How to install an amp and sub in your car | Crutchfield video
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- Installing an amp and sub in your vehicle is a straightforward process, but not without its potential challenges. This video shows you a typical installation and the tools and best practices that'll help your project become a success.
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0:00 Intro
0:25 Project overview
2:23 Running power wire from the battery
3:26 Getting through the firewall
4:55 Installing the fuse
6:32 Routing the power wire to amp location
7:18 Finding a grounding point
8:20 Getting signal to the amp
9:00 Tapping into the factory radio harness
9:56 Hooking up the line output converter
10:13 Running the RCA cables to the amp location
11:36 Connecting RCA & power at the amp location
12:49 Connecting the speaker wire from amp to sub
13:26 Recap
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Best thing about vid is theres no backround music
Kuzan.D Slushy yes! So nice
Kuzan.D Slushy oh totally I can’t even concentrate with that going on in the background
I would have loved some soft dad-friendly heavy metal in the background!
Wow totally did the line out converter wrong..
Sateki Tongia LOUD ASS METAL MUSIC PLAYS OUT OF NOWHERE
this guy actually taught me well
John Yallah did you install every thing ok?
You dont have to take out radio you can tap into rear speakers wire
James Justice ive installed a sub into a Cadillac but that had a blown speaker over the rear deck so it was really easy. Just snipped wires from old speaker, spliced and connected to the new box. Done in 10mins... But now in a Jeep with no speakers in the trunk , the closest are in the backseat doors , are you saying I could just pop the door panel off and splice some wire into one of the speakers on the rear doors and run that to the trunk and connect it to the sub ? Would I need a ground like this guy said ? I didn’t have to do that before in my Cadillac. Also would it put a strain on my battery or alternator by adding the Subwoofers? Or does that come down to sub wattage and how strong the amplifier is ? (2 12” Powerbass)
This is hands down one of the best sub-woofer install/instructions videos on the internet. Thank you.
Thanks for checking out our video!
Glad we could help!! 😊😊
Agree💯
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I've learned a lot. Primarily, that I want to pay for an amp installation lol
My thoughts exactly 😂
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Agreed lol
Lmaooo on God
"oh this looks pretty easy"
*Takes apart entire dash*
"Nevermind"
Haha Michael. That's what lifetime tech support is for!
I literally said the EXACT same thing lmfaoooo
On stock stereo install don't take apart the dash. Just tap in to the rear speakers using T taps on the speaker wire. And buy a LOC adapter with remote turn on wire
I just installed subs and an amp to my stock radio and it does look bad once you have the dash apart but the wiring is not too bad and it all goes together nicely!
🤣 factss
No beating around the bush! Straight to the point no background life stories no bs! Thanks!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
All the other videos on youtube are in 360p and feature some 19 year old from birmingham talking quietly over shitty early 200s EDM. Thanks for this
xxxtensioncord where is your video?
I'd really like to hear some 200s EDM
@@hadbl12 stfu
Evan Merwin I agree and I’m from Birmingham 🤣🤣🤣
Sandstorm darude
Honestly Crutchfield has been a damn lifesaver. This is my first time doing any of this stuff and they have made the entire process so much easier. From figuring out what to buy to putting it all together, it’s been a damn pleasure. First time in a long time that I don’t feel like human livestock and more like an actual customer of a company that cares
I'm not going to lie Crutchfield is awesome in there ways of finding what you need, want or even give schematics on how to implement anything electrical into any car. Absolutely astonishing service, Thank you!
Wow, thanks! : )
Dagan Farkas crutchfield is the only place I shop online
They’re also really good at trying to oversell you.
@@martinwortz1961 most businesses try to oversell because they need money to operate. I’ve been buying my car audio needs strictly from cruthfield online and it’s been a great experience personally. I wouldn’t shop with anyone beside them
Yes finally a good tutorial.
I have installed many amps with subs. And many to factory stereos too. I showed a few younger guys/girls how my aftermarket radio sounded, and some actually had me install a new radio too. But installing to factory radios is very easy as you saw here. Just an extra step. Very good video, no music like others said, and clear instructions. A+ video here!
That was stupid of you for do that you're really stupid
Hey what color wires do u connect to?
@@ALL4NOGRIP Whatever you do don't cut the green wire
Damn .. I wanted to hear how it sounds 😑😑
Rami Raw lol
Through your phone/computer speakers?
