How To Install an Amp Wiring Kit

[@nickp.4915]

Also an experienced car audio installer and this video is EXCELLENT! Love that you mentioned the true purpose and importance of the fuse installation as well as protecting the power wire with grommets and even the excellent mention of protecting the power cable if it runs near any sharp edges along it's path A++. Correctly the fuse is to protect YOU and your car from an electrical fire, not to protect your equipment! I have actually seen amp install videos that make no mention of any of this as well as claiming the fuse is to protect you gear from surges etc. Also your mention of stripping the paint for your ground. So many take the fast\easier route and think that the bolt head is "good enough" of a ground. Only thing not really mentioned is that typically power wires are separated from signal wires and power wiring is usually run down the drivers side of the car and signal wires down the passenger side of the car. Also have to LOVE Subaru's for their ease of install. It's almost like they were made for car audio installs. Plentiful useful grommets through the firewall and they even provide empty spaces in existing wiring clips as well as wire channels down both sides of the car from front to back. Really a dream to run wires in a Subaru. Nice Job!

[@v7vto]

after viewing 10+ videos on how to DIY, this has to be the TOP video still 2+ years later, perfect for beginners 🎉🎉

[@franciscolerma5332]

Totally explained step by step one of the best videos I've seen on youtube

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[@ginogomez5401]

Dang....no doubt the best car audio step by step video i have seen. Thank you very much.

[@Valid.4l]

One of the best explanations I’ve seen on how to install a amp

[@verdalebarnes45]

after countless videos this one explained what i needed to know best

[@jonromero6248]

This is the best explanation how to install this kit!! Step by step and clearly!! Thanks a lot man!!!!

[@marianonoriel3397]

Yo! Thank you! You made this easy to understand for people like me who had never done this kind of install!

[@evoson5229]

Thank you very much for the video. You explained it so well that I don't have any questions.

[@aribaker8179]

Nice video, straight to the point, good tips and clear instructions. Very nice!

[@ManuelCamarena0725]

Couldn’t find a grommet on my 06 accord 3.0 manual. This video helped me get an idea! Thanks, I’ll try and run the 1/0 cable this morning!

[@408SPLKINGS]

Great video, audio, tutorials, clarity, explanations & articulated. 👍👍 Definitely the best on KZbin. Thank you.

[@newadventures9940]

I hate when youtubers try to make things sound harder tgen they are just like this guy

[@donaldlentz3770]

I have never commented on any video on youtube ever but after watching numerous videos where they either talked way above my head or assumed that i was a amp/stereo geek like them or they just skipped steps. This video is by far the best video i have ever seen on any topic on youtube. Well done. It was clear concise and dumbed down enough for me to get it all. That being said i will not sunscribe. That’s on a whole other geek level. Good job

[@orangeman4423]

Can you go more in depth on how you hooked up the acc wire

[@boodah808]

Great quality video,keep up making more video like this,Auto shops be charging the most for the labor that’s why

[@joeyl1742]

Just got a kicker comp 12 along with a kicker amp today I’m putting it in my wrangler tj. Cant wait to be bumpin. Great video btw

[@sreerajnair91]

Its my 11 th video regarding this, and now i can install my self 😀. Thanks bro well explained.

[@EddyGzzz]

Best video explained ‼️

[@shanembradshaw]

Sending the amplified front speaker signals through the starlink data comm module didn't give you any issues?

[@SlickEd91]

Really nice video on how to install a sub and amp kit

[@RealEyezRealLiez]

With that kind of fuse holder