How Do I Get Better Sound? | Improving Your Car Audio System | Car Audio Q & A
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Have to thank you guys for this. I've had my hybrid audio imagine 6.5's installed for over 3 years and have been so disappointed with their midbass while everyone else on forums and reviews were stating they loved how much midbass they had. I installed some frost tape around the woofer and wow what a night and day difference. It really gave me the full potential of the speaker. Thanks!
Is it necessary to add a 7 band equalizer or preamp or will a line driver be goos enough
love how many points these guys are covering. Just discovered this channel
Great info guys some people really don't understand that the smallest things also count in car audio.
I have a 2015 Dodge Challenger scat pack 6.4L. When i got the car the bass was almost too much, sounded awesome and if I moved the equalizer to the rear I would hear almost nothing but bass. After an update at the dealer, not long after I noticed my subwoofer was putting out much less power. I tried moving equalizer to the rear and I barely had any bass it almost all came from the mids or if i put the equalizer directly in the center. After explaining this to my dealer service rep he explained that it could be a thing that dodge did via the update so that when you would move the equalizer the subwoofer would automatically reduce itself so that "people wouldn't blow their speakers". Not really buying this I took it to another dealer and they said it was a "broken radio signal something" I forgot the actual name, but after first spending $85 they could probably fix the issue. After that experience I thought maybe just upgrading the already pretty decent stock system with factory amp to an aftermarket amp and aftermarket subwoofer. If you have any insight on this the help to me would be invaluable on what I should do. Any recommendations? Or any one knows how to fix this particular issue I would greatly greatly appreciate. Thanks!
Good advise Guys! You spoke about damping the doors. How is that actually done? I want to do that but I don't know exactly what to use or to do.
Thanks
Good advice on directing the sound out the doors with the foam strips. Going add those strips and check out that difference. Good topics.
Awesome vid. Very helpful
A great video and oh yes you know your stuff :) I found that the better the planning and preparing the better the end result is. I just have a pug 106 but with weeks of planning etc even with £40 speakers in the front doors, the result is impressive. Thanks again for the video!
Great job guys! Very professional an informative.
going to do the foam ring thing to my door speakers! great tips thanks
I have 4 channels Sony amp 1200w, 2 speakers 120w rms (each) and 1 sub 380w rms..
How to tune the right voltage with multimeter please!
Look it up on RUclips. There’s a channel with a guy that does it. How to set your gains with a multi meter.
Im gonna doing like the video, for safety im gonna turn down very little bit, be sure to not send more power to the speakers
I just learned something thank you very much guys you can go to home depot and buy somebody at tape and put it around your door speakers between the door panel indeed speaker itself thank you very much for that tip
Better sound is about soundstage , imaging and dynamic power. Use good quality head, amps with good power supply (1/2 ohm stable) and align your speakers in front so that sound reaches th ears from each side at the same time (time align by putting mids and tweeters in kick panel area).
How manny battery's, alternators, and capacitors, will I need (and what types) if I have
1 sundown audio zv4 12 dual 1 ohm
4 Pioneer TS-B400PRO
6 Pioneer TS-M650PRO
I don't know what amps I should get anything you recommend that is about the same price range as the speakers should be fine
1999 vw golf thank you for any help you offer and any advice
great video, that was very helpful, thanks
You guys are speaking sound language and i have to Google some words every-time you say something. I am from south Africa and looking into installing a sound system for my car. I am not looking for something too loud, just for my benefit. I basically can spend R3000 in the whole thing so i am looking for advice on how should i go about building, what brand to buy. I like clarity more than a super bass sound system.
Awesome video keep em coming!!
I had a system in my car and it sounded amazing. Then I sold the car and got a different one. I've put all the gear I had in my previous car in my new car, and it didn't sound half as good as it did in the previous one. It looks like in the first car everything matched nicely, but in the second car that had a smaller boot it didn't sound as nice. Many people were asking me if I changed something or took something out. But I didn't, all the audio was exactly the same down to the wire. But it still didn't sound as nice, bass was weaker, it didn't sound as clear and it didn't "fill" the car as it did before.