😂😂😂😂😂
@Rami El Khoury lmao 😂😂
It didn't work lol hahahahahahaj
I wonder how many times he stopped recording to look for a 10mm
I got your 10 mm right here
~pulls down pants
Ha haa!!
now that made me chuckle
Subs in a mini van 😂😂 blaring rap while you drop off the kids to soccer practice
67 IH Farmer I do it with my 2001 Mazda mpv ( 2 12’s). My 9 year old rather ride in my older van than my wife’s 2015 suv.
Just because you have subs doesn't mean you listen to rap. 🤦
Anthony jezek usually rap is base heavy, that’s y
Thats how you enjoy Adulting 😅
Young metro booming in my trunk 👌🏿
“And now this car is actually gonna sound decent”.
I WAS DEAD
Well I ordered some subs and was going to make it a little project for myself seeing as I’ve never installed any before and I now see that I will 100% be paying someone to do so lol
Great video! I was installing my amp last night and I had so much fun installing it. I finished installing it at 4am on my convertible mustang. I have to say it was not easy, but not too difficult. Its all about taking the dive and few 🍻
I’ve been a customer of crutchfield for years, back before the type r 12’s went from 500rms up to 600, they’re generally more expensive than my local shops and other online stores but their customer service more than makes up for it. Add to that the fact that they also send instructions specific to your project via car make/model, year and various trim options and it’s easy to see why I’ve recommended them dozens upon dozens of times. Oh, and they also provide the adapters for, say, the door speakers in an extended cab 2000 s10. That kind of stuff really makes a huge difference. This is literally the only company I’ve ever consistently recommended to my friends, coworkers and family *and* never once have I regretted it. Every time they listened to me I’ve always received an almost surprised call/text from the respective person saying that they haven’t ever been so surprised by the supreme coverage provided for the product by a company. I bought the sound ordnance ported bandpass dual 12’s, matching alpine amp and focal 165v1 component one time and they sent the replacement focal speakers before I even returned the original ones to them. One of the mid range woofers has an incredibly minuscule pin prick of a hole right by the seal but other than that I honestly cannot explain the amazing, full body sound that they create. The soundstage is unparalleled and songs like bohemian rhapsody literally sounded like I was a couple rows back dead center at a concert just for myself/occupants. This comment got out of hand but it’s honestly because I can’t recommend crutchfield enough, back in the mid 2000’s I was hesitant to spend my limited cash(I was around 17/18 at the time lol) on a system I had priced around town/online that I knew was around 80-100 dollars more expensive but the warranty included already made up for it as that alone would have cost more from daddy-o’s(one of my infamous local shops) but then when I got the items, which arrived insanely quick relative to what I’d been used to with places like eBay etc at the time, I found a print out with detailed instructions. This peace of mind was invaluable as this was my first install I’d done by myself and was beginning to second guess myself. The instructions were great, but the added speaker wire adapters were greater. That was one of those things you sometimes just completely don’t even consider until you’re midway through the project and it’s now too late to go to the store lol that was such a life saver and that experience made me a customer for life, if that was somehow in question at this point. I love crutchfield, I’ve never loved a company, hell ive only ever really loved two women so I’m not exactly throwin around love lol but crutchfield is something else. They do things the right way in a time where they really don’t have to. I’ve got about seven stories where they have saved or at least expedited a project of mine but this comment is excessive enough.
*TL;DR Crutchfield is unparalleled and their customer service is in a league of its own.*
Edit - man the whole reason I even started this comment was to point out the guy calling the mini van a hatchback lol I found that funny even tho I guess it’s technically correct, just found it humorous. Great video btw. My passion for crutchfield really took over there...smh.
Dam TMI.
I aint reading allat
@@blazypoo1723even Crutchfield is not reading it. 😂
Thank you for making a how to for someone who's never worked in their car before, this is the best tutorial I've been able to find so far
Id have to watch this a dozen times to get it right honestly you can see hes been doing this for along time
Don’t have a car yet, still watched the whole vid.
BB BEASTMODE same bro, im lookin at cars but dont have one yet, finna be bumpin the neighborhood awake at night
you get that car yet?
Yama yup, got a brand new 2020 challenger srt8
Yama didnt specify in my dream or in real life🤣
@@s7ts did you get it yet
The sound of stripping the wire was so satisfying
Yoda Master yeah it was
Why wasn’t this the first recommended video???
This was hands down the most simplistic way to install an amp / sub. Great Video!
Thank you! 🥰
If he would be my teacher may be i would have scored full on my exams
My teacher was always out of breath and sweaty. Standing is hard work.
@Tater Puddin phug
Awesome video man. Nothing more than what needs to be said, professional without wasting time. Thanks!
