This man is talking 3,5,10k watts and I’m over here stressing if my alternator and battery can handle 700-1000w
@Kyle-j7k2u
10 ай бұрын
Usually an extra battery and upgraded one up front is fine for something
@derekgardin1512
10 ай бұрын
Most stock electrical will be fine under 1500 watts total. I've ran plenty of systems 900-1500 total (400 RMS on doors and 500-1000RMS on sub) and have been fine. Done it on many different vehicles. As long as you have a decent battery and don't play it when the car isn't running you'll be fine. My stereo would kill my battery inside 2 songs if the car was off.
@Kyle-j7k2u
10 ай бұрын
If you're running a true 1000 watt rms like a JL 1000/1 you will need a small secondary battery and a big 3 won't hurt. You will most likely notice the headlights dimming
@TheRealTyla
8 ай бұрын
So im guessing running 2400 watts on stock electrical is a thumbs down@@derekgardin1512
@Exempty
8 ай бұрын
@@derekgardin1512what do you think 1800w would do to stock
@AlvinRosa-g8f
Жыл бұрын
Pay attention youtube watchers this man is 💯 right! I have been doing car audio for 20 years and everyone tries to make shortcuts wanting to get their bass and extras and it never works out. They always come back to me saying they dont know where they took a left turn 😂 be safe ya'll
@del-bertomanning5311
Ай бұрын
Don't run the wire through the door cam, and you right, im on it,im laugh cause you right so im going to re wire my sounds thanks for the info peace and much love
@freddiehill5562
3 жыл бұрын
Man I have made all those mistakes . Blew an amp , a speaker 22 fuses and even blew RCA inputs on a quality head unit . However that happened . But I’ve learned a lot . Still learning through watching videos like yours ! Good job keep it up!
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man 😎
@fallofthezombies1379
3 жыл бұрын
Seems like it would b easy to really rock and get loud if you gots money... its a true thing of beauty when you make it sound great and work well when you dont have any real money to play with. Thats when folks truly learn.. when they have not much money and still do well
@4ortnite20
3 жыл бұрын
fr tho
@rodneycrandall1887
3 жыл бұрын
It's not as easy as you think to get loud there is actually a bunch of science with it I have seen people blow 100,000k in a system and get smoked by someone with a qtr of the power I have personally spent around 600$ just in wood building different boxes to get a few extra db
@ThatS550guy
3 жыл бұрын
@@rodneycrandall1887 tbh it is easy if you just looking to add somemore bass to your music I have a simple set up I’ve been running with for a while now I’ve only changed my subs and the boxes no wood work not much tuning and I’ve changed all my wires like twice @kerry bray starting out is easy building on it gets tricky
@brianvalastro7283
3 жыл бұрын
You can be loud with 1000 watts if you know what your doing
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Yep
@del-bertomanning5311
Ай бұрын
Right i been doing this for years bought to run a passive eq to control the sounds got a 92 road master 4 12s in the trunk so im going to to ground it right, dam lol i been taking short cuts , but I learned my self thanks peace and much love
@donellis5005
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for looking out for the rookies
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped :)
@brayannabor3362
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had my system in for a month now. I have one 8” nemesis 8 with a 1000watt audio pipe amp, on stock power and I say it’s doing pretty good.
@justScrollin0627
3 жыл бұрын
My new favorite channel💯👊 Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I appreciate the support!
@stephendverner
3 жыл бұрын
20 plus years as a professional audio engineer and technical director in professional av world, but just now getting into car audio these last 2 years. Learning so much from folks like you. Great information.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching
@dirtyd662
2 ай бұрын
Wish I would have watched more videos like this when I got started and my "exoert" buddies who weren't out anything and I blew my gear. So I did LOTS of research, made lots of mistakes, and I had a ton of fun and spent lots of money. But if it's something you love, it's worth it. I learned quick about beefing up my wiring, but let me tell upgrading the alternator was a game changer. Do it since and do it right unless you like working on your shit constantly. Running 2 sundown x15v2s in a wall on 2 Def bonce atom 7500 a and jbl 8 channel dsp amplifier (need to upgrade), 260 Amp HO ALT in an 02 4runner. She's starting to sound nasty and I love it
@RodofAllTrades
Жыл бұрын
This is one of the better videos that I have come across. Well done! I'll definitely share this!
