This man is an absolute professional. Uses stuff/materials & tools that I never knew were used and does stuff that is so clever. Never seen anything like this before. Any company should be honored if he's using their products. Should have stickers with his name next to his installs because they're all customized masterpieces. I'm sure he has accolades and people must be blown away by his work, I know I am.
Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out the video, show of hands... who wants to see a video about running large speaker wire into the door when there is a plug in the way? EDIT! I made the video! Watch it here: th-cam.com/video/UfHEHeQXmxE/w-d-xo.html
I have to tell you, its just so damn satisfying when i see a professional like you working on these projects. You explain everything down to earth, you do your job with taste and satisfaction, your videos realy show that you love what you do! Congratulations for a job well done and plesent to watch! 👊
Love the way you break it down and explain why things are the way they are. That makes knowing what you're doing so much easier. Thanks for breaking everything down for us simple guys. However I wish she would do a video on proper grounding for an amplifier in the back of a Ford Fusion..
hands up! Hey Mark i have been following you for years now from up here in Anchorage,AK where car audio is a thing. Not like the states, but better than nothing. I am close to 50 yrs old and have loved car audio since the late 80's. I really like what you do for the community and respect your knowledge. I have learned a lot in the past 9 yrs between you, Doug, Steve M, Five Star Car Stereo. It is a passion, wife calls it an addiction! So be it! Anyway first shout out to you and the channel. Keep rockin it!!! Brett B
With most newer cars its not good to have power connected, or turn on the ignition while the seats are disconnected and out. The airbag sensors might cause the light to come on. And that airbag light can't be cleared with alot of scan tools. However with this vehicle I'm confident you wher aware and understood every aspect of the install. Truly master Level skills and top quality.
I would definitely want you to install my sound system! The precision and perfection you put into every detail works well with my OCD! You are probably far away tho! I'm in Toronto Ontario
Any video that helps get wire where it needs to go, I’m for! Liked the way you ran the wire in the car, cleaned places not easily accessed and showed routing for wire with those industrial ferrels for the pass through to the engine bay. Those guys keep wet out of boxes in the factory. First time I’ve seen them used on a car. Good vid Mark! Lots of helpful stuff!👍🏻
Your videos helped me soooooo much! Not only learning ins and outs of stereo fab/install but I couldn’t find anything on stereo install for GMC terrains. Your dads equinox’s a mirror image of the terrain so I followed your videos step by step and copied you, to the best of my abilities 😅, and everything turned out perfect! Thanks my “brotha from anotha mutha”! 🤣
you are one of the people that I like how you do clean audio installations I became a fan since I looked at you a few months ago you really raffle greetings from mexicali b.c
Yes I would like to see a video on how you would run the speaker wire through the door. My 2005 Jeep Library had a hardness cover and I couldn’t run the speaker wire.
I ended up using grommets and bypassing the factory door grommet, the way they designed it with connectors at each end makes it impossible to run 14 gauge speaker wire through. Apparently it's easier if you disconnect the grommets first but I couldn't get the damn things off. I have an '05 Dodge Ram 1500 (Chrysler makes Jeep, Dodge, etc) and it's the same deal. Be nice if someone sold door grommets so I could put a second set in instead of having the wire visible.
@@6door6four96 You have to remove doors from the car to drill holes for that which can be pain in the ass. It's easier to drill holes in connector if you have extra unused pins.
Good video. Following the build. And YES! Please make the "how to run wire through door video." I do my own builds and that is the most time comsuming part for me.
I major in electronics n diy myself the ice in my car. Fundamentally we are doing the same thing but I really gotta give u the double thumbs up for all the detailed & perfection works you have done.
Yet another good trick. I've always run power & speaker lines on the opposite sides of the car. I didn't realize all I needed was some space between them. Great tip on crossing lines at an angle too.
Thanks for sharing your channel helped me on installation of my aftermarket audio system hope you never get tired of sharing your knowledge thanks and happy new year
You can get the same ferrules and a larger crimper for cables up to 35mm2. Much better connection than relying on the terminating screw to also crimp it. Aside from that, this video, as always is an excellent source for anyone to learn how to wire correctly! Thanks mark
Omg, I just installed the "Big Three" on my vehicle and man it was difficult installing the wire loom.. Wish I would've seen this video/tool before! Would've been nice to have! Now I know, thx.
