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  1. Technical & Advanced Car Audio Discussion
    Build is: XM-GS6DSP 5/6 Dsp Amp Sony ES 162 Components, run in active 2-way Sony ES-W104ES 10" sub (Yeah yeah, there are other brands out there, but after being gone 25-ish years from car Audio, yes no more minivans for me, went with a brand that was familiar, and if you're old enough, you'll...
  2. System Design: Help Me Choose Equipment For My Car
    I have decided to put together my first flat wall build in my f250. But I need a little help understanding the wiring. This is my first build of this capacity. I'll list the main components below. 7 Resilient Sounds Team 15s 7 JP63 amps for subs 16 6.5s Mids 8 8's Mids 8 Tweeters 6 JP234 amps...
  3. General Car Audio Discussion
    It is the only high reviewed shop near me. I want do it myself and spend the extra $700 on gifts to a girl I am trying to date but I don’t know how I’d run the parking brake wire neatly, it is in the center console. Thank you and have a happy thanksgiving.
  4. New Member Introductions
    Hello! I'm Andy. I have the usual experience installing car audio components from way back in highschool. I had the bumpen-ist car you'd ever see stalled on the side of the road. With a RF Punch 100 amp sliding around in the trunk, powering a JL Audio Sub in a bandpass Soundstream box (which...
  5. Technical & Advanced Car Audio Discussion
    I run a Hino (toyota) box truck for business. I have a simple system: Down 4 Sound JP95 amp Critical Mass RS4 Coaxials JL 10w3v3 LG V60 connected directly to amp as a preamp. So I just spent 25k having my engine rebuilt and when I got my truck back yesterday my speakers were fried/melted...
  6. General Car Audio Discussion
    I have done a forum search prior to posting and did not see any recent results relating to my question. Due to a new job and significant commute, I have both fortunately and unfortunately found myself in a 2013 Prius, a downgrade from my truck with a system that I loved. I am currently...
  7. General Car Audio Discussion
    Hi, I am helping my son install a new alpine iLX-W650 in a 2014 Jetta. When I removed the old JVC KW-V230BT, this is what I found: The new alpine harness seems to match the JVC except for 2 wires. They are much longer than the others if that helps There is not a lot of room to work with...
  8. General Car Audio Discussion
    Hello. I have an 04 Chrysler Pacifica which came with a stock amp and sub. They have been removed by previous owners. And what I was left with is a dual brand head unit. And an Axxess CHTO-02 wiring bypass box. This box is used to bypass the stock system so that the aftermarket HU will work...
  9. Build Logs & Project Install Gallery
    Hey everyone! Here is my first attempt at a decent install since 2017. Think of this first post as a readme file. The thread will be updated as we get moving on this. This is a starting point for reference and is subject to change as there are details that are likely to be missed. I'll try and...
  10. Car Audio Classifieds
    Hello everyone! For those who are using small speaker or signal wire to run a balanced signal to DIY RCA plugs and do not want to have loose wire swimming around inside the RCA, I make insert adapters that will clean up your installation. They are 3D printed using ABS to withstand the...
  11. General Car Audio Discussion
    I am looking to install a JBL MS-8 into my 2017 Camaro. My model does not have any amplifier in the trunk like many do, so I'm having trouble determining the best location to tap into the speaker wires. I'm thinking of trying to access each speaker individually and extending the speaker wire to...
  12. eBay
    Hi all, This is for all the Non-Touchscreen Honda Accord 2013 to 2017 owners that are disappointed with the factory sound system. After owning a 9.5th Gen Accord and trying the Metra 99-7804b kit with no success, I decided to make my own solution and offering it to any user that wants to...
  13. General Car Audio Discussion
    Hi all, I just installed my first sound system over the weekend. Aftermarket radio, front component speakers, an amp for the speakers, and an under seat powered subwoofer. When I turned my car on after the install, the radio turned on but the amp and sub did not. Here is what I have done so...
  14. Technical & Advanced Car Audio Discussion
    Hiya guys! Boy do I miss forums like this one. I used to spend a tonne of time on forums back in the day and the people I met we're all wonderful people. Am looking forward to many enlightening discussions with you :) I want to run by my install today with you and ask if anyone can see...
  15. Build Logs & Project Install Gallery
    Hi everyone, This wants to be a journal of my install and also a place where to get help since i do this as a DIY project. Also note that it may be slow since I do have a day job and I'm doing this in my little spare time. This was also my first contact with fibre glass and resin so excuse my...
  16. General Car Audio Discussion
    Hi, I am trying to install an Alpine 445u amp with a new Sony stereo. I have found all sorts of diagrams online for this seemingly simple installation. But, I am confused about how power gets to the stereo! The diagrams show power going to the amp, speakers being attached at the amp, the blue...
  17. New Member Introductions
    Hey Everybody , came across this forum on google and was hoping i could get help and learn alot from the people on here , im a do it yourself enthusiast , i feel satisfied doing all my car stuff myself , i dont want to go and pay someone else to do it for me , id rather do it and learn , so...
  18. System Design: Help Me Choose Equipment For My Car
    Hello forum this is my first post. I have learned a great deal on this forum its about time i start a thread lol. Below is a list of the current equipment i own i need advice on which drivers to install and wether to run active or not.(active capable HU,and amp). Also wether to run sealed or...
  19. Fabrication, Tools & Tricks of the trade
    Hey guys looking for guidance and direction for a killer idea I have! Just bought a 99 Silverado and I am doing a complete audio overhaul on a budget. I am replacing all 4 speakers and the head unit. Where I need the help is with custom installing a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 into where the cup...
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