@NextLevelCarAudio
Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks!
@thinshadow6669
4 жыл бұрын
Great advice! You should mention some companies such as rockville tend to use "rms" incorrectly. At least they include the "cea" rating, which is the actual "rms" in this case. And often companies don't include the rms and only the peak power handling hoping that you'll come to the conclusion that it's half of what the peak is. Don't take the bait! If they can't tell you the rms you should try to stay away from them.
@NextLevelCarAudio
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input.... Absolutely right!
@psementalist
4 жыл бұрын
Totally amazing experience good video footage and content thank you for uploading this video
@NextLevelCarAudio
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@owenbassist5049
2 жыл бұрын
This guy is my mentor ✌🏿✌🏿✌🏿✌🏿✌🏿✌🏿✌🏿
@NextLevelCarAudio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for supporting my channel :)
@bear10bearessenticals26
3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU....thats how i started, i asked questions.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man!
@심재훈-k2z
3 жыл бұрын
i am korean Your good advice Thank you.
@scamchan
Жыл бұрын
You forgot about those stray strands of power wire sneaking into the amp to blow it up.
@MannyGunzz
Жыл бұрын
I been watching all your videos, stuff I actually never knew..I luv my bumps, I can listen to you all day thanks man..
@heavy12inchsub79
2 жыл бұрын
Respect to you for doing what you're doing brother 💯 🙏. Thanks for being honest and humble so a lot of people out there don't make mistakes 👍.
@NextLevelCarAudio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@aaronb554
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear someone plug proper fusing! People don't understand you fuse to protect the WIRE! Really enjoy your channel! Great content!
@NextLevelCarAudio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@aaronb554
6 ай бұрын
@Swen-bk3kz not true. You select wire size based on your load, then your overcurrent device is sized to keep your wiring from overheating. Read the NEC or any number of SAE papers, if you think otherwise.
@cq4620
3 жыл бұрын
I’m more into SQ than SP, and my gear to install is Stereo Integrity 6.5”mkiii’s, 3” Carbon’s in pods on dash, focal tweets, Focal 6.5” in rear doors, I may find room to install a couple 5” Mids in rear for surround, AVIN HU>Audison DSP>80 Amp Gladen 4x120 & 5 (4X90 + 1 350 @4ohm to 2 ohm) w 0AWG to dual fuse 4AWG, w/175 Amp Terminal Fuse. I’ll be spraying some Cascade VBX1 dampener in the doors and possibly the floors, Arches etc. I’m thinking of getting a separate battery to mount in the trunk next to the Main Battery with NSX Isolator/fuse to Batt. So I have 2 Q’s-1. The only speaker I’m not replacing is the Sub, which is an open Dual Coil in the rear deck. I think it’s 2 x 4ohm wired in parallel due to the onboard Amp feeding 2 Ohm speakers throughout the car. As such, if I feed it with 350W@4-2 Ohm, assuming the amp will adjust to the appropriate OHM, will I be overpowering it or doing damage to my 5 Channel Amp? Is there a way to test? 2. How small/big 2nd Battery should I get to power this setup?
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
It sings like you will be okay 👌 remember, if you are pushing out more power than you need you can always compensate by reducing your gains on your amp. Arc that power level, probably just getting a really good under hood battery with big-3 upgrade would suffice
@TBO207
3 жыл бұрын
My seat belt bolt sucked as a ground. the only ground in the entire cab was a storage compartment bolt that seemed super small to me but had .01 ohm of resistance
@woodandtable
3 жыл бұрын
I get it. Using the gain to compensate for under power is not a good thing. Leaving the gain alone, or setting properly on a system with a large wattage sub paired with a smaller RMS amp channel.