Please can you make a video on how you get wire through to your door applications!? Always love watching your videos and very helpful. Your doing great things for the car audio community!
I’ll have to save this video to confirm all those little details. Tapping wire to the floor, zip tie everything. I won’t be able to make plastic mounts like you but I’ll work something out to make it look decent. 👌
Haven't really done much of installs since 2000. Back then it was throw it together and make it sound great. Cool to see the newer stuff. Was looking at doing an install on my buick lucerne and polaris slingshot. Slingshot being marine, might have to go a bit farther for moisture control. Thank you for sharing information.
YES, WE NEED A VIDEO ON DOOR PIN WIRING. I’ve been looking everywhere for over a year trying to find a tutorial on how exactly to run through doors on newer vehicles, especially those that don’t have empty pin locations that could be drilled through. I have a 2016 and I’m using factory wiring because I’d rather not remove my doors to run wire, granted I’m running less than 75W per door.
Wow, you sir do some fine work, just found your channel and am hooked! I work on boats so this is wonderful inspiration for me to transfer to marine world. Thank you keep up the great work!
You should have edited an explosion effect when you turned on the ignition to test the amps, like SoundMan does, lol. Missed opportunity! All joking aside, make a video on the door jam grommet please! I'm currently deployed overseas but I just ordered a complete front/rear set of Focal Integration coaxial speakers and the D-4.800 AudioControl amp. I've been a subwoofer installer kind of guy but you've inspired me to finally do a proper SQ install. I'm super excited to get to work on truck's sound system when I get home next month. Keep the awesome videos coming for the Fab Kitchen!
For sure the door connector would be amazing! You make me wanna go all out on a stereo but I don’t know where to start! My Volvo has like 11 speakers in it.
Wire clothes hanger is pretty handy to use as a wire snake. A dedicated battery to body ground wire is necessary for high amp installs. Otherwise the amps will try to use existing inadequate engine to body grounds to complete the circuit
Have you included in a video how to secure the amplifier board to the vehicle? I saw a bolt but I just wondered how you selected where you would secure it to and then how you did it and the hardware chosen for the job? Thanks!
Hi, I am really enjoy your videos. It brings me back to my older days of car audio. Switch has changed a lot from 30 years ago. Lol. Tell me, what you recommend for a convertible, as I have never seen a video by anyone that does a video specifically for convertibles.
Concerning your comment about running power wires close to speaker wire, the same thought applies to the factory wiring, especially on newer cars(like this one) that have CAN lines running through the harness. Will it interfere? meh, maybe. but it isn't hard to avoid just to be sure.
@CarAudioFabrication your routering clips are my favorite. Maybe I overlooked it but what did you flush trim/use as a template for your fuse holder plate? In the clip it already looks cut and you are just rounding it over?
What are your thoughts on speed cable and catching all of the speaker wires to then run to the multi channel amp? What are the advantages (if any) and what are the disadvantages to this practice?
Great Video, but I have a question on remote turn-on wires for the dual amp set-up. Did you connect the REM from the D-6.1200 to the ACM 1.300 and then from the ACM 1.300 to the head unit using a single REM wire?
Hey there. Thanks for your tutorials. Is it possible to do some videos of amp rack build in an 8th generation Honda Accord ? Also connecting amps to door speakers for the 8th generation accord?
Just a thought. If you had a small enough amp for the door speakers, couldn't you splice into the factory wires behind the stereo and mount the amp back there too and then just run the sub amp to the back? and how would all that work if you have the factory deck and need to have an aftermarket preamp output through the factory speaker wires still? Can that be done if you have the aftermarket door speakers amped?
Flush cutters are pretty much the only thing you should use for cutting off the tails of zip ties, can't tell you how many times I have sliced my arms and wrists on the sharp edges.
