I need a guide that tells me how to buy and install a car audio system. I've tried a lot of articles but I need something specific (step-by-step) in easy-to-understand language that I can put together myself.
2007-10-23 23:19:21 · 5 answers · asked by mann 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
This DIY guide worked well for me: http://starturl.com/CarAudioSecrets
It precisely covers everything you need to know about how to install car audio (from discount buying to quick installation), including the litle tricks to make your job as easy as possible.
Give it a shot.
2007-10-24 18:10:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ace 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will need to...
Run a power wire of the correct guage from the battery with a fuse no more than 18" from the battery to the amp. The fuse should be a total of the fuse rating on the amp.
If you don't have an aftermarket stereo, run a fused (1 amp) wire from the ignition ACC to another switch to the REM (remote) connection on the amp. This allows for full control and you never have to worry about forgetting to turn off the amp. The switch is so you can turn off the amp at will so as not to give grandma a heart attack in the car.
If you do have an aftermarket stereo, connect the blue remote turn -on form the HU to the REM connection on the amp.
The ground should be the same size as the power wire and securely grounded to the chassis of the car.
You can use a "line level converter" tapped from the speaker out of the head unit if you don't have an after market HU. If you do, run RCA from the output to the back to the amp.
More info here http://spkrbox1.spaces.live.com
2007-10-24 02:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should first buy a manual for your car for the wiring schematics. Try Chilton's good pictures and diagrams. Then you need a multi meter and the stereo will come with a diagram, also considering buying a harness for the head unit to match you car it will make the wiring a "snap" literally.
2007-10-24 01:28:06 · answer #3 · answered by ama125mx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the crutchfield leaning center has alot of good videos.
similiar to this one.
http://www.crutchfield.com/learningcenter/car/amplifiers_movie.html?format=wmv
2007-10-24 03:25:25 · answer #4 · answered by Rick G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this site...
www.crutchfield.com
2007-10-24 00:22:04 · answer #5 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