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I recently installed a 10inch sub and Rockford distaste amp in my 2020 Honda Accord. When I accelerate, I hear a deep sound coming through subwoofer. But it only makes sound with windows rolled up. If I crack the windows, it doesn’t makes that noise. Could someone help please? I checked all the...

Hello I needed a 12v to 5v wire for my 04 Mustang ive never had this issue before this might be a dumb question but what is this end of the wires for? The other end is cut the wires are ready to go what do I do with this plastic or rubber end?do I cut it off to get to the wires?

I have an issue with installing speakers. I have now 2 separate woofers & 2 separate tweeters. I had them replaced with decent speakers but the tweeter now sounds to loud and way to trebly, It over shades the rest of the sound and it is horrible. I was told about a possible crossover connection...

So I finally bought a head unit for my car and was wondering if I'm running 4 channel amplifier with all the replacement speakers I've already installed and are wired directly to the amp or will I still need to hand wire the speakers to on the back of the new head unit or is running RCAs from...

Just looking to see if anyone has installed an amp in this vehicle before that knows a good spot to run the power wire from the battery to the back. It’s a 2010 Honda CRV.

I have a 2002 Chevy avalanche pick up I had pos dual touchscreen stereo in it that worked fine but I wanted to upgrade so I bought a Kenwood dpx795bh head unit brand new (after buying the same one used and it put out no sound so I figured I got screwed on it) now I put the new one with proper...

Has anyone ever put a 10 w7 under the seat of a F150? Is it even possible? I have 2 that's sitting in a closet and been there for YEARS. I'd love to get a box built to spec and use them but idk if it's been done before and I can't seem to find any pics or videos. Ive seen 8w7's but never a 10. I...

So I'm trying to install pioneer coaxial TS-A6994 6×9 in the rear in my 06 Pontiac G6 now these speakers have a positive and negative but my cars factory speakers have separate wiring for tweeters and subwoofer is there any way I can hook these speakers up in this car

Hello so I just installed a rca bass knob and then set my gains as well. I've noticed that when I set my bass knob in between 3-5 the amp clip light and protect light stay on but when I got pass 5 it fixes it self and plays like normal. (I set my amp using a multi meter i have a oscilloscope...

Hello. Newbie here. Have not messed with car audio in years but need advise. I have a 2024 chev 1500 that the dealer added in this part number 19417164 sub, amp and enclosure kit. The amp has now died and kicker will not sell a replacement amp. I want to reuse the 1ohm sub and enclosure ...

Hello, I have a 2011 Buick Enclave CXL with the premium Bose speakers that had the original amp go out due to water damage. (They are known for their water leaks along the firewall right there). I had a new head and amp installed by Car Toys in Denver, CO and it worked great for a couple months...

New to the group and hope someone can help. I have been installing audio systems in cars since the eighties with no problem, but this new stuff is a pain in my rear. I have a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban Premier with the Bose system. I would like to add an amp and subs to the factory head unit. I...

What's up everybody so I just installed a 12-in comp. VR ported kicker in a Dodge. The head unit pushes out 777 w. RMS around there. The amp is 1,500 w. I believe it's a monoblock micro TS power. Anyway, the shop installed just didn't have enough of the low frequency so I am having a hard time...

Thinking of buying the dual skar evl 12 box and subs. I have stock electrical 160 amp alternator but im gonna b doing the big 3 upgrade with 0 gauge. The package comes with the rp2000.1 amp but im problably gonna buy everything seperate underpower them and go with the rp1500 watt amp since i...

Hello guys, I just installed a brand new sundown sml-12 with a Recoil Red600.1 amp from Amazon. I turned the sub on and it sounds very quiet compared to my brothers smaller 300w active subwoofer. The sub is in its proper box so I don’t know what the problem is. Can yall give me ideas on what to...

I have a 12" sub in a ported box that I plan to install behind the passenger seat in a 2007 ranger ext cab. Now due to the size and shape of the box , if I put the sub facing the front it is extremely close to the back of the seat. I am pretty sure it will touch when flexing it is so close, is...

I recently installed rockford fosgate p1683 in the 4 doors of my 2007 ext cab ranger, followed with an alpine UTE-73BT head unit. Next was 1/0 gauge ofc big 3 upgrade. The truck has a 135 amp alternator as well. I just picked up a skar audio svr 12 dual 2 ohm sub in a ported box wired to 1...

I don't know what I was thinking but I bought this 4 channel amplifier from somebody because it was 1200 watts compared to my 600 watt amplifier and now I'm stuck because I don't really see any red and white RCA cable inputs all I see is like channel one two three and four ports and I don't know...

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...

