How to install a stereo in your Can-am defender. Factory stereo is garbage 🗑
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2022
- This video will show you how to install a stereo and speakers in your can-am defender limited. You can get a head unit and 2 speakers that sound better than the factory system. The speakers in this video are not mind blowing sound quality. I'm not trying to sell you on the speakers but these 2 alone sound as well as what can-am sells for $900. I've got a 23 defender coming that I'm going to install a full system in with component speakers.
I had to put a lay over song when I turned the radio up@2:12 in video TH-cam claimed copyright.
Boss head unit ⬇️
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Sony speakers 🔊
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Factory header panel
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You can add a camera like this to the boss unit
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Correct Speaker wire 🔊 is important only us oxygen free
Copper like ⬇️
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Can-am video mirror
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Other accessories ⬇️
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Tools needed below ⬇️
Hole Saw for speakers 🔊
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Hole Saw for radio ⬇️
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Just installed this setup. Very nice for under 300$. Thanks for the help!
Glad I could help!
So after watching this video I did a similar install I used Rockford Fosgate 6.5s with the same head unit so I can later run the back up camera. simple install after watching the video. To note American Dream hooks up the yellow and red wire together, black alone on ground. The boss head unit does remember am/fm stations but not the clock/time. It is a much better system than the factory for sure! Thanks for the video American Dream and keep the videos coming... Would really like to know the fix for the 2023 door lock kit!?!?!?And door seals leaking lol.
I think I’ve found a fix for the door locks if I can get the info from this company. They may or may not release it. But if so I’ll make a video. Thanks for your input.
I did jbl marine in one and my buddy used Rockford in his (grey 23). I haven’t figured out what I’m going with on my 23 yet.
I built my last stereo for my 19 Lonestar for about 1200 Canadian. Molded the box. Amp and 4 kickers. Planned on ordering a 23 limited so I put everything the Lonestar had on the limited and it ended up being 3000$ CAN more then the Lonestar. So for the JL stereo. Rock sliders, think theirs one more thing the Lonestar comes with. Just can’t remember, it’s almost worth going with the Lonestar if yea planned on doing those Mods anyway. I think can am is pretty smart to start putting 30s, Forward A arms and stiffer springs now on the 23s. It’s what basically everyone is doing anyway. Looking forward to my 23 Lonestar showing up. Keep up on content 🤘🏻
The lonestar is a great option for anyone wanting a buy and done edition. JL audio makes some of the best components of any company out. I think that system would satisfy 95% of people. Along with it’s ready to go from factory. The lone star has 28” big horns also but in my opinion the other brp new tire is better if you trail ride.
Which rock sliders did you get?
The 23s are going to be almost perfect from factory. I’m glad to see they are listing to customers. Now if we can get them to install the locking front diff 🕺
Yea their nice machines. Couple friends of mine already have the 22.5 Lonestar’s. But again. Had to buy 32” tires. The springs and forward a arms. So really shouldn’t have to do anything to these new 23s other then mirrors and flares. Uh it’s just those molded aluminum rock sliders. My 19 came with them as well but now their painting them black.
What do you mean when you say you "put everything the Lonestar had on the Limited"? I'm reading that as saying you optioned it out like a Lonestar except for the badging - BRP has either one or two configurations they are building for the Limited and Lonestar package units they are building. Dealer can mod it, but you can't custom order from the factory.
You aint forgettin nothin on the build difference, it comes down to 1) Black exterior option 2) rock sliders 3) JL Roof 4)Texas worship badging and upholstery.
JL and ARC Audio have made every car audio amp I've purchased since Audiobahn quit makin that 2400 watt monoblock back in the mid 2000s!! You won't find a better company, but like pretty much every licensing agreement with a vehicle manufacturer, the OEM "JL" components are trash, in my opinion, and I say that as someone who has Focal Utopia components in my 2004 F-250 feed truck - but also as someone who can look at the interior shape and materials and realize that there is a reason companies like Pyle are leading the pack on UTV Audio.
You'll never get truly good sound quality in a square glass and plastic cab, but just to make that Lone Star roof sound halfway decent is gonna really require you to swap out about every speaker in it, run new amps, and then your at $4-5k on the option and 2-3k to make it sound like its worth the $5,000 you spent in the first place.