Brilliant M8, you are a total perfectionist. have you ever made a video about how to run extra cables through from the car into the door when it is a large plug that connects inside of door, next to hinges.eg Seat, VW, Audi or Skoda. I am coming to the end of installing Focal 165 k2 2 way kit in my car and have now opted to install tweeters on A pillar rather than door because of this problem. Also i have Bi Amped, would you recommend using the Bi Amp function? Thank you in advance
Hello Mark, your built are incredible and your videos are very inspiring. The soundproofing process scares me a little but I think it's going to be essential. I have 2 questions for you... Why didn't you include the DM-810 in the system you installed in your father's car. And second question: Using an ultra-capacitor in parallel with the main car battery in this system would have been overkill for the alternator. I will start the transformation of a 2018 Toyota Corolla LE. Thanks!!!
Do you have to crimp the ferrules after you slip them on the wire end with a tool? Or do you just slip them on and then install on the amp and the screw just presses it down?
Loving the build, doors are torture, recently did mine and just ended up taping the speaker wires along the existing setup, took me a whole day to do one side. One question though, not sure if I missed it but why didn't you use a relay after the head unit?
Fantastic channel, could have done with this info a few years ago when I was building my old system, would have saved a lot of time and some big headaches! Have you done a video (or know of one) for the Pioneer P99RS and how to set it up properly/what else it can do. I picked one up a few years ago to replace my 80PRS but the cars engine blew before I got it all up & running. I should be picking up an new car next month then all my old gears going in here. Sinfoni S series 3 ways (going to be a pain to fit theyre massive for 6.5”!!! Genesis P69 subs in the shelf and a couple of lovely old school amps, Denon DCA800 for the fronts & RF Punch 40i for the little subs. Can’t wait!!
This man is an absolute professional. Uses stuff/materials & tools that I never knew were used and does stuff that is so clever. Never seen anything like this before. Any company should be honored if he's using their products. Should have stickers with his name next to his installs because they're all customized masterpieces. I'm sure he has accolades and people must be blown away by his work, I know I am.
Really appreciate that, thank you.
Hey everyone! Thanks for checking out the video, show of hands... who wants to see a video about running large speaker wire into the door when there is a plug in the way? EDIT! I made the video! Watch it here: th-cam.com/video/UfHEHeQXmxE/w-d-xo.html
Sir can we import these products in india 🙂
I would like to see it!
yes please
CarAudioFabrication YES! Wire through a door video please!
Yes! I’d love to see a video on that.
I have to tell you, its just so damn satisfying when i see a professional like you working on these projects. You explain everything down to earth, you do your job with taste and satisfaction, your videos realy show that you love what you do! Congratulations for a job well done and plesent to watch! 👊
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Love the way you break it down and explain why things are the way they are. That makes knowing what you're doing so much easier. Thanks for breaking everything down for us simple guys. However I wish she would do a video on proper grounding for an amplifier in the back of a Ford Fusion..
hands up! Hey Mark i have been following you for years now from up here in Anchorage,AK where car audio is a thing. Not like the states, but better than nothing. I am close to 50 yrs old and have loved car audio since the late 80's. I really like what you do for the community and respect your knowledge. I have learned a lot in the past 9 yrs between you, Doug, Steve M, Five Star Car Stereo. It is a passion, wife calls it an addiction! So be it! Anyway first shout out to you and the channel. Keep rockin it!!!
Brett B
Thanks for the shout out, looking good!
Yy
One of the best man in next level car audio, who can join performance + looks together, excellent work sir. Love from india ♥️🇮🇳
Thank you for all the content, this is preparing me for a proper installation (second time) . Wish I had these videos 10 years ago!
With most newer cars its not good to have power connected, or turn on the ignition while the seats are disconnected and out. The airbag sensors might cause the light to come on. And that airbag light can't be cleared with alot of scan tools. However with this vehicle I'm confident you wher aware and understood every aspect of the install. Truly master Level skills and top quality.
