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Long story short i got given this 99 Camry wagon, i have other cars, but this will most likely become the daily driver. Im located in Australia so that might limit some of the advice people can give.

This thing is 100% stock. So the headunit is shocking and sounds like half the speakers are ripping themselves apart.

So im in need of a basic Headunit that has AA , wont sound like absolute trash, and probably some basic cheaper speakers of the same quality. Suggest away. I don't mind spending a bit of money, but it being a cheaper car i don't want to sink absolute thousands of dollars into it.

Door deadening material question (keeping it simple)

Single cab truck. Not doing a full soundproof build, just trying to clean things up a bit.

Plan:

• using Amazon Basics style butyl mat (blue stuff) on back wall, under seat, pillars(i dont know if thus is ok hoensyly still)

• NOT doing roof

• NOT doing under carpet (don’t want moisture issues)

Doors:

I am not doing insude of the door as it ahs many braces and is stupid solid already. Only working behind the interior door panel.

Goals for doors:

• reduce panel vibration

• stop rattles

• keep dust out of cab

Where I’m stuck:

Should I use the same butyl mat behind the door panel, or is that the wrong material for that spot?

I’ve also seen people use dense black foam instead. That seems more like what I want for sealing and keeping dust out, but I’m not sure if it actually helps with sound at all.

So basically:

• butyl mat behind door panel, yes or no?

• or should I be using closed cell foam instead?

• if foam, how thick / what type works best?

Keeping this practical, not trying to go full build.

I use this monitor for the rear view camera in my car, for hitching trailers, and it recently died. I literally cannot find anything about this monitor on the internet, and I have no idea what connector it uses either - it was installed too long ago for me to remember. It has a total of 8 pins, with 7 arranged in a circle with 1 in the middle, along with a divet on one side for orientation. Does anyone know where I can get a similar monitor in Australia, or the name of this connector?

Ok. I have not really messed with any stereo stuff since the 90s other than swapping head units. And even in the 90s I couldn't afford a big system. So be easy on an old man.

I am restoring a 91 S10. Giant turbo engine, the whole bit. While I am assembling all the go fast parts, I want to put a system together that focuses on loudwith added bump. I do have confines though. Its a bench seat and has yo be all the way back.

I posted some pictures of where I think I need to be. I already have Kicker K series 4s for the dash, 4x10s for behind the cab, and a Pioneer single din that I am reusing. out has one left and right output. I am adding some custom pods to the door because these trucks had no door speakers . That's the 6.5s, 2 in each door. 8 speakers overall with a sub.

I want to use the 6 channel amp to power the 4s, 6.5s, and 4x10s. Then use the mono amp to power the sub.

I will build a custom box or Rockford has a shallow mount box that seems to be the smallest on the market, but having trouble trying to find just the sealed box. The shallow mount sub you see.

So power system wise on a Sunday driver, do I need a bigger alternator or some type of power bank? Do I need a DSP? I was thinking the DSP would help me add the channels easier and they are fairly cheap. What else am I missing? What should I do differently?

I am not interested in building a competition system, just something loud in a small cab. I don't want to spend crazy money. Using the budget you see here, is there a more efficient way to spend the same money?

I know its a lot of questions, and I am doing the research, just would appreciate some solid guidance. Thanks guys!

I have received 3 quotes and am looking for any thoughts on the ones I received. I am leaning towards quote #1 based on several factors but am seeking other thoughts. Below is a summary of what I sent:

“2019 Honda Civic Si Coupe with stage 3 resonix sound deadening completed on my doors. I just purchased 6.5 Focal Flax Evo woofers/tweeters and am looking for advice/quote on a system install. I have already installed the speakers but not the tweeters. Speakers have issue with adapters and need soldering.