I waited for a year on a LoneStar, realized exactly what that price difference got me as far as desireable components (roof, color, rock sliders) versus what I would have to spend to strip off all the badging and upholstery with the Texas flags and "LONESTAR" logo - that shit don't play in Oklahoma. They may as well be marketing the machine in Western Canada as the "Edmonton Oilers Ultimate" edition or something, then trying to figure out why they aren't as popular in Calgary as they are in BC.
But anyway, my point was after that year wait on the lonestar my dealer got in a Limited in the Mossy Oak that looked way better, except for the roof , and for $7,000USD less? You can buy a lot of tire, suspension, and stereo upgrades with that money you keep in you pocket that way.
I'm assuming that machine has probably arrived by now - what are your impressions actually owning the JL Roof?
Thanks!
did this worked great! super easy thank drake. i bought 50 foot of that wire which is super spendy if any one looking to do this i have 40 feet like i would sell cheap and ship to you.
Glad to hear this worked well for you buddy
Hey man! I’m about to do this same install. Thanks for the video. Question. I bought light bar. Can I cut the wired switch off and just wire straight to the auxiliary wire on unit and the star button will turn off and on? Also did you use the illumination wire that was on the radio?
No I didn’t use the illumination wire. You only need wire 1 and 4 hooked to positive wire behind radio. Then the black ground.
Hey Jeff, Have you worked out how to find and store Stations in the pre-sets? i for the life of me cannot do it. TIA
Looking to install a system like this in my defender and wanted to follow up on how you liked this system after using it for a while. Also did you use marine speakers? Thanks
This boss audio radio is great. These Sony speakers you can hear fine but hardly no bass. I’ve installed one in our other defender with much better speakers. I would spend a little more on speakers. The next unit I’m installing 6.5 components in it like these⬇️
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Hi mate. I have just installed the exact same unit on my little boat. I love the unit. However i cannot get the stations to be saved. According to the instructions once station is tuned you press and hold the PRESET. Which button is that exactly, for the life of me i cannot work it out. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Sam
Morning buddy. Honestly I remember struggling for a min to figure it out also. But have forgotten now 🙃 I no longer have that unit on hand. Really sorry! My friend has it in his and many on here have one now. Hopefully one will chime in here.
I wish you would do a video on how to install the rear speakers in the defender max limited.
I’m going to do a full install on our 23 with rear speakers
@@americandream_89 Are you buys the Alping 6.5 like in the above link you provided
Could you post the model number of the boss head unit?
Thanks
Hey there, have had this setup, just not installed. Any recommendations on an exterior mount antenna and how to mount like rangers have?
Remote area here. Note: '17 ranger northstar had a dash mount antenna, was not effective, added exterior marine antenna, lots better.
Hope to complete this weekend.
Thanks
I personally have never had to use an antenna on my units. But a man could install a legit antenna on the hood anywhere simply by drilling a hole and putting a big flat washer on the bottom side of the plastic with the that would give it a good surface mount.
What size hole saw for speaker? Great vid
5” or 127mm for speakers fits most 6.5”
3 1/8” or 92mm for radio fits most
What is the max speaker depth that will fit into the panel? How much room is behind that speaker opening?
The header panel has quite a bit of room behind the speaker bracket I’ve never put one in it was too big. Even ones with bigger magnets have fit.
Having trouble connecting to the bus bar and powering my unit. Black to black Or does black have to go to a ground point first then to bus bar? Yellow to the single red wire? There is also a connection point with multiple red wires? Any suggestions?
Black to the post with already black wires on it. Red and yellow to the post with red wires already attached to it
Question, did you have any issue using non marine speakers? I am going to do a similar install and can decide between the two types
I haven’t yet. Not saying it couldn’t happen.
got all the stuff but thinking of putting some in the back too. does the back of a crew plastic have the cut outs too?
Not from the factory but a company makes built in holders I have them in one comment on here.
For the head unit install. Did you just drill in the center of the factory outline? I see it has to clear a raised lip above the unit.
Yes
With this boss radio. Did you connect the yellow and red wire together to the keyed bus near the wiper?
I think your correct. It’s been a min since I did that. But you have 3 post in that header panel. One has a hot wire already on it. I connected both wires to that.
So you would go with the boss head unit and 2 alpine 6.5. I wonder how much harder it would be to install the 2 rear 6.5s in the back seat
Yeah boss head unit
Then I’m installing nicer speakers.
Maybe a sub also.
To install speakers in the rear you need extension brackets to miss the bar hidden beneath roof liner.