This is the easiest and most thorough installation video I've ever seen. I also love that it's being installed on a Mazda 😁
i get a deep joy from watching and reading on most all crutchfield things cause they are true old school audio at its best in modern era!!!!
Clearly the best video on how to connect an amp. Thanks a lot for the video!
Easily the most helpful tutorial i have ever seen. I have already installed subs once but i got a new car and needed a refresher and this was just amazing
Crutchfield's customer service is top notch...you guys really set the standard on how to do business. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words and for shopping with us, Cory! We sincerely appreciate you.
This guy is simply the best for learn about how to do a SIMPLE instalation!
Great vid! Just terribly confused when it comes to the wiring of the stock stereo to the amp. :(
This is one of the best tutorial videos ever, really simple and easy to understand and it helped me a lot. Thank you for making this video.
Awesome!
Glad that we were able to help you out!
Feel free to get in touch if you need anything, John!
I watched a lot of videos on this subject. Specifically on installing a sub and amp to a stock radio. Most of the videos I had a hard time understanding. With this video It just clicked. Probably because he shows everything in a proper order and the recap was the best part. Thanks.
You're welcome! We are glad to know it helped
Browsing youtube to find equipment to start my very own project of installing my own car audio system and landed on THIS VIDEO! Theee BEST. I now have a clear paradigm to start somewhere amongst my ignorance lol hehehe. Thanks man. You ROCK!
Thank u so much this video is actually really useful
Why am I watching this? I don't even have a will to live let alone a car
Perhaps you should get off the internet and go make some money then. Fresh air and excercise does wonders.
Elton John you should just do drugs.
err.. try. try the drugs, one times.
:/
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Fuc off mate
Or you can use what you learned from this video and start making money installing subs and shit
This is the best car ASMR I've heard in a while
This might be the most helpful and well made video on youtube
Thanks, Donovan 111! Glad we could help! If you need anything further, please let us know.
People never specify. It drives me nuttttssss
Thank you for simplifying this. I don't know much about cars and this was easy to follow
This is the perfect video tutorial. Really informative and straight to the point . Love your work!
Thanks! 🙂 It's great to hear that you found it helpful!
This is the most straightforward video on the internet on how to do this. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it Alex
Lmao damn i was hoping for a sound test 💀
Wow, great video! Thank you so much for teaching us! I’m definitely taking on this project next summer. 2022!
Summer is here, have you started?
Amazing video. It's a little different because I'm getting a new radio but this really did teach me a lot. A+ and thank you for no garbage music in the background
Years ago I installed one hell of a stereo system in my car and I found and used crutchfield let me say they are one of the most informed professional and best stereo companies I have ever worked with they give you more than what you need in the form of technical support directions and instructions and extra paperwork that actually helped me save some of my hearing before blowing it out with the over 6,000 watts of usable power I had again thanks to crutchfield..... Trust me I've tried a few there is no comparison crutchfield by far the best.
Thanks for the kind words! 🙂
Natural teacher. Thx
i like how theres no background music. good tutorial
By far the best video right to the point
You my friend, have created a masterpiece.
For once someone made it super simple to understand. thank you!
Great video just got my 2 12”s today cant wait to hook em up after work
how'd it go? did you set it up and how do they sound?😂
What a clear and informative video, good work 👍
see that folks doing an install like this MADE EASY and it took him JUST under 15 minutes
Piece of cake
I followed this video and my car sound AMAZING
Crutchfield a place you can always find the perfect fit
and their staff - true Pros
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Buddy
First of all, I wanna thank you for the great detailed video straight to the point, no single word was useless. We need more tutorial videos like this. 2 things I did differently I had to drill a perfect hole with my exact 4 Guage wire size through my firewall to feed the power cable, I couldn't use the same hole where all my electrical wire went through so I drilled and sealed it with some silicone and black tape and I also had to run my power cable on the driver side and the RCA on the other. Everything works perfectly except for rattling noise from the trunk and I wanted to ask if there is a long time effect to this hole I drilled although everyone on my car model forum seems to be saying they drilled too. Thanks once again
Not at all Alex. Drilling a hole in the firewall is very common when there is no stock hole or knockout you can use instead.For additional assistance and personalized recommendations, feel free to contact us directly: bit.ly/2jBGHPp Hope that helps.--Crutchfield
The long term effect; you lost 0.5oz in weight
I like to use a little dielectric grease when I mount my power lead to the terminal on the battery and when I sand off a spot for the ground the dielectric grease prevents rust and corrosion also 👍
Watched 10 vids on this topic. This explanation made the most sense. Explained how and why on each step. Perfect. 👍🏾
The only part I'm confused on is what color wires is he adding those 4 little taps to
@@albertdalmau7501 I still don’t understand that part. Like how does he know which wires are the speaker wires
@@albertdalmau7501 same
@@kw6434 sameeee
Im putting myself to the test today on my 78 Silverado K10
Thanks for the teachings 🙏👋
If you have a factory stereo and don't want to open the head unit get some aux and rca splitters. You can also buy a subwoofer with an built in amp which makes installing it easier.
