Eff My Stereo

[Skeletoy]

Eff My Audio/Electrical

I was going to post a few updats to my "Eff My Interior" thread until I realized they would be better suited in the Audio/Electronics forum.

I threw this head unit in my 2-door Yukon to replace the crappy JVC that didn't eject discs. It's older, but it works and it was just sitting in the garage anyway. I need to get a new trim piece, it’s only 6 bucks but 11 dollars to ship! HERE



Ordered these up from Sonic Electronix so I can connect anything with a 3.5mm audio jack to the aux input in the back. I got the long 3.5mm cable so I can run it under the carpet and into my center console so it’s clean and not hanging off the dash.





I also ordered some new 4x6’s for the front dash. I’m a fan of Kickers so we will see how they sound. I’m not going extreme with this audio install, just some upgraded speakers in stock location and a bass package I’ll put together.



I'm still trying to decide what subs to get and where to mount them. I like to be able to fold the second seat down easily if I need to haul something but under it seems to be the cleanest and most out-of-the-way spot. I may just pick up a 12 in a ported box to throw in the cargo compartment so I can easily take it out if needed. My spare tire is mounted in there though so there is already less room.

 

[blueflamed03]

good Kicker tech support on this forum too....

 

[SunlitComet]

good Kicker tech support on this forum too....

You are just biased.

 

[blueflamed03]

 

[Skeletoy]

You are just biased.

What am I missing?

Got the 4x6's in tonight.

Note: I had to use the plastic spacers and they are STILL a very tight fit. No issues contacting the grill though. Need to get new grill pieces or repair these, the metal clips came off and one or two of the little fingers on the back side broke. I had to use the super long screws that came with the speakers because of the spacers. I had to trim the rear screws down though cause they were just a little too long and were contacting something underneath. They sound nice, I'm rocking the fronts only for now since the rear 4x10's are blown.



Edit:

Apparently I bought the cables for the rear input for no reason. It doesn't work. Oh well at least they were cheap. I guess I'll be on the lookout for a new HU in the future, after I get the rest of the system squared away.

 

[SunlitComet]

Blue works for Kicker.

 

[Skeletoy]

Blue works for Kicker.

Ah, I see. What do you do there Blue? If you don't mind me asking.

 

[blueflamed03]

Distribution Director.

 

[Skeletoy]

I get to return my new front speakers now. Yay. It sounds like there is an issue with the tweeter on the passenger side. I actually noticed it when the volume was turned way DOWN. I didn't crank it up at all, moderate volume most of the time. Now I get to deal with shipping back to the vendor. I suppose it's a reality check and I should start buying local again.

 

[groundscr8pr]

What am I missing?

Got the 4x6's in tonight.

Note: I had to use the plastic spacers and they are STILL a very tight fit. No issues contacting the grill though. Need to get new grill pieces or repair these, the metal clips came off and one or two of the little fingers on the back side broke. I had to use the super long screws that came with the speakers because of the spacers. I had to trim the rear screws down though cause they were just a little too long and were contacting something underneath. They sound nice, I'm rocking the fronts only for now since the rear 4x10's are blown.



Edit:

Apparently I bought the cables for the rear input for no reason. It doesn't work. Oh well at least they were cheap. I guess I'll be on the lookout for a new HU in the future, after I get the rest of the system squared away.

on some alpine you have to go into a menu and turn the aux function on. the port your are using for aux is actually for a cd changer. i believe its under function or setup menu.