You mean facing the back seats on the roof? or like - built into the back of the front bench firing rearward? A second row of headliner mounted speakers for the back row passengers would be a cinch, mounting to a seating surface would be problems from cost, to build, to acoustics of the final product.
are you connecting speaker wire to the white and grey wires out of the receiver harness?
You have 4 pair of speaker wires coming from the head unit. Each set will be color matched. The negative side will have a line on it.
Is the display or clock on the radio always on? Just wondered if there was something on the radio that would always be on draining the battery if I was to wire it to constant hot?
This one has never drained or battery. My understanding when the key is off the radio is completely off.
Does it pick up local channels without an external antenna or have you installed one?
After watching your video it has helped me make up my mind and I ordered the Boss head unit. I like that I can install a camera and see it with a touch of a button.
Thanks for the content
Glad to help buddy.
In my area it works great. I haven’t installed any external antennas yet. But I live about 8-10 minutes from town. I’ll give a update after I get further away. It’s a nice unit and has great options. It’s a little bit of a challenge to figure out presents but if you have trouble let me know.
I’m Installing mine and I noticed you may have connected your (red) accessory wire?
@@98xjroks I connected the red and yellow to the same positive lead behind stereo
Do you lose your preset stations every time you turn your key off? What about the bluetooth memory? Trying to decide if it's worth running a constant power wire.
Mine never lost stations and I only ran the wire to the power source behind the plastic cover. Mine keep Bluetooth settings also.
@@americandream_89 Cool, thanks! I just got my '23 Max Limited and started installing the boss radio last night. I was hoping I didn't have to run a constant power wire down the A-pillar. I went with Kicker KM 6.5" speakers in the front. I'll be watching out for your video on the rear speaker install. All I'm seeing is guys cutting plastic backer plates with spacers to hold the weight of the speakers.
@@matthewholtman8187 congrats buddy. Yeah I’ve seen several different ways to mount. A guy on Facebook makes a mount but I’ve not seen one in person.
Will I need to order the roof power cable as well or do you just need the front roof liner, boss reciever, and 2 speakers?
You can run a wire directly to the battery if you do not have the roof power source.
@@americandream_89 Thanks
Did you use the 6.5 speakers or the 5.25 speakers for the front panel.? I have a 24 single cab defender limited and I’m looking to do a similar setup.
6.5
You can use either speaker as long as you cut the hole proper. I just wanted a bigger speaker as they sound better
@@americandream_89 gotcha. That’s exactly what I’m looking to accomplish as well so I’ll go with the 6.5.
I read in the comments that you were going to install audio in a 2023. Can you share the components you would select if your budget was $1000. I have a 2023 limited, what brackets do I need for the back speakers?
Yes sir. Is the $1000 budget for stereo and speakers or other accessories?
@@americandream_89 Thank you for replying! Stereo and speakers
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Front Speakers 🔊
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These will sound great with just a head unit.
If you get a speaker with a higher power ability it will take more to push them. These can take a amp but it’s not required.
Rear speakers 🔊
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For the rear speakers to mount you need a speaker pod and bracket.
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Scroll down on that post you will find a guy making them.
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Head unit
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Add a powered sub like this
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If you plan to submerge your defender over the seats you will need a much higher quality sealed sub and amp. This would just in your budget.
Do you have the part number for the head unit with out the speakers and radio?
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Radio 👆
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Speakers 🔊
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Our speakers that came with our Rockford Fosgate system are much thicker and would not fix where yours are, is there a kit for thicker speaker and same diameter. ?
You can put a spacer kit to make them for. What speakers do you have
@@americandream_89 Fosgate Rockford RM1652 5 7/16 by 2 1/2 deep, how deep were your speaker ?
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@@ProTurbo1988 that’s a spacer link like I’m talking about just get one with the depth difference you need
@@americandream_89 thank you so much
Got a 3 foot black line for an antenna but no directions for placing it, so I ran it under the roof but the signal is very very poor. ?????
Where I live it picks up great. But most people put them under the hood
What year Defender is that? 2022? and what speakers did you use?
22.5
If you look in bio of video it explains everything with links to it
What wire did you use to connect the head unit to the speakers? Both the head unit and speakers come with very short pieces of wire
Click the link more under the video. I use oxygen free wire. But you can use any speaker wire. Walmart has it in the auto section
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You only need 10ft of that but that’s what I use
I bought the same stereo as you did and 6.5in speakers and with the ring around speakers ends up to 7.5in which seems a little too big
How did cut the hole out?