Disregard the strap. I’m fabricating a bracket with latches for easy install and removal and I’m waiting on specific grommets for the holes. I don’t know which part was more difficult, getting everything wired up and running wires or finding a suitable place for the amp. I added a cross bar...

I've purchased a boss bab 10-in subwoofer amplifier low profile. I'm trying to put it behind the backseat of my 2024 Tacoma I just wondering if anybody could help me and tell me if I have the right parts

Hi guys , need some help, as usual, i'll make it short, Got a 2009 Merc clk350 . bought a aftermarket head unit, installed ok, then drained the battery after 3 days. lot of smoke being blown up me as to why, but i have a feeling its to do with the Canbus. the car had a quadlock connector with 2...

Hello all, thinking of adding a 15 inch subwoofer in the back of my forester and a 2000w amplifier. I want to keep my current stock head unit and have a line out converter installed. Plan on putting the sub in a 3.6 cube ported box. My question is: can I have the amplifier mounted to the back of...

wired the remote wire of my aftermarket amp to a toggle switch that I installed under my steering wheel. The wire that completes the connection of the toggle switch is connected to a fuse tap. I used a 2.5 fuse connected to the 10a wiper fuse and the wiper fuse pops every time. Without the fuse...

I installed Rockford Fosgate P1675-S in the front doors and I don’t mind telling you…the factory Boston Acoustics sound sooooooo much better! I didn’t care for them after I installed them thinking I had to make some adjustments, but no. .so I did a side by side sound comparison and the clear...

I have a Hyundai Kona with a factory sub in the trunk area. It’s okay, but I want to install my Audison Prima APBX 10 AS2. It’s a powered sub that I was using on my last car. I had an aftermarket HU with rca outs and no factory sub, so connecting was easy. Now I have a factory head unit with...

Greetings and salutations. Hope everyone is doing well. Firstly you might ask what is my 1-10 skill level on car stereo systems. The better question is what’s my ignorance level. Well, that would be very high. Like an 8. But I’m determined to get the job done. (I’m not even sure if I’m...

Hello, I'm new here but I have some experience installing car audio. I just installed a Skar 1200 mono block with a Skar 12" woofer and box. Both brand new. I'm getting a loud bass swell every few seconds even when the volume is turned all the way down. It actually gets pretty loud even with the...

I recently installed a DD Audio BSI and it's key features are bass restoration and line driver. It's equipped with LP/HP also. I have a factory HU and am connected to HI Input (Speaker Wire) I tried to bypass the BSI Xovers and just utilize the CT Sounds ATV 2300 amp. Worked okay but then I...

Hi as most people posting here I'm after some advice, please excuse my lack of knowledge. So I have a mk8 transit limited, with the touch screen sync 3. I want to change door speakers and add 2 more speakers to bulkhead or headlining or somewhere else, location to be confirmed. I want to run...

Hello first time posting but I bought some mb quart FKB168 speakers but I tried to install them but I can’t get any sound out of them at all unless I have my original speaker plugged in… I have a 09 ford fusion SEL with the audiophile 8 speaker system.. thanks !

OK, I’ve been going on with this issue for about a year now I wanted to give it another try. We purchased a Linux head unit for a 2012 Audi S4 multi media-installation was rather easy, however after installation and when you go to play music via Bluetooth music plays on the speakers, except the...

Hi I’m going to install the lanzar AMPLIFICATEUR DE LANZAR HTG 558BT 5 CANAUX 4x250 + 1x650 WATT RMS À 4 OHM 3000 WATT MAX Using a 12v 45ah 400a (en) Battery Will this work? Do i have to install a capacitor in my circuit? I would like to make the simplest possible connection and connect the...

I am installing a new amplifier into my car with factory speakers, tho I am playing on upgrading speakers eventually. I connected my amp to just one speaker to test it out and noticed it is significantly quieter than the speakers plugged into the head unit. I can't determine the issue and help...

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...

I drive a lot for my job and need my music sound to be a little fuller. I want to put a Punch 2ch. and a JL10 that I pulled out of my RSX a few years ago into my work truck. I drive a '23 Colorado, which is a fleet vehicle, so I can't tear into the infotainment head unit to run wire properly...

I have a SA classic with a ct sounds 1500d and i installed my epicenter and it makes a lot of port noise. Any ideas?

Got my aftermarket head unit and speakers installed and running. Getting ready to run the power and ground wire for sub amp. Ground wire not a problem being as it will be a somewhere in the trunk.... My problem is I see no unused grommets or anywhere actually to run the 12 volt wire to the...

hello there!! im about to setup 2-15s skar audio dual 2ohm 1250rms each. i drive a honda odyssey van if that matters lol. i have 6.5 d4s door speakers at the moment running off the aftermarket touchscreen deck i have.