@mrwilliams7086
6 ай бұрын
Running the power wires on the opposite side of the Speaker wires 🤔🤔 i always did that to my cars 😞 great info that explains alot with my systems they always work but they could've been better 🤦🏾♂️
@VictorRodriguez-rd5xl
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads-up my amigo, very very well explained advice, tips thank you...🙂 so much to learn...
@silverevans7763
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video I just wish I saw it 3 years ago when I started my build I bought stuff I didn't need and rewire everything
@d_dizzie_druck5753
3 жыл бұрын
love how simple this all comes across🙃 The capicitor thing...... GAWD! i tell people that ALL the time, they don't listen🤣
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
😆
@raykhan8053
11 ай бұрын
Amazing video… best so far with honesty and technicality
@DanDan-dn5lt
Жыл бұрын
This KZitem channel is the place to be. Free level five audio University. PhD achieved without knowing. I've actually made some of the mistakes you pointed out in this video 😊 Wish I found this video earlier.
@KingEdward317
Жыл бұрын
Eating veggies before dessert great analogy
@fessdapess
Жыл бұрын
I Really Thank You ,You are very thorough With Explaining Everything. A lot of people think that what they're explaining the listener & Viewers Understands, we even shared something that other channels don't even think about sharing I think the info that you're sharing is really helpful & I Appreciate What Your Teaching Thanks...👏 ✌️
@JohnMorse-gv4im
11 ай бұрын
I’m using the seat post to the rear seats because my frame isn’t grounded but somehow the body is. Using a wire wheel to take the paint off with pure copper wire lugs and hit it with some clear coat after to keep it from rusting. Haven’t had any issues
@briandjurich9126
8 ай бұрын
5k system, nvr done big 3, nvr changed alt. Nvr had capacitor, nvr had Xtra batteries. O gauge back to fused block, 4 gauge to amp and good ground
@ahberlowkz852
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always tuned my gains by turning up the radio til I hear a slight distortion in the voice speakers then I back off a notch and adjust the gains from there.
@Hohmwrekker
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got 2500watts on my stock alternator but I did my math and figured out my required aH for my supplemental batteries for it to be ok. I plan to upgrade the alternator but it’s ok and nice and fused/circuit breakered for now. I’m an electrician and deal with low and high voltage as well as ac and dc circuits.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man
@BiG_Daddy_Hollingsworth_843
Жыл бұрын
This is a lot of information for beginners it's helpful but I wish there was a Visual along with it
@johncrankshaft2886
3 жыл бұрын
In very early 2000s i made the mistake of wiring a Fosgate Power 551 with a wiring kit that wasnt up to the task, while driving i started to smell burning plastic so i shut everything off. The fuse didnt blow, power cable was black in most of the length with areas actually beginning to melt.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, close call
@johncrankshaft2886
3 жыл бұрын
@@NextLevelCarAudio yeah at 18 years old and minimum wage being 5.50 one had to try and make due
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
I got you lol
@Thumper68
3 жыл бұрын
When your subs are wired to 1 ohm you will probably never see that load longer then a few moments due to box rise.
@rodneycrandall1887
3 жыл бұрын
If ever normal would be 1.4 ish on average
@smnkm4ehfer
Жыл бұрын
That's why you wire down to .25ohm 😂
@Mill-on-da-track
3 жыл бұрын
When he said "don't be lazy" I felt that in my soul🤣🤣🤣
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
😆
@captnjaygreybeard6394
Жыл бұрын
I need to learn more about the Om relations between sub and amp. Lots of great information, thanks
@TheSaint106
3 жыл бұрын
I always overkill when it comes to my systems.....and the bolt that goes thru ur seat belt latch goes straight into the frame so it is a good ground but u need to do a little bit of wire brushing....but it is only good for 5000 or less watts any more then I would pry just go under the car and go straight to the frame
@floydwilliams3321
Жыл бұрын
That’s a good video man excellent information and shortcuts. Generally don’t work out in anything.❤
@ChiaYang-q8x
8 ай бұрын
You are 💯💯💯💯💯 percentage correct.. do it once do it right ahhhhhhhhhhh
@NextLevelCarAudio
8 ай бұрын
For sure man 100
@bdoggy2315
8 ай бұрын
A real eye opener brother, thank you.
