This would be the reason why I spent thousands of dollars paying someone else to install my stereos. This is pretty complicated and takes an incredible amount of precision, patience and attention to detail.

@3000dudeman

2 жыл бұрын

Not a single complicated thing happened in this video. I’d say it’s physically exhausting from my experience but not at all complicated.

@primalconcretesledge3137

2 жыл бұрын

@@3000dudeman Sure, if you're used to doing this sort of thing. Otherwise, it's complicated.

@modernbassheads5051

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not that difficult, you’re just lazy and not willing to put in the work so you use that as an excuse to justify it to yourself

@modernbassheads5051

2 жыл бұрын

@@primalconcretesledge3137 I taught myself how to build enclosures and install audio in a year, I’m still learning. My only motivation was lack of funds to pay someone else

@primalconcretesledge3137

2 жыл бұрын

@@modernbassheads5051 You want a medal or a chest to pin it on?

"Random crap holding tray". 100% 👌🏻😆

@TrashPanda2801

5 жыл бұрын

can confirm, that is exactly what it's for.

I wish you lived close to me ! I would so have you install a system in my car ! You do all your work the right way no short cuts and that's the best thing to me . I would do my own but I have a bad left shoulder and the last system I installed was in a Suburban and it about kill me to install it . It came out clean like your work but I was in pain for two weeks after that build . I love your builds because that's how I would do mine ! 100%

Mark I'm so excited and extremely happy to see your KZread videos much love and respect for you brother. Excellent video footage I'm so excited to see more of this build-up as it progress along.

Thank you! For those of us don't do this for a living, it was nice to see the process. Well done!

Hey Mark, I love your videos and they have inspired, and helped, me to build things I never thought I would be able to build. I have watched your videos on DSP's and am still a little confused about them. I would love to see a video that goes in depth on all the features and how to properly install one. And possibly a few different ways of installing one because it sounds like there is numerous different was of using these things.

top notch install!! the only thing I would like to add is that most vehicles come with a appropriate size ground cable to handle the needs of the vehicle . with that said if your going to have an additional load on the positive side , you should upgrade the negative lead or rather add an additional ground lead the same gauge as your power lead to the amps but from the negative battery post to the to the factory grounding point. doing this helps the amps run slightly cooler and helps with light Flickering with bass .. thats my two cents for what its worth...

This build will be super useful for me if I ever feel like adding additional amplification to my car, as the stock amplifier is tied into much more of the system functions than it should reasonably be, so the easiest thing is to just feed it all into a DSP to secure clean, flat output equalization before it gets fed into secondary amplification where necessary.

Excited to see the sound bar treatment!

After watching Doug work on installing door speakers for a month. Glad you're back bro

@StockiGTI

7 жыл бұрын

lol

@krasilnikovs

7 жыл бұрын

+1 !!!

@dtorb6657

7 жыл бұрын

And Doug's speakers are still installed horribly.

how you connected the 12 awg cable with the amps small cables?

Using those wire ferrules really take the wiring game to a whole new level! Excellent work and great tips, thanks!

@macbook802

Жыл бұрын

The ferrules add resistance to the connection

Thanks for this! I'm about to tackle doing this in my new car and this gave me some new ideas. I didn't know about the wire ferrules or the external Tesa tape for under the hood! I'm looking forward to that video on the quick-disconnects, because I want to do that as well.

"under the random crap holding tray" lol

Love that professional look.

How do u connect the RCA from the head unit to your DSP that will run the 2 amps? Eg. Mono block + 4 channel amp with 2 split systems that have they're own crossovers? I'm curious

I'm curios why you didn't cut the speaker wires from the back of the head unit and only tapped into them? is it because you ran new speaker wires to all the speakers?

I'm installing a mono D class and a 4 channel AB amplifier in my jeep renegade using the factory radio. I can't afford a DSP or a LOC so I wanted to use my high line inputs. Q. Can I hookup both amps using the same speaker wires from the head unit?

I have those Fosgate front components in 2 of my cars. Love' em!!!

