EXACTLY the video I wanted to see!!! Not only am I getting ready to connect my 4-channel amp and 12" 4-ohm sub, but also plan on running my 4 front & rear speakers like you showed the 5-channel set-up. What really made me smile when I clicked on this video was the fact that you showed the connections to the exact same amp I just bought on eBay! At least it sure looks the same. Mine is the Kenwood KAC-8406 class A/B 4-channel. I've run amps with this same configuration in the past and it worked out perfect. I just like to make sure any new amp I buy is capable of the 5-channel hookup. Looks like this Kenwood is. My front and rear speakers are all four Clarion SRG-1623R which I purchased a few years ago based NOT on their 260w maximum power handling but for their high frequency response! These little speakers go all the way up to 30,000Hz with was about the highest highs I could find any 6-1/4's going up to in my online comparisons before I bought them. They just don't do much in the bass department. In my Chevy Prizm, I was able to cut out the 6-1/4" holes in the rear deck to make room for the huge bridges of the Clarion SRG-6953R 600-watt 5-way 6x9's. Those were the BEST sounding 6x9's I've ever heard in any of my cars in 40+ years! People used to ask me all the time what kind of subs I was running, when all it was were a pair of rear 6x9's! All my speakers were connected to a Boston GT-40 4-channel amp through a Clarion EQS-746 passive equalizer. ANYWAY... back to the reason for my comment! I was VERY thankful for your video! It showed me that my newest Kenwood amp IS capable of a 5-channel hookup! Oh, by the way, NICE touch on the making of your new wire terminals!
This video just saved the day. I used to have an amp in my hyundai elantra about, 16 years ago. Now, my corvette C5 came with an AMP. This video let me do the Sub woofer and 4 speakers for the 2 channel 5 speaker setup! Bridge the B and duplicate in A L & R. Amazing.
I've got an old Sony Xplod 444 amp (I bought used), it came with a subwoofer, so I figured I should be able to connect it, but couldn't find any information anywhere - until now. Question - if you duplicate A L & R, how do you fade front to rear?
Glad they didn't go into dual voice coil subs along with what they did here. Good info for people out there who are new to car audio or just don't understand how this stuff works. For me it was mundane but MECP certified back in the 90's so... While car audio is just a hobby for me now, back then I thought I might want to install for a living. Installed on the side for several years while working in a electronics store. Got married and car audio took a back burner finally ending up operating tractors. Working on a install in our Hyundai Sonata. Have the double din touchscreen in running the factory speakers currently. Sub box with 2 Fosgate dual voice coil 12's is done and I'm working on the amp rack with EQ now. Once that's done I'll install all the door speakers and run wires from the amp for those. After that I plan to play around with some LED lighting. I've got the light strips and controllers already. Just waiting on the switches and several reed relays to show up for that. Our daughter is getting handed down the Mazda with 2 Boston Acoustic 10's and Soundstream amps.
Thanks a ton, man. I have a 9-speaker factory Rockford Fosgate system that uses a 7-channel configuration, and I have spent two days looking for a way to make that many speakers (all changed out to 4 ohm) plus another added sub work with a (more powerful) 4 channel amp. My issue was how to use the outputs in a way to maximize power. Found it in this video. Now I just have a lot of math to do.
@@Qualitymobilevideo Hi mate. Had few things just wanted to ask you about, if you do not mind helping me out! I have a powered sub (jbl basspro sl) in my car. I also got 2 pioneer champion series 6x9 speakers (at the back) and 2 philips 6 inch speakers in front doors which i'm about to upgrade in some time and add a pair of tweeters. These are run by a pioneer head unit : deh-x3950bt. So just wanted to know if i can connect an amp (about 400W) as a 2-channel to those speakers and if i should be using a distribution block along with a capacitor as well...Thanks for your precious help in advance!
@@Qualitymobilevideo i have a question. I have a 12" memphis sub and 500 watt sony amp should i upgrade my amp to have a clear sound for my sub? Im thinking about having it put in my 2017 buick regal
I just run a bigger gauge power wire to a distribution block and run power from there to amps. But ALWAYS ground each amp separately, not to same screw. VERY IMPORTANT is that you use a relay to turn on more than 1 amp! The turn-on lead from a head unit is very low voltage and not designed to turn on multiple items like amps. You'll fry the turn-on circuit of your deck trying to turn on more than one amp. As for grounds, what I do because I'm weird is run a large gauge ground to another distribution block then run grounds from the block to each component. Wish I could post a picture of how I do it! But think link MIGHT work to show my odd usage of distribution blocks! Even one for turn-ons! i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh100/Hairball98498/98%20Stratus%20stereo/P5130209.jpg
this really helped me understand a lot better. thanks for the well made comprehensive video. there are so many crap videos out there that confuse me more or are so low quality/poorly made that I want to SLAM my head into the freaking keyboard. THANK YOU
I just sat here and watched several of your videos. I love how much pride you guys take in the quality of your work. From the Tesa tape all the way to removing the insulation from the spade terminals, and using color-coordinated heat shrink. I do have a couple burning questions, though. Those Monster Cable things you used to help separate the wires, what are those called? and secondly, what is the name for that cable you're using that has two insulated wires inside of it? I'm really hoping to install my stuff in a quality manner as you have.
I bought some from KnuKonceptz! They call them speaker wire pants. They were only a dollar each! You just tell them what gauge speaker wire you're using. In my case, I bought the 12 gauge ones. I also first seen those in this video! Plus, I also bought colored heat shrink in red, black and blue after watching this video. Now if I could only learn to solder! ;)
Hi there, awesome help you videos have been. Last time I installed a car audio system, I was in high school, I am now 52🥴. Anyhoo I am about to install a system that looks to be a 5 channel setup, and with both front and rear speakers connected to the “A” line and the sub bridged, do you lose the fader that way?
Yeah, that's true. I was watching through lots of confusing vids where most of what's told was kind of janky and still had to figure a lot of stuff out myself. I could've recorded the process myself and make everyones life easier, but eh, already did everything and not willing to take things apart.
Could you do a video on how to hook them up to highs and mids I'm very curious or can you recommend a video thanks gave great detail and helpful info .