So there is definitely something to what you were saying here.
Just thought I'd put it out there. :)
I would up grade my alternator and do the big three up grade that will make a big differences in the sound
mike gunn Like I said, everything was the same as in my previous car. Cables, speakers, ground, amp, fuse. Everything. And ground, alternator, battery were all good. Just different sized booth and different shape of the car. It made a big difference.
Not that it matters now, I don't have that car or sound system anymore. That has been years ago.
Love the WS6 tat!
Hey guys, have you ever tried using fiberglass insulation inside doors for absorbtion of the rear wave? To make sure it wont get wet and moldy, you can wrap and seal it around with 1 mill plastic painter's cloth. Lower midrange and midbass is dramatically improved even further with this step.
Do not do this lol honestly man just go get speed rings and a road ring it's closed cell foam u stick in the door, they work good
background noise sound like shipments, liken it!
Can you do an explanation of how to get higher fidelity sound at high vs low volume application? In my example I have 1 10” sub and 6x9’s in the front and 6.5’s in the back.
I had a self-amplified sound bar installed in the back of my ford pickup and I used a high low converter to convert the higher amped signal from my factory speaker wires to the lower amped signal requirement for the sound bar input. But there is a great deal of distortion in the sound bar when I play it through the factory radio. Playing it through Bluetooth is crisp and clear. Why? Can I clean up the radio audio through the sound bar by maybe using a better high to low converter? Why does audio distort from high to low?
Which one is better to use in a sound system usb or bluetooth ?
Ayyyyyyy I see that ws6 tat, go firebirds! Long live Pontiac!!!!!!!
Hi guys, great video's keep them coming...
Query
I have a 2015 BMW F33 2.0D. Looking to add a 1500rms sub amp to a double 10" box, do you think I need to add another battery to this setup or will the existing factory battery be sufficient?
And Is there any other do's and dont's or advise you can share with me in this convertible installation?
Pretty good video. Thumbs up
I'm lucky. The took some of my speaker grill off on the right side of my 2002 Alero and the speaker is like right under the grill so WIN!
Why does my car audio system's rear left speaker isn't working but the rear right speaker is working?By the way,it is a 30+ year old car though.Its the Nissan Sunny with the SONY old car radio in it.
people ask a question on how to get better sound, i feel like you guys talked about copper wire the whole time. dampening the door is good and so is using foam to direct the sound through the doors grill. you guys also go to state that buying pre built boxes even factory ones, aren't made for/tuned for the vehicle its going in... how about some demonstrations/sources to how you would accomplish the tuning.
As for getting better sound, tuning is probably the biggest part, setting crossovers, using a digital sound processor, using quality components all around.
a shitty sub will sound good with a good amp but a good sub will sound shitty with cheap amp. how about matching components and what order should things be bought just like you build a box to match a sub.
What material would you use to make a sub box, if you were wanting it to be as light as possible?
I thought JL stealth boxes are specific built and tuned for each vehicle they are for.
I just want good sound not too loud on the bass
I have a project daily 1983 e28 535i bmw race car project were talking 284 Cam on a ported/polished SETA 885 head, FI, Meth injection, e85, carbon fiber driveshaft and aluminum CV Axles carbon fiber hood, roof and trunk ETC. Etc. I'm working on and just want decent speakers. More interested in sound clarity than Bass. Not looking to spend a lot of money but maybe $150-250. Basically I'm asking what's a decent speaker to buy for crystal clear sound and some bass. I listen to everything except blue grass, yodeling, and noise rock. But typically stick with old school east coast hip hop, blues, and heavy metal/ classic rock.
dude!! sit your ass still, DAMN!! that rocking back and forth was scratching
my skull ,ended having to just listen while i browse through ebay for speakers.