Nice job man, I have been pre-running the wires and do a small tape marker to mark the areas it will split off the harness, then wrap it outside of the car/truck easier on my back.. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the video, awesome. I plan to install an active crossover, with one 2CH Amp for tweeters and a 5CH Amp for the door speakers and the Sub. I just need to understand how to go about the fuses and power distribution. (I have the amps but I am yet to buy the cross over). 1. What AWG power and ground cables would you recommend? Both from the battery and at the equipment? 2. I noticed that you used 1 input/2 output distribution blocks for power and ground, please clarify exactly how you powered the DSP from the same power block and how it was grounded too.

haha still using the system analyser I used 15 yrs ago. I thought it was old school then. cool seeing audio control still kicking. I still have a epic150 from its debut. it was a nice little add then

Very nice video. Extremely clean install. Good job!

You have a way of explaining things so it doesn’t come across as condescending. That is rare in a world where arrogance is the order of the day and the my 💩 doesn’t smell bad in any direction seems to be the norm for “some” involved in this profession. Consider it a compliment that you are not in the later of these two categories! Rock on guy!🤘😀😁

Great tutorial. Love all your vids!

I did a similar install in my 2015 Buick Regal, meaning two amps an active LOC using the factory head unit, which currently isn't replaceable. I did however install two 15s and my bass drops off drastically at around 28 hz. It's not the enclosure because the subs stop moving even out of the enclosure. My question is, does my factory unit have a higher frequency range to prevent damage to factory speakers?

I would like to see a full how to on setting up the DM-810.

Should I use the factory 4x6 locations in my Silverado. I have a 6 1/2 componet set in each door. I'm also don't what subs to use due to the depth issues behind the seat ( I have a regular cab truck) Thanks for your help

I want to ask, after connect dsp to amp, since i have already tune everything on the dsp, do i still need to adjust anything on the amp? Thanks

This is like MECP online or something. I love this channel RT!!!

Awesome video. Love the professional work. 👍

Would love for my challenger and future ram rebel for you to do all the audio by you. Amazing work amazing detail paying attention to detail is key. Keep up the amazing job.

Absolutely love your videos!

So do i hook up the speakers to head unit or to 4 channel and rca from head unit to amp

Hi there I'm planning on upgrading my sound system at the moment I have the 7band equalizer (Starsound) but I'm planning on buying the Pioneer deh-80prs...... The question is will my equalizer 7band work with my Pioneer deh-80prs en it has 3pre outs 5v....... If yes how do I connect it please help!!!!

Im running stock headunit but aftermarket speakers and amp. Do i need something like an lc7i or can i just use a DSP unit?

Absolutely best videos man keep it up!

great videos first off. would it be ok to use a dsp device with a stock radio along with stock door speakers for just one mono block amp and one 12 inch sub? if so could you recommend....or should I just use a lc2i?

Hi, I had a d4-800 installed. It is in a Honda Ridgeline, as well, Clarion component in front, 3 way in rear. After the install it literally sounds like crap! The sound bounces/echoes all over and its shrill. Is there a particular setting on the dsp I should be adjusting via the provided software! Any help is appreciated, thanks! Sent from my iPad

What in-line fuse did you use for powering the DSP (the orange circle)? I just ran a wire from my amp power input block (with an in-line fuse) to my dsp, but I like the idea of using the distribution block to run it to the DSP. I just can’t seem to find one that can go from a higher gauge wire down to the smaller gauge power for the DSP.

Nice clean install

Thank you for your channel - it very informative and professional. I'm in the process of restoring a 1989 Ford E150 Custom Conversion Van. I've watched many of your videos that discuss topics from panels to proper sound-deadening. I'm planning a complete build with audio, video, security system - all the bells and whistles. Do you have any suggestions or tips since I have a clean slate to work with?

I have a 2 amp system (4 channel and a 2 channel) components with crossovers and a Sony XEC-700, I hope I can tune it well once it's all up and running...

In a 2015 Dodge Charger SE, is there any speaker wires that have a full range frequency? I really need to know so I can hook up my DQ-61.

nice and love your vids man super helpful

Thinking of purchasing an Audio control dm 810 or Rockford fosgate 363. Can you run those with stock system and do you run from factory head unit or factory amp?

So instead of running new speaker wire from the amp can one just run 2 runs of speed wire from the factory head unit to the dsp ?

love your work, nice and clean and appreciate the step by step procedure you use and explain. just wondering about that dsp you used from audiocontrol how does it compare to mosconi and Helix Dsp's?

