So my Dad is sick and he's only going to be 60 and probably won't make it 6 months... I spend longer times w him learning all i can.. a lot of time together anytime that I can get. He's taught me how to wire 12" amps n Sub in my car and now I got a new car no RC the back of the factory stereo. what nooooo. F@@# i maybe a girl but i like doing this ...hello feel dumb sometimes... but I just wanted to say that the very end of the video when you remembered about having the remote wire, is what I needed to hear that was the information I needed. thank you so much you're appreciated hope you guys have a wonderful day everyday!!!
Pretty good video. Thanks for taking some time to explain this as I was having problems understanding how to tie it in with a Factory amp but now I know
Thank you this is good to know. I'm actually trying to get the same. I have a 2010 Lincoln MKX with THX Audio. I want to keep my factory head unit. I've been doing some researching and I thought I wanted a skar audio SPX 65C for my doors. But now I'm back to square one. From what I'm understanding I am looking for something with great SPL ratings (at least upper 90's) and mids that would give me decent bass as well as highs. If I could find voice speakers with 300RMS I think I would get those. Skar audio is rated at 200 RMS and I believe at 40ish to 20k Hz. But they don't list the SPL. It does list sensitivity at 92db (I'm not sure if that is the same thing as SPL or not). But when I look at other brands like Hertz, DS18, Sundown their numbers seem to be great in one area and lacking in another. Then this leads me to getting a sub. It was suggested that I get a 5 channel amp but I have zero idea which one nor what sub. I will definitely have to get a prefab enclosure since my craft building skills is complete shit. I checked on Crutchfield and alot of car audio sites. They all list customer rated items but it would be nice if they could "suggest" what amp and what sub would work best. didn't know anything about this 4 channel piece I would need. When I do eventually settle on a car install ompany at least I'll know now to see what they will do to bypass my factory radio.
Good video as always, but I want to further this discussion. I have a '17' Camry with the factory JBL sound (Factory touch screen head unit with NAV). The front cabin of the car sounds great; and the factory woofer(s) gives it a nice boost, but I want to add a little more. I want to replace the rear 6x9 in the back deck with 2 nice after market 6x9's and also add 2x 10"subs for some more added bass. The main goal here is to be able to run the bass setting on the head unit in the negatives to increase the clarity of the high's / mid's at higher volumes and increase the gain on the sub's amplifier for the added bass from the subs. Current looking to do: 2x new 6x9's in rear deck on their own amplifier 2x new subwoofers on their own amplifier 2 gauge power wire with 1 farad capacitor ran to a 2 way distribution block. With using this type of setup, should I run to LOC's? Any feedback would be appreciated.
What setup would you recommend for truest, monitor like, experience in a Subaru BRZ _without_ installing a subwoofer? I am far more interested in detail in my music and not so much thumping base. I listen to a large variety of music, some of my favorites are NIN, Aparat, Moderat, Dredg, Booka Shade, Modest Mouse, Pink Floyd, but really most things I will listen to and appreciate at some point. Pop and Rap less frequently so than others. Even more specifically I will be installing a Nexus 7 -> USB DAC -> Fiio TAISHAN-D03K -> Clarion EQS746 -> ???? some amp -> ???? some speakers into the car and would really appreciate some suggestions on the last two things in that equation. You've already convinced me that I should sound dampen the doors (floor?). Thank you!
@LIFT4POWER best advice is try facing front, up or back, and see what you like best, no 2 cars are the same, after you find the right spot usually facing back, I recommend you anchor that baby down using bolts instead of screws for antitheft
You stated in this video that you should install the ilc to the outs of the factory amp. I believe that is completely INCORRECT due to the fact it is already an amplified line which will produce great feedback & distortion in the amp lines. I am no installer but I'm pretty sure that is a golden rule when it comes to installing these converters. thanks!
I'm no installer either, just a backyard diy'er but my understanding is the Loc will basically drop the factory signal to a more suitable & more flattened level before going into your aftermarket amp hence the logic behind tying into the factory speaker wires signal AFTER all factory amplification, tying an loc in before factory amp would drop signal level just to boost it right back ... as always, don't take my advice, I could be wrong
great video. I have an 07 XJ8 with factory amp. I will be replacing only the front door and tweeters speakers and adding an app. I will be retaining my factory radio. where do I tie in my RF convertor? behind the radio or at the factory amp? thanks
Thanks for the video guys. I have a Wrangler 430 radio factory and would still like to use it. I bought some polk audio speakers to fit in the roll bar and front dash. The issue I'm having is the powered subwoofer I just bought to put under my chair. I bought a LOC 2 channel, I need to splice that into the wiring harness behind the stock radio. Where do I get the wiring template to see what goes where?
Useful video, but my doubt is that many people in my country will change their after market speakers as component system in the front and co axial speakers in the back , I don’t understand what’s the reason that they retain the coaxial type of in the rear and component speaker type in the front , hopefully you answer my query . Thanks
Great Videos... I have a 2013 Chrysler 300 with Beats audio. I want to add a Rockford Fosgate 3sixty.3 OEM and 4 channel amp. What wires do I tap into?
Question , can I use this nvx LOC converter even if I'm installing 2 amps in my car ? I have an alpine 5 channel amp MRX-v70 for my four beyma sc-603 speakers. And a mono Rockford amp R500x1D for my sub. Which LOC would be suitable for this set up and will give the best sufficient output.