I have a kia cerato 2014, my budget is $500 on speakers and subs, i listen mainly to old schools 90's rap. Whats is the best speakers to get ?
Building a box that meets your sub requirements I get. Building a box to match your car not so much. I have a typical full size sedan and can't see how the trunk space is any different from 99% of other full size sedans. I agree with everything else.
Is adding my 7 band equalizer good for my car system or should I simply rely on the equalizer that's built in the aftermarket radio?
Heathen The Heretic i been looking for that answer for years now!
Heathen The Heretic i recently experimented by removing a 4 band eq and ended using my kenwood head unit directly to my amps and yielded great results
Whats up guys... I had an Alpine Head with a Rockford Fostgate P4004 in my GMC pickup. I sold the truck and have had my equipment, and now my son would like to use it. My head unit is of no interest because it does not have hands free/ Bluetooth. However, and the question is, will my RF p4004 run four speakers and a sub?
I got a basic "newbie" question I guess. I have a 2005 Ford f150 that's completely stock. I'm looking top upgrade my head unit and I want a double din DVD player unless I can get the iPad mini install kit lol. Anyway as far as the double din dvd player.... the features that I "must have" would be aux input, USB port, & Bluetooth. I'm not sure at the moment what else I would want but I do want the flexibility to be able to connect two head rest monitors to this head unit eventually. As of right now I was wondering if you guys could list 3 units you would suggest... in a good, better, and best scenario? I'm ready to spend around $400-450 but I'm willing to put in a little more for a really good head unit. Thank you!
I have a Skar evl 12 dual 2. I have it hooked up to a Skar rp 1500.1. I have the sub wired up for a 1 ohm load. I bought a qbomb prefab ported box. My question is what free software is out there to design a box and do you have any really lengthy videos on how to build a box. I have never built a box and would like to.
2014 Tundra with a custom 270 amp. Factory speakers but I want to upgrade the entire system. Budget is open. I want more base and still have balance. Currently have a Rockford Fosgate amp with 2 12" subs that I've kind outgrown. I want to keep the box but upgrade the subs as well. Im looking into DS18 for the brand to stick with but want to know yalls opinion.
Hey guys, I have a 1993 80 series Land Cruiser, and I recently bought a Sony MEX-N4150BT radio. The car 4 factory installed 4 inch speakers at the front and has holes in the rear for 6.5 inch speakers. The previous owner had a Clarion APA4204 amplifier installed. I'd like to re-wire the car and install after market speakers. Where I stay (Tanzania) options are limited. The shop I bought the radio from also had these speakers in stock Sony xs n1620c (component speakers 60rms), Sony Xs n6940 ( 6x9 90 rms) and Sony Xs n1640 (50rms). There are a few more options if I look around. I don't have a Subwoofer in the car. What would be your recommendations for a decent sounding music system that won't break the bank. Do you even use 4 inch speakers anymore? How important is a sub? Should I buy component speakers? Any information you can give would be great guys, thanks for the great work you're doing.
What sort of foam do I use to direct the sound out of the grill, open or closed cell??
I have a kenwood double din what does the Q factor mean in the eq pro
OAX1502, 1500WRMS @ 1ohm, Twin 12" 600WRMS subwoofers, Box tuned to 32hz in a sedan, With rear side port, sould i face my box to the rear or semi-seal to face cabin.... Will my woofers facing forward, help me hear a more punchy feel, while having the low end tune rather then facing the rear?
Haven't installed my woofers and box yet, because i need to know this one question.
i havent seen a aftermarket stereo install for a 2008 dodge grand caravan sxt
Q&A I have two rockford fosgate p3 12s with one kicker 1200 watt amp and sometimes that amp gets too hot and cuts off even when I turned It down what could be the problem?
Hey I have a budget range of about 550 bucks for speakers and an amp I have a 1000watt sub and amp in my 2013 Chevy Cruze what would you recommend
I also have (2) RF T2-412 powered by a Hifonics Brutus elite 1500. what would be the best box and best amp for this application. Im running 0 guage wire back to a Battcap . they are currently in a ground shaker prefab box in my 04 grand am.hat do you suggest and can I come to Valencia and have you do the install.
nice! interesting video! like!