Please keep the installation videos coming, I can watch them all day
Good work
I would definitely want you to install my sound system! The precision and perfection you put into every detail works well with my OCD! You are probably far away tho! I'm in Toronto Ontario
Any video that helps get wire where it needs to go, I’m for! Liked the way you ran the wire in the car, cleaned places not easily accessed and showed routing for wire with those industrial ferrels for the pass through to the engine bay. Those guys keep wet out of boxes in the factory. First time I’ve seen them used on a car. Good vid Mark! Lots of helpful stuff!👍🏻
Love it, I swear I learn something new everytime I watch a Car Audio Fabrication video so keep em coming. Input, I need input. Lol
I totally love and appreciate your videos, in all honesty they are worth being 30min long. Thank you for your videos
Your videos helped me soooooo much! Not only learning ins and outs of stereo fab/install but I couldn’t find anything on stereo install for GMC terrains. Your dads equinox’s a mirror image of the terrain so I followed your videos step by step and copied you, to the best of my abilities 😅, and everything turned out perfect! Thanks my “brotha from anotha mutha”! 🤣
I have a 2014 equinox and I plan on doing the same thing lol
you are one of the people that I like how you do clean audio installations I became a fan since I looked at you a few months ago you really raffle greetings from mexicali b.c
Yes I would like to see a video on how you would run the speaker wire through the door. My 2005 Jeep Library had a hardness cover and I couldn’t run the speaker wire.
I ended up using grommets and bypassing the factory door grommet, the way they designed it with connectors at each end makes it impossible to run 14 gauge speaker wire through. Apparently it's easier if you disconnect the grommets first but I couldn't get the damn things off. I have an '05 Dodge Ram 1500 (Chrysler makes Jeep, Dodge, etc) and it's the same deal. Be nice if someone sold door grommets so I could put a second set in instead of having the wire visible.
@@ixionn563 buy a rear door grommet from a car at a scrap yard make you own holes and install...
@@6door6four96 You have to remove doors from the car to drill holes for that which can be pain in the ass.
It's easier to drill holes in connector if you have extra unused pins.
6door 6four No good pick a parts around here, I’ll have to look around on some car part websites
Good video. Following the build. And YES! Please make the "how to run wire through door video." I do my own builds and that is the most time comsuming part for me.
I major in electronics n diy myself the ice in my car. Fundamentally we are doing the same thing but I really gotta give u the double thumbs up for all the detailed & perfection works you have done.
Yet another good trick. I've always run power & speaker lines on the opposite sides of the car. I didn't realize all I needed was some space between them. Great tip on crossing lines at an angle too.
That little amp is packed with nice functions! A great value, pretty much standard for Audio Control.
Thank for your input professionally and articulate on car stereo.
Thanks for sharing your channel helped me on installation of my aftermarket audio system hope you never get tired of sharing your knowledge thanks and happy new year
You can get the same ferrules and a larger crimper for cables up to 35mm2.
Much better connection than relying on the terminating screw to also crimp it.
Aside from that, this video, as always is an excellent source for anyone to learn how to wire correctly!
Thanks mark
I've been hooking up my own stereos in my cars my whole life now I can't do it again until I go get all this fancy stuff make it look beautiful
Omg, I just installed the "Big Three" on my vehicle and man it was difficult installing the wire loom.. Wish I would've seen this video/tool before! Would've been nice to have! Now I know, thx.
Please can you make a video on how you get wire through to your door applications!? Always love watching your videos and very helpful. Your doing great things for the car audio community!
Love this series! And yes to anything you think we'd be interested in seeing because you will make it great. I love your attention to detail.
Definitely would be nice to see the door wire pull
You are the Chris fix of car audio.
Already released the video! Check my channel
I’ll have to save this video to confirm all those little details. Tapping wire to the floor, zip tie everything. I won’t be able to make plastic mounts like you but I’ll work something out to make it look decent. 👌
Great video i always learn something new thanks for share you knowledge
Haven't really done much of installs since 2000. Back then it was throw it together and make it sound great. Cool to see the newer stuff. Was looking at doing an install on my buick lucerne and polaris slingshot. Slingshot being marine, might have to go a bit farther for moisture control. Thank you for sharing information.
YES, WE NEED A VIDEO ON DOOR PIN WIRING. I’ve been looking everywhere for over a year trying to find a tutorial on how exactly to run through doors on newer vehicles, especially those that don’t have empty pin locations that could be drilled through. I have a 2016 and I’m using factory wiring because I’d rather not remove my doors to run wire, granted I’m running less than 75W per door.