I tried to put this question on your page but it said as I was about to submit that it had a error. I have had other car/trucks in past they have been simple for install in my mind. Easy trunk or under seat setup. But I have a 2009 sebring touring convertible car now. In trunk of the car has a piece that can fold up and down to hold the convertible top. When the top is up you can fold plastic piece up to gain more trunk space. Nice feature but now that I would like to install a sound system I don't know were the amp and sub will go. I also would like to keep factory head unit but everything else new speakers sub and amp. Powered everything. I want to keep factory head unit because it has. Six disk changer built in. Also I have heard it is a pain to go to aftermarket head unit In my vehicle. I would like a great sound system. Bc unlike my other cars this car is built for cruising. I would like to have a great sounding system with top down or up.
I recently installed a amp and subwoofer in my 2012 GMC Sierra and I couldn't find a factory amp for the Bose system. I was wondering if there is one or if you guys could do a video on where the common places they are in a vehicle.
Hi I know this video is old but I wanna ask a question I have a golf 2002 with the monsoon amplified stereo system but the person before me installed a aftermarket stereo and all the four-door speakers and tweeters and amp are still connected they’re just tied into the harness that he installed for the aftermarket stereo what I’m wondering is if I’ll add a four channel amp to my car do I have to use a Hilow converter for the four RCA‘s or can I use the four RCA‘s on the back of the aftermarket head unit or will those RCA’s cancel out the stock stereo system if I just plug them in to the RCA ports in the back of the head unit in other words can I add a four channel amp and four more speakers to my stock stereo system and still have the stock amplified stereo system run with the amplified aftermarket stereo system . Lol please answer this for me
2017 GMC Terrain Factory Pioneer premium sound. Want to hook up a single amp/sub. Can I tie in the LOC into the wires that go to the factory sub in the year?
I'm in the market later on this year for an automobile (used). I will want a decent sound system. Should I be skeptical the technician will sell me something I don't want or need or is not compatible with the internal transmission ie (dashboard). what are some options to consider if I'm not getting too fancy about audio quality. What are the essentials, what is affordable, how long does it last?
I have a 95 Lincoln Town Car Exclusive, I plan on putting 2 12inch kicker comp vr's pushing 800 watts a pair with a 1000 watt kicker DX amp and replacing all stock speakers with 2 kicker DS 6*8s and 2 kicker DS 6*9s. My question to you is should I upgrade my stock alternator with a high output alternator plus the big 3 upgrade or should I just do the big 3 upgrade without it to keep my electrical system stable, thanks in advance.
I have a CRZ with 7 speakers. I have the BOSS3700 amp, a AudioControl LC2i for the sub(the car cokes with a 360watt Pioneer amp) I can't get the speakers to rock and have good midrange control. Especially on my coax Pioneer 6.5" 4 way. There is no distinguishable bass! I feel I have to simplify it and get something else to control the sound coming out of the speakers, front and back, better. How should I connect this project?
great job on the videos guys, very informative. I have a 2012 impresa sport as a daily driver, would like to add a five channel pdx5m and kenwood low profile sub and infinity perfect 6.5 components. with having stock door and windshield aimed tweeters what would be the best install for my upgrade? I am able to fab just about anything wood, metal, composite and some plastics. any help here with the imaging and staging for this car would be greatly appreciated ! thank you for your time.........lee
Which wire is the one the let’s you trigger the amp like for example if I want the amp to turn on when the car is on and turn off when the car is off so it’s not killing the battery,which wire would that be?
I am putting 2 Kicker S15L7 in my 01 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab. the ideal cu. ft. (sealed) to get a really hard attack, I have a bench seat in the back and would like to retain it. So I would like to be able to remove the subs when I am going on a trip with the family
I have an 07 Saturn Aura with the advanced audio system running with the factory amp in the trunk. I want to install a 4 channel amp for my new speakers, front component set and rear 6x9's, and am unsure on how to go about it. I have an aftermarket JVC double din currently installed.
Hi guys, I have a pioneer AVH 4200nex installed in my 2003 Chevy suburban w/bose & on star, now I like to put a all pioneer system I have the 2 10" subs I purchased from u guys & looking to get amps next how can I or how should I go about installing this in my suv?
Hey guys, I am wondering why bandpass subwoofer enclosures aren't as responsive as sealed or ported enclosures, because to me it seems that it should be pretty responsive since one side of the sub is sealed and the other side ported, and should I get ported or bandpass? I mostly listen to rap, hip-hop, and occasionally dubstep
2016 Passat se w MIB 2 & Apple Car Play (not fender). Do you know where to connect a dsp like helix match or audio control? Is there an external amp on the new Passats?
So my question is. I have a 2014 accord sport. Can I add 4 speakers with a small am like the Alpine kta450. I want to keep the original radio and don't want to run new door wires. Just looking for better quality sound . Will that work? What would you recommend. Thank you. I was thinking to use jbls gx series since they are not high power speakers just around 60rms. Thank you
I have a challenger with the factory harmon kardon upgrade. So I used a lc2i and tapped in to my rear speakers to install subs. I know there's an amp somewhere but not sure where exactly. Is it necessary to tap into the amp if it's already in the car? And what problems may I run into by tapping into the rear speakers instead of the factory amp?