I have a 97 Nissan hard body reg. cab bucket seats with a HF Brutus BRE1100.1D amp 1100 watts RMS@1ohm $500-600 budget on subs n enclosure. What would get me the most boom for my zoom? Could I do a blow through enclosure with my budget if I install myself or even build the enclosure(detailed blueprint needed)? I listen to a variety genres.(rock,rap,country,blues
So I have 2 sundown sa 12s on 2k with a stock battery but I don't know what battery to get or if I should add a second battery or if I replace the factory one
I have a 08 Pontiac G8 with Blaupunt 11 speaker system, it has 2 8" woofer in rear deck. I am planning on 2 Type R 4ohm dvc....if I use them as free-air and dynamat the rear deck, seat back and some of the trunk 60% coverage(?) How does free-are effect sound or output. I'm mainly wanting SQ. I have to use stock head unit since adapter is $650!
what kind of amp should i use for mtx terminators 2 10 inch subs in a 1997 camry and price range $200
hi ihave a sonycdx700 in a toyota van what sub and amp should i use i mainly play old time reggeaand dont want a rib shatering bass just a nice easy bass my buget is £50-100
My head unit has a Sub input that just like av inputs but black. I'm not sure if it's for older gen subs or for other accessories?
I have 2 kicker comp vr 12s (the silver ones with the red k in my 2001 firebird, with a kenwood deck, what would b a good amp to run on those? And I have some cheap Wal-Mart rca. What kind of rca should I run on them? Any help/advice would b much appreciated . Thanks for the great videos
I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze LTZ with navigation and I want to keep the stock stereo just in case I trade it back in. Want to replace the 4 door speakers and spend about a hundred bucks a pair kicker or Rockford six and a half was wondering if I should run in damp to the component speakers in the door? And if so would 50-watt 4-channel sound ordnance amp from Crutch field do the trick? Thank you and right now I can turn my volume all the way up to 45 just not loud enough really no distortion but I'd like it to be louder what do you recommend without adding a subwoofer at this point
I have a 12" 1000w sub what box do I need
I have 2 pioneer pro champ and a 3000 whatts amp real 3000 what kind of box sound better? the fiber glass or wood or cardboard
Could you guys make a video showing how to use a smd cc1?
i second this! love all those products that SMD has come out with!
Would I need to upgrade my 1998 Honda Civic alt with a 2500 Rockford amp pushing 2 12 sa 2400w
I’m wanting to know if I need a BIG 3 upgrade if I get 2 10” alpine type s and a hifonics 1500d amp for my 2006 Ford f 150 super crew cab cause my last setup broke my alternator
Best bang for your buck, would getting a high amp alternator or high amp battery be better? i need to help voltage drop but on a budget.
both. a large battery will be about as much as an alt depending on your ride. or you can add a secondary battery in the truck area. sonic sells amp add on kits.
rule of thumb is 55 amp hours for every 1000 watts rms your running. Keep in mind, batterys do not make power or current, they only store. It can be used as a band aid solution and should be trickled charge normally if you bump it without a high output alt.
Hey I have a pontiac G6 put a aftermarket radio in there do I need the Gm info kit or can just do the radio thanks justin
How do you attach the foam gasket you spoke about to the front of the speaker and how do you get it to retain a circular shape?
You can get that foam with an adhesive backing!!
the foam is easily pliable and has an adhesive it squishes down a lot but creates a wonderful seal.
Awesome so I should line it up with the speaker then attach it to the door panel then?
or you can attach it to the door panel. poke holes where the screws go and attach it. a little overhang on both sides is fine it wont hurt anything.