Quality Mobile Video i need help finding an amp for my 4 door speakers. they each need 175 watts rms at 4 ohms. i want a 4 channel amp ( one channel per speaker) and i want as close to 175 watts per speaker as possible. any suggestions?
Good video but some people should be told that speakers in parallel will lose the fade adjustment from front to rear speakers. That's why I use a 4 channel amp and a seperate amp for the subwoofer.
That's how i learnt the hard way a guy connected my speakers like this and when I put it on loud I thought my front one and back one weren't working now its loud and I like it
Can you go into more detail on how you connected that? And were you able to run it with stock battery? I know it's been some time but i'd really appreciate the help lol
How does wiring 2 sets of speakers (2 front/2 rear) in parallel affect the volume/sound quality those 4 speaker? Assuming total impedance of the speakers is matched to the amps capability
Thanks a lot! I am upgrading my Chevrolet Opala (brazilian 4 door sedan) sound system. Your video explained perfectly how to compose all my 5 channel configuration. Amazing video! Excelent teacher.
Thanks for the tutorial guys. So just to clarify. I have a four channel MB QUART XA1.800, rated at the following. POWER @ 1-OHM N/A POWER @ 2-OHMS 4 x 200 Watts POWER @ 4-OHMS 4 x 100 Watts MONO BRIDGED @ 2-OHMS N/A MONO BRIDGED @ 4-OHMS 2 x 400 Watts The speakers I have are the MB Quarts for the front. Rated at:- PEAK POWER HANDLING 120 watts RMS POWER HANDLING 80 watts IMPEDANCE 4 ohms For the rears I have the Focal AUDITOR R-100C - 4" 10cm 2 Way Car Coaxial. Rated at:- Max.Power 120W as pair 60W each speaker Nom.Power: 30W RMS Channel 3/4 is straightforward. I'll connect the underseat 8" subs to them. My question is for channel 1/2. Can I connect the front and rears in parallel? So, front and rear left to channel 1 and front and rear right to channel 2? What sort of load will be presented to the amp? And what would I set the gains to considering there is a difference in the nominal wattage between the focals and MB Quarts? Thanks
am planning to install a 3 way audio system on a 1952 chevy truck. for now i have a head unit (DDX917WS) ands 4 speakers (7"kenwood excelon 110 w) for doors and kick panels so i just wondering if u can give me an advice on what is the best Amplifier, Tweeters, and Subwoofer to buy and how to wire it?
The RCA cables seem to be my Achilles heel. I have a 6 channel Alpine amp with 4 door speakers and 2 subs. So do I need 6 RCA cables coming from my head unit?, Or does it know which is which, as far as low end signal and high end?
Depends how many come off your head unit. Should at least run a sub rca and voice rca. Some head units have front and rear rca outputs for voice. Some have only 1 set. Run 1 set rca's for the subwoofers and a second for the vocal amp. If you do not have a 3rd or rear channel rca out the head unit you use Y adaptors to turn the 2 voice rca's into 4 to plug into the Amp (just make sure you keep left and right separate and plug into proper rca inputs to the Amp.
Nice 👍. I have 4 channel amp. 1pair 70 RMS each component. 1pair 100 RMS each ovel focal auditor speaker. If one channel support 80rms in amp. Then how I get perfect power for 100 RMS speaker on rear.
I’ve got a 2 channel amp laying around and been thinking about putting it in my jeep. Might wire the front speakers to one channel and the rear speakers to the other. I don’t use balance much but I do fade them from time to time and being able to keep the fronts and rears separate would be nice.
very clean work, have to give you that... But you dont run the positive along side the remote, it slightly distorts the amp. put the positive on one side of the car and the remote on the other side. then put back on the computer and see the full power without be distorted.
The remote turn-on lead is SO low power it would NEVER induce noise into an RCA cable! Really. Most are like 0.5 volts max! But the one important thing most people don't realize that IS a true fact is you NEVER want to use your head unit's remote turn-on lead to power up more than ONE thing! EVER! You'll fry that circuit in seconds trying to draw that much power from it! Instead, you always run your turn-on lead to a relay! Then power whatever you want off the relay! Myself, I'm weird and old, so I came up with my own personal idea on the use of relays and distribution blocks: I use 1 relay, but the power from it goes to a seperate distribution block for to amp turn-on leads, 1 distribution block to make ONE ground point than run 4 grounds to all the stuff, and a third distribution block puts main power from the main fuse to each of 4 components instead of trying to connect a bunch of power wires! May seem weird, but it sure doesn't hurt anything! And it not only looks cool, but gets a LOT of comments and it DOES work! i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh100/Hairball98498/98%20Stratus%20stereo/P5110189.jpg
what channel do I need? 2front, 2rear, plus 2-12in woofs. I did this myself. honestly I had no clue. the wiring was already set up though, just plug and go...
Well you have a few options, you can use a 5 channel or 4 channel. Or get a monoblock dedicated to your subwoofers and a 4 channel for the speakers. You could also power the front speakers with the head unit or with the new amplifier.
If you put 2 speakers in the same channel and they are both 4 ohms would they still be 4ohms? Just trying to understand a little more. Thanks in advance!
Hi great video. Big questions: 1. How do i now the stock output in watts of my car radio? 2. If the stock system has 4x 25watts speakers, does it mean that the radio output is 200w? 3. Does the output of the amplifier change in different radios? (Using the same amp)
1. Tough to tell, you can refer to your car manual or call the manufacturer 2. Yes each channel is getting 25W 3. The amplifier power will always stay the same. The power would change if the speakers were wired to the head unit instead
This just isn't complete enough for me. Those wires going under the screws on the amp. Where do they go? What are they attached to? Where does the 8 speaker wires on the head unit go? Do the speaker wires from the speakers hook up to the amp? Where do they hook up to on the amp? So far I can't find any videos that answer what questions I have. They all assume. Even if they posted a pictorial diagram, I wouldn't need a video.. Easiest thing to do. Spread all components out on a big table like surface and attach the wires. Takes away all the mystery.
This is a to demonstrate the wiring options, you have to decide how you are going to run your speakers depending on loading. The wires go to the speakers but you are presented with several wiring options when using multi-channel amplifiers, do you want to run four speakers and a sub? That is a three way setup, do you want to run four speakers? That is a four channel setup. What are you stuck on?
