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Mark Etinger
If you've chosen your dream car audio system, and are ready to turn your basic stereo into a full-blown mega-sound system, you're going to need to be able to install it properly. Even the best, most expensive car audio equipment won't sound up to par if something wasn't installed properly. The speaker's sound depends on the car audio amplifier and the type of enclosure. The amplifier depends on the current, and the current depends on the alternator and the wiring. All of it is connected and if one area wasn't installed properly, the rest can't succeed. Speakers: The first thing you should do is figure out where you want to place the speakers. Car audio speaker placement is crucial to the quality of the sound. Generally, it's best to leave the distance between the left and right speakers as small as possible. Some have better luck placing the speakers on the floor, but with this position comes the risk of sound emanating from beneath your feet which can be distracting to some people. When starting the installation process, try placing the speakers in various locations as a trial and error process, to determine which one works for you before you go to the trouble of installing them permanently. After you've found the right place for your speakers, you're going to need some material like Dynamat or something similar to stifle the vibrations. Cables: Next is cable installation. How you connect the speaker cables as well as their location is vital to achieving that top-notch sound you're after. Some people choose to install huge amplifiers to get the best sound, when in actuality, all you need are quality, properly installed cables. Car Audio Amplifiers and Head Unit: You can opt to use the factory wires or you can give the head unit a separate circuit with other wires. If your car stereo has quality existing factory audio you shouldn't really need an additional circuit. Again, use high-quality cables and don't skimp on clamps and distribution blocks. During this time, you can also install filters. Noise filters get rid of unwanted inline noise in your car audio setup caused by interference from your car's electrical system. Next you will need to build a speaker enclosure. There is no definitive rule on what type of enclosure works best with specific car audio systems. You should just choose the type of enclosure that will maximize the level of sound you desire. Feel free to experiment with different shapes and sizes until you find one that produces the sound quality you're after. Installing your car audio system is a highly personal and rewarding experience. It is a great accomplishment to have the finished product complete and ready to rock, but don't be discouraged if it takes you a few tries to get it where you'd like it to be.
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