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I have an Alpine Aix w650 Bluetooth headset with backup cam A pac tr1 brake trigger module 2002 Silverado Subs and amp all work fine I got a alpine KTP-445 inline amp pac Stereo power on subs play no sound out of door speakers through power pack inline amp Took it out plugged the stereo...

When I install my amp rack in my Caddy I will need to drill through the trunk carpet to put nutserts into the trunk floor. Last time I did that on my Buick I found that drilling through the jute floor liner was a nightmare. The carpet fibers got twisted up in the drill bit and it took forever to...

Looks like I can easily fit 45 w 23 h 18 D1 15 D2

Can I install 1200 watt amp in my 2016 kia optima hybrid

Hi guys. I have a corsa opc /Vauxhall vxr2013. And I installed a pumpkin headunit, focal performance 165 v1 last editiom, an nvx vad 11005 amp. And 4 gauge wiring kit. Power wires and RCAs run on different sides of the car, For ground to the amp I sanded the body beneath the rear seatbelt bolt...

Installing Front Doors Alpine S2-W65C components Rear doors Alpine S2 coaxials Sub Kicker CompRT 8 Amps Kicker Key 500.1 running the 8 Kicker Key 200.4 running the doors I will be using AIS Loop-Back Harness So far I have sound deadened the doors, installed speakers with fast rings...

Have a friend who just got done putting in his altnernator from Autotech in his 05 Focus. He has the smaller belt on there that fits good, 0 gauge power and ground wires and the alternator is in there fine. The harness from Autotech had a yellow wire and a blue wire and the instructions say to...

My new radio 2009 Pioneer AVIC-Z110bt doesn’t have on/off switch Recently installed a new radio in my 05 chevy express 3500 van. The radio needs a constant 12VDC GMs yellow wire an a switched 12VDC red wire. Since my radio doesn’t have a on/off switch like the OEM radio I’m thinking I may...

I have an 09 vw jetta. And put an alpine ilx w650 in. The only thing I can't figure out is the parking break Wire. Can't find out ware except for @the parking break. And to do that I'd have to rip the whole center console out. I also bought a bypass because it locks you out unless your parked...

I have a 2019 Equinox (non Bose)(RPO code IOU)i want to keep my factory head unit but add a 5 channel amp. What do i need to intergrade the amp to the factory radio and keep all the features with the radio (chimes backup camera navigation ....)? Thanks for any help

Hi guys, been a while since I did any car audio but my buddy ordered equipment (not sure how he picked out what he did but) HU is JBL R3500 Amp is JL M700/5 Three sets of 6.5 M3 JL speakers and a prefab 10" sub box (hasn't told me the specs of this) I was going to help him install and my 2...

I tried to install two 15's behind the seat of my 2005 Dodge. I had more than enough mounting depth. However, we tried to build the box on the smaller side and it didn't work out too well. It peaked too high for my liking. We installed two U15 v2's on an SIA5000. It did do a 148 on the meter @...

Rn I'm running 12 Guage speaker wiring would that be okay or when I get the new box run 8 Guage

Hi, I installed a new Kenwood dnr476s head unit along with idatalink maestro Rr, the HRNI1, the HU-Ken1, and the nav1 adapter. It works well except for the backup camera. It works when the radio is in the booting sequence but when it's all started the camera isn't working anymore. Not when going...

Hello all! I will try my best to keep this as short and simple as possible. I have done many installs over the years. No, I don’t mean to sound like I’m a know it all big-headed idiot that is not open to hear any comments or advice. I just meant I have a bit of knowledge in the field. I recently...

Any advice on how to make this look nice and clean

Need advice on new stereo wiring. Can I not use the GM adaptor when using new speaker wires? I purchased the rp4 gm11 adaptor when I connected this blaupunkt to a 08 saab97x made by GM so I could reuse the saabs speakers, wires an it’s amps. Now I want to install this blaupunkt Portland...

Quick question. I’m finishing up my box and noticed these subs are very close to the floor in my Chevy 1500. I’m talking when I stick my hand under flat against the floor I rub the rubber around the woofer. It’s a mti box made for down fire but there’s an area in that back that’s a little...

So I guess it was too good to be true. I priced out the stage 5 enclosure on their website and it was about 2k for the enclosure plus 500.00 per sub plus tax and shipping. So I estimate the loaded box to Be around 3k. They had a box on display never powered up for 1995.00 at my local audio...

how important is it to do some deadening while they have my truck apart doing the install. It’s a 2021 Chevy crew cab. Under the back seat enclosure with 2 jl subs. And an amp rack on the back wall. Would it be beneficial to do some deadening on the floor and back wall. When I have them do the...

I finished my AudioControl and Knukonceptz install.