I have polk 6/12 component sets in all my doors running off a polk 660 amp and they sound weak. My car had factory baffles which I couldn't put back in, Or the door panel wouldn't fit back on the car. I can't wait to go get some of that weatherstrip tape. Can i put one layer under the lip of the speaker where it mounts into the door than another between the door panel and the speaker ? And also to make a good seal between the front of the woofer and the door panel, Should I attach the foam to the plastic door panel ? Or around the front of the woofer while its mounted into the door?
hello I am looking into adding a sub to my system, I was thinking about buying a box and putting a earthquake tremor 10in. in, would I need to add anything toy battery or my after market stereo if I were to do this?
Can adding a capacitor help my sound system sound better I'm running a 2000 watt boss amp to a pair of 12 inch CT sounds bio 1.0's also using a soundstream epicenter ?
okay here's my question I have a 2006 dodge RAM 1500 crew cab and I want to install a amp for my speakers but I don't know what kind of amp to get here is the speakers that I have and I am looking to send no more then 400 on an amp but cheaper is always better. I have JL Audio C2 - 350 x in my Dash their power range is 10-40 watts RMS (75 watts peak). I have JL evolution C2 series 5.25 component speakers in the front they are Peak 200 Watts per set or 100 watts each RMS 120 per set or 60 watts each. I have JL C2 -650 6.5 component speakers and they have the same wattage and RMS as the Evolution C2 in the rear. what kind of amp should I get?
whats the best amp for 2 12s kenwood 1200 watt 400 rms 4 ohms single coil each?
I am looking to buy new speakers for my truck. right now I have 2 6 1/2" kenwoods in the back speakers and 2 6x8's in the front doors. Can you give me recommendations on some good component speakers (for front) with tweeters(trying to go all same brand) and then 2 6x8 speakers in the back. for fairly cheap? I am on like a budget build. This is for a 1998 ford ranger xlt (extended cab) and I have a Kenwood 255U with a Clarion 400watt 4 channel amp. And also wanted to add a 10" subwoofer with a kinda shallow box for the back to fit under the rear cupholder in the middle. Thanks!
Hi, I got a question. I have a four mids, and four tweeters, I am looking for an amplifier to power them all. I was looking at the Rockford P600X4 600 Watt 4 channel. Puts out 150 watts at 2 ohms per channel.
I added it up and I would need at least 140 watts for 1 mid, and 1 tweet, to run on 1 channel. Everything seems fine in my head, but before I buy and try to install anything, my question is, does it matter if I run my mids and highs at 2 ohms? Or should I get two 4 channel amplifiers and run the mids and highs separately at 4 ohms?
would I need to purchase a compasitor for a system rated at 400 watts rms?:)
Tell me the best rear speaker ?my rear channel amp out is 75w rms.
Its interesting that the people who install car audio for a living dont seem to buy into the crazy prices audiophiles are told they 'should' be paying for cables in home audio systems. Unlike home audio, the power you have is whatever your batteries will produce - simple as that - and anything you can do to get that to your amp/speakers is a win. I'd far prefer to pay for a battery or alternator than spend money on cable bling - doubly so when no-one will ever SEE those cables ;)
you guys should add links for videos you mention... just saying
If I'm going to be running a 1200 watt rms mono to my subs and a 360 watt rms 4 channel to my speakers how do I split the power? On my mono I have true 0 gauge wire but the 4 channel needs 8 gauge. How do I wire them both?
so copper 1/0 welding cable is a problem? Understand the cca is junk.
Silver cladded copper RCA's or better yet full silver wires.
Question: How to tune 1000 watt amp with 12"in sub (listen to mostly Spanish music)? I like to hear vocals over base?
Sealed box for sure. I set my Gain at 80 to 100 on my highs to
Do a video on how yo install a EQ the right way
Please explain "ofc" wire.