I was wondering where would be a good place to get some good wire ferrules that keep the conductivity of OFC wire consistent. I don't want to use aluminium that will degrade the conductivity.

not to be a "grammar nazi" I fail at times as well... the difference between "run" and "ran" is driving me insane! Keep up the great videos and informative content!

i see at 9:00 that the incoming power cable is twice as thick as the outcoming power cable from the fuse block. Is that because you have to deliver twice as much power (Watt) to let the 2 amplifiers work, or does it have another reason for it?

Did you use an inline fuse for each amp after the distribution block? Or just total the amplifiers and use a single fuse at the battery location?

I understood the re-wiring of the speakers but where I got lost was the 9 wire cable. To what harness or exactly do you attach the 9 wire cable behind the radio to get the DSP?

How much would you charge to install the sound mat, and build a custom 12 inch box and install it in a 1995 range rover classic?

Why not run power wire on the same side as battery? I get don't run on same side as rcas but seems costly not to just switch side, plus It would keep less wire out of engine bay.

@richardmiddleton5984

3 жыл бұрын

That is what I do. I think the important thing was to make sure you don't run the power line on the same side as the RCAs. Years ago, I found out why running them on the same side is NOT a good idea.

Hello mark, watching all your videos and loving them but I have one question from all the videos I’ve watched as I want to do component speakers possibly on my truck. How do you get wires through the door boots of different cars? Do you ever use the stock wires and solder the new amped wires to the stock wires running through the door boots to the speakers? Thanks

iv watched eveey single video you have man. i love every single one of them and plan on getting more tools for my builds on black friday. my question is though i still dont undee stand how to install an dsp like. do you plud the amps to the dsp or what i still am clueless

What if you don't want to use the factory head unit ? I am thinking about a samsung tablet. But how to get a signal out of that to a rockford 360.3. From micro usb,charging constant, to rca. cause I am looking for voltage increase. Thanks

I love your videos. I've learned many tips and ideas to make my build go smoother. Question for you, where can I get a custom amp rack made of a composite as you have in this video?

good work.. can we use home electric wire to run power supply from car battery to amplifier..? im planning to use stranded 6 sq.mm stranded wires...plz advice Thanks in advance Thanks in advance

Doesn't the new amps come with srossover ready? I have 2 Pioneer amps GMD8604 and GMD601. Do I need crossover?

How much power is lost through passive crossover based on your experience? I am learning a lot from your videos. Thank you.

How do you determine what amp fuses to use in your distribution block?? Thank you

can you do a separate video for the audio control DM 810? I've been debating on purchasing that product for my Ram 1500 and I would like to know what all the features the DM 810 has in action before dropping $700 for the unit. .

@barrysoileau5319

7 жыл бұрын

3.6L Dodge Avenger i second that - in my case, it'd be awesome to know how to install it using 5 amps. 1- two channel (actually 4 channel, but only using 2 channels) to the apillar tweets, 1- four channel to the 4 components speakers in the front doors, 1- four channel for the four component speakers in the rear doors and 2- mono amps to the seperate t1 10" slims. Mark- don't be surprised if you recieve a message with a detailed excel do up on what ive currently got! js.

So if im using a dsp with a 2a fuse. Do instill need a 18guage 2a inline fuse on the power line in to the dsp?..or will the existing 150a fuse on my main 4guage power supply be fine to use..im confused about needing the additional inline fuse for the dsp..also what size fuse for the 18g remote inline fuse..2a?..or anything close like a 10a 15a work..or does it have to be a 2a. Thanks. And sorry lol

Your work looks awesome

Hey all, im confused about a few things. Would i still need to use an RTA microphone and go through each speaker and tweeter individually even with this DSP? Currently running 2 sets of infinity kappa 60.11 components and a kappa k4 amp. How would i be able to control all 4 woofers and all 4 tweeters with the DSP when the amp only has 4 inputs? Please help!

I have a question so I have my radio mostly tuned for my subwoofers but when I turn my amp off my door speakers like to sound distorted when I turn them up because I have my radio bass bossed. So I’ve been researching and for equalizers so with that I can most likely be able to tune my radio to my door speakers and the eq for my subs right ? If I wanted to then add tweeters can I put them on the same eq even tho im not going to want the settings the same as my subs? With just having the tweeters for just highs and subs for just Lows and then door speakers ran off radio for mids

What did you use to make your ground connection? One frame the ground to body is not there and then all of a sudden it is. I have a jeep and would like to use the same method

lot of work. well done. always tuned in...