@@Qualitymobilevideo I'm looking to run 4 speakers and 1 sub. I just need to understand that I run the speaker wires from the head unit to the Amplifier. Once that is done. Is there connections from the Amplifier to the speakers? My install is all to be new, I am not including any stock components. I will probably be purchasing a 5 channel amplifier just for the ease of making the necessary connections and I won't have to worry about bridging. I bought a bunch of speaker cables. They have those RCA plugs on them. I guess that was probably a waste of money. I haven't really seen anyone using them. Thanks for responding.
I understand your frustration. I’m feeling it too. I want someone to explain the first part of the amp installation with the wires from the head unit to the amplifier and which connection it goes to. Then they can explain the connection from the amplifier to the speakers. That would really help a lot of people.
@@-emme-nguyen4404 Looks like we are both stuck on the same problems. I still am yet to tackle this job. I'm waiting until winter is over, then I'll resume the battle. Got to do some more research though first. I wish you success with your installation.
This was the easy part for me, I was more interested in wires getting pulled through in Audi A4 B7 Avant, but this one was still a good refresher. Keep up the job, keep every one of us informed at all times ;)
I have tweeters, two front, and two rear speakers and then I want one sub. What channel amp do I get? I bought this car that has jbl speakers installed(2 tweets, 2 front, and 2 rear) and it had an amp and was wired for a single sub. he had to take the sub and amp out when he sold it to me so all I need is to plug an amp and sub. problem is I have no idea what amp to get. he told me to get a 4 channel but when I asked him what amp he used it was a 5 channel one. I'm so confused.
Roshan Abraham 4 channels bridge 1 sub. 700 watts should sufficient. But yet again, what car you have? My car has Pioneer DEH3800UI head unit, Pioneer TS-G1605C 280w component speakers front, Pioneer TS-A935H 550w 3 way speakers rear and Pioneer TS-WX120A 120w active subwoofer with no amps at all. Sounds really great and price wise are affordable 🙂
Its a 2002 Subaru impreza outback sport. I bought it last week form a guy. It actually doesn't have tweeters but still has after market front pair and back pair. My issue is that It was wired to subs and a amp. When the guy sold it to me he had to take the amp and sub out. So now I have a ton of wires under the drivers seat(where the amp was) and I cant play any music until I plug them into an amp. That's why I'm really confused on what amp to get.
intergratypezero . So hookup front and rear speakers in parallel to the two front channels on a 2ohm stable amp then Bridge the two rear channels of the amp to run to subwoofer ?
So for wiring speakers in parallel you can just connect both speakers to one channel? I've also seen it done where you make the parallel connection though the speakers terminals and I'm guessing you instead have one set of wires going to the wattage source. Essentially the same thing correct?
what equipment (insulators, etc) does Lorenzo use to make those clean wire setups? shows some small clips of him doing it but doesn't go over the process. is there a link to a video of him doing that ? would love to see best tips on how to make this clean install running 2 wires in the single high guage looking tube
I LIKE IT !!!!!!! :) Explained it to me with sticks and stones now i know how to add 2 x 3.5 midrange on dashboard to mi 4 channel amp running 2 sets of 6.5 components with new wiring. Thank you.
Awesome Video. The last video you were featured in helped a friend of mine with her system. (her Coupe Bumps HARD) I enjoyed your wire crimping/soldering tip. Well Done.
So Question I have a 4 channel amp 2400 watts total or 600 watts per channel and 2 subs. If I bridge them will that increase my watts from 600 to 1200 per sub?
On two-channel, four speakers setup: Can one of those 'speakers' be a small (6.5") subwoofer? Example: Left channel runs front left speaker and rear door sub, while right channel runs front and rear right speaker. (Replacing left rear speaker with 6.5" subwoofer.) 2020. Thanks for the VERY INFORMATIVE video!
Cool video. I had Pioneer 4 channel amplifier 150W RMS bridged to Subwoofer and 60W RMS to front speakers. It played well but I bought a more powerful amplifier. Now I have Helix 4 channel amplifier 240W RMS bridged to subwoofer and 80W RMS to front speakers. I am super satisfied. 🔊
So as I'm seeing is to connect my front or all 4 speakers to my amp plus a sub do I wire up from the individual door or from the back of my aftermarket deck?
What about on early 2000 Mercedes where the speakers are directly connected to the amplifier in the trunk and not behind the head unit? How does installing it happen do you have a video on that set up?
quick question lets say i connect front speakers bridged to channel 1&2 to get 200RMS. And i need 75 RMS for Tweets can i connect 1 tweet normaly to channel 1 and 1 normally to channel 2 just to get the 75 rms from each one or will it interfere with the bridged connection?
Question - it looks like on the end of you wires you have a heat shrink that says monster that shrinks over main cable but then splits into two - where can you get those- thanks in advance
You helped a lot, but i want to learn something else. I have a 4 channel amplifier, hertz hcp 4 class A B, two split speakers woofer and tweeter if i say it right, and a subwoofer connected to the amplifier. Now my fresh idea is, can i install two mid range frequencies speakers in the front doors together with the existed twiters and hear the bass only from the subwoofer ? I just want to separate all the frequencies, bass only from the subwoofer, mid range frequencies from a speaker that is made only for mid range range frequencies, and the high frequencies to the existed twiters. Is there a video for this specific job ? I can't find a video for this job and i don't know if a car electrician can do this job because in my area there is no specific car audio technician.
Did u make the split sleeves you put on the wire terminals or did you buy them? If purchased where can I get those at. The most difficult issues I run into is connecting terminals to my wires. Idk why I have issues in this department cause I have the right tools and supplies but for some reason terminals come off or won't fit in the hook ups on the amps,etc... my system.went down on me piece by piece over the last 2 weeks so I threw a couple mismatched brand of subs in my truck temporarily so I'd still have music. I plan on redoing the whole system so any tips and tricks would be helpful.
Great vid helpful!! But how bout 3 dash 3,5 ...2 .6/9 F doors 2-3,5 rear doors 2-6/9 sub rear nd 1 8" sub total W a 5 ch A/b nd an 2 ch D all spckrs are at 4 ohms ?