@kailashramdatt4361
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your advice, bro, you have been very helpful
@NextLevelCarAudio
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks
@tdupcoco5448
3 жыл бұрын
I am new at car audio , i had a skar audio installed in my acura and I understood absolutely nothing in this video but thank you this was helpfull !
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@anthonyrewti4948
Жыл бұрын
One can run all cables on one side of vehicle. Either the electrical cable or the the others need to be shielded. Shielded cable is more expensive but time is money. How much time would you save not removing panels from one side. However if your going to sound proof then no need for shielded cable because you will have all access to both side from removing all for sound proofing.
@TomLTU
4 жыл бұрын
1. How powerful system could be without need to upgrade generator or adding battery? Up to 2500W RMS? Mine BMW e90 330i has 180 AMP one. 2. To fully use 1,2kw RMS subwoofer, how much power should amp have? +50%? 3. If with car running I would listen at full sound (with adjusted gains not to get clipping) and without turning volume down I would turn engine off, would subwoofer get a clipping signal becouse of lower voltage? Great video by the way.
@NextLevelCarAudio
4 жыл бұрын
1) 2,500 watts is quite a bit for a purely stock electrical. at just 1,500 watts i'd consider upgrading your main battery to a AGM, doing the big 3 upgrade and getting one of these: www.down4soundshop.com/xs-power-xp750-ck-xp-flex-4-awg-1000-1500w-install-kit-and-xp750-battery-combo-with-511-mount/ at 2,500 watts, you would need even a bigger supplemental battery or a 2nd XP750 wired in parallel. 2) Some subs can take a lot more than RMS ratings, some not so much.... always best to get an amp at RMS and set gains properly. but if you want headroom which is not a bad thing.... then get one a little bigger and set gains conservitavely accordingly. say you have 2 500 watt rms subs.... you will have no issue getting a 1,500 watt rms amp and setting the gains properly. See my other video on setting gains by ear here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/l3iasYxtaaSdg2k 3) You could very well damage your equipment.... you got to understand electricity. When voltage drops, current increases. Current created thermal energy (heat). Electronics do not like heat. so yes.... try not to run your system anywhere below 12.3-12.5 volts.... if your dropping below that.... you need to upgrade your electrical. Hope all this helped. take care and thanks for supporting my channel.
@susanavelleses
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, very helpful!
@NextLevelCarAudio
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JakeRawbs
11 ай бұрын
Great Video Man!!! Very Knowledgeable!
@1ohmwrecker
4 жыл бұрын
Great educational content! Your set up is dope!
@NextLevelCarAudio
4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@myronwilliams262
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is . But we stop saying dope 10 years ago
@kmccorkle69
3 жыл бұрын
Grounding! If you have a unibody car(no frame) then You should be able to ground at the seat mount bolt, as long as you clean the surface free of paint.
@whisperingsmith2672
3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation. I'm adding a upgrade to a 04 Chevy Tahoe. 2 Earthquake 12" subs. Running a 6000 watt Rockville. I have 4- 12" pioneers subs SVC 2 ohms with 2- 800 watt kickers running each set of 2 subs. It hits hard with the 4. Sounds clean. Looking to hit a little harder. I've installed upgraded electrical and alternator. Very clean install with what I have. Not sure if I'll need the second battery with adding the Rockville. I'll be running 7200 watts to bass subs an additional 1000 watt pioneer to the mids. Total is 8200 watts. I've been Researching for a few months on the electrical details and Ohms, taking notes before installing the earthquakes. ( Conflicting opinions from what I've read ) seems I may need to add an additional battery and components. Your other videos helped as well 👍much appreciated. Cheers from Florida 🤙
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Nice setup!