After a bit of research, I'm choosing JL audio to replace my stock Bose setup in my 2023 Civic. A few questions. Do the JL Audio Subs need an enclosure? My current 8" Bose sub is just exposed Hanging in the top my trunk facing up towards the rear glass. Not looking for wild crazy bass. Just...

2000 1st Gen Honda CRV Headunit Installation Issues I will attempt to keep this as short and to the point as possible... I NEED HELP this is driving me crazy hahah Here is the headunit that I bought for a 2000 1st Gen Honda-CRV: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLD2P6Q3/?tag=caraudiocom-20 Here...

Hi, I’m installing a hs10 in my 2002 f250. I currently have a Kenwood head unit. I have connected the remote wire to the head unit remote acc wire. Power to battery and nice sanded tight ground to the body under the carpet. When I plug it in it will blink red momentarily but will not stay in. I...

Hey guys I’m new here I’ve never installed a subwoofer before and I’m going to attempt to do it but I need help on the installation part of it. Bought a sub and a wiring kit if you guys could let me know what I need to do I would appreciate it!! The links are below to what I have Sub-...

I installed two 12 inch subs with an amp and a line output converter in my Honda Accord 2009, and I wired it to the harness on the head unit but the amp never turned on. I took it to a car audio store and had them look at it, and they said that it can't be wired to the radio because it isn't...

Hi all, I hope this is the correct place to post this. If not (mods) please move. I'm going to spend a modest amount (under £600) on some speakers and a powered sub for my car. It's a small 3 door Clio (don't laugh). Please note, I AM NOT trying to build some bone-shaking, blow out the...

Hey Car Audio Users - First time I'm attempting to install my own system to a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited... I've never done any car-audio installations on my own, so I wanted to make sure what I researched + plan on doing to my Jeep checks out with car audio experts. Figured the best place...

Hey, I'm new to the board and looking for input on a new build In the past I've had dozens of systems from many of the higher quality brands, often selling not long after buying due to boardum. Now that I'm gainfully employed and board I want to get back into car audio and put together a...

I have done electrical wiring before... but never a car stereo. I bought an old junker 2001 cherokee with a sh*tty pioneer CD player in it, which I removed to replace with a boss audio bv9982i single din - i scored it new for 50 bucks, so even if it is junk its still a step up because the USB...

How can I wire 2 dual 4 ohm voice coil subs down to 1 ohm on a 1 ohm stable amp? Can somebody tag a diagram

Hey all, after hours of scouring the internet for info I have decided to ask instead. I want to hook up 6 speakers 2 subs and 4 door speakers. I currently have the two subs and 2 rear speakers hooked up. I ordered 2 speakers for the front doors and want those hooked up to the same amp if...

I have had plenty of systems in the past, my most recent being 2 15 inch Kicker L7s in the back of my infiniti G35. I sold my infiniti and now am looking to purchase a system to put in my Buick LaCrosse. Since it's a brand new car, I don't want to mess with installing the system myself only...

I am restoring a 1959 Chevy Apache and I want to put a sound system in it. I've only helped a few of my friends with previous installs, so i don't have much knowledge when it comes to technical terms. This could be a simple question but I don't know what type of deck(?) to get. there is no...

I'm in Mount Vernon NY and I'm looking to do a major upgrade but installers is charging an arm and a leg please help advice or help with install. Its installation on 2013 RAV4. I'm installing KnuKoncept sound deading 4 doors and trunk CCF Ensolite Peel and stick from Raaaudio.com LCQ 1 Zero...

Hey guys Ill be installing a PwX 6.5 in each of my doors factory location in my 09 escalade. Ill be removing the grilles unless they will fit with them still on. But will they fit in the stock mounting hole? Anyone have a similar situation? Also their RTS-1 silk dome tweeters..are they 8ohm? 4...

I am upgrading my system with these three items : 1) JBL GT6-6 6-1/2" 2-Way Car Speakers - Sonic Electronix (JBL Gt6-6 for my door speakers) 2) JBL GTO938 Grand Touring GTO 6" x 9" Car Speakers (JBL GTO938 for my rear deck) 3)JBL CS1214 12" Single 4 Ohm CS Series Car Subwoofer (JBL CS1214...

Hey guys. few questions i have on mids and highs because when it comes to it, i get lost...im gonna be running a soundqubed 200.2 puts out 220x2 at 4 ohm and 340x2 at 2ohm.. gonna have 2 nendo pwx 6.5's ad one ft-1 super tweet per channel. To get a 2ohm load at the amp do I need the 4ohm or 8ohm...

So im in the process of buying a 2011-2013 Dodge Charger Base model (Wouldn't make much sense to pay for a higher model and end up replacing all the Premium Audio Equipment) I want to buy all the equipment i need first and the take it to a shop and have them do a 100% CLEAN install of all of it...