@@americandream_89 I never yet
When I installed my radio all works good when on ACC but when I start the engine I loose the AM .
Check your ground and WD-40 the connector
Yo. Question. So I have my light bar mounted. I’m wanting to power the light bar using auxiliary wire on the head unit. My question is the led light switch that came with light has a blue, black and white wire. Would the white be ground? And the blue and black both power? Do I attach the black and blue wire together with the auxiliary wire? Thanks
I would hate to say it without seeing wiring schematic on the light bar. But in my experience, the black wire has always been ground. The white wire has always been power. And whatever other color, they include has been a secondary ground.
Where did you connect the yellow wire? I am copying the exact same setup.
Red and yellow go to the same post as the pre used post for hot behind radio. Black goes to black pre used post.
Awesome. Thank you for the quick response. I did what you said and it works great! But one more question. I have got the presets to stay programmed. Were you able to keep the clock set once the defender is turned off? Mine resets back to 12am. I am not sure if it has to do with needing some sort of constant power even when off or not but did know if you got the clock to keep programmed or not?@@americandream_89
@@westonsims22 no problem
I think my click keep time. But I can’t remember 100% sure.
So can you still install the regular rear view mirror with all that?
Yeah
Mounts just like the one in video. The one in video also turns into a regular mirror
@@americandream_89 thanks man, I was wondering before I ordered the can am mirror. Just installed the radio like this. I saw the two bolts for the mirror, but wasn’t sure. Thanks!
@@ajmz714x4 no problem. It’s a nice setup to have on hand.
Does it's have built in serious satellite radio option?
I don’t recall seeing that option in it.
Did you add an Fm antenna somewhere?
I didn’t but I’m literally 3 miles from town. So we have great reception. I’ve seen many say they need one.
They have these that you can hide in the roof
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What size hole saw for speakers?
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That was all the way up? Is that loud enough while riding?
We can hear it fine while riding. This video wasn’t really too show sound quality of a cheap speaker setup. It’s more to show that for sub $300 you can sound better than the factory $900 and have a way better head unit. If you really want it to sound good get 4 6.5 JL audio marine speakers with a small 4 way amp. Then add a sub.
@@americandream_89 thanks man think I’m going to go that route
@@BIGSCOTTY732 we have a 23 on order. I plan to do a full system in it. I’ll post a video once done.
What rear view mirror is that?
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I would do something like this though now
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So from the from left to the right black wire, yellow, red???? Dont believe I saw that?
Could you reconstruct that question? I couldn’t make out what you asked
@@americandream_89 I thought I heard you say you were going to show how you wired the black red and yellow wires into the bus bar... I was curious just to speed my install process up.
@@jzzamrzla black wire is ground. Put the red and yellow to the same post that already has a positive wired to it.
Did you have an antenna installed???
I live 7min from several radio stations. I personally never needed it. So didn’t
You say you don't need one but, may I ask what would you recommend? I don't have a radio in mine period so I was basically starting from scratch. I'm thinking about purchasing this unit based upon your installment. Do you still recommend it?
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I would 100% recommend this stereo. It works and functions perfect. I’ve put this unit and one other from boss in several of our SxS and other products. Not one issue yet.
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Thank you! That is very kind of you to respond so quickly and generously...I will most likely purchase this unit soon. Thanks for the video.@@americandream_89
Looks like this radio cannot bring in any stations? Kind of useless.
It brings in all our local channels in
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Sounds distorted
I haven’t tried to tune it. It’s already better than the factory system they offer that has 4” speakers. Have you heard one?
Just wanted to make a video to help people see what they can get for $250 vs $1000. Along with how to install what ever they want.
Also I’m gonna install a light bar up top on front of machine. How do you run wire into cab. I was gonna wire it to head unit? Suggestions?
Those wires just supply the current needed so you can retip or direct wire them. I’d recommend getting a connector matching for future purposes.
On the light bar mounting just pilot a hole in your roof and black silicone the hole after. They also make black plugs that many paintless dent repair guys use.
Just a side thought I’ve never had much luck with light bars on the roof. They tend to hit tree limbs and such. Mount it as flush to your roof face as possible so nothing is above roof line.
Hopefully this helps buddy
So I’m wanting to use the star button on head unit to turn on light bar. I just direct wire the led wire to the aux wire, correct?
@@jeffshepherd629 yes.
I would put a fuse between the light bar and the Red/Violet auxiliary power just to be safe.
The manual says the radio has no internal relay