I had a local audio store here in Indianapolis install a Kenwood head unit, amp and speakers in my 2012 Altima. The place got good reviews but not all of them. When they gave me my car back they told me it "did not start up as easy as it once did." No kidding. When I complained to the owner he blamed it on the battery in the key fob. It wasn't. I was lucky to be able to drive it home. The next morning I drove it to my local Nissan dealer. They found they had drilled a hole into the firewall cutting wires and damaging the computer. I have been out of a car for over a week now while we wait for a car computer on back order. Total bill: $2500. I complained to the car stereo shop and got no response. It's criminal people can do business like this and not be held accountable. Wiring is crucial.
Well, I'm a DIY'er but confused by the load of info available on the net. My set up is a simple one; two 3-way speakers and a 2 channel amplifier and an in-dash unit. I have learned how adjust the gain, yeah rocket science for me..My question is, once the gain is set and the amplifier is tuned, should I play around with the sound adjustments (like bass boost, equalizer, loudness etc) in the in-dash unit or do I leave them at flat (zero) levels?
Very nice and clean work!!What are those black plastic speaker wire covers from Monster Cable called? Lorenzo was doing a video and using these. I would like to buy these for my personal install. Do you sell them? Please let me know. Thanks!!
Unfortunately they're discontinued! Sorry Rick! We've just had them in the shop or years for our personal use. Google "speaker wire pants", you'll find them
Cool video, well I m having problem with amplifier. I m trying to connect 600w rms subwoofer and 250w rms speakers to a Pioneer GM-D8704 Class-D 1200w 4-Channel bridgeable amplifier. Will it work? Thanks.
For the 4 channel amp connection , would I just have to splice into the wires from the head units existing speaker wire and run it to the amplifier in the back ? Would RCAs be needed at that point because my stock headunit does not have RCA connection
I’m trying to grasp my mind around connecting a subwoofer to a 5 channel amp. To connect a subwoofer to the amp do I just plug into the rca outputs on the back of the amp, and connect the bare wire of the other end of the rca cables into the sub?
EXACTLY the video I wanted to see!!! Not only am I getting ready to connect my 4-channel amp and 12" 4-ohm sub, but also plan on running my 4 front & rear speakers like you showed the 5-channel set-up. What really made me smile when I clicked on this video was the fact that you showed the connections to the exact same amp I just bought on eBay! At least it sure looks the same. Mine is the Kenwood KAC-8406 class A/B 4-channel. I've run amps with this same configuration in the past and it worked out perfect. I just like to make sure any new amp I buy is capable of the 5-channel hookup. Looks like this Kenwood is. My front and rear speakers are all four Clarion SRG-1623R which I purchased a few years ago based NOT on their 260w maximum power handling but for their high frequency response! These little speakers go all the way up to 30,000Hz with was about the highest highs I could find any 6-1/4's going up to in my online comparisons before I bought them. They just don't do much in the bass department. In my Chevy Prizm, I was able to cut out the 6-1/4" holes in the rear deck to make room for the huge bridges of the Clarion SRG-6953R 600-watt 5-way 6x9's. Those were the BEST sounding 6x9's I've ever heard in any of my cars in 40+ years! People used to ask me all the time what kind of subs I was running, when all it was were a pair of rear 6x9's! All my speakers were connected to a Boston GT-40 4-channel amp through a Clarion EQS-746 passive equalizer. ANYWAY... back to the reason for my comment! I was VERY thankful for your video! It showed me that my newest Kenwood amp IS capable of a 5-channel hookup! Oh, by the way, NICE touch on the making of your new wire terminals!
The most simply and easy to understand video I have encountered so far. Please do not stop making these quality videos I appreciate it
Glad you enjoyed it!
Bro I honestly thought I was ready to get my own setup and after watching your videos, it just made everything more confusing lmao thanks
LOL hopefully it helps
Honestly it was pretty confusing. Too many configurations and still not clear when to use which one.
@@domls1317 so pay a professional to do it for you, doesn't cost that much to have it all done by a pro
@@xfirty2x wheres the challenge in that? I would rather try and fail before I succeed and learn something than not even try at all.
@@xfirty2x yeah thats a freaking lie.
I like how you showed the multiple setups. Seems very straight forward. Thank you for sharing.
Sitting here like yeah i can do that 5 min later car is on fire....nailed it
LMFAO
Seriously!!
Mary Black lol naw it was just funny
Feel yah! I burned down my entire VW Golf doing this.
What type of amp do I need to run a 10 inch sub on and 2-4 regular speakers?
This is by far the best tutorial video I've seen on how to make the various connections depending on your situation. Thank you!
Thanks Steve!
THIS MUSIC AND THE VOLZME OF IT DROVE ME INSANE!!!!!😢😢😢
Bro you did the explanation in the best possible way bro.. I am so charged to do my amp connections... GOOD JOB SIR.
Get it done!
Prettiest wires Ive ever seen. Quality work.
THANKS
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Have a 2 chainal amp can u hook up all 4 RCA terminals to the head unit. For fount & bac speakers?
@@Qualitymobilevideo can I run my midrange speakers on full instead of HPF as long as I have the crossover set to the speakers frequency range
@@Qualitymobilevideo you
Of all car audio videos I've seen this is by far the most accurate
Thanks!
This video just saved the day. I used to have an amp in my hyundai elantra about, 16 years ago. Now, my corvette C5 came with an AMP. This video let me do the Sub woofer and 4 speakers for the 2 channel 5 speaker setup! Bridge the B and duplicate in A L & R. Amazing.
Glad it helped!
I've got an old Sony Xplod 444 amp (I bought used), it came with a subwoofer, so I figured I should be able to connect it, but couldn't find any information anywhere - until now. Question - if you duplicate A L & R, how do you fade front to rear?
@@SureshBopitiya I was thinking about that as well for those who need the adjustability of fading.
