Ask a guy who's been installing car audio for over 10 years anything

[edzyy]

I've browsed many forums that have been littered with terrible car audio advice

Now I'm here to help

I first installed a stereo at 14 with my dad and been hooked since.

I work IT full time and some time consult at a high end shop out here in NYC

Looking to upgrade sound? Want to better your current set up? What to know current deals?

Ask away..

 

[dtownreppin214]

how often can an improper install lead to a short in a car?

i swear ive checked everything and im starting to think the short is coming from when my system was installed a few months ago.

 

[ThaBoyBam]

What's a reasonable price to have an in dash navi/radio screen installed?

 

[edzyy]

how often can an improper install lead to a short in a car?

i swear ive checked everything and im starting to think the short is coming from when my system was installed a few months ago.

Very often

just having a power wire not fused can lead to a short..or worse, a fire. Have you had someone look over it?

What's a reasonable price to have an in dash navi/radio screen installed?

Any custom fabrication have to be done to get it installed?

If so, 300+

If not, 250ish

 

[unit321]

Is Dynamat really good at decreasing exterior noise? Is there a generic substitute that's cheaper and as good?

How do you install tweeters in your car when your car doesn't have them. I usually see them where the mirrors are in nice cars, but I've never had a nice car. How do you get the wires from the car to the door? Or do you mount them to the dash or A-pillar?
I'm a DIY person but I've only replaced a deck and speakers with stuff I bought through Crutchfield. They had directions and wiring kit all set.

 

[edzyy]

Is Dynamat really good at decreasing exterior noise? Is there a generic substitute that's cheaper and as good?

How do you install tweeters in your car when your car doesn't have them. I usually see them where the mirrors are in nice cars, but I've never had a nice car. How do you get the wires from the car to the door? Or do you mount them to the dash or A-pillar?
I'm a DIY person but I've only replaced a deck and speakers with stuff I bought through Crutchfield. They had directions and wiring kit all set.

Second skin & sounddeadenershowdown is better & a lot cheaper

As far as tweets go, you'd have them fiberglassed into the a pillars then snake the cable through the door boot

You can also go the pod route http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum...justable-easily-replaceable-tweeter-pods.html

 

[MR. SNIFLES]

IDEAS FOR A NICE SYSTEM IN A PICK UP TRUCK? DODGE RAM SLT.

 

[edzyy]

IDEAS FOR A NICE SYSTEM IN A PICK UP TRUCK? DODGE RAM SLT.

Need budget and goals

 

[MR. SNIFLES]

Need budget and goals

JUST WANT A BIT MORE POWER. NOTHING CRAZY. KEEP IT CHEAP AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT SACKING QUALITY.

NOT WILLING TO CUT UP MY TRUCK THOUGH.

 

[edzyy]

what year

 

[Mr Rager]

I installed my radio myself, but for some reason the radio skips stations randomly? And it's not on seek or anything

 

[MR. SNIFLES]

what year

2010

 

[edzyy]

2010

I wonder if this would fit under your seats

I installed my radio myself, but for some reason the radio skips stations randomly? And it's not on seek or anything

That's a strange issue i'll have to google

 

[unit321]

I installed my radio myself, but for some reason the radio skips stations randomly? And it's not on seek or anything

Trash the unit.

 

[newarkhiphop]

idea for a new radio in a 2003 nissan altima ?

looking to spend around $250 , touch screen/pop out screen if possible

Currently all i have in there is a Kenwood KDC MP142 CR and for some reason i pick up NO am station and very FM stations