@screwedup_ant
2 жыл бұрын
What are your battery , electrical and alternator upgrades I’m planning something for a Tahoe I’d say 10-15k watts
@ronphillippi
Жыл бұрын
VERY VERY HELPFUL!! Thank you!
@NextLevelCarAudio
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@davntelisha19
11 ай бұрын
Good stuff 👌
@DanDan-dn5lt
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, 👌🏽 great job 👍🏾
@user-ec6kx8xj1o
3 жыл бұрын
If you under power your subs and it the right base for you and if one day you want to turn up the bang and over heat your amp it will go into protection, on the flip you don't have protection on your woofers so they just fry right??? Overpowering versus under power subs.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
You got it! Exactly! Check out my last video here where I ran a cheap sub on my 12k amp on over 10 times more power and it did not even get warm. Confirming it is better to over Power than under power your speakers. kzitem.info/news/bejne/y52vqomJq4qQoII
@raymondjones8588
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@babyblu11221
3 жыл бұрын
Great video....learned lots of new information ....Thank you
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@bobdiddlydoe7770
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir.
@stevefoss5486
2 жыл бұрын
Since almost NO vehicles have a frame anymore, any bare metal spot on the car will be a good ground... assuming that there is a good connection from the battery to the chassis.
@NextLevelCarAudio
2 жыл бұрын
Old and Brand new Trucks and Large SUV’s have frames as well as a lot of older cars. Which Happen to be a lot of the vehicles people put big systems into. Yes, Modern tin can cars don’t. But in that case, I’d always recommend running a dedicated ground to the rear from the negative battery terminal. Best possible connection with least resistance
@Kindalouddecaf
Жыл бұрын
Bro is definitely underrated
@burleykleve5752
2 жыл бұрын
Can you hook your ground up directly to the battery?
@NextLevelCarAudio
2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir. I do in my current build
@chuckywrld171
3 жыл бұрын
Your really helping me out! Good channel
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man cool
@wethepeople24
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video man. Thank you for sharing your knowledge/ experience!
@NextLevelCarAudio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Krisanic
Жыл бұрын
lol I guess I gotta change my grounds from the seatbelt bolts 😂
@druskoprecisionsound6250
3 жыл бұрын
kinda watched this figured oh great another youtuber passing info from from what they have seen or heard from another video. But very nice video you know what your doing I like the video and had to watch the whole way threw. I will try to stay tuned in keep up the vids.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Much appreciated!
@Jackytc
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@stephancobb13
3 жыл бұрын
ok. this is my issue. I have a 2014 Ford Taurus. i put a system in it 2 years ago. the only thing i dont have in it is a new radio n after market door speakers. when i went to ask around if there is a radio that would fit my car, the salesman said unfortunately there isnt a dash kit that would fit it. also, when u change the radio's out in those cars u lose some features that came with the radio.........like heated seats, climate control,.......so i just kept the factory radio. the salesman told me if i wanted more power that i would have to get a bigger amp. i wanted to put another radio in my car but dont wanna lose the features it comes with.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Factory integration would probably be a good bet for you. You can add external preamp and EQ. External amps, subs, etc.
@stephancobb13
3 жыл бұрын
@@NextLevelCarAudio right!...cause right now i have 2 rockford p3's in a Q bomb box with a 1200 watt prime rockford amp. also, is getting box built better then buying a prefab box?
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
In most cases absolutely yes! I’d take subpar subwoofers in a custom tuned to spec box over good subs in about prefab any day
@jasonghering4389
3 жыл бұрын
You have my boy Keith on your start up video. He is a great man and best enclosure builder ever.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yes
@Mr.NpK143
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Can't thank you enough, so I'll just like, subscribe, and comment.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support! Greatly appreciated!
@chriskpls6010
3 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 explanation brother 👏. You earned a new subscriber
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Much appreciated!
