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Hiya, I'm looking for advice on upgrading the sound system on my Hyundai i10 se 2017. Looking to spend around £500 but this is my first car and I have never installed any car audio at all. Mechanic by nature but looking for advice on parts. What would anyone recommend parts wise for a sub amp and wiring / fuse for £500

Thank you for simplifying the entire process and then going into detail on topics, it extremely helpful. I have a MK1 Capri and a VW type 2 that are entire builds and I want to get this bit right!

I Watch this video at least 8 times a year

I just inherited my moms 2016 CR-V SE. Long story short the sound is terrible. To a 73 year old grandmother "it sounds great" she says. But no...its weak sauce. Anyway, l am definitely on a budget and i want the best first step. The car is completely stock and l dont know if it will even take an amp which l feel is the best place to start. I listen to mostly death metal if that helps. What do you think?

Hey Mark
I bought 2023 Toyota highlander with stock 11 speaker jbl sound system.
The sound is not great.

I am thinking of installing a sub and and amplifier.

Do you think this will make the system sound better ?

Or do I need to change the speakers as well ?

Thank you

I'm in the UK, do you have any contacts for us here??

I'm excited to learn! I've been frustrated with my audio project for a while now. This is exactly what I needed.

I’m looking to build/install a stereo system in my 1956 chevy 3100 truck. I want to make a custom speaker set up using the original gas tank behind seat. I’m not going to use it for fuel anymore. I was thinking 2 woofers and two speakers. With the amplifier mounted in a recess in middle of front face of tank. I know it will require some welding and fabrication but I plan on using the stock strap mounts. Any thoughts? Suggestions?

im brand new to car audio and i've never upgraded anything before. where should i start?

I'm not even two min into this video, and I already know it's gonna be good. I'm upgrading my stock stero, but I wanna try and learn as much as I can watch as much talk to ppl join groups to understand better. But your a huge help and enjoy your content, your like the audio version of that guy Doug who does car reviews lol. Cheers mate

Is there a European version of crutchfield? Reason why I ask is that they appear to only list cars based in the US

Any alternative to Crutchfield for Europe? There are no Peugeots listed in their website 😢

Hello, pretty new to this and was wondering if I could get some help?
I have a 19 VW GTI, I'm looking for something that is fun. But doesn't have to be crazy or over the top .

I've been looking at a Kicker 48TCWRT102 sealed enclosure with single 10" CompRT® 2-ohm subwoofer and passive radiator. Would this work well ? Over kill? Or just look elsewhere?

What of hybrids that have no alternator?

I think frequency/noise interference would be a good thing to consider. The reason why it because a stationary build is different than one on the road or a build cancelling out part 15 of the FCC rules lol. You have given us several years of data and experience talking about improvements within the vehicle but not tuning to keep frequencies and sounds out.

but ur spare tire😂. u gonna regret that

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Crutchfield is simply the best, most customer-centric company for 12v beginner setup, support docs, and Q&A. 20+ year customer.

I had the stock system taken out of my 23 Tacoma. Was non jbl. Learned a bunch from from local shop that did the install. Doors dampened, JL stealth sub, JL 5 channel amp, doors and dash changed to kenwood, and Kenwood Excelon DMX958XR receiver. Day and night to what was and what is. I did research options. Helped in my decision. Great info from your channel.

I have an AudioTech Fischer Match Up 7 DSP hooked up in my new BMW X5. The DSP has one RCA output to run an external amp.
I'm going to use this output on the DSP to connect my new JL amp to power a JL W7. Obviously the JL amp has both red and white input but the DSP only has a single RCA output.
Do I need to get a 1 male to 2 male Y splitter RCA cable?
If not, since there's only one plug on the DSP, which input on the JL amp do I plug into from the DSP, white or red?
Maybe I'm overthinking this and it doesn't matter?