@CarAudioFabrication

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it :)

where can I find the wire frayers that you used to cover the wire before you put in the fuse holder. I'm not sure if that's what you called it.

Do you run your sub through the dsp or just the speakers? (Just wondering because you only have 2 rca leads plugged in on the video) any chance you can show us the wiring now it is complete? So we can see? I assume it has the speed wire and rcas from the head unit going to the dsp and then the rca’s from the dsp to the 4 Chanel and mono block?

I don't see the point in using the speaker/tweeters crossover when you've got the DSP to do it.

@johnnytluxury

7 жыл бұрын

The speakers X-overs are passive, whereas the x-overs in the DSP only work in an active setup.

@C_O_N_C_E_P_T

7 жыл бұрын

you can run active is what he is saying. You set your crossover points inside the dsp. You don't need the passive crossovers with a dsp depending on your amp setup.

@jimtomko4647

6 жыл бұрын

johnny you are totally right and i am very surprised that mark didnt say anything about that. wtf? makes no sense. might as well use a line out converter for $12!

@alexisking4316

6 жыл бұрын

ekim andersom exactly there's only 1x 4ch

@zandernicholas8391

5 жыл бұрын

@ekim andersom I believe that's his personal vehicle. A few videos before this he says that he doesn't have a shop or do installs for profit for other people, yet I know things do have opportunity to change

I have a radio connected to pre amp Pre amp to capacitor then 1 1200 watt 4 channel amp to 4speakers for highs and 4speakers for mids, 1 2500 watt 1 channel mono amp to 1 -15. Inch sub and 1 1 channel 2500 watt mono amp to 2 -12 inch subs. I just received a dsp 408 and a epicenter digital bass restoration, concert series. I have never wired a dsp or a digital bass restoration. So my question is down path of rca .where should I hook up epicenter and dsp, do I hook one or both before the preamp or after the pre amp or do I even need a pre amp anymore

Do you use OFC or CCA wires? What is better, 4awg OFC or 1/0 CCA

So what should the amps be set at when using a dsp. Frequency and gain?

What do you recommend as far a tapping in to a factory radio. Wire splicer connectors, pulling back the wire and soldering them altogether, or maybe something else?

@macbook802

Жыл бұрын

I suggest that you not tie into the factory radio

Does the GTO make a popping noise when the radio is turned on and off and will this harm anything, Do you recommend using the GTO or using an accessory wire turn on the device? I have the Audiocontrol LCQ-1 but I am not using the GTO just using an accessory wire to turn on the unit, I read that it makes a popping noise when turned on and off, but I like the fact that it only turns on when the radio is turned on and not all the time when the ignition is in accessory mode. I have a 2015 Honda Accord LX sedan factory radio that had 4 speakers no external amp.

noob question here. why do you have to install a crossover if the dsp already have an integrated crossover?

@alexisking4316

6 жыл бұрын

Mark G. Becaise he's only using 1 4ch f for the doors and one monoblock for the sub you can't seperate them from the crossover because the tweeter need a whole different amplifier and crossover point he can only set a lpf and leave the hpf all alone bc the x over has everything else for the tweeter he x an only achieve the tweeter seperation with 2x4ch Amps

Do you think a 4 guage wire is adequate from battery to 2 amps? RF P1000XBD RF P600X4

What gauge wire should i use for the Power from battery?

So i have a Pioneer 601EX HU and Alpine 445u. Do i need a DSP? Will it sound better or i just dont need it?

The tool list on your website didn't include the wire strippers. What's the make and model? They seem to work really well.

you didn't mention this- do i need to fuse the amps separately after the distribution block??? I'm thinking of running a mono block for the subs along with my 4 channel for dash and rear side speakers. the whole setup is kicker D-series. You should do a video on fuses and fuse locations in power wires from single to multiple amps :)

Video was great, but would have liked to have seen more detail on what fuses you used, how you hooked up the dsp and what size fuse used on dsp. I am working on a 2019 Indian chieftain. Much different and it many videos out there. Any chance you can do an install on a 2019 or newer Indian would be appreciated. Thanks for all these videos

@jasonmcdonald3053

6 ай бұрын

He won't answer nobody does its the strangest thing not a video or Google straight answer out there

Nice, how do you go about tuning everything?