Glad they didn't go into dual voice coil subs along with what they did here. Good info for people out there who are new to car audio or just don't understand how this stuff works. For me it was mundane but MECP certified back in the 90's so... While car audio is just a hobby for me now, back then I thought I might want to install for a living. Installed on the side for several years while working in a electronics store. Got married and car audio took a back burner finally ending up operating tractors. Working on a install in our Hyundai Sonata. Have the double din touchscreen in running the factory speakers currently. Sub box with 2 Fosgate dual voice coil 12's is done and I'm working on the amp rack with EQ now. Once that's done I'll install all the door speakers and run wires from the amp for those. After that I plan to play around with some LED lighting. I've got the light strips and controllers already. Just waiting on the switches and several reed relays to show up for that. Our daughter is getting handed down the Mazda with 2 Boston Acoustic 10's and Soundstream amps.
Not bad for a first car!
Great video.
Now I'm able to hook up 4 6x9s powered by one amp and 2 8s powered by one amp on my Harley Road glide.
Thank you.
Glad it helped!
Get the f**k out of here on a Road glide, how many saddlebags you got on that thing. Love to see pics 😜🤪😝
Thanks a ton, man. I have a 9-speaker factory Rockford Fosgate system that uses a 7-channel configuration, and I have spent two days looking for a way to make that many speakers (all changed out to 4 ohm) plus another added sub work with a (more powerful) 4 channel amp. My issue was how to use the outputs in a way to maximize power. Found it in this video. Now I just have a lot of math to do.
Glad it was helpful!
Nothing could be clearer than this detailed explanation!
Thanks!
@@Qualitymobilevideo Hi mate. Had few things just wanted to ask you about, if you do not mind helping me out!
I have a powered sub (jbl basspro sl) in my car. I also got 2 pioneer champion series 6x9 speakers (at the back) and 2 philips 6 inch speakers in front doors which i'm about to upgrade in some time and add a pair of tweeters. These are run by a pioneer head unit : deh-x3950bt. So just wanted to know if i can connect an amp (about 400W) as a 2-channel to those speakers and if i should be using a distribution block along with a capacitor as well...Thanks for your precious help in advance!
@@Qualitymobilevideo i have a question. I have a 12" memphis sub and 500 watt sony amp should i upgrade my amp to have a clear sound for my sub? Im thinking about having it put in my 2017 buick regal
Man I've been pondering about this the whole day cause I couldn't figure it out... Thank you so much!
Awesome!
You should've actually showed how to power two amps and how to hook them up that would've been awesome
W can do one on that!
Did you ever do a video for this?
I just run a bigger gauge power wire to a distribution block and run power from there to amps. But ALWAYS ground each amp separately, not to same screw. VERY IMPORTANT is that you use a relay to turn on more than 1 amp! The turn-on lead from a head unit is very low voltage and not designed to turn on multiple items like amps. You'll fry the turn-on circuit of your deck trying to turn on more than one amp. As for grounds, what I do because I'm weird is run a large gauge ground to another distribution block then run grounds from the block to each component. Wish I could post a picture of how I do it! But think link MIGHT work to show my odd usage of distribution blocks! Even one for turn-ons!
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Uh wouldnt a fuse block ground be basically the same thing you said you never do, just prior to that?..
Cocaine is a hell of a drug @Shawn Brown
I realize this is old but I wonder how many people's brains you fried with the very last example, pretend the bottom channel isnt there... lol
this really helped me understand a lot better. thanks for the well made comprehensive video. there are so many crap videos out there that confuse me more or are so low quality/poorly made that I want to SLAM my head into the freaking keyboard. THANK YOU
LMFAO! Thanks for watching glad it helped!
I just sat here and watched several of your videos. I love how much pride you guys take in the quality of your work. From the Tesa tape all the way to removing the insulation from the spade terminals, and using color-coordinated heat shrink. I do have a couple burning questions, though. Those Monster Cable things you used to help separate the wires, what are those called? and secondly, what is the name for that cable you're using that has two insulated wires inside of it? I'm really hoping to install my stuff in a quality manner as you have.
+sammichmanjr they are called wire pants. Thank you for the kind words! We used Monster Cable XLN
Wow thanks for the reply! I don't know why I didn't get a notification.. But I really appreciate it! Keep up the great work!
I bought some from KnuKonceptz! They call them speaker wire pants. They were only a dollar each! You just tell them what gauge speaker wire you're using. In my case, I bought the 12 gauge ones. I also first seen those in this video! Plus, I also bought colored heat shrink in red, black and blue after watching this video. Now if I could only learn to solder! ;)
Wayyy better than the one Crutchfield made this explains everything. Thank You!
Glad it helped!
Hi there, awesome help you videos have been. Last time I installed a car audio system, I was in high school, I am now 52🥴.
Anyhoo I am about to install a system that looks to be a 5 channel setup, and with both front and rear speakers connected to the “A” line and the sub bridged, do you lose the fader that way?
Yes....
im honestly going to master these videos and educate my self so i can start my own hussle lol thanks QUALITY MOBILE VIDEOS u guys are the ish
Lol we have 387 videos so go crazy!
Nice video, this is what I have been looking for. Now I can power my 4 speakers with my subwoofer with 4 channel amplifier, Thanks.
Glad it helped!
How many ohms do the 4 speakers and sub have to be????? Thanks a million
Finally! Someone who explains it in a way that makes sense. Great video.
Glad it was helpful!
@@Qualitymobilevideo what amp u used in this video?
Yeah, that's true. I was watching through lots of confusing vids where most of what's told was kind of janky and still had to figure a lot of stuff out myself. I could've recorded the process myself and make everyones life easier, but eh, already did everything and not willing to take things apart.
Could you do a video on how to hook them up to highs and mids I'm very curious or can you recommend a video thanks gave great detail and helpful info .
Precise and clear presentation/tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
can i run 2 speaker and 1 subwoofer on 2 channel amplifier?
I'm with my man CHIN who got us in the club...
i love you bro. im broke AF, so i bought a 4 ch amp and a sub. i connected all my speakers and sub like u 6:02 , and costs me 180 bucks
Are your speakers hooked up to your head unit or the amp or both? that’s what I’m not getting
Rca output from aftermarket stereo to Amplifier. speakers directly to amplifier
6 channel output.. 4 speakers and two subs
This man is golden! A million thanks man!
Glad it helped!
Quality Mobile Video i need help finding an amp for my 4 door speakers. they each need 175 watts rms at 4 ohms. i want a 4 channel amp ( one channel per speaker) and i want as close to 175 watts per speaker as possible. any suggestions?