There is one thing about these signal level converters that always puzzled me, maybe you guys can help explain. Does tying into your factory speaker outputs with that signal level converter change the impedance that the deck sees on that wire? If not, how does it do that? Obviously you don't really want to tie another speaker into that speaker output, so why do we do that with the converter? How does that work?
I have a 2007 toyota matrix trd I want 4 new speakers and a sub. With the TRD does it differ in specs to put in a new system compared to the other models? What do you recommend for speakers. Looking to pay a solid price without breaking the bank.
I have a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. And I want to add a 4 channel amp and a sub amp but keep the factory stereo. It also has a factory amp. How would I go about doing this?
Got two sundown zv5 12s and a dc audio 5 k in a 2013 Tahoe with bose and nav tryna see what is the best way to set up the subs and still keep the stock premium system !? Any help will do!
what about the nvx 7 band equalizer. I herd you can use it to tap in to your factory radio to the front speakers for signal to the rca's how does that work??
I just got 4 door speakers and 2 tweeters connected to my Cadillac xts 2016 the tweeters make a little noise the shop that did it said it’s because I have a stock radio is that true or did they just not connect it right ????
I had a question and I can't seem to find an answer on UA-cam or on forums.... I installed aftermarket speakers in my 2012 Hyundai Accent and they sound good.(Polk audios) I know how to install amp and subwoofer to factory head unit. HOWEVER how do I hook up the door speakers to the amp!? Thanks
I just bought a 2006 Lexus gs430 the wires in the trunk were a mess there’s 2 of those converters one for the 4 speakers on the doors and one for the sub in the back but it’s such a cluster fuck I can’t figure it out this helped a little though now I kinda know what’s going on lol
hey gents, if you are adding an amplifier to a car with an amp, when you install the line out converter to the factory amp, does the new amplifier replace the old one or do they work together ?
Does this work with powerful audio systems? I’m thinking about doing a very big audio upgrade on my bmw f20 but i still want to use the oem stereo. I’m gonna have 4 amplifiers, 22 speakers and 2 subwoofers. Is it possible to do this with oem stereo?
I would like to add a pre amp Eq to My factory amp for the front speaker doors in My 300. Can I use this to make it happen, or what else can You suggest?
I have JBL System on my 4runner 2006 I did install Toyota Yaris Stock head unit everything works perfect except amplifier not working as should . Any advise to make it work please.
Hi I ll be using the factory radio on 2015 accord Whats the use of the highs and lows on the line out convertor From 1 line out converter that has 4 rca, is it ok to power up 1 four chaner stereo or 1 two chanel stereo (for 4 speakers) and 1 mono block for the subwoofer. If i m using all 4 rca comming out of 1 line out convert to run the 4 channel stereo amp, and i wna add 1 mono block amplifier for the subwoofer, is it ok to take the rca line out from the stereo amp(located on the stereo amplifier) and use that as an input for the mono block amplefire. (Meaning rca out from 1 amplifier to the rca in to the other amplifier) Thanks.
2007 mitsubishi outlander. Rockford Fosgate setup. Hooking up aftermarket amp and sub. I can't find signal wire on back of factory radio to tap in there or.. the factory amp to tap in there. Any idea what wire would be my signal wire? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
I'm just looking to replace the front two stock speakers in my '97 Ford Ranger with some Polk Audio DB5251's. I got the adapters I need but I was wondering if theirs anything else to it or am I safe just swapping them out and continuing to use the stock head deck? I'm not worried if it can't fully power them. Enough to sound decent is fine with me anythings gonna be better then stock, their bad, real bad.
I have a 5 channel amp from my previous car that had an aftermarket head unit. On my new (to me) car, i don't have an OEM amp but I want add the 5 channel amp to the factory head unit. The car came with a sub and a 2 channel aftermarket amp installes by the previous owner. I have been wondering about what is the easiest way to do this as the factory HU outputs only 4 channels. Please advise.
i dont know nothing about cars but im getting a volkswagen golf 1999-2000 and want to know a budget sound installation , i guess total 6 speakers? how much does it cost me and what type of speakers should i get . please someone answer my question , thanks alot Chris.
hi im James Nalesnik i have a 2002 Nissan pathfinder bose without nav i had a aftermarket pioneer radio just hard wired the sound was great stock speakers with two 12 in polk subs then i decided to change the system this week and ordered a dvd touch screen and the store said i need a hi/low pac converter i think thats it $30 buck kinda like what you showed in the video but im having a problem my volume is only about 60% as loud as before and some songs even full blast its really not loud i put all the adjustments up full that did little i double checked my wires nothing crossed then i read that the pac controller from crutchfield some people said the volume went down on their car also so i ordered one from you my question is if it worked fine with mt aftermarket pioneer dech do i really need it now so basically how can i get my volume louder like it was
I have a 2001 impala and just recently put in an after market Boss stereo and replaced only my front door speakers with the 6.5's that the stereo came with, but after i got everything working it didn't seem as loud as my stock stereo. I got rid of the Boss stereo and put my stock stereo back in keeping the Boss door speakers and it is much louder now than it ever was. Is it because of my car or the stereo? i want to replace my stereo with a nice Pioneer but i'm worried I will have the same problem
Im running (trying too) dual amps in my 98 ram 1500. I have a db drive 1050 pushing a Rockford p3 12" and a 1800.4 Almani pushing my rockford punch door speakers. It sound great 1-18 volume but after 18 volume my door speakers cut out and the bass continues to play. And also with the door speakers they whine with the acceleration of the motor. I need help!
