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I'm currently building a 1969 Camaro Convertible Resto-Mod and need help setting up an audio system. I'm a noobie and have only limited experience designing and/or installing car audio equipment but I have successfully rewired the entire vehicle, not too mention rebuilt the car from top to...

Hey guys this is my first post to caraudio.com. I need advice on all the items i need. I was given a Kenwood KFC-WS12 from a friend. I have a 2002 GMC Sonoma 4.3L I have a very basic knowledge of audio systems, but i do have experience in computer and mechanical systems, also understand...

I need some help with my first enclosure build. Pardon the inexperience. I've done a bit of research. I've been trying to figure out this basic design for a month now. I've tried WinISD but I can't for the life of me grasp that at this point. This being my first build, I want it as basic as...

So I have a 2010 Mazda 3 and my panel quit working. I hit the buttons and no CD, no volume change, no Aux... nada I'm going to try and switch out a plug or two and see if it helps, but most likely am going to need a new stereo. Mazda dealer said it would be around $700... so I'm looking to get...

TL;DR version on bottom I know the total impedance will be somewhere around 1.3, and not 2. I know 2 ohms is what the amp supports. The amplifier I have is a Kicker CXA1800.1 with 3 Orion Cobalt CO124S subwoofers. The box I'll be using is Q Power HD12 (New Q Power HD12 12" Sealed Triple Car...

i just sold 2 soundqubed hds315 dvc 2ohm woofers bc they needed more power than what i had them on and i do not want to spend any more money on my electrical system to handle more power, they were wired at 2ohms on a crescendo s1500.1 getting around 1000w (i know, way underpowered) in a 7cu...

Evening gents, I'm not a complete noob when it comes to car audio but I'll admit I'm not the most knowledgeable. I priced out a system with RF T165-S and posted on this forum but it appears that wasn't a good choice for speakers so I'm back to the drawing board. I have a 2007 Civic EX it has 4...

Hey guys, first off let me say that this site is really awesome. I've been a lurker for a while and I've finally registered because I'm looking to get a descent setup in my new car. I can appreciate an awesome setup and I've seen some pretty crazy ones on this forum I'm just warning you that my...

Ok, so pretty much what is in my signature sums up everything I have purchased so far for my 1st every sound system. I'm not sure what to buy next really. People have been saying amp kits, wiring, RCA's, but I'm unsure of what I need or should buy for good SQ. I apologize, but this is the...

Hey just got a new car with a head unit already installed.. Don't know if it has something to do with the wiring but when you fade all the way to the back sound comes out the front speakers and when you fade to the front you hear nothing at all.. I know a blown speaker sounds like crackling and...

So here's the deal guys. I've got one blown 6x9 in the back of my sonata, and I can't stand it. I've been doing some research and finally decided to upgrade my speakers. I plan on getting the JBL GTO638 (6.5" for the front doors and the JBL GTO938 (6x9 for the back). I have an aftermarket head...

I have a 96 golf GL hatchback and was looking for one subwoofer that could do the job and settled on a pioneer ts-w3002d4. I ordered the speaker and then started to try to piece together the rest of the system and realized i dont know what i am doing at all....Just need some advice from some...

So guys, my grandpa is giving me his car for my birthday next month. It's an 03 or 04 Yukon XL I believe, and it has (I think) the Bose system. I'm interested in replacing the subwoofer and head unit at least, maybe speakers if I blow them out later. I have a budget of what looks to be $3-400...

So, I'm new to CarAudio.com, but not new to maintaining and fixing vehicles on my own. I'm curious as to what type of speaker wire I should use. I have a 1999 Nissan Frontier King Cab and I bought it sans stereo. After prying open the doors I also discovered there were no speakers either. I...

This is my first post, I'd appreciate any advice I have a 2009 Lancer Ralliart with the basic CD player (no sub or amp). It's pretty low end, 14W speakers (not sure what the HU spec is). I chose to upgade speakers first and installed Alpine SPR-60s in the rear doors and SPR-60Cs in the front...

I am looking at getting a component set from polk audio and an amp. I have never had a speaker amp before or a decent set of speakers. I think I have decided on the mm6501 speaker set however I am a little unsure on what to get for an amp. I was looking at power acoustiks being that they fit...

Hey everyone, I am as new as they come to car audio. I recently heard a friend's system, and I decided I wanted one of my own. I have been reading a lot of the posts here, and it seems like I can do a lot better for the money than his alpine subs, speakers, amp, and head unit. I'm sure this has...

I feel like a huge n00ber for asking, but it's been in the back of my head for awhile, cause I've never really been clarified on it. Ok, let's say I have this Kicker zX1000.1 amp running 2 Diamond Audio DVC 12" subs they run 600/1200 max so if I'm running them both bridged in Parallel how many...

I bought a used 2007 Chevy Silverado classic and the speakers, factory, need to be replaced. Listening to music while driving is a must so I'm ready to upgrade my system. However, I need some help deciding how much to spend and what will give me the sound I'm looking for. My mother recently...