Wow, you sir do some fine work, just found your channel and am hooked! I work on boats so this is wonderful inspiration for me to transfer to marine world. Thank you keep up the great work!
Nice! For some reason I like when you upload videos like this!
Man you have no idea how much that helped me🤣
I’m seeing audio control in lots of high end builds. Gotta check them out.
Yes, please make a video for wiring through the door molex! I hate running wire through there, and would love to see if you have any tips!
So clean! Good stuff!
WHAMMY-BAM! 🤣 another great and informative video!! This channel has taught me sooo much!!! THANK YOU!
You should have edited an explosion effect when you turned on the ignition to test the amps, like SoundMan does, lol. Missed opportunity! All joking aside, make a video on the door jam grommet please! I'm currently deployed overseas but I just ordered a complete front/rear set of Focal Integration coaxial speakers and the D-4.800 AudioControl amp. I've been a subwoofer installer kind of guy but you've inspired me to finally do a proper SQ install. I'm super excited to get to work on truck's sound system when I get home next month. Keep the awesome videos coming for the Fab Kitchen!
This guy is a professional for sure
That tool would be so nice to have. Would be a huge life saver!!!
Which one?
The wire loom tool
Yes, to how to pass wire through a Molex connector.
Molex speaker wire video would be amazing. I gave up on mine as I was worried I would destroy the molex!
Top knotch work, wow dude! Next next level
DAMN YO!! Wire Loom Tool? Who knew?.. 😮
🎉
For sure the door connector would be amazing! You make me wanna go all out on a stereo but I don’t know where to start! My Volvo has like 11 speakers in it.
Wow, you really are pushing this videos out quick.
I just planned to do my install this week, i would surely like to see that molex video.
I look forward to the day of WIRELESS CAR AUDIO INSTALLS!
Great video as usual. Nice work.
Wire clothes hanger is pretty handy to use as a wire snake.
A dedicated battery to body ground wire is necessary for high amp installs. Otherwise the amps will try to use existing inadequate engine to body grounds to complete the circuit
Please please do a door wire run video! It's the only thing missing from your channel for us at home DIYers
I always love your videos and you do amazing work!
Pleas show us how to go through door grommet!!
I love that flexible wire loom, however i have found myself putting it on everything, even my fan at home, lol
Have you included in a video how to secure the amplifier board to the vehicle? I saw a bolt but I just wondered how you selected where you would secure it to and then how you did it and the hardware chosen for the job? Thanks!
Love the video! One of my favorite parts? 12:34...I love that the length of the video was a linear progression...I’m weird like that lol
Muito conhecimento, acompanho todos seus vídeos, grande gênio, pena no Brasil não temos estás ferramentas, mais aprendo muito contigo
Hi, I am really enjoy your videos. It brings me back to my older days of car audio. Switch has changed a lot from 30 years ago. Lol. Tell me, what you recommend for a convertible, as I have never seen a video by anyone that does a video specifically for convertibles.
Love the videos
Very Informative.
Thank you.
Concerning your comment about running power wires close to speaker wire, the same thought applies to the factory wiring, especially on newer cars(like this one) that have CAN lines running through the harness. Will it interfere? meh, maybe. but it isn't hard to avoid just to be sure.
Do you have a video that explains what rca cables you recommend and do you have to use monster vs. cheaper ones and what’s the difference?
@CarAudioFabrication your routering clips are my favorite. Maybe I overlooked it but what did you flush trim/use as a template for your fuse holder plate? In the clip it already looks cut and you are just rounding it over?
What are your thoughts on speed cable and catching all of the speaker wires to then run to the multi channel amp? What are the advantages (if any) and what are the disadvantages to this practice?
Thank you
Love the idea of the board to organize everything. Wondering how I could possibly do this in my 18 f150
In the corner of the can or underneath passenger seat
i wish i have a son like you one day lol
nice! mine looked like a crazy person installed amps and wiring... because one did, ME!
Wire management bro
Great Video, but I have a question on remote turn-on wires for the dual amp set-up. Did you connect the REM from the D-6.1200 to the ACM 1.300 and then from the ACM 1.300 to the head unit using a single REM wire?
is it better to crimp your ferrules before putting them into the amp or should you leave it nice and round for more even contact in the amp?