My 91 Toyota pickup's battery has been draining quite often and it seems as thoe this happened after I installed my sub and door speakers. I have a stock alternator so curious to know if that is tha cause.
guys Im a newbie and have a 2000 crown Vic. Long story short my amp have been playing fine but suddenly it went into protection mode. I've tried loosening everything and putting it back. When I unhooked my rca Jacks the protection light went off. Note strangely when I move my power wire around (with the car off) the protection mode light comes on???? I'm lost!
Hi guys I have a question. My car factory system is great but the factory system is set up to not go higher the 35 so it stays constant all the way to 45. Would a eq make a difference so should I replace my amp with an after Market. And no I cant replace my head unit cause its connected to climate control
Hello yes I used a low level input converter on my stock radio on my Chrysler Aspen 2007 and I connected it but it has a stock amp as well now when my volume is on 1 it plays at full blast what can I do?
i have hyundai elantra 2016 with navigation. how can i upgrade the sound system with having to replace the speakers? do i just buy subwoofer or amplifier? on the car specification, it shows that i have 300 watt subwoofer but the sound quality isn't that great.
I have a 2013 dodge ram 1500 and im trying to do this. I want to keep my stock head unit. Im just not sure what i need to hook my amp for my subs and my amp for my spaekers.
Want to add two amps in an 08 Nissan pathfinder that has the bose system the factory amp is under the seat can i tap in the door speakers for the signal isn't that the same as tapping in the out put on the factory amp if not how do i determine the output on the factory amp.
I have an Audi A4 with the Bose system and want to keep my factory head unit but upgrade the speakers and add a 4 channel amp and subwoofer amp. How do I go about this?
I want to do a complete audio upgrade on my 2009 Acura TL (Non-tech pkg) I want to add a sub and replace all the speakers because they are blown but i want to keep the factory radio and I was wondering if you guys could put together a build for me to buy off your website that includes everything i need to do that minus the sub enclosure im looking for a 10" sub
I have a 2013 vw touareg, music in this car is really bad, I wanted to change the stock amp with an aftermarket amp, and use my stock radio and stock doors speakers, just add a subwoofer for more bass, what so u think i should do, they keep telling me is hard cuz my car has optical system
Question: In a car utilizing the trunk, do I face my sub box to the rear or to the front. The enclosure is ported. Which position would sound best in my sedan?
More than likely, facing the port to the back will produce the best output but you can try both ways. Make sure you leave some room in between the trunk and the port
If you seal around your box with it facing the front of your car so all the bass and air flow stays in the front of vehicle you will be louder then facing it to the rear
Raul Aguilar they already explained this in the vid! this ties into your speaker wires... your not cutting any signal going to speakers... if the headunit runs the speakers, splice in anywhere between headunit and speakers... if vehicle has a factory amp, splice into wires coming out of the amp... these just convert the signal to a low level RCA to feed input signal into your amp
+giftman20 ---you don't need a wiring diagram, all you need is a meter and some different ohm resistors, place a different resistor for each speaker wire at the speaker and then meter the wiring harness at the stock stereo or stock amp and with each different resistance you read on the meter you can identify each pair, then use a AA or AAA battery to find your polarity.
I have a power acoustik 1500.1 amp running my two12 inch cvrs in a prefab box and they hit hard. The only problem is that my amp gets really hot. What should I do? Should I install cooling fans?
So my Dad is sick and he's only going to be 60 and probably won't make it 6 months... I spend longer times w him learning all i can.. a lot of time together anytime that I can get. He's taught me how to wire 12" amps n Sub in my car and now I got a new car no RC the back of the factory stereo. what nooooo. F@@# i maybe a girl but i like doing this ...hello feel dumb sometimes... but I just wanted to say that the very end of the video when you remembered about having the remote wire, is what I needed to hear that was the information I needed. thank you so much you're appreciated hope you guys have a wonderful day everyday!!!
What’s the difference between the line out converter and a Digital sound processor
Can you make a video showing how to add the converter to a factory amp?
Joseph Wright they did
Pretty good video. Thanks for taking some time to explain this as I was having problems understanding how to tie it in with a Factory amp but now I know
Thank you this is good to know. I'm actually trying to get the same. I have a 2010 Lincoln MKX with THX Audio. I want to keep my factory head unit. I've been doing some researching and I thought I wanted a skar audio SPX 65C for my doors. But now I'm back to square one. From what I'm understanding I am looking for something with great SPL ratings (at least upper 90's) and mids that would give me decent bass as well as highs. If I could find voice speakers with 300RMS I think I would get those. Skar audio is rated at 200 RMS and I believe at 40ish to 20k Hz. But they don't list the SPL. It does list sensitivity at 92db (I'm not sure if that is the same thing as SPL or not). But when I look at other brands like Hertz, DS18, Sundown their numbers seem to be great in one area and lacking in another. Then this leads me to getting a sub. It was suggested that I get a 5 channel amp but I have zero idea which one nor what sub. I will definitely have to get a prefab enclosure since my craft building skills is complete shit. I checked on Crutchfield and alot of car audio sites. They all list customer rated items but it would be nice if they could "suggest" what amp and what sub would work best. didn't know anything about this 4 channel piece I would need. When I do eventually settle on a car install ompany at least I'll know now to see what they will do to bypass my factory radio.
