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  1. Behnam Rezaei

    Advice Needed: Choosing the Best Car Audio System for Maximum Music Enjoyment

    I want to install a car audio system. Please act as a highly experienced professional consultant in this field and advise me. I have three proposed sets: Set 1 (Alpine) UTX-M08 Alpine R2-S652 Alpine R2-S65 Alpine R2-W8D2 Alpine R-A90S Alpine Set 2 (Eton) UTX-M08 Alpine PRO175 Eton...
  2. L

    Southeast Region 1X (Bessemer, AL) Fred G 2nd Annual Car and Bike Show Block Party

    Sherrod 1708 15th St N Bessemer, AL 35020 September 6, 2025 1X Event SPL (IdBL, Bass Boxing, and Demo Boxing) Registration 12PM 30 for the First Format 20 Each Additional Contact: Joey Perry fatboyzcaraudio@yahoo.com
  3. 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...
  4. L

    Northwest Region 3X (Tacoma, WA) Griot’s Garage Car Audio and Coffee and NWSQ Finale

    Griot’s Garage Retail Store 3333 South 38th Street Tacoma, WA 98409 Sunday, August 31, 2025 3X Event 9AM-2PM SQC and Demo Boxing (limited time schedule, only Demo Boxing 30 sec qualifying runs) $30 entry fee (SQC prereg required, Demo Boxing can register at event) Come show off your system at...
  5. 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...
  6. L

    Southeast Region 2X (Oldsmar, FL) SVR Prep

    OTS Mobile AUdio 3166 Tampa Rd Oldsmar, FL 34601 July 13, 2025 SQC, IQC Registration 9AM Competition 10AM Entry $35 Contact: Angie Landis angielandis5@gmail.com
  7. 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.
  8. R

    Featured What would be a good offer to make on this?

    Will be tested and verified good working order, with warranty from seller.
  9. mahc

    Featured The Final Build! (#35)

    Spring is coming so I decided to start a log for my new build. Gonna need you guys to stop me from procrastinating too much. Unfortunately, I will not do the badass sub stage that I originally wanted for two reasons. I want to spend more time outdoors. I bought a sick mountain bike so I need to...
  10. 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...
  11. L

    Northwest Region 3X (Tillamook, OR) Blimp Bass Battle

    Tillamook Air Museum 6030 Hangar Rd Tillamook, OR 97141 Saturday, April 5, 2025 3X event IdBL, Bass Boxing, Demo Boxing Pre-reg entry prices – $30 for one format, $50 for 2 formats, $60 for all 3. https://square.link/u/loIMBJfh Pre-reg ends April 2 at 9PM Pacific Day of entry prices – $40 for...
  12. L

    Central Region 1X (Temple, TX) 1st Annual Out the Shack Audio Noize for Toyz

    January 25 Out the Shack Audio 2600 Highway 36 Temple, TX 76504 Saturday, January 25, 2025 1X Event SQC, IQC, IdBL, Bass Boxing, Demo Boxing, and NiteGlow 1st Annual Out the Shack Audio Noize for Toyz Toy Drive and Audio Competition $20 per class, or $10 toy and $10 cash. Every entry or...
  13. Adam Stamp

    53 acting like I am 18

    Dallas, Tx going back to amps and sub and 4 speakers with 2 tweeters. Like I wanted in high school. Beer and girls took all my money. Now I can afford all the above. Plus, I love loud music. Rap, Rock, Grunge, Alternative, Country, Blues. Not everything but pretty damn close. Hear me thumping...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. AnthonyO

    Completed CDT QES-820DVC

    Bought this from mleads on DIYMOBILE
  17. spokey9

    The deltasaurus plan...

    So this is what my plans are for my '85 delta 88. Feel free to poke holes in my plans 😂 Minidsp 8x12 (I'm trying to find a simple dac with aux in and optical out to run so I can do away with hu) 3 way active front stage (I already have everything for the front stage amp/speaker wise) Crescendo...
  18. J

    Advice wanted on first (modest) upgrades

    First post, first step into car audio. Thanks for looking - I welcome all feedback. Want to upgrade the stock (non-JBL) system in a 2019 Prius. Money is a bit tight, so I def won't be doing cool stuff like a lot of you! Thinking of working with Crutchfield because I know nothing and their user...
  19. Oliver Carreras

    Vauxhall Corsa SXi

    Hello, I am needing some advice of what I need to get for my corsa. I have got a Vauxhall Corsa SXi 2010 3door. I am needing to upgrade the speakers and head unit. I have got about £400-600 in my budget to sort it all out. So if anyone can list down everything I need to get, that would be...
  20. T

    Newbie Radio and Subwoofer install

    Hi, guys! Hope everyone’s well. I’ve recently brought a caddy (2007) (just for a work van). Radio needs abit of an update. Therefore I’ve decided to upgrade and add a potential subwoofer. Now I’m very green at all this and was looking for some pointers so that I don’t destroy anything! Radio...
  21. ZEKAGEN

    Audio noise

    Hello, I hope you are good, I have a question for you if you can help me, I have a AUDI A4 1999 B4, I change the radio with new one but when that is in aux&BT mode there is a background noise in speakers and when I driving and gas the sound changing accodingly, Thank you in advance!
  22. K

    Low hz rumble though sub only while stereo is on

    Low hz rumble though sub only while stereo is on i have 2 0awg power and 2 0awg grounds plus aditional grounds connecting bed and cab of truck to frame. seems like a ground loop but i cant find it. i have a skar zvx15d.2 v.3 and a RP2000D
  23. G

    What car has the best audio system for under $30,000?