@sampayton2225
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for helping me put things in perspective for me. I am new for doing a build, I’ve been wanting to do right the first time, and planning for every contingency. I don’t know if I have everything down. I would like if you could give me some insight to help me make sure I’m on the right path to make my first build special. Kinda a budget build.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Let me know what you need help with. No problem
@juniorsierra7138
2 жыл бұрын
Them sony xplodes tho in the thumbnail were blown to the dome off the chronic sack alone
@NextLevelCarAudio
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@janrdoh
5 ай бұрын
The one annoying vibration I can't solve is the damn rear view mirror.
@jordanlee1237
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly dont know why i watched this, i already know all this stuff but watched anyways LOL, either way great video for people who don't understand whats going on. I would also like to note a few things. Typically when getting a box for your subs if you cant get the recommended size box go a little bit. Having too small of a box can cause it to be quite, overheating and not just not sound right. If you go too big however you can get over-excursion which can hurt the sub, i typically go a bit bigger than recommended because i feel it sounds better and gets louder but either way be careful and use common sense when building a system.
@steveutley6734
3 жыл бұрын
Youre awsome dude,ive experienced alot of what you said,straight truth💯,35 years ive self taught myself, youre young and already know,thats whatsup,ive wasted alot of money,lol love ya video bro 👊🏾,very educational,
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@outofmind9222
Жыл бұрын
Quick question: All I’m running is a single rd1000/1 mono amp pushing (2) JL 10W3v3-4 subs at 2ohms in a ported trunk box, 2012 Civic Si, Big 3 completed, Pioneer Avh-w4500nex HU….and these Hondas have the ELD/voltage regulator on them. But as far as I’ve read I should be okay at 1000/1 with factory electrical. I believe the alt is a measly 105-115A. Anyone disagree or have any tips? The voltage regulation is a pain in tbe a$$
@Dazed-84_
3 жыл бұрын
Great video All your points were valid and accurate
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@davidperry4013
3 жыл бұрын
I only running 500 watts for my sub and I am running stock electrical. Before I get a 1500 watt sub amp, I do a big 3 upgrade with 0 gauge OFC. Even though I’m going for an SQ system with a single twelve, I might upgrade my alternator down the road for an extra peace of mind.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Good idea. That’s what I’d do 💯
@grady.stu.8300
2 жыл бұрын
the getting louder n constantly upgrading is me all the way. put it this way, I have 4 amps sitting on the floor in the guest room. lol. I started this just a year n a half ago. it's never enough!
@NextLevelCarAudio
2 жыл бұрын
Yep lol
@Highrollinhunter
3 жыл бұрын
I'm into bass guitars well I made mistakes in the past with my solid state preamps right now I got a new amp I'm not cranking the gain or I'm going to blow a fan like I did with my old amp. It's the same with car audio that why I'm so careful installing aftermarket speakers and preamps.
@ogscythe6118
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Agree on all except to tube by ear. My ears aren’t that good anymore lol.
@rowboyto156
4 жыл бұрын
you can run rca wires with power wires unless youre running some old school amps from the 90s. new amps use differential input rca, rca wires twisted together. tony d amore and steve meade confirmed it
@NextLevelCarAudio
4 жыл бұрын
You go ahead and do that... Every reputable shop out there today still installs RCA/Power runs separately if you go to get an amp install. Just because you technically "can" do something does not mean you should. This eliminates the variable of it being or becoming a potential issue.