The oxygen free part.
wow i didnt think bout type of wire like copper vs albumin i paid attention to the gauge of the wire but now i got go back and see do i have copper ( red looking) then the ( silver looking) but they seem real shrewd like demanding be more detail with question i mean chances are most people not want to spend 1000 $ just a general idea is all we want, of all other titulars others dont demand questions be ask a certain way be glad that people spend the time to listen what you gotta say
quick question, I was looking to purchase the nvx 800 watt 4 channel amp, my issue is I own the. jbls 600c components which are rated @ 3 ohms, and installing a SVC 2 ohm elemental design 10" sub.. can this setup work on a 4 channel amp? basically use 2 channels for components, and 1 channel for SVC sub @ 2 ohms??
"we kinda feel like they're a little bit of a waste" that's the statement that got a sub. So tired of the capacitor nonsense. Now I know i can trust you guys....mostly.
Hey I have a 12 inch solo x put in a custom 2 cubic feet ported enclosure ...I want to buy a new amplifier ....I currently have the lanzar max1600 giving 2000 watts peak ...I am willing to pay anywhere from 150 -250 dollars on amp ....what amp do recommend for my subwoofer
Preamp EQ. Yes or no?
hi guys does a SRX1.500 Memphis amp put out enough Watts for my 2 15PR 12" Memphis subs? please respond would appreciate it
on a 5 channel amp when it says 75w x4 & 300w x1 @ 4 ohms. then 100w x4 & 600w x 1 @ 2 ohms . do you have to connect the 4 channel side on 2ohms in order to get 100w for the 4 channel side or is it all determined by how the 5th channel is configured 4 ohms or 2 ohms?
I have a 2003 toyota corolla s with 2 12in Alpine type R's on a Kenwood kac-9105 900rms at 2 ohms in a prefab box with an xs D4800 2nd battery, big 3 with the NVX kit, alpine type s speaker 6x9 and 6.5 with type R tweeters, pioneer avh-x1500Dvd head unit, audio control epicenter plus, stock alternator, nvx sound dampening in the trunk, well I'm ok with this.system but I want to get louder now thinking about getting oriens or dc or something else and a new amp too but spending about 1800.00$- 2200 around there for new pair of subs and amp. Plus getting new wires too but any suggestions from you guys? Would appreciate it a lot, thanks p.s. all my connections are solid scratch the paint off, nice and sturdy connection and half the installation made in a car audio shop and half by me and a few bass head friends.
hi I have a 2011 ram 1500. I want to upgrade my 4 door speakers. looking at 2 6x9 alpine type r and 2 5.25 type r. powered by a 900 watt crunch class d amplifier rms at 115x4 at 4ohm. with stock alpine head unit. would this combo work well together?
I have a 2001 Silverado z71 with stock everything and the bass is terrible in my fronts so I had to switch to the back doors for my bass and it doesn't give me the boom factor I want when I use my fronts it sound scratchy or fuzzy and doesn't thump at all is there any way to fix this for free or very cheap
I have a suv and I have 2 12 American Bass and is it better to have them facing toward the back or have it the roof of the vehicle to sound better?
+A. Wilson (East Cleveland Dre216) I would move them around to where u like it I leave mine facing the rear of my vehicle
Hello mate , I have Orion avr6.1 but I don't have the wire loom can u help me here plz
Thank
my questions. what 15'' sub and amp can i get for under $500. i listen to dubstep and rap mostly.
Why front speakers sound louder than my rears
I have a kenwood dpx702bh and 6.5 kickers 41ksc654
Honda civic 2013 ex sedan
why does my Crescendo Audio Bc2000d heat up & go into protection mode ? I have 2 cvr's
hello, i have a 98 nissan altima, everything is stock i havent changed anything, that being said 2 of my speakers blew out and the other 2 are on there way out. i want to buy new speakers with as good base and treb as i can afford, i dont want to spend more then 300 dollars total ,what would you recommend for wires ,speakers, basically everything on my 300 dollar budget, also i already bought a new faceflate so i dont need to buy another one. and cani use the current speaker wire, shoukd i buy a separate battery, i wouldnt mind buying a bade speaker also if that makes any sense, thanks