Hey there. Thanks for your tutorials. Is it possible to do some videos of amp rack build in an 8th generation Honda Accord ? Also connecting amps to door speakers for the 8th generation accord?
I'd recommend checking out this build series in the Equinox. Everything applies to any vehicle.
For your remote wire, did you use a relay? Or did you run the one remote wire for both amps?
I did the math and two amps was just fine for the one wire.
Just a thought. If you had a small enough amp for the door speakers, couldn't you splice into the factory wires behind the stereo and mount the amp back there too and then just run the sub amp to the back? and how would all that work if you have the factory deck and need to have an aftermarket preamp output through the factory speaker wires still? Can that be done if you have the aftermarket door speakers amped?
Nice man can’t wait for more
Then come back tomorrow ;)
omg , i follow u since .. forever :) and i can say... i hate u all you`re instals are so clean :D good job man !! ✌
Flush cutters are pretty much the only thing you should use for cutting off the tails of zip ties, can't tell you how many times I have sliced my arms and wrists on the sharp edges.
Is that white tape holding down wires special tape?
Grounding in that location didn't mess with the voltage sensor did it
Plz make one for 3 amplifiers....bass,midrange and tweeters for pro audio speakers
Okay I have one question…. Ughhh how do I power on both amps with the remote wire from the radio?
What about the grommets used to take 1/0 power wire through the firewall? What size works best?
Brilliant M8, you are a total perfectionist.
have you ever made a video about how to run extra cables through from the car into the door when it is a large plug that connects inside of door, next to hinges.eg Seat, VW, Audi or Skoda.
I am coming to the end of installing Focal 165 k2 2 way kit in my car and have now opted to install tweeters on A pillar rather than door because of this problem. Also i have Bi Amped, would you recommend using the Bi Amp function?
Thank you in advance
You have several inches of fuse in place of wire. Is the fuse under the hood not enough?
Please do a video on running wire through stock door grommet ❤️
Good stuff here but i haven't seen you add any large voltage capacitors on any builds. Are they just not needed anymore?
Do you have a link for that grommet sir?
What are you using as patches to tape down the wires?
Hey, how do you call the link you put in the distrabtion of the ground,its in 2:27 in your video
?thanks :-)
Butifull
wiring installation
Hello Mark, your built are incredible and your videos are very inspiring. The soundproofing process scares me a little but I think it's going to be essential. I have 2 questions for you... Why didn't you include the DM-810 in the system you installed in your father's car. And second question: Using an ultra-capacitor in parallel with the main car battery in this system would have been overkill for the alternator. I will start the transformation of a 2018 Toyota Corolla LE. Thanks!!!
Do you have to crimp the ferrules after you slip them on the wire end with a tool? Or do you just slip them on and then install on the amp and the screw just presses it down?
What grommet abs tape to secure the wires to the floor did you use?
Where can one obtain some of that black plastic sheet material you used to mount the fuse?
How did you make the hole you drilled for the red wire watertight?
Loving the build, doors are torture, recently did mine and just ended up taping the speaker wires along the existing setup, took me a whole day to do one side.
One question though, not sure if I missed it but why didn't you use a relay after the head unit?
Fantastic channel, could have done with this info a few years ago when I was building my old system, would have saved a lot of time and some big headaches!
Have you done a video (or know of one) for the Pioneer P99RS and how to set it up properly/what else it can do. I picked one up a few years ago to replace my 80PRS but the cars engine blew before I got it all up & running. I should be picking up an new car next month then all my old gears going in here. Sinfoni S series 3 ways (going to be a pain to fit theyre massive for 6.5”!!! Genesis P69 subs in the shelf and a couple of lovely old school amps, Denon DCA800 for the fronts & RF Punch 40i for the little subs. Can’t wait!!
Quick question. How do you fine the efficiency rating on an amplifier?
Would I hook up my 5 amps threw this block then into my DPS ?
What kind of tape do you use to hold wiring to floor under the carpet? Does it survive time/heat/cold/etc?