@rowboyto156
4 жыл бұрын
@@NextLevelCarAudio ive done it to see if they were just talking out of their ass, it works with no issues. i even bought cheap street wire rca to compare my monster rca to see if the quality of the wires made a difference. to my surprise no noise. if there is noise it would be the filter caps inside the amp going bad or ground is loose. technology just made it easy for us
@NextLevelCarAudio
4 жыл бұрын
I understand.... But I know myself and most installers do it is to eliminate it being ANY problem in ANY situation in ANY circumstance. As an installed I always try to eliminate the variables so that if there is a noise, hum, whine, etc. I can for certain without any shadow of a doubt say "well, i know it is no tthe rca/power wire being routed together" and will make troubleshooting that much quicker. I m the same way with my grounds.... i do my due diligence by grounding textbook every time so that I know my grounds are never going to be the issue. Call me a traditionalist, call me cautious, call me old school, call me paranoid, etc, etc, etc.... My battle cry is do it once and do it right. Problem is....."right" seems to have to much interpretation. Is what it is :/
@rowboyto156
4 жыл бұрын
@@NextLevelCarAudio im an old school guy myself and did things the safe way or the rule of thumb. the rca thing was news to me lol, i heard about it a year or two ago. speaking of grounds i recently discovered my grounds werent as good as i thought. i never thought of using a dmm to measure my grounds resistance. i was told that as long as the ground is secured on bare metal and not on something that was welded on by the vehicle manufacturer like the deck lid of a trunk, your ground is solid. i didnt have mine on the deck lid. i used the existing hole where the seatbelt buckle goes lol. whats sad is i learned that from watching an installer putting a system on my first car. whats cool now is there are content creators like yourself who can share, teach and refine the craft for newbies and guys like me
@NextLevelCarAudio
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback man. much appreciated
@devinrivers5808
3 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled on this video.. I have 2011 Nissan Altima, it has high mileage...I bought a Bose radio/cd player this spring off of eBay..the radio matches my car..I got my radio from UPS..and I got my money back, I found out from the dealership that I need an amplifier so the radio can work properly, I’ve been trying to find an amplifier and etc.. and I don’t won’t to spend too much money on my car, because it’s an older model Altima, want kind of stereo system/ speakers do you recommend that won’t break the bank
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
You can factory integrate into your existing head unit. No problem. I’d get a good set of components. (Woofer,tweeter,crossover) for your front doors, and an amp to power them. Then a subwoofer and amp for your trunk. Size/power depending on how hard you want to bump
@stormyparker8465
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video man good job on the specifics for noobs I wish I had this when I was getting started I spent a long time reading everything I could get my hands on keep up the good work
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@yahirmartinez6673
Жыл бұрын
I have 2 L7's 15" 900RMS each with a Skar amp at 2 ohm 870 RMS and a Rockville 1k RMS power with a 0ga and ground with 0ga to chasis mounted a wire distribuitor 0ga to 4ga to Amp what else do i need ? Amp fuse for wire is 250A and the ones on amps are 100 each
@denniswalker1640
3 жыл бұрын
New to this channle , what up fellow bass heads, thumbs up
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support 😎
@kernowdrewsta
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Really helpful. Now subscribed.
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@Caluy
Жыл бұрын
Please answer (:, Like i have about 5k watts rms in my build and have done big 3, have 370ah in agm batteries and do you think that i should uppdrage my alternator? I have one 370ah alt laying in my room that I havent fitted cuz you need to do some mods. Now i have 130ah alternator but i keep droping some volt like from 14,4 to 13.5 or less so.
@brentonj.gilbert504
11 ай бұрын
Would you recommend installing a LED volt meter directly to the amp or threw the stock fuse panel on your car? I have herd mixed feelings on this. Thanks
@danielrumey1412
3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderfull car audio lesson :)
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@VINNY5674
4 жыл бұрын
Best video ever 👍
@NextLevelCarAudio
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, appreciate the support!
@quedog10pop
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of good info here! Listen! Let our mistakes be your prevention!
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, that’s right ;)
@optimusprimer4392
2 жыл бұрын
I run the same gauge ground to and from the amp as the power
@NextLevelCarAudio
2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir.
@hitmanbuc
2 ай бұрын
So a capacitor wouldn't do anything for like 1500 watts?
@ProdByJohnny679
3 жыл бұрын
thank you very much man .. respect ... the problem in my country.. noone ll help you any ... cos everyone thing he is the best and all the car audio specialists are enemy's .. so you can't ask anyone anything.. but thanks again mate 👍
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
Anytime man! 💯
@KS-ox1kx
3 жыл бұрын
Is fusing solely based on wire size or wattage of your system? Thanks for the info. Building my first with purpose and knowledge!
@NextLevelCarAudio
3 жыл бұрын
You fuse the wire to protect the wire. I run zero gauge and do 350 amp fuses
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