If i am planning to buy deh-90prs which is 24 bit inbuilt dsp.. How much impact would in additional stand alone with it make.. Wish to make SQ and nothing competition.. Just audiophile

@SpenserRoger

7 жыл бұрын

Daksh Kakkar Depends on how many channels you want. if u want to run more channels than the deck can handle (like if ur gonna run tweeters etc) then ud need passive cross overs where as with the DSP u wouldn't need em and it would be better

@dakshkakkar5480

7 жыл бұрын

appreciated

caraudiofabrication, Hey Mark. Do they sell smaller rolls of the tesa mounting tape, the one used to secure harness to the body?? Thanks.

No I haven't talk to Steve Meade about my set up, but I did speak to car audio fabricators and they told me I would be fine just by using the six channel audio control DQDX digital sound processor that I plan on using for all the 4 amps!!! Two for the sub's and two for the mids and highs since they have pre amp inputs and ouputs I can daisy chain them together and I would be fine!!!✌✌✌

@richardmiddleton5984

3 жыл бұрын

@ekim andersom It is defaulted to give a 5 volt output. You have to change the jumpers to get the 10 volt output. AudioControl is kind of lacking on the information they provide in the instruction manual. They don't even mention any of the jumpers in that manual.

Mark on the the DM-810 how do you like the software it came with from Audio Control?

Excellent video as always. Question would there be any issues if I mount my mono block amplifier on my sub woofer box? Because I have limited space

@CarAudioFabrication

4 жыл бұрын

Check out my previous video here kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKiN0M-ll8urerg.html

Would you mind showing a few things. Can you show how you mounted the bottom of the amp rack to the jeep. I have a jeep and plan on doing this. Also can you show how you mourned the crossovers and your ground point. Thanks for all of your videos.

What type of solder wire do you use to solder the speaker wires

Hi, i have seen a few video on installing the car audio, they actually disconnect entirely the battery, will it be advisable to do so? my concern is the ECU (and other computerized parts in the car), with out any current running through it, will it erased any data in it causing more harm?

@danielvellacott4477

6 жыл бұрын

you only need to disconnect the ground from the battery not both, and as for your other question, having the battery disconnected will not harm anything in your car or erase anything from the computers ( ECU). You will probably have to program your radio stations in again that is all

The point is on how to wire dsp, then where is? too much explanations but useless i did not understand...what if get dsp,batery,amplifier,speakers,wire and explain it in a white table on how to wire them that is a clear and helpful video.

Got a setup just like yours. But when the engine is on i can hear whine coming from the speakers. that follows the RPM of the engine. I can even hear it with gain on the lowest setting. Amp is a Kicker 700.5ZX and original speakers.

@gregoryjenkins1461

5 жыл бұрын

Ground RCA to the side of the head unit and possibly at the amp. More than likely routed with power/remote. Routing on the opposite side of vehicle from the power/remote greatly reduces the chance of signal interference. If neither of those options work for you, it's quite possible that it's the head unit. In which case they have "noise filters", but I have no experience with that product. Hope one of these ideas solve the issue.

I’m curious how can you run all of your speaker wires on one side of the vehicle when you have speakers on the same side you ran for power?

There is also a hidden bolt underneath the "random crap holding" tray 😂😂😂😂 my dude I laughed for so long 😂😂

I know this is an older video but when useing the passive crossover with a dsp wouldn't that make it impossible to tune the woofer and tweeter separate because the dsp would see it as 1 speaker?

@richardmiddleton5984

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Pretty much a waste of money buying a $700 DSP, and then using passive crossovers. Especially a DSP that has 10 outputs, and could have easily been set up to tune the tweeters separately from the mid-range speakers.

why did you went with the audiocontrol dm-810 instead of the rockford 360.3...?

@600zxr

7 жыл бұрын

shawn freshmane The DM-810 is much more user friendly and the 3sixty has been known to have lots of problems. Helix is the popular top DSP if you want a crazy amount of expandability. I'm using the DM-810 due to low price and ease of use. My car is a daily driver with a fair amount of road noise so a bit one or Helix is way out of my need.