Those are some powerful speakers! Check these out:
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/apcle-6004.html
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/brx1616-4.html
Or bridged them with a 2 channel:
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/xtr15002.html
www.qualitymobilevideo.com/apcle-6002.html
Good video but some people should be told that speakers in parallel will lose the fade adjustment from front to rear speakers. That's why I use a 4 channel amp and a seperate amp for the subwoofer.
Good point
That's how i learnt the hard way a guy connected my speakers like this and when I put it on loud I thought my front one and back one weren't working now its loud and I like it
Can you go into more detail on how you connected that? And were you able to run it with stock battery? I know it's been some time but i'd really appreciate the help lol
This was extremely helpful and answered all of my concerns. Thanks bro 🎉
Thank you so much for making this video it helped me heaps
5 channel was so cool. Thank you so much for this Video!
Where do you get those wire separating covers?
Thanks alot for clearing decades of haunting questions about 5 channel amp connections.thumps up👍
Thanks!
How does wiring 2 sets of speakers (2 front/2 rear) in parallel affect the volume/sound quality those 4 speaker? Assuming total impedance of the speakers is matched to the amps capability
Good clear video.. Havent done it in 20yrs
Thanks 👍
Thank you so mutch! Very nice job!
Huked on Phonix werked for me? MuTch? no T my friend!
Thanks a lot!
I am upgrading my Chevrolet Opala (brazilian 4 door sedan) sound system.
Your video explained perfectly how to compose all my 5 channel configuration.
Amazing video! Excelent teacher.
You are welcome!
SO HELPFUL! GREATLY APPRECIATED
this video answers a lot of my questions! Thanks dude!
👌
thanks man, this video make my mind clear how to wiring output, now i need to know how to wiring the input T_T
Thanks for helping me to understand bridged connections better...
Thanks for the info really straight forward
Thanks for the tutorial guys. So just to clarify. I have a four channel MB QUART XA1.800, rated at the following.
POWER @ 1-OHM N/A
POWER @ 2-OHMS 4 x 200 Watts
POWER @ 4-OHMS 4 x 100 Watts
MONO BRIDGED @ 2-OHMS N/A
MONO BRIDGED @ 4-OHMS 2 x 400 Watts
The speakers I have are the MB Quarts for the front. Rated at:-
PEAK POWER HANDLING 120 watts
RMS POWER HANDLING 80 watts
IMPEDANCE 4 ohms
For the rears I have the Focal AUDITOR R-100C - 4" 10cm 2 Way Car Coaxial. Rated at:-
Max.Power
120W as pair
60W each speaker
Nom.Power: 30W RMS
Channel 3/4 is straightforward. I'll connect the underseat 8" subs to them. My question is for channel 1/2. Can I connect the front and rears in parallel? So, front and rear left to channel 1 and front and rear right to channel 2? What sort of load will be presented to the amp? And what would I set the gains to considering there is a difference in the nominal wattage between the focals and MB Quarts? Thanks
This is the videos i am looking for.... Thanks a tonne👍
am planning to install a 3 way audio system on a 1952 chevy truck. for now i have a head unit (DDX917WS) ands 4 speakers (7"kenwood excelon 110 w) for doors and kick panels so i just wondering if u can give me an advice on what is the best Amplifier, Tweeters, and Subwoofer to buy and how to wire it?
Excellent vídeo. I have a question: What gauge or cable number do you use to connect the bass to the sub bass channel?
With 3 channel 2 speaker setup do you still have to use 4 inputs from the head unit?
Usually the amp will have an input selection switch and you can use just 2 channel input
The RCA cables seem to be my Achilles heel. I have a 6 channel Alpine amp with 4 door speakers and 2 subs. So do I need 6 RCA cables coming from my head unit?, Or does it know which is which, as far as low end signal and high end?
Depends how many come off your head unit. Should at least run a sub rca and voice rca. Some head units have front and rear rca outputs for voice. Some have only 1 set. Run 1 set rca's for the subwoofers and a second for the vocal amp. If you do not have a 3rd or rear channel rca out the head unit you use Y adaptors to turn the 2 voice rca's into 4 to plug into the Amp (just make sure you keep left and right separate and plug into proper rca inputs to the Amp.
That duel bridged subwoffer set up , now that's interesting!!!
Nice 👍.
I have 4 channel amp.
1pair 70 RMS each component.
1pair 100 RMS each ovel focal auditor speaker.
If one channel support 80rms in amp. Then how I get perfect power for 100 RMS speaker on rear.
parmveer singh set your gains on the rear higher if your amp is capable
I’ve got a 2 channel amp laying around and been thinking about putting it in my jeep. Might wire the front speakers to one channel and the rear speakers to the other. I don’t use balance much but I do fade them from time to time and being able to keep the fronts and rears separate would be nice.
You will turn your system into a mono system.
@@Qualitymobilevideo I didn’t think about losing surround
very clean work, have to give you that... But you dont run the positive along side the remote, it slightly distorts the amp. put the positive on one side of the car and the remote on the other side. then put back on the computer and see the full power without be distorted.
the remote doesnt even have that much strong a signal maybe u just moved ur speaker wires away from something else
Rcas near the main power yes =noise a remote wire no never seen nor heard of it doing that
Devils Reject64 i see NM) r retro MN
No
The remote turn-on lead is SO low power it would NEVER induce noise into an RCA cable! Really. Most are like 0.5 volts max! But the one important thing most people don't realize that IS a true fact is you NEVER want to use your head unit's remote turn-on lead to power up more than ONE thing! EVER! You'll fry that circuit in seconds trying to draw that much power from it! Instead, you always run your turn-on lead to a relay! Then power whatever you want off the relay! Myself, I'm weird and old, so I came up with my own personal idea on the use of relays and distribution blocks: I use 1 relay, but the power from it goes to a seperate distribution block for to amp turn-on leads, 1 distribution block to make ONE ground point than run 4 grounds to all the stuff, and a third distribution block puts main power from the main fuse to each of 4 components instead of trying to connect a bunch of power wires! May seem weird, but it sure doesn't hurt anything! And it not only looks cool, but gets a LOT of comments and it DOES work! i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh100/Hairball98498/98%20Stratus%20stereo/P5110189.jpg
Instant subscribe, excellent and straightforward video.
