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What exactly is a "proper install"
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<blockquote data-quote="Jepalan" data-source="post: 8197118" data-attributes="member: 655519"><p>A "proper" install is one that meets the customer's goals, period. It is one that uses *appropriate* install techniques for the budget and uses best practices for reliability and safety . If you are DIY then you are your own customer. Your first step is always to list out and prioritize what you are looking for in terms of:</p><p></p><p>1) Signal quality &amp; SPL</p><p></p><p>2) Head Unit features (handsfree calling, bluetooth audio, touchscreen, DVD, CD, MP3, player compatibility, etc)</p><p></p><p>3) Ability to easily return car to stock</p><p></p><p>4) Level of visual customization/modification versus stealth OEM integration</p><p></p><p>5) Budget</p><p></p><p>For example, in the case of my OEM integrated SQ system, everything is hidden, I used ugly brown landscape lighting wire for all the speakers. I soldered all harness connections and used heavy-duty waterproofing heatshrink. I used a vinyl covered MDF &amp; glass enclosure custom integrated in to the rear cargo area so I could retain spare access and the sub is visually plain (no bling).</p><p></p><p>I did not do the big three b/c this is a relatively low powered SQ system and factory electrics are more than adequate (but I knew that because I ran the numbers)</p><p></p><p>This was a 'good build' for me because it met my goals &amp; budget perfectly without being "overkill". Others might consider this a lousy build.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jepalan, post: 8197118, member: 655519"] A "proper" install is one that meets the customer's goals, period. It is one that uses *appropriate* install techniques for the budget and uses best practices for reliability and safety . If you are DIY then you are your own customer. Your first step is always to list out and prioritize what you are looking for in terms of: 1) Signal quality & SPL 2) Head Unit features (handsfree calling, bluetooth audio, touchscreen, DVD, CD, MP3, player compatibility, etc) 3) Ability to easily return car to stock 4) Level of visual customization/modification versus stealth OEM integration 5) Budget For example, in the case of my OEM integrated SQ system, everything is hidden, I used ugly brown landscape lighting wire for all the speakers. I soldered all harness connections and used heavy-duty waterproofing heatshrink. I used a vinyl covered MDF & glass enclosure custom integrated in to the rear cargo area so I could retain spare access and the sub is visually plain (no bling). I did not do the big three b/c this is a relatively low powered SQ system and factory electrics are more than adequate (but I knew that because I ran the numbers) This was a 'good build' for me because it met my goals & budget perfectly without being "overkill". Others might consider this a lousy build. [/QUOTE]
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