Really informative/well presented video.
I personally prefer leaving the connection of the cable to the battery postive until last (after it has been routed/connected to the amp) so that there is minimal risk of it shorting against bare metal - not everyone will disconnect the battery negative 😊.
How do u do it then
Finally, one of the best explanations Ive ever seen
this was such a banger, super easy to comprehend
Thanks! :)
Good idea to wiggle stranded wires after you tighten them under a screw to let them settle into the open areas. It will allow you to tighten the wires down a little more.
I was thinking that too! I always give them a little ’tug test’ and then retighten!
Oooh Man, I wanted to hear it when he got done. 😊
It almost seems like he done that before. Lol
I will say this is a harder example for a vehicle to use for installation especially having the stock headunit. He did a good job in this video btw
Amazing guide! Can’t get any better then that!
It would have been good to have played the stereo before and after. Good in-depth video! Thanks! :)
Flex Lume?
Fle- *begins having flex tape flash backs*
But wait, there's more!
Eder Rocha it even works underwater!
you r the best professional installer music system that I know so far...
I've been wanting to get an amp and sub in my car as well as a new digital stereo, I already have the aftermarket speakers in and while they do sound okay-ish I think an amp will make them sound way better. I have watched a ton of tutorials already but this one is by far the best one that shows how to get everything working from the very start to the very end while going into detail on how to do everything. After I watch this a couple times I'm pretty sure I'll be confident enough to do all of this by myself, or with a friend :)
Awesome! Excited for you. Let us know if you need help choosing and remember, you can call our Tech Support for any help you need using or installing components you purchase with us.
Just a small question. if I were to use a sub with a built in amp how would the procedure differ in terms of it's installation?
Southern Turner Was thinking about the vibe 12 with the built in amp
The installation would be very similar with a powered (self-amplified) subwoofer--you just wouldn't need to use speaker wire to connect the amp and sub together in that case, otherwise the rest of the steps remain the same.
For more details or to discuss further, please feel free to contact an Advisor on the Crutchfield website: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc000/Support/Chat.aspx
Thanks,
Crutchfield
I have a car here in Oregon and i was wondering if I made a call would you help me install the system into my car? Obviously with payment of course.
If you purchase your amplifier/subwoofer from Crutchfield, then we include our in-house Tech Support who you can contact 7-days a week with any wiring/installation questions.
For items purchased elsewhere, we still offer Tech Support as a service which you can purchase from our website here: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYTVc000/p_000TECH90/Crutchfield-Tech-Support-90-day.html
Hope that helps!
--Crutchfield
This video’s the best I’ve seen…and i didn’t have to look long to figure It out.
Great information sometimes you need to refresh your mind on how to put in and add maps and radio and connectivity Love this video Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
The most difficult thing about installing car audio is running the power cables and wires, especially through the firewall. Second difficult thing is running cables from behind the head unit to the speakers. Once you get those two things down, you're about 90% there. I hate doing those steps but obviously they're necessary.
On stock stereo install don't take apart the dash. Just tap in to the rear speakers using T taps on the speaker wire. And buy a LOC adapter with remote turn on wire
Crutchfield has great customer service and knowledge.
They have very good prices on everything. I only buy car audio and video from them.
this guy gives me cool science-teacher vibes. love it
Oh gosh i cannot thank you enough. I do have a question, is the speaker wire to rca converter optional?
CRAZY DAYZ yes
so if the battery is in the back...you pretty much got it really easy
Camel Fetus that’s not entirely true, it’s the same if not more work
@Rivxrv shit LMAO I always hooked up my own audio. Of course without knowing shit. But it always worked. Your comment just made me realize a issue ive been having with my audio for the last 10 year's. I ran the remote turn on to a fuse. My thinking was. Car turns on amp for my two 12's comes on (along with radio). And it worked fine. Except for the rare time the radio accidently gets turned off. Those fucking subs rumble bass that just about blows my fucking ear drums out . just realized that must be because the head unit is off and amp still has power. Well shit. Just picked up a 19 scat pack Challenger. I really dont want to pull my dash apart but guess it'll need to be done.