Good job my friend
what channel do I need? 2front, 2rear, plus 2-12in woofs. I did this myself. honestly I had no clue. the wiring was already set up though, just plug and go...
Well you have a few options, you can use a 5 channel or 4 channel. Or get a monoblock dedicated to your subwoofers and a 4 channel for the speakers. You could also power the front speakers with the head unit or with the new amplifier.
I would just use a good head unit to power all the factory speakers and hook the subs to the amp
headunit power is straight garbage lol
+Quality Mobile Video which is better, between the 4 channel or 4 channel + monoblock. I have both available?
4 channel + mono if you have a sub, and if not just get a 4 channel.
If you put 2 speakers in the same channel and they are both 4 ohms would they still be 4ohms? Just trying to understand a little more. Thanks in advance!
The music in this video made me want to completely destroy my speakers. Wow...
Gina Runkle 😂😂lmao
Louis please delete that comment sir. I would be most appreciative if you did.
Louis lol
Gina Runkle I just had to do it is all good 😉
Gina Runkle I swore that was a complement
Hi great video. Big questions:
1. How do i now the stock output in watts of my car radio?
2. If the stock system has 4x 25watts speakers, does it mean that the radio output is 200w?
3. Does the output of the amplifier change in different radios? (Using the same amp)
1. Tough to tell, you can refer to your car manual or call the manufacturer
2. Yes each channel is getting 25W
3. The amplifier power will always stay the same. The power would change if the speakers were wired to the head unit instead
This just isn't complete enough for me. Those wires going under the screws on the amp. Where do they go? What are they attached to? Where does the 8 speaker wires on the head unit go? Do the speaker wires from the speakers hook up to the amp? Where do they hook up to on the amp? So far I can't find any videos that answer what questions I have. They all assume. Even if they posted a pictorial diagram, I wouldn't need a video.. Easiest thing to do. Spread all components out on a big table like surface and attach the wires. Takes away all the mystery.
This is a to demonstrate the wiring options, you have to decide how you are going to run your speakers depending on loading. The wires go to the speakers but you are presented with several wiring options when using multi-channel amplifiers, do you want to run four speakers and a sub? That is a three way setup, do you want to run four speakers? That is a four channel setup. What are you stuck on?
@@Qualitymobilevideo I'm looking to run 4 speakers and 1 sub. I just need to understand that I run the speaker wires from the head unit to the Amplifier. Once that is done. Is there connections from the Amplifier to the speakers? My install is all to be new, I am not including any stock components. I will probably be purchasing a 5 channel amplifier just for the ease of making the necessary connections and I won't have to worry about bridging. I bought a bunch of speaker cables. They have those RCA plugs on them. I guess that was probably a waste of money. I haven't really seen anyone using them. Thanks for responding.
I understand your frustration. I’m feeling it too. I want someone to explain the first part of the amp installation with the wires from the head unit to the amplifier and which connection it goes to. Then they can explain the connection from the amplifier to the speakers. That would really help a lot of people.
@@-emme-nguyen4404 Looks like we are both stuck on the same problems. I still am yet to tackle this job. I'm waiting until winter is over, then I'll resume the battle. Got to do some more research though first. I wish you success with your installation.
@@hardrock1826 thanks. I’m trying to figure it out before summer gets here. It’ll be too hot in Texas for me to get it done.
This was the easy part for me, I was more interested in wires getting pulled through in Audi A4 B7 Avant, but this one was still a good refresher. Keep up the job, keep every one of us informed at all times ;)
I have tweeters, two front, and two rear speakers and then I want one sub. What channel amp do I get? I bought this car that has jbl speakers installed(2 tweets, 2 front, and 2 rear) and it had an amp and was wired for a single sub. he had to take the sub and amp out when he sold it to me so all I need is to plug an amp and sub. problem is I have no idea what amp to get. he told me to get a 4 channel but when I asked him what amp he used it was a 5 channel one. I'm so confused.
Roshan Abraham 4 channels bridge 1 sub. 700 watts should sufficient. But yet again, what car you have? My car has Pioneer DEH3800UI head unit, Pioneer TS-G1605C 280w component speakers front, Pioneer TS-A935H 550w 3 way speakers rear and Pioneer TS-WX120A 120w active subwoofer with no amps at all. Sounds really great and price wise are affordable 🙂
Its a 2002 Subaru impreza outback sport. I bought it last week form a guy. It actually doesn't have tweeters but still has after market front pair and back pair. My issue is that It was wired to subs and a amp. When the guy sold it to me he had to take the amp and sub out. So now I have a ton of wires under the drivers seat(where the amp was) and I cant play any music until I plug them into an amp. That's why I'm really confused on what amp to get.
Roshan Abraham like i said, 4 channel amps. Just go with 1000w and you can go boom boom 😝
intergratypezero . So hookup front and rear speakers in parallel to the two front channels on a 2ohm stable amp then Bridge the two rear channels of the amp to run to subwoofer ?
Super Naught yup
So still haven’t learned how to power my door speakers
Not from my head unit
But from an external amp
Great job
Did you just not watch the video ?
Dude! you need to check also the output impedance of your speakers!!!! if you will go for a 5 channels connection.
WTF!!!!!!!!
So for wiring speakers in parallel you can just connect both speakers to one channel? I've also seen it done where you make the parallel connection though the speakers terminals and I'm guessing you instead have one set of wires going to the wattage source. Essentially the same thing correct?
what equipment (insulators, etc) does Lorenzo use to make those clean wire setups? shows some small clips of him doing it but doesn't go over the process. is there a link to a video of him doing that ? would love to see best tips on how to make this clean install running 2 wires in the single high guage looking tube
So those splitters are called "wire pants", you can find them on google easily :)
Also use heat shrink tubing to seal the ends
Nice soldering techniques. Great penetration into the braid!
Practice makes perfect!
I LIKE IT !!!!!!! :)
Explained it to me with sticks and stones now i know how to add 2 x 3.5 midrange on dashboard to mi 4 channel amp running 2 sets of 6.5 components with new wiring.
Thank you.