Good video as always, but I want to further this discussion. I have a '17' Camry with the factory JBL sound (Factory touch screen head unit with NAV). The front cabin of the car sounds great; and the factory woofer(s) gives it a nice boost, but I want to add a little more. I want to replace the rear 6x9 in the back deck with 2 nice after market 6x9's and also add 2x 10"subs for some more added bass.
The main goal here is to be able to run the bass setting on the head unit in the negatives to increase the clarity of the high's / mid's at higher volumes and increase the gain on the sub's amplifier for the added bass from the subs.
Current looking to do:
2x new 6x9's in rear deck on their own amplifier
2x new subwoofers on their own amplifier
2 gauge power wire with 1 farad capacitor ran to a 2 way distribution block.
With using this type of setup, should I run to LOC's?
Any feedback would be appreciated.
What setup would you recommend for truest, monitor like, experience in a Subaru BRZ _without_ installing a subwoofer? I am far more interested in detail in my music and not so much thumping base.
I listen to a large variety of music, some of my favorites are NIN, Aparat, Moderat, Dredg, Booka Shade, Modest Mouse, Pink Floyd, but really most things I will listen to and appreciate at some point. Pop and Rap less frequently so than others.
Even more specifically I will be installing a Nexus 7 -> USB DAC -> Fiio TAISHAN-D03K -> Clarion EQS746 -> ???? some amp -> ???? some speakers into the car and would really appreciate some suggestions on the last two things in that equation. You've already convinced me that I should sound dampen the doors (floor?). Thank you!
@LIFT4POWER best advice is try facing front, up or back, and see what you like best, no 2 cars are the same, after you find the right spot usually facing back, I recommend you anchor that baby down using bolts instead of screws for antitheft
You stated in this video that you should install the ilc to the outs of the factory amp. I believe that is completely INCORRECT due to the fact it is already an amplified line which will produce great feedback & distortion in the amp lines. I am no installer but I'm pretty sure that is a golden rule when it comes to installing these converters. thanks!
I'm no installer either, just a backyard diy'er but my understanding is the Loc will basically drop the factory signal to a more suitable & more flattened level before going into your aftermarket amp hence the logic behind tying into the factory speaker wires signal AFTER all factory amplification, tying an loc in before factory amp would drop signal level just to boost it right back ... as always, don't take my advice, I could be wrong
great video. I have an 07 XJ8 with factory amp. I will be replacing only the front door and tweeters speakers and adding an app. I will be retaining my factory radio. where do I tie in my RF convertor? behind the radio or at the factory amp? thanks
Thanks for the video guys. I have a Wrangler 430 radio factory and would still like to use it. I bought some polk audio speakers to fit in the roll bar and front dash. The issue I'm having is the powered subwoofer I just bought to put under my chair. I bought a LOC 2 channel, I need to splice that into the wiring harness behind the stock radio. Where do I get the wiring template to see what goes where?
This helped. Trying to install amp on Volvo XC90. Guess I'm gonna have to line out after factory amp.
Thanks
Useful video, but my doubt is that many people in my country will change their after market speakers as component system in the front and co axial speakers in the back , I don’t understand what’s the reason that they retain the coaxial type of in the rear and component speaker type in the front , hopefully you answer my query . Thanks
If im running factory stereo but i want higher volume for front and back door speakers what do i do?
You should do a starter battery battle . And also what is the best battery or recommend
I will assume that the converter does not change the ohm load on the factory stereo/amp. Thanks for the vid.
Great Videos...
I have a 2013 Chrysler 300 with Beats audio. I want to add a Rockford Fosgate 3sixty.3 OEM and 4 channel amp. What wires do I tap into?
Question , can I use this nvx LOC converter even if I'm installing 2 amps in my car ? I have an alpine 5 channel amp MRX-v70 for my four beyma sc-603 speakers. And a mono Rockford amp R500x1D for my sub. Which LOC would be suitable for this set up and will give the best sufficient output.
I tried to put this question on your page but it said as I was about to submit that it had a error. I have had other car/trucks in past they have been simple for install in my mind. Easy trunk or under seat setup. But I have a 2009 sebring touring convertible car now. In trunk of the car has a piece that can fold up and down to hold the convertible top. When the top is up you can fold plastic piece up to gain more trunk space. Nice feature but now that I would like to install a sound system I don't know were the amp and sub will go. I also would like to keep factory head unit but everything else new speakers sub and amp. Powered everything. I want to keep factory head unit because it has. Six disk changer built in. Also I have heard it is a pain to go to aftermarket head unit In my vehicle. I would like a great sound system. Bc unlike my other cars this car is built for cruising. I would like to have a great sounding system with top down or up.
I recently installed a amp and subwoofer in my 2012 GMC Sierra and I couldn't find a factory amp for the Bose system. I was wondering if there is one or if you guys could do a video on where the common places they are in a vehicle.
When using a line out converter with an amp turn on feature, how do I wire up the remote turn on part of the converter?