@Rivxrv Awesome thank you man. I'll have to look into that!
Basically I’m installing in my 2008 Dodge Charger and my battery is in the trunk 🙏🏾💯
I already have 3 cars all with digferent subs and I did just like this. Only watched this to see if the ”proffesionalls” does the same. Am pleased with my result. Great video!
awesome!!
Its been a loooong time since i installed a Amp in my car,here recently Ive felt like installing one and just kinda wanted to watch a video for a refresher course,just like a bicycle,you just never forget how to ride one,lol, the components are niftier and more modern but the steps are still the same,cool.
Instructions not clear ,my alligator drove off a cliff, plz help
Was the Interior Crocodile??
no one is safe wtf are you flexing in that profile pic...
Noah P his kool aid Bottle lookin ass muscles lmao I’m weak
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If only it was this simple tho lol. I just wired some in my Taurus and it took me 3 hours.
My 2013 Taurus strereo is giving me so much trouble, L.O.C. is troubling mainly
I just installed an aftermarket head unit and it took me 3 hours hahaha then again removing the dash was the most time consuming cause my car's a bitch.
I'm tryna add a sub to my 2013 taurus but cant find a place to run the freakin power through the fire wall
Ahakim24 still a hole yourself and install a grommet
@@ahakim2442 under the steering column by the fuse box, run up the wire and out through where the door opens, follow the other wires to under the hood.
Best video for actually showing how to install an amp.👍🏻
🙌🙏
That was the most simple and informative TH-cam tutorial video I have ever watched thanks guys keep it up chur
Thanks! We're happy to hear that you found it helpful!
take a shot every time he says “wire”
Drunk as fuck lol
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@@sauce4148 chill lol
Even tho he going step by step, I’m still confused wtfs wrong with me
You guys make finding which wires in the harness are the speaker wires look so easy !!
It is easy! (especially with the help of our lifetime tech support)
I cant get over how great of a video this is.
😊
I expected him to say
"first thing we are gunna do is clean that engine bay"
He doesn't get paid for that
can't you just connect the line box to a speaker in the back
Yes you can and it is absolutely the better way to do it
EpilepsyWarning only in a coupe
Best tutorial ever! Thanks - All the way from Australia!
You're welcome!
Thanks for checking it out!
This video helped out a lot when i was installing sum 12s in my car great video man👍
How do we know which are the right wires
Same question
This is a good tutorial but I have a real issue with where you got your source power, you went off of the battery terminal directly and I would think you being a professional shop you would know that you never ever use the battery as power distribution because it will cause galvanic corrosion (corrosion from two different metals touching and the presence of an electrolyte) on the stud and cause more corrosion on the battery terminal and connection causing an internal resistance in the cable to the cranking motor and can be the cause of hard starting. To properly wire ANYTHING extra into a vehicle (lights, speakers, ect) the factory has provided you with a power distribution center that is either near the fuse box under the hood and is maked as accecory power, if the vehicle doesn't have a provided power distribution center from the factory then you go to the cranking motor solenoid and locate the B terminal, it's the biggest on it and made of copper, it has a big cable coming from the battery connecting to it. I just figured I'd drop some useful knowledge on you guys because I see this all the time and it causes so many problems and nobody seems to questions the shady wiring jobs that were done because the shop was truly ignorant of how to do it correctly or they were just too lazy to do it correctly. I feel it is a sad day when almost an entire industry can't follow simple guild lines set by the OEM, I mean they didn't go through all the trouble of giving you options for powering accessories so you could just do it incorrectly and charge people money. As a professional you should pride your self in making any changes to a vehicle be as factory as possible. Sorry if that came off as insulting but I'm just stating that as professionals all work should be done correctly.
My thoughts exactly.
Morgan Ruegsegger could you explain in detail how to use the proper instillation points in order to correctly hook up a subwoofer. I want to do this correctly in my car
Everyone installs them from the battery, oh well what are you gonna do about it?!
or you could just use dielectric grease to avoid corrosion
Given wiring directly to the battery has been the standard way to install an amp for at least the past 30+ years and has led to no issues of note, I'm thinking they'll be fine. (and as James notes, dielectric grease should be used on all the connection points).
the best instructional video on the market of TH-cam ! i can actually learn something new from this guy ! I'm definitely subscribing to your channel .
Thanks Jonathan! Let us know when we can help
Very informative video, one of the most clear and simplistic videos, easily showing what you need to do, helped so much :)
Thanks! We're glad to hear that you found it informative! 🙂