    Looking to lease a new car in 6 months, since my 2018 Honda Civic Sport lease is almost up. I was looking to go for a 2021 Sport Touring this time since the sound system looks great and the car is below $30k. Are there any better factory audio systems that come in cars for under $30k? Not...
  24. jasonhocky

    Car stereo questions

    hi all, I was wondering if it’s poissible that when I’m playing YouTube off my phone either thru the aux or Bluetooth in my car can I have the music video showing on my stereo screen Jason Our mission at EcoDrivingUSA is to be a customer companion to buy and sell accessories that come with your...
  25. G

    Y splitter wierdness

    Hello there, i have been having this wierd issue.  Here is my car setup: Raspberry pi computer                              | DVD player         |             |                |             \ Splitter /                      | FM modulater behind headunit What is the wierd part about...
  26. Silvia Watson

    Buying the perfect tire for your Car

    There are many parameters you need to consider before buying new tires for the replacement of the damaged or old tires.
  27. T

    Back to Basics

    Hey all, I've been given a chance to start over on a car that I plan to build up over time starting with the Pioneer DEH-80PRS and an iPad Dash Kit. Here's the question I have for all of you car audio enthusiasts of all types: If you had $10k to buy a used car for audio (and that drove...
  28. J

    Front left speaker crackles

    this is my first time here but couldn't find answers anywhere from other sites. I have a 2015 Nissan Versa note that I installed 4 speakers into. I then went to Darells car audio to have a 4 channel amp installed for the speakers and a subwoofer with a seperate amp for that. My front left...
  29. adulbrich

    Long car rides

    Well, tomottow is the 10 hour drive to South Dakota to my cousin's graduation. It's going to be in my mom's Jeep because she gets twice as many miles per gallon as me, which isn't saying much I can either drive or ride in the passenger's seat. I've had four 5 hour drives by myself, but I've...
  30. L

    Bluetooth "mode" non-existant on reciever

    I have a DS18 CDS36BT 52w x 4 and 4 pioneer TS-165P 200w max door speakers. I am running the speakers off the receiver's internal amp. I have had my setup for a couple months now and just recently my bluetooth stopped working on the receiver. When i attempt to pair my phone, my phone says it is...
  31. L

    * Advice Needed For Double DIN Screen Intall on 1995 - 1997 Lincoln Town Car *

    Got a Pioneer AVH-X3700BHS for my 1996 Town Car. Have hydraulics so didn't want a moving-parts flip out screen. I hear there is a "duct" behind the radio that makes them tricky to install. Two things I hear is use a heat gun to mold duct, or use duct from 2003 Town Car. Anyone familiar with...
  32. adulbrich

    Adulbrich's next vehicle/build

    So, My truck is getting rattled apart, and I don't want to totally wreck it. I'd rather not cut it and do a blow through. I also don't want to fully wall it and ruin the interior. Already broke the passenger interior door panel and other plastic trim from vibration :crap: I want...
  33. adulbrich

    Alarms

    I was looking at getting this alarm: Viper 5706 5706V 2 Way Car Alarm Remote Start Key Less Entry LCD Pager 5704V | eBay My mom was like: "You don't need an alarm". I disagree. Not tryna get my shit jacked. Anyways, I'm looking for an alarm that alerts my phone via text if my vehicle is...
  34. lipski24.ml

    Head unit recommendations?!

    I am just helping my friend try to find a good head unit, for right around $100! I love alpine, so I told him to look at those, what about kenwood, I heard that you shouldn't go under 5500 series with kens? Not 100% on that though! Any suggestions help! Thanks!
  35. cdc351jeferson

    thorshammer1

    @thorshammer1 ; can you clear your inbox please :) or pm me
  36. incriminator model "kendra" with the vert at sbn 2012

    incriminator model "kendra" with the vert at sbn 2012

    Kendra the model for incriminator audio posing by the vert at Sbn 2012.
  37. rock2593

    Just curious of what you guys think...

    If you had a 2008 G35x Sedan and just got $2500 to spend on the whip... what would the first thing you guys would do? performance, car audio, styling? I'm just curious to see what equipment everyone would throw together with that money
  38. NFL player Brandon Meriweather's Camaro SS at sbn 2012

    NFL player Brandon Meriweather's Camaro SS at sbn 2012

    NFL player Brandon Meriweathers 2010 Camaro SS. On the red carpet at spring break nationals 2012. I did an extreme makeover on this one. Rims, paint, grilles, audio, custom interior panels etc..
  39. NFL player Brandon Meriweather's Camaro SS at sbn 2012

    NFL player Brandon Meriweather's Camaro SS at sbn 2012

    NFL player Brandon Meriweathers 2010 Camaro SS. On the red carpet at spring break nationals 2012. I did an extreme makeover on this one. Rims, paint, grilles, audio, custom interior panels etc..
  40. NFL player Brandon Meriweather's Camaro SS at sbn 2012

    NFL player Brandon Meriweather's Camaro SS at sbn 2012

    NFL player Brandon Meriweathers 2010 Camaro SS. On the red carpet at spring break nationals 2012. I did an extreme makeover on this one. Rims, paint, grilles, audio, custom interior panels etc..
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