2025 Camry, non JBL speakers. I replaced the dash, front, and rear door speakers with all kicker ks speakers and just installed a beat sonic 2na-2t3 amp yesterday.

At first, because I'm a newbie to car audio, I only installed the speakers and didn't know you need an amp, so the sound was rightfully worse than the factory speakers, better clarity and sound quality overall but very thin sounding bass. After looking online some more, people were saying you need an amp. After yesterday's install of the amp and sound test, it sounds almost the same, good clarity but no bass. When i turn up the equalizer for bass, its "there" but sounds terrible, nothing akin to what i was getting before with the factory speakers. I turned both gain knobs to the right to about 2-3 o clock and it doesn't seem to affect the bass.

I plugged this issue into ChatGPT and am told that it could possibly be a wiring issue, positive connector to negative terminal but I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be positive to positive, negative to negative. It's even hard to miss because the positive terminals on the speaker are bigger than the negative terminal, so you just connect the bigger connector to the bigger terminal and same for the negative. I'm not fond of checking my wiring however because it was a lot of work for me the first time, took 3 hours for the install but if I have to check, I will.

What am I missing here? I followed a YouTube video and feel like I didn't miss anything. The speakers work, the amp works, I just don't know why the bass sounds so terrible compared to the factory speakers. someone please help a newbie here, I don't know what I'm doing.

Hi all - appreciate any help

Last few weeks my stereo has been churning out deafening static and the onboard appears to be in a boot loop.

Car is undriveable given how loud it is (careful with the video).

I've got it booked in but not for three weeks - any suggestions? Even if I can just get rid of the static and sit in silence, that would be an improvement.

Thanks

Hey all. I have a late 2008 F150 supercab and I’m looking at putting an audio system in. I’m debating with myself as to whether to put a full size 6.5 enclosure from SKAR under the seat or get a 10 shallow and put it behind the seat. I’m kind of an audio nut and love quick clean bass but also love to feel the bass. I’m afraid if I get a cheap behind the seat 10 it’ll sound like dog water because the enclosure is too small, and won’t be able to feel the 6.5 because it moves less air. Lmk your thoughts.

Not sure if this is the right group but I'm installing an aftermarket screen with backup camera. Connecting the wires for the speakers and realized the instructions have a solid purple wire + and purple/black wire -, but their is a 2nd solid purple wire that isn't shown on the diagram.

I'm assuming this is extra for a double speaker setup? Should i tie it in with the other solid purple connection? Or just cap it off? Thanks!

I just picked up a new Wrangler and I’m planning the customary sub install.

For the last 10+ years I’ve always run a single 12” sub in my vehicles (currently an Alpine Type R in one and a Kicker CVX in another), so that’s the sound I’m used to.

To preserve cargo space in the Jeep, I’m considering dual 10” Alpine Type R’s in a pair of side-firing sealed enclosures that meet Alpine’s recommended airspace.

I’ve never owned 10s before, so I’m curious what to expect. Will the low-end extension and “fullness” of a single 12 be significantly less with dual 10s?

I plan on installing a beefy amp, so they will be pushed to max RMS.

Anyone make a similar switch? Any regrets?

On this system at high volumes it would clip in multiple songs and when playing knife talk by drake full tilt the amp goes into protect.

I see online people said do the big three but how much would it help in my case?

Its a Dual 4ohm wired down to 2ohms. skar evl 12 amp tuned with multimeter to 50v

This is my first setup and would appreciate any recommendations.
With stuff like agm batteries and a new alternator my budget is tight so im trying to stray away from those right now.

edit: thanks for all the help

after dropping the crossover to about 80hz and backing off the gain a little it stopped clipping

Hi all,

Looking into a sub for my setup. I have the 2 KEY Kicker amps with autotune DSP: 50 x 4 @ 4 ohms for the front comps and 500 x 1 @ 1 ohm for the sub. Hoping to grab a single 15" to get the lower lows. Will run the sub on 500 RMS. No other speakers involved.

No real hard budget within reason. Not sure it matters, but running speaker level inputs from rear doors. Any recommendations for a single 15" with decent SQ that would do decently on 500 watts RMS in a smallish sealed box? I mostly listen to dance type stuff, house, trance, dnb, and then also hip hop type music. Thanks all for any insight!

Hi there I bought this sub recently and was curious on if this sound is ok.

I am replacing the door speakers in my 2004 Subaru Outback and I am planning to power them through an amp. My goal is to create a premium system that is fun to listen to, nothing crazy. A had a few questions:

- How much power can I push through the factory door speaker wiring? I wasn't planning to install new speaker wire (yet)

- I have seen you can set gain using a multimeter, can I do that if I'm not going to run full power from the amp?

Here is what I am planning to install:

- Headunit: Kenwoord DPX304MBT (already have installed)

- 4 Channel Amp: NVX NDA6004

- Front Speakers: JBL GTO 609c

- Rear Speakers: JBL GTO 629

I am planning to build a custom fiberglass enclosure (like the one I built 10 years ago pictured above) and switch subs, but this is what I have currently:

- Subwoofer: Rockville 10" (already have installed, will replace later)

- Mono Amp: Rockford Fosgate R500X1D (already have installed)

I’ll try to keep it short, and add detail as it’s it’s asked for I guess. I may need to repost later…

DSP is in my trunk with the spare tire in my 2022 Mazda cx30.

I’m on DSP #4. This was professionally installed.

The DSP is the Twk88 by JL.

I’m pretty sure the issue is extreme heat in that spare tire area.

Any ideas on how to fix cooling this space? There’s cutouts in the foam inserts around the spare tire where the DSP and crossovers live. Perhaps I just need to move them all together somehow… any help appreciated.

Will try to add photos soon.

Hello! I’m looking to upgrade the sound system in my 2018 Ford Fiesta ST (MK8), but I find that there is already some rattle in the door cards at high volumes with the standard sound system. Is there anything I can do to minimise this rattle? I’d love to have a more premium sound, but this will unfortunately be overshadowed if everything is rattling!

Curious if anybody has gone with this audio package and if they are happy with it.

Hello! After a looong process i have my subwoofer built, installed, banging and booming. The subwoofer is Alpine R2W12-D4 wired @2ohms and paired with MDS torque t5 amplifier. Enclosure volume is at 43 litres or 1,5 ft³ with tuning frequency of 34hz.

The enclosure is made from 30mm or 1 inch 3/16 MDF. All parts were CNC machined, and the enclosure finished with matt white paint and matt lacquer on top. The amplifier board is attached with rubber insulators/absorbers that are screwed to the enclosure with M4 thread inserts.

Really satisfied how it turned out and how well it plays!

People rave about their 4” mid speaker, but has anyone installed their full 3-way set with DSP? The price to buy their 3-way set is much more economical than assembling a 3-way system with the 4”. Has anyone used these? I legitimately can’t find a review on them, but it may just be that they’re more popular in Europe.

seller asking $150 for both

Like I said I have a s10 but don’t really know what audio options are good and worth it. I’ve seen good stuff on crutch field but my s10 ain’t a show car it’s just a daily and I don’t need to break my pockets with top of the line stuff I’m just looking for Bluetooth really but wouldn’t mind having a screen with a back up cam or sum. I think I have a din and a half radio currently but I just can’t find any that look reliable. My prices range is 100-200 preferably but I’ll spend a lil more if it’s got a lot of options.