installation

I’ve bought a Kenwood DMX7722DABS from Halfords to go into my vw Passat b8 but I’m having trouble installing it, Halfords also sold me a installation kit, Came with a Connects2 Steering Wheel Control Interface Adaptor. I have connected everything up as best I can however the head unit won’t turn...

In need of some help please. Trying to install an amp and sub into a 2016 terrain with pioneer system. Using an loc. Got power at the amp. Tapped into rear speakers. But not getting any sound form sub. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I’m wanting to replace front door factory Bose speakers. Will be ok to replace those speakers with coaxial speakers?

Jensen 600W Amp Kicker TC10 10” Sub Metra LOC (autozone) After installing aftermarket sub and amp too my stock head unit, I noticed my stock speakers inside my cab have gotten quieter, as in 20 volume now is quieter then before I installed my setup

I am installing a vx 1000/5 DSP amp with a subwoofer and 4 speakers. I have a Acura TLX 2016 base model. I will also be using the factory headunit. Do I also need a LOC or is the already integrated with the amp using the tun software? I'm a newbie and don't have any knowledge of. Setting sound...

The woofer is mounted in the port with full treatment. The tweeter is placed on the upright at eye level, and both tweeters face the listener. I have adjusted the levels and set the time delays. But unfortunately I cannot figure out, without a measuring microphone, how to mix them. Woofer...

Is it OK to have three components share the same remote on wire?

Hi All: I have been out of car audio for some time now, and have no idea how these new products work. I recently got my daughter a 2015 Acura RDX with the ELS system. The subwoofer and tweeters are blown. Door speakers are fine. I want to replace the mids and tweeters with an old pair of image...

Hi i have 4 (6.5 inch) mids in the doors already, i wanna add 2 tweeter 40hm 200rms each, on a 800watt 2ch 2ohm amp 1(12 inch) sub 2/4ohm 900rms, have a 3200watt mono amp pushing 1500rms at 4ohm, question is do i need a crossover with the system or can they be wired without any NB: the tweeters...

Hi Guys- I recently picked up a Pioneer 10" TS-WX1010A Sealed enclosure active sub with built-in amp. I'm trying to install this into a 2007 Honda Accord. Stock speakers I believe, with aftermarket Dogen(chinese) Android touch screen. Again the display is already installed and working fine for...

moved to different sub forum... my bad

Tryna figure out what's the best speaker option for my car I have a space for a 4inch speaker and with some trimming 8 inch hole in the door not afraid to cut tweeter holes but I'm thinking either 3way component set or 4inch 2way component with 8inch compact subs in the doors

Hi there! I have a 2020 Lexus ES350. I plan on replacing two front 3.5"s and two door 3.5"s and two front door 6x9s. Right now, I have an ACX650.5 and I plan to run 50 watts into the four channels, then wire two SVC4ohm 6x9s to a 2ohm load on the 5th channel (full range outputs). ALL KICKER KS...

So I know this is a marine/powersports amp, however I would like to use it in my car. It presents: -4x 50rms at 4ohm -1x 350rms at 2ohm I want to install 4x 3.5" speakers one each channel (ch1-4). I also have kicker KS series 6x9 (150rms ea) (2 speakers ch5) Planning on using channel 5 for...

So I recently bought a speaker box from AutoZone and got an amp off a friend the amp did not seem to work when I hooked it up as the subs would move in and out but only place sounds a little I bought a new amp from Walmart and it works fine now except for a little static coming from one of the...

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...