Hi I know this video is old but I wanna ask a question I have a golf 2002 with the monsoon amplified stereo system but the person before me installed a aftermarket stereo and all the four-door speakers and tweeters and amp are still connected they’re just tied into the harness that he installed for the aftermarket stereo what I’m wondering is if I’ll add a four channel amp to my car do I have to use a Hilow converter for the four RCA‘s or can I use the four RCA‘s on the back of the aftermarket head unit or will those RCA’s cancel out the stock stereo system if I just plug them in to the RCA ports in the back of the head unit in other words can I add a four channel amp and four more speakers to my stock stereo system and still have the stock amplified stereo system run with the amplified aftermarket stereo system . Lol please answer this for me
I have new door speakers and a sub would I still be able to hook an EQ up to the factory radio to boost the sound
So I want to upgrade the speakers in my 2022 Maverick. Does the factory head unit have a crossover built in that I need to deal with.?
2017 GMC Terrain Factory Pioneer premium sound. Want to hook up a single amp/sub. Can I tie in the LOC into the wires that go to the factory sub in the year?
I'm in the market later on this year for an automobile (used). I will want a decent sound system. Should I be skeptical the technician will sell me something I don't want or need or is not compatible with the internal transmission ie (dashboard). what are some options to consider if I'm not getting too fancy about audio quality. What are the essentials, what is affordable, how long does it last?
What wire is best for wiring subs that will be running 1200 watts rms?
I have a 95 Lincoln Town Car Exclusive, I plan on putting 2 12inch kicker comp vr's pushing 800 watts a pair with a 1000 watt kicker DX amp and replacing all stock speakers with 2 kicker DS 6*8s and 2 kicker DS 6*9s. My question to you is should I upgrade my stock alternator with a high output alternator plus the big 3 upgrade or should I just do the big 3 upgrade without it to keep my electrical system stable, thanks in advance.
I have a CRZ with 7 speakers. I have the BOSS3700 amp, a AudioControl LC2i for the sub(the car cokes with a 360watt Pioneer amp) I can't get the speakers to rock and have good midrange control. Especially on my coax Pioneer 6.5" 4 way. There is no distinguishable bass! I feel I have to simplify it and get something else to control the sound coming out of the speakers, front and back, better. How should I connect this project?
this is nice. but what if the factory amplifier has a band -pass filter on each output depending on the speaker it drives (active)?
great job on the videos guys, very informative. I have a 2012 impresa sport as a daily driver, would like to add a five channel pdx5m and kenwood low profile sub and infinity perfect 6.5 components. with having stock door and windshield aimed tweeters what would be the best install for my upgrade? I am able to fab just about anything wood, metal, composite and some plastics. any help here with the imaging and staging for this car would be greatly appreciated ! thank you for your time.........lee
You also have to know what wire is positive and negative and use a pac llc
Which wire is the one the let’s you trigger the amp like for example if I want the amp to turn on when the car is on and turn off when the car is off so it’s not killing the battery,which wire would that be?
What method would you recommend for setting your gains?
Check out our How to set gain video: How to Set Amp Gain by Ear | Part 1 of 3
I am putting 2 Kicker S15L7 in my 01 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab. the ideal cu. ft. (sealed) to get a really hard attack, I have a bench seat in the back and would like to retain it. So I would like to be able to remove the subs when I am going on a trip with the family
I have an 07 Saturn Aura with the advanced audio system running with the factory amp in the trunk. I want to install a 4 channel amp for my new speakers, front component set and rear 6x9's, and am unsure on how to go about it. I have an aftermarket JVC double din currently installed.
Hi guys, I have a pioneer AVH 4200nex installed in my 2003 Chevy suburban w/bose & on star, now I like to put a all pioneer system I have the 2 10" subs I purchased from u guys & looking to get amps next how can I or how should I go about installing this in my suv?
I only listen to radio in my car to enhance music clarity.... What would be better product to invest: dsp or amplifier???
Hey guys, I am wondering why bandpass subwoofer enclosures aren't as responsive as sealed or ported enclosures, because to me it seems that it should be pretty responsive since one side of the sub is sealed and the other side ported, and should I get ported or bandpass? I mostly listen to rap, hip-hop, and occasionally dubstep
2016 Passat se w MIB 2 & Apple Car Play (not fender). Do you know where to connect a dsp like helix match or audio control? Is there an external amp on the new Passats?
where should I connect that line out on a 14 challenger with the Boston acoustics stereo?
So my question is. I have a 2014 accord sport. Can I add 4 speakers with a small am like the Alpine kta450. I want to keep the original radio and don't want to run new door wires. Just looking for better quality sound . Will that work? What would you recommend. Thank you. I was thinking to use jbls gx series since they are not high power speakers just around 60rms. Thank you
I have a challenger with the factory harmon kardon upgrade. So I used a lc2i and tapped in to my rear speakers to install subs. I know there's an amp somewhere but not sure where exactly. Is it necessary to tap into the amp if it's already in the car? And what problems may I run into by tapping into the rear speakers instead of the factory amp?
can you guys please do a dyno test on a hifonics brx2000.1. Please.
There is one thing about these signal level converters that always puzzled me, maybe you guys can help explain. Does tying into your factory speaker outputs with that signal level converter change the impedance that the deck sees on that wire? If not, how does it do that? Obviously you don't really want to tie another speaker into that speaker output, so why do we do that with the converter? How does that work?
You guys have been more helpful then any one
I have a 2007 toyota matrix trd I want 4 new speakers and a sub. With the TRD does it differ in specs to put in a new system compared to the other models? What do you recommend for speakers. Looking to pay a solid price without breaking the bank.
my friend is on a budget and doesnt want to purchase an aftermarket radio. would i need to buy that adapter to connect it to the amplifier?
I'm little confused what do you do if you don't have a stock Amp/Sub?
I have a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. And I want to add a 4 channel amp and a sub amp but keep the factory stereo. It also has a factory amp. How would I go about doing this?
Got two sundown zv5 12s and a dc audio 5 k in a 2013 Tahoe with bose and nav tryna see what is the best way to set up the subs and still keep the stock premium system !? Any help will do!
Hey man I have a Nissan skyline 250gt 08 so do I have to hook up the line output converter in the back trunk to the stick amp or to the stock radio?
Can you connect a aftermarket subwoofer to a factory amplifier?
what about the control wire(blue wire) from your amp to the factory "sony"amp( 2012 ford fusion)?
does it make a differnce what brand or type of LOC i use. I was going to get a kicker LOC with bass knob.
what about the nvx 7 band equalizer. I herd you can use it to tap in to your factory radio to the front speakers for signal to the rca's how does that work??
What's the best power weir to use CCA ofc
I just got 4 door speakers and 2 tweeters connected to my Cadillac xts 2016 the tweeters make a little noise the shop that did it said it’s because I have a stock radio is that true or did they just not connect it right ????
I had a question and I can't seem to find an answer on UA-cam or on forums....
I installed aftermarket speakers in my 2012 Hyundai Accent and they sound good.(Polk audios) I know how to install amp and subwoofer to factory head unit. HOWEVER how do I hook up the door speakers to the amp!?
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i have 2015 Chrysler 200 with alpine 10 setup.Was wondering how to install lc6i to run my mb quartz 4 channel and mono amp for sub?
I just bought a 2006 Lexus gs430 the wires in the trunk were a mess there’s 2 of those converters one for the 4 speakers on the doors and one for the sub in the back but it’s such a cluster fuck I can’t figure it out this helped a little though now I kinda know what’s going on lol
Can you amplify a Stereo “Sync 3” Ford Taurus 2017 so it’s just louder? Has sonic premium sound
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How if want to use 5 channel amplifier with my factory head unit? My amplifier needed 6 channel inputs for front, rear, and sub?
hey gents, if you are adding an amplifier to a car with an amp, when you install the line out converter to the factory amp, does the new amplifier replace the old one or do they work together ?
Will the factory wiring in my 350z work fine for aftermarket speakers?
What if I want to connect 2 amps a 4 channel amp for highs and a mono amp for subs what do I need?
Does this work with powerful audio systems?
I’m thinking about doing a very big audio upgrade on my bmw f20 but i still want to use the oem stereo.
I’m gonna have 4 amplifiers, 22 speakers and 2 subwoofers.
Is it possible to do this with oem stereo?
I would like to add a pre amp Eq to My factory amp for the front speaker doors in My 300. Can I use this to make it happen, or what else can You suggest?
If I just wanted to add a sub to a amplified factory radio, couldn't I just solder the wires from the loc to the factory speakers?
I have JBL System on my 4runner 2006 I did install Toyota Yaris Stock head unit everything works perfect except amplifier not working as should . Any advise to make it work please.
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I ll be using the factory radio on 2015 accord
Whats the use of the highs and lows on the line out convertor
From 1 line out converter that has 4 rca,
is it ok to power up 1 four chaner stereo or 1 two chanel stereo (for 4 speakers) and 1 mono block for the subwoofer.
If i m using all 4 rca comming out of 1 line out convert to run the 4 channel stereo amp, and i wna add 1 mono block amplifier for the subwoofer, is it ok to take the rca line out from the stereo amp(located on the stereo amplifier) and use that as an input for the mono block amplefire.
(Meaning rca out from 1 amplifier to the rca in to the other amplifier)
Thanks.
2007 mitsubishi outlander. Rockford Fosgate setup. Hooking up aftermarket amp and sub. I can't find signal wire on back of factory radio to tap in there or.. the factory amp to tap in there. Any idea what wire would be my signal wire? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
I'm just looking to replace the front two stock speakers in my '97 Ford Ranger with some Polk Audio DB5251's. I got the adapters I need but I was wondering if theirs anything else to it or am I safe just swapping them out and continuing to use the stock head deck? I'm not worried if it can't fully power them. Enough to sound decent is fine with me anythings gonna be better then stock, their bad, real bad.
I have a 5 channel amp from my previous car that had an aftermarket head unit. On my new (to me) car, i don't have an OEM amp but I want add the 5 channel amp to the factory head unit. The car came with a sub and a 2 channel aftermarket amp installes by the previous owner. I have been wondering about what is the easiest way to do this as the factory HU outputs only 4 channels. Please advise.
i dont know nothing about cars but im getting a volkswagen golf 1999-2000
and want to know a budget sound installation , i guess total 6 speakers?
how much does it cost me and what type of speakers should i get .
please someone answer my question , thanks alot
Chris.
hi im James Nalesnik i have a 2002 Nissan pathfinder bose without nav i had a aftermarket pioneer radio just hard wired the sound was great stock speakers with two 12 in polk subs then i decided to change the system this week and ordered a dvd touch screen and the store said i need a hi/low pac converter i think thats it $30 buck kinda like what you showed in the video but im having a problem my volume is only about 60% as loud as before and some songs even full blast its really not loud i put all the adjustments up full that did little i double checked my wires nothing crossed then i read that the pac controller from crutchfield some people said the volume went down on their car also so i ordered one from you my question is if it worked fine with mt aftermarket pioneer dech do i really need it now so basically how can i get my volume louder like it was
I have a 2001 impala and just recently put in an after market Boss stereo and replaced only my front door speakers with the 6.5's that the stereo came with, but after i got everything working it didn't seem as loud as my stock stereo. I got rid of the Boss stereo and put my stock stereo back in keeping the Boss door speakers and it is much louder now than it ever was. Is it because of my car or the stereo? i want to replace my stereo with a nice Pioneer but i'm worried I will have the same problem
Can I use the line out converter for my equalizer
When do you change or upgrade your wiring for your system .
Im running (trying too) dual amps in my 98 ram 1500. I have a db drive 1050 pushing a Rockford p3 12" and a 1800.4 Almani pushing my rockford punch door speakers. It sound great 1-18 volume but after 18 volume my door speakers cut out and the bass continues to play. And also with the door speakers they whine with the acceleration of the motor. I need help!
how about by- passing a shaker 500 in a mustang gt, leaving the factory amp in but not utilizing it....
My 91 Toyota pickup's battery has been draining quite often and it seems as thoe this happened after I installed my sub and door speakers. I have a stock alternator so curious to know if that is tha cause.
guys Im a newbie and have a 2000 crown Vic. Long story short my amp have been playing fine but suddenly it went into protection mode. I've tried loosening everything and putting it back. When I unhooked my rca Jacks the protection light went off. Note strangely when I move my power wire around (with the car off) the protection mode light comes on???? I'm lost!
so we tap in pre amp right?
Hi guys I have a question. My car factory system is great but the factory system is set up to not go higher the 35 so it stays constant all the way to 45. Would a eq make a difference so should I replace my amp with an after Market. And no I cant replace my head unit cause its connected to climate control
Hello yes I used a low level input converter on my stock radio on my Chrysler Aspen 2007 and I connected it but it has a stock amp as well now when my volume is on 1 it plays at full blast what can I do?
i have hyundai elantra 2016 with navigation. how can i upgrade the sound system with having to replace the speakers? do i just buy subwoofer or amplifier? on the car specification, it shows that i have 300 watt subwoofer but the sound quality isn't that great.
I have a 2013 dodge ram 1500 and im trying to do this. I want to keep my stock head unit. Im just not sure what i need to hook my amp for my subs and my amp for my spaekers.
Want to add two amps in an 08 Nissan pathfinder that has the bose system the factory amp is under the seat can i tap in the door speakers for the signal isn't that the same as tapping in the out put on the factory amp if not how do i determine the output on the factory amp.
I have an Audi A4 with the Bose system and want to keep my factory head unit but upgrade the speakers and add a 4 channel amp and subwoofer amp. How do I go about this?
I want to do a complete audio upgrade on my 2009 Acura TL (Non-tech pkg) I want to add a sub and replace all the speakers because they are blown but i want to keep the factory radio and I was wondering if you guys could put together a build for me to buy off your website that includes everything i need to do that minus the sub enclosure im looking for a 10" sub
I have a 2013 vw touareg, music in this car is really bad, I wanted to change the stock amp with an aftermarket amp, and use my stock radio and stock doors speakers, just add a subwoofer for more bass, what so u think i should do, they keep telling me is hard cuz my car has optical system
so i have a convertible mustang i wanna know what would be the best set up to get some bass when the top is down?
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In a car utilizing the trunk, do I face my sub box to the rear or to the front. The enclosure is ported. Which position would sound best in my sedan?
Try both positions to find out which sounds best.
Thats one of the things you can do really really easy, every car is different, just flip the box around and blast it until you find your sweet spot.
More than likely, facing the port to the back will produce the best output but you can try both ways. Make sure you leave some room in between the trunk and the port
If you seal around your box with it facing the front of your car so all the bass and air flow stays in the front of vehicle you will be louder then facing it to the rear
+akbassaddict --it will sound louder on the inside, but what about the outside? I want to be heard!
Two things how do I connect a line out converter or equalizer to my 04 infiniti fx35 bose amp.
what LOC can I use to keep my factory speakers working and still be able to get a signal for my 4 ch amp for additional speakers ??
Raul Aguilar
they already explained this in the vid!
this ties into your speaker wires...
your not cutting any signal going to speakers...
if the headunit runs the speakers, splice in anywhere between headunit and speakers...
if vehicle has a factory amp, splice into wires coming out of the amp...
these just convert the signal to a low level RCA to feed input signal into your amp
I want to install two different size subs 2, 10 inch and 1, 15 inch subwoofer and whY style of amp would he best for my 1999 camaro all show no go.
Where can I find wiring diagram for outputs on factory amp. I got a 07 Pontiac torrent with 7 speaker system.
+giftman20 ---you don't need a wiring diagram, all you need is a meter and some different ohm resistors, place a different resistor for each speaker wire at the speaker and then meter the wiring harness at the stock stereo or stock amp and with each different resistance you read on the meter you can identify each pair, then use a AA or AAA battery to find your polarity.
How do I wire a 4 channel amplifier and a sub amplifier to a 2017 Honda Civic exl factory radio or head unit?? Help plz
I have a power acoustik 1500.1 amp running my two12 inch cvrs in a prefab box and they hit hard. The only problem is that my amp gets really hot. What should I do? Should I install cooling fans?
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