Cool. Now how would I set up a garage system with a Powermax 100A converter, Pioneer DX975 amp, JVC 710BT HU, 4 speakers and 1 sub?!
Awesome Video. The last video you were featured in helped a friend of mine with her system. (her Coupe Bumps HARD)
I enjoyed your wire crimping/soldering tip. Well Done.
That's awesome Trevor!
So Question I have a 4 channel amp 2400 watts total or 600 watts per channel and 2 subs. If I bridge them will that increase my watts from 600 to 1200 per sub?
Do you have a video setting up the EQ for a good audio quality
When you do parallel, do you half the wattage to each speaker?
And would each channel then have 8 ohms of resistance due to two 4 ohm speakers?
On two-channel, four speakers setup: Can one of those 'speakers' be a small (6.5") subwoofer? Example: Left channel runs front left speaker and rear door sub, while right channel runs front and rear right speaker. (Replacing left rear speaker with 6.5" subwoofer.) 2020. Thanks for the VERY INFORMATIVE video!
Cool video.
I had Pioneer 4 channel amplifier 150W RMS bridged to Subwoofer and 60W RMS to front speakers.
It played well but I bought a more powerful amplifier.
Now I have Helix 4 channel amplifier 240W RMS bridged to subwoofer and 80W RMS to front speakers.
I am super satisfied. 🔊
So as I'm seeing is to connect my front or all 4 speakers to my amp plus a sub do I wire up from the individual door or from the back of my aftermarket deck?
You have multiple options! Your amp is 4 Channels or 5?
What about on early 2000 Mercedes where the speakers are directly connected to the amplifier in the trunk and not behind the head unit?
How does installing it happen do you have a video on that set up?
very pretty wiring! where can i buy the cable monster breakout boot?
We're getting them in stock soon! We'll be making a video soon
quick question lets say i connect front speakers bridged to channel 1&2 to get 200RMS. And i need 75 RMS for Tweets can i connect 1 tweet normaly to channel 1 and 1 normally to channel 2 just to get the 75 rms from each one or will it interfere with the bridged connection?
You cannot do that.
Question - it looks like on the end of you wires you have a heat shrink that says monster that shrinks over main cable but then splits into two - where can you get those- thanks in advance
That's was very helpful man ,thank you!
Ok so you just connect the wires from the amp to the wires coming out of the head unit, correct?
Very clear. I'm happy to learn
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much, your teaching is nice and it was informative, can you please show us how to install Amplifier output to the equalizer
Now would you be able to run 4 speakers on the top and 2 mid bass low power subs on the bottom??
You helped a lot, but i want to learn something else. I have a 4 channel amplifier, hertz hcp 4 class A B, two split speakers woofer and tweeter if i say it right, and a subwoofer connected to the amplifier. Now my fresh idea is, can i install two mid range frequencies speakers in the front doors together with the existed twiters and hear the bass only from the subwoofer ? I just want to separate all the frequencies, bass only from the subwoofer, mid range frequencies from a speaker that is made only for mid range range frequencies, and the high frequencies to the existed twiters. Is there a video for this specific job ? I can't find a video for this job and i don't know if a car electrician can do this job because in my area there is no specific car audio technician.
Did u make the split sleeves you put on the wire terminals or did you buy them? If purchased where can I get those at. The most difficult issues I run into is connecting terminals to my wires. Idk why I have issues in this department cause I have the right tools and supplies but for some reason terminals come off or won't fit in the hook ups on the amps,etc... my system.went down on me piece by piece over the last 2 weeks so I threw a couple mismatched brand of subs in my truck temporarily so I'd still have music. I plan on redoing the whole system so any tips and tricks would be helpful.
Great vid helpful!! But how bout 3 dash 3,5 ...2 .6/9 F doors 2-3,5 rear doors 2-6/9 sub rear nd 1 8" sub total W a 5 ch A/b nd an 2 ch D all spckrs are at 4 ohms ?
I had a local audio store here in Indianapolis install a Kenwood head unit, amp and speakers in my 2012 Altima. The place got good reviews but not all of them. When they gave me my car back they told me it "did not start up as easy as it once did." No kidding. When I complained to the owner he blamed it on the battery in the key fob. It wasn't. I was lucky to be able to drive it home. The next morning I drove it to my local Nissan dealer. They found they had drilled a hole into the firewall cutting wires and damaging the computer. I have been out of a car for over a week now while we wait for a car computer on back order. Total bill: $2500. I complained to the car stereo shop and got no response. It's criminal people can do business like this and not be held accountable. Wiring is crucial.
Well, I'm a DIY'er but confused by the load of info available on the net. My set up is a simple one; two 3-way speakers and a 2 channel amplifier and an in-dash unit. I have learned how adjust the gain, yeah rocket science for me..My question is, once the gain is set and the amplifier is tuned, should I play around with the sound adjustments (like bass boost, equalizer, loudness etc) in the in-dash unit or do I leave them at flat (zero) levels?
Very nice and clean work!!What are those black plastic speaker wire covers from Monster Cable called? Lorenzo was doing a video and using these. I would like to buy these for my personal install. Do you sell them? Please let me know. Thanks!!
Unfortunately they're discontinued! Sorry Rick! We've just had them in the shop or years for our personal use. Google "speaker wire pants", you'll find them
Cool video, well I m having problem with amplifier. I m trying to connect 600w rms subwoofer and 250w rms speakers to a
Pioneer GM-D8704 Class-D 1200w 4-Channel bridgeable amplifier. Will it work? Thanks.
Cracking video very clean and very easy to understand 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
For the 4 channel amp connection , would I just have to splice into the wires from the head units existing speaker wire and run it to the amplifier in the back ? Would RCAs be needed at that point because my stock headunit does not have RCA connection
I'm late but thanks so much. I learned alot from this video.
Glad to hear it!
I’m trying to grasp my mind around connecting a subwoofer to a 5 channel amp. To connect a subwoofer to the amp do I just plug into the rca outputs on the back of the amp, and connect the bare wire of the other end of the rca cables into the sub?
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Correct me if I'm wrong but you seem to have covered every configuration except bridging four channels into two front... How do you do that?
Bridge channel 1&2 for one output. Then bridge channels 3&4 for the other