PA style, textured (think Duratex) material and I don't feel like rolling it on. Anyone have any suggestions on a spray can type that is comparable to Duratex? Any of these fit that bill...

Bought a 2007 Chev Trailblazer with a Pioneer FH-X830BHS radio. It is a non user friendly complicated mess and is the only thing that is wrong with this suv. Since this is a double DIN unit, does this mean the original wiring has been bastardized to install it? The plan is to replace it with...

Hello guys! I have very limited space in my custom build Hot Rod, so I am using Kenwood KAC-M1824BT amp. Only two speakers in the front doors Focal 2-way component system. They sound ok, but no mids and no bass at all! So I am thinking to add a Subwoofer. This Alpine PWE-S8 or similar will fit...

My son has a 2020 Hyundai Elantra in which we installed an AudioControl LC-1.800 amp and Skar DDX-12 sub (in a ported enclosure). We ran 4 gauge wire from the battery to the sub with a 100 amp fuse at the battery. The sub is grounded to a threaded hole in the frame and mounted to the back of...

Tryna make my car a little quieter. Not tryna go %100 cause I don't have thousands to spend on Resonix. I know about how to layer it and what generally works best and where to use it. Wanted to to MLV on my floors up to the firewall but I don't want to use it anywhere else. Mostly cause I've...

Hey guys, total newbie here. My sister got me a new headunit for my car, but the wiring has me totally lost. The headunit came with a wiring harness but I get no sound when just that is connected, as I believe the harness was designed for the base model without the factory amplified Bose sound...

Hello all, semi-noob here. I have a ram 1500 non Alpine edition. When I first installed my subs and amp into my truck I had to get a line out converter (LC2i). After a year or so, I ended up buying a new head unit (Sony XAV-AX1000). Obviously the new head unit had RCA connections that I was able...

2019 Mazda 3 sedan. Stock 130A alternator. Big 3, done with 1/0 OFC. Stock lead acid battery but looking at AGM. 1/0 single run of 15' OFC from battery to amps. Voltage drop is minimal but can fluctuate +/- 1V with heavy bass drops. No light dimming but 1V does seem a little excessive. Possibly...

Hello and great day to all of caraudio.com family . So I'm here looking to see if anyone may know of someone wanting to sell there steg msk 50sc or msk class a amplifiers. I'm looking for msk class a amplifiers to complement my steg masterstroke build. If anyone can help me with this i would...

New to the forum, have been a basic bass junkie for most of my life... so here's what I've got: Two pioneer/premier dual 4 ohm subs. Wired to 1 ohm. Hifonics 2400 watt amp. Have had the setup since 2017. In the last month or two I've noticed odd playback. Just something that isn't the same. Is...

I recently decided to upgrade the stereo in my 2006 smart forfour so i can use bluetooth i have tried 2 stereos and neither are powering up you can here the power supply when connected from mechanical movements in the cd wht is the problem?