I am leaning towards working around the factory radio for now as the harness and install would probably not be worth the cost. My factory system has a center dash speaker (3.5 inch coaxial speaker). I already replaced this with a JL Audio C2-350x but am wondering/second guessing if this would be a good setup since I just bought the focal flax speakers (would these speakers pair well, tune well with DSP, would no center dash speaker be a better option, etc.) and would be looking for a subwoofer/amp and aftermarket speaker amp along with DSP (ideally running active) to get the most out of the speakers. I am looking for a tight and accurate sound. My budget would be around 3000-4000.”

I have a 21 Gladiator, I was wanting to replace the factory soundbar speakers with 6x9’s

And upgrade the kicker panel and dash speakers as well as run an amp.

The quote I was given seems to be a little high…

Can someone with knowledge of car audio look at the quote and give your opinion please?

Here’s the breakdown:

Front: 125Hz, Slope -48dB/Oct

Rear: 79Hz, Slope-24dB/Oct

Sub: 125Hz, Slope -24dB/Oct

Reverse

I’m doing a budget build for a jeep wrangler yj weekend fun car. I found a Skar m400d on Facebook for Jeep which can do 250ish at 4 ohms bridged. I connected it to a Skar VD8 and I’m getting literally a tiny vibration of bass. Just assume I set the gain correctly and tell me if it’s just not nearly enough power to move this VD8.

I plan on putting 2 Memphis Mojo 6.5s in the back of my truck. I need an amp between 1400w and 1500w that would power these at 1-2 ohm. Preferably an amp that will run both. I was thinking of the Memphis MJP1500, or VIV1500. But I’m not sure what to go with. I’m not fond on skar unless someone tells me otherwise

It ain’t done, it’s still missing the rca cables but would you consider this clean? It’s my second instalacion and in trying to improve so any type of tip would be greatly appreciated.

Got the pieces cut for the most part, gotta do some triangles for support but it’s going along nicely, I’m just kinda stalling until my check comes to get the sound mat but that may come sooner than later lol. What’s the best way to get all your wood pieces to be flush on the sides, my cuts aren’t th best but for a first time I think it’s going great!

I just installed these new speakers and I was trying to figure out their max volume before clipping starts so they can actually last some time.

The question I have is are the later parts of the video signal clipping or is it metal and plastic rattling from the high volume?

Buying an oscilloscope is not an option because the speakers themselves are probably cheaper than an oscilloscope.

Also I want to thank the amazing people of this subreddit who have always been really helpful!

What is everyone's opinion on this style of battery terminal? I picked these up years ago (thinking yard sale) and never used them. I am currently doing a big 3 upgrade and wondering if I should swap the factory terminals out for these. I'm not running much power in this particular vehicle, but I've been getting a lot of corrosion on my negative battery terminal.

Ok. I have not really messed with any stereo stuff since the 90s other than swapping head units. And even in the 90s I couldn't afford a big system. So be easy on an old man.

I am restoring a 91 S10. Giant turbo engine, the whole bit. While I am assembling all the go fast parts, I want to put a system together that focuses on loudwith added bump. I do have confines though. Its a bench seat and has yo be all the way back.

I posted some pictures of where I think I need to be. I already have Kicker K series 4s for the dash, 4x10s for behind the cab, and a Pioneer single din that I am reusing. out has one left and right output. I am adding some custom pods to the door because these trucks had no door speakers . That's the 6.5s, 2 in each door. 8 speakers overall with a sub.

I want to use the 6 channel amp to power the 4s, 6.5s, and 4x10s. Then use the mono amp to power the sub.

I will build a custom box or Rockford has a shallow mount box that seems to be the smallest on the market, but having trouble trying to find just the sealed box. The shallow mount sub you see.

So power system wise on a Sunday driver, do I need a bigger alternator or some type of power bank? Do I need a DSP? I was thinking the DSP would help me add the channels easier and they are fairly cheap. What else am I missing? What should I do differently?

I am not interested in building a competition system, just something loud in a small cab. I don't want to spend crazy money. Using the budget you see here, is there a more efficient way to spend the same money?

I know its a lot of questions, and I am doing the research, just would appreciate some solid guidance. Thanks guys!