Where did you guys learn how to install car audio?

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

tha hood mans

 

[Symon_say 10+ year member]

bcae.com, car-audio.com, some other webs, and trying in friends cars

 

[Justinschmidt1 10+ year member]

trial and error mostly...haha I blew up 2 12 inch mb quarts in like a week..one was bridged at like 800 watts...dont know why i did that..but it was smoking after a day...then one flipped over becuase the box i had sucked...good thing crutchfield replaces shit for me.

 

[Pickler 10+ year member]

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Your first step should be to learn everything that is on that site. I am not even close to being an "expert" but the things on that site are something that every one that is working with 12 volt electronics should know.

I notice you are in Las Vegas. So am I. hmmmm //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/ponder.gif.ec2527b23f1d287b60dcbba54f95edba.gif

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but yea, when i get my next system in my new car, im going to try to install it by my self, so hopefully it goes all good

 

[LBC99 10+ year member]

I used to watch my older brother work on his car when I was growing up. I replaced the deck and speakers in my first car when I was 16. I took out an old sony cassette player and replaced it with a new jvc and bought some infinity speakers at circuit city.

I did my first amp install on my own when I was 18. I bought a kenwood 2-chan amp and installed a pair of Boss subs //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

Having all these online forums really help out now, especially when dealing with a certain make car or product.

 

[type[s5] 10+ year member]

Chuck Norris. His comps do 170dB off the deck. Built himself, of course. lol

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Jokes aside, my first install was actually at Checker's parking lot. Eclipse 6124 going into an MTX202. Friend told me "You're gonna want 2 subs sooner or later." He was right.

Next was in the garage. Replaced stock speakers with some pioneers, 5.25" rear and 4" front, both pairs for under $50 total on eBay. For $50, they at least work. Then moved up to 2 10" type-r's for the lows. Absolutely loved them. After i ripped both cones, I pretty much went through different dual 10"/single 12" subwoofer setups. Never touched my midspeakers up to now. But after reading through this site, I've got a better idea on how to upgrade them, what to choose from, and how/where I should install them. Never worked with crossovers before so my next upgrade should be a sweet addition to my knowledge of all things car audio.

 

[mike dressure 10+ year member]

i started in my garage when i was 11. i read stuff all the time and my uncle alway's let me help with install's after i was good enough. but mostly on my own....ive had a love for it before i did women lol.my first install was in a older plymouth gold edition duster.