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I’m going to be putting a sundown Xv3 15 in a 2015 Mazda 6 powered by a JP33. What thickness of vibraflex should I get for the roof? I do want to put my headliner back on as well

Hi, I am looking to see if the speakers I have picked out for my build are gonna sound good. This is my first post on any forums so I’m not really sure how this works lol. When I upgraded the speakers in my truck, I learned a base line level of knowledge and used that on my new car, turns out...

Hey guys, I have a few questions about audio systems. Currently I have 6 6x9’s and a Skar 15 powered by a 2k Skar amp but I have some flaws (the 2extra speakers are spliced into door speaker wires.) Im looking to go all out and have an absolutely killer system. I was planning on going with...

Does anybody have a way of finding out if skar’s dual 12” EVL 5000watt subwoofer is able to fit in a 2007 Saturn aura XR for me?

So if I’m going to have a high voltage output due to upgrading my car with aftermarket stereos and subwoofers and there’s been a big debate on whether a new alternator or a 2nd battery would be a better upgrade. The problem is when I talk to people about it they always say 2nd battery but they...

I have a Rockford Fosgate prime amp that is a mono amp that puts out 500 watts rms @ 2ohm {Rockford Fosgate Prime R2-500X1} I am either going with: Dual Rockford Fosgate prime 12”s with DVC @ 4 ohm, they’re 250 rms each and 500 max for the set. Wire them 2 ohm. OR. OPTION B Single...

Looking for help on my 2024 ford expedition xlt install, factory unsmplified 6 speaker system. System layout Dsp integration into factory Front 2 way separately amplified (pillar and door) Rear coaxials Adding factory rear sub enclosure but connected from amp/dsp 8 channel amp Grabbing my own...

I have two Alpine R2-W12D4, and a Stinger Monoblock amp that does: 2000Watt @ 1Ohm 1500Watt @ 2Ohm 800Watt @ 4Ohm My subs are rated at 750Watts RMS / 2250Watts Peak if I wire them like this picture shows: Does this mean each sub will recieve 1500watts RMS or 800? Also it will be in a...

Hey Everyone, Since i got my License I’m driving an old Nissan Micra from 2003 and loving it. But the sound system is really awful. So I’m finally ready to give my Micra a bass-heavy audio upgrade and add some modern tech like Apple CarPlay to make my drives more enjoyable. After doing some...

How does adding resistance to a circuit only cut off/lower a certain frequency output of a speaker? If I add a “4 ohm” bass blocker to a “4 ohm” speaker, will the speaker now play half the volume since the circuit will now see “8 ohms?” Can someone explain please before I purchase bass...

It's about time for me to upgrade my setup, I have 2 Skar SDR 10"s from their loaded bass package powered by their 1200watt amp. They hit like crazy but I wanted even deeper lows with a more quality cleaner sound. While trying to remain on a budget I was looking at Rockford Fosgate but...

I currently have 2 Skar SDR 10” powered on 1200watts in their ported box (loaded enclosure package). I’ve been pretty happy with the way they sound, how loud they get and how low they go. They literally flex my roof. However after about a year, recently I’ve been looking into upgrading to a...

I am wanting to replace the stereo in my kids 2017 Hyundai Accent. Wanting one that will do Android Auto. Most of the systems I've seen on Amazon show a PAC Steering wheel controller box. The car doesn't have steering wheel controls. Do I still need this box?

So I have a 1997 Infiniti i30 and replaced broken factory stereo with dual xd28bt and used the metra 70-7551 harness so I had to use splitters for stereos 2 rcas to become 4 but not all my speakers get sound and the volume is very low

Hello, I have a 2020 Honda civic si and when I am at a light or parked my subwoofer and amp can be pushed and be loud and effective but when I start accelerating it cuts out and thumps and when I press the brake to slow down it cuts out. But if I’m rolling while driving and not on brake and gas...

I have a PRV Amp (QS800.4) Hooked up to my PRV chuchero(loudspeaker) and it cuts out every single time when i put it past 12 volume (my radio maxes out at 40). I This exact amp and speaker on a different car with a aftermarket radio and it works perfectly fine, no cutting out . What can...

I’m fairly new to aftermarket audio components but I have used them before. Recently I just got some new subwoofers for the car and they use a lot of power. 2000w to be exact. They work how they are supposed to but I have to connect them to my starter battery because I have no other battery. My...

Hello, first time writing on a forum, 2 weeks ago i ve bought a Head unit with Linux OS on it for my bmw series 1 e87 2006 which from factory didn t have one.My problem is that the car have 2 eq s, one from Radio Unit( bmw professional CD) which have treble, bass,bal and fader settings and the...

I've got a 2023 Ram 5500 cab and Chassis and it's got the Factory six speaker 8.4 in Uconnect 5 screen all Factory.. I've added an Alpine 450 mono amp powering a 12-in audiopipe. I've replaced the front door speakers with nvx 6.5 in component speakers with tweeters... I've got the LC2i being...

2007 f250 crew cab with a behind the seat non ported box (0.65 cubic ft of airspace). Is this a good combination?

Hey guys I need help with this project I have started 2 years ago and still have not finished it. Anyways I have 2 zvx-12 subs from skar audio, with a SKV2-3500 amp powering them. The 3500 amp is rated for a 350-amp fuse rating, and I am running 2 spx-65c off a RP-15O.4AB with a fuse rating of...

So I have a 12" 2500RMS 1ohm stable Skar Audio subwoofer paired with the corresponding Skar amplifier that pushes 2500RMS at 1 ohm. This is in a 2022 Chevy Spark. I ran an RCA output module off the factory head using a Chevy wiring diagram. My issue is clipping. With literally everything turned...

CAR: 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SR I'm having problems trying to figure out what these cords or inputs are for please help

Hello everyone. First post, hope to get educated here lol. I have a 2023 mazda cx30. Non bose system. I'm looking at getting a puzu c7 amplified dsp. They claim if there is a factory amplifier the dsp can't be used. Has anyone successfully added a amplified dsp to a cx 30? Should I look for...

So I’ve been wanting to replace my Honda civics whole system all the speakers including the tweekers upfront but don’t know which brand to go with. I don’t wanna go with anything crazy just something entry level that still sounds decent. Any suggestions of where I could start or what I could go...

I got some subs in my car a while ago and have since removed them. I'm looking to sell, but cant find any model number on them. Can anyone help me identify what model these are? They are sundown 12 inches. Additionally, what's a good selling price for these if they come in their sound box...

Installed the m6pro plus 2k, was super happy with it... until i installed hertz speakers all round and jbl 5ch amp. There is feedback hum/whine through the speakers. This hum/whine was is not present if I connect the speakers to the headunit directly using the headunit built in amp. (ran this...

I am trying to run 4k RMS to 2 12s out of an 8kW amp in a 2006-11 civic si (the 2.0L) the amps of the oem alt is around 105-110, i know im going to need electrical upgrades. Can anyone help me/ tell me how to figure out the power my alternator puts out. I assume I will probably need an extra...

So I built a box, the 12 is in the middle (ported) and the 10s are sealed. I just melted that 12, guess I can't hook up different sized subs to the same mono amp lol. Anyways I have a 1000w rms alpine hooked up to the 10s for now and a 500w rms 4 channel for my front components. I need another...

I have a 1997 Toyota t100 xtra cab 3.4l v6. i have a thiram's 3k a and a CT sounds 400w 4 channel amp with a big 3. I'm running a avatar stu-15 3000w rms 6000w max. I have a 2nd battery which is the XS Power D375 XS Series 12V 800 Amp AGM battery. am getting ready to upgrade to a 240 amp alt and...

I have a ATv2-60.4AB // 420 Watts RMS 4-Channel Car Audio Amplifier that is bolted on a board and the back has a clear plate on it that rattles due to my sub. I am not sure how to keep it from rattling without take the back plate off ( which voids warranty ). anything helps, Thank you!

my ct sounds 1500w rms amp is going to power protect mode whenever it hits hard or low bass. I wired my sub ( avatar 15) to 2 ohms and it is reading 2.4 ohms on a dmm. im not sure if it is just going into power portect because it is trying to use too much power from the amp or if im doing...

i have a 2nd 12v battery for my amp and recently it stopped producing 12v ( ive only had it for 4 months) i figured something was pulling power while the truck was off or it wasn't charging correctly. it could be a charging issue. i also took it out and charged it to 12v and i watched it slowly...

my music in my truck cuts in and out whenever I hit a bump. I have a aftermarket radio and after market speakers I have spliced into the original wire so I am not using a harness. I've run new speaker wire from my head unit to my left front thinking it would fix it and it did but it still cuts...

I just recently upgraded from an Audiocontrol LCQ-1 Line output converter to an AudioControl DM-608 DSP. The Smart DSP Software is an absolute nightmare. I need some help. I know the unit has huge potential but the tuning is the most obnoxious and janky thing. I'm relatively new to car audio...

have a Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX headunit in my 2017 Focus ST. Besides the t-harness from idatalinks focus specific kit, it's connected with a idatalink maestro rr as well to maintain the steering wheel controls. All of a sudden one day it started restarting songs and/or skipping songs. Sometimes it...

Hello, so my front right tweeter has started making a high pitch constant tone that will increase in pitch as the rpm’s are increased. Sometimes when I go over a bump the sound will stop until I hit another bump and it resumes. Correction of the issue when going over bumps makes me think...

Hey guys! I just bought an of course used Alpine IDA-X301 for my e46. I read that it has iphone support. I was wondering if it still works with the new iphones too because the latest iphone that is mentioned in the manual is the 3g :S Is there anyone who has one and can confirm that the...

Purchased new around 3 years ago. It’s a 10” I know that much. Believe I paid around $800 for it at the shop. Never was able to install it so it’s just been sitting in storage. Seems like there’s a few that look almost identical and I can’t tell which this is. Trying to sell it since I’m...

i installed a new radio and new kicker front speakers in my 04 f150, and at first, the front left speaker was cutting out, so i rewired it (using heat shrink connectors if that matters). that didn’t solve it, and a few weeks later, my rear left speaker, which is still a stock speaker, quit...