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

[Kobes Two Jerseys]

@edzyy , just got a 08 Mazda 6 ,no aux cord.

Just looking to get a deck installed. Car toys and this Mexican shop both want at least 550+ bc they have to take out the whole console. Was debating just getting a Bose or beats pill to ride to

Question is, is 500 really the cheapest just to get a car deck installed? Any suggestions? Thanks breh

Need more info. Is the install including the unit?

 

[ATearInMyEye]

Need more info. Is the install including the unit?

yeah its installing the unit. I just want like a Pioneer Deck to put in my car for Aux functionality. But 2 different places say they have to take out the whole interface on my Mazda 6.

 

[Denzel_Saucegton]

yeah its installing the unit. I just want like a Pioneer Deck to put in my car for Aux functionality. But 2 different places say they have to take out the whole interface on my Mazda 6.

Sounds about right...depends totally on the radio...the install kit for that car is right at $200

 

[Denzel_Saucegton]

I gotta agree. I have a X12 and its good but it doesn't blow me away for the price.

How much power? Is the box tuned to spec or even big enough?

 

[1ncognegro]

How much power? Is the box tuned to spec or even big enough?

1250w rms and the box was fiber glassed. Gonna switch it up and go with Digital Designs

 

[Denzel_Saucegton]

1250w rms and the box was fiber glassed. Gonna switch it up and go with Digital Designs

Yeah, I'm in a similar boat but I had no idea about box rise as well as needing a high output alternator to really give the amp I have the power it needs I guess.

 

[1ncognegro]

Double post

 

[1ncognegro]

Yeah, I'm in a similar boat but I had no idea about box rise as well as needing a high output alternator to really give the amp I have the power it needs I guess.

A High output alt with 0 gauge would help for sure but it just didn't hit as hard as I thought. It could be because of my enclosure plus I had it in a convertible which also doesn't help

 

[Denzel_Saucegton]

A High output alt with 0 gauge would help for sure but it just didn't hit as hard as I thought. It could be because of my enclosure plus I had it in a convertible which also doesn't help

Yeah most convertibles the trunk is closed off so you got those odds against you with the bass not being able to travel to you so your noise floor is off.

 

[Sleepy Walker]

@edzyy What's the best way to wire up some tweeters and have them sound good without adding a crossover?

 

[The Mad Titan]

So I got a 2016 challenger and I know nothing about audio


Right now I have 2 12's....but I'm thinking about selling that....I really want to get some high end audio sound.


What is the average starting price for quality sound.

 

[JordanWearinThe45]

@dora_da_destroyer

 

[dora_da_destroyer]

Yo, I have a 2011 escape, I want to upgrade the speakers....not really looking for a new deck/console tho. I don't need top of the line speakers, but I want a nice sound - I'm stuck in my car ~6/7 hours a week commuting to work so I want my shyt to sound good...but I'm also not trying to be heard coming down the block. I also got a built in 8" sub, looks like there are some 10's that are compatible. Anyway, suggestions.? I'd prefer to buy my shyt on the net then get it installed as opposed to buying at an audio shop. Budget isn't an issue, but I also don't think I need a setup hitting for more than ~$700-800.

@edzyy

 

[Chris Cool]

Few months ago my shyt went off for a couple secs and came back on and i can smell something burning from my amps, everything is still working normal though.

Wtf happened?

 

[Denzel_Saucegton]

Few months ago my shyt went off for a couple secs and came back on and i can smell something burning from my amps, everything is still working normal though.

Wtf happened?

nothing should smell like burned electronics in there. Probably got your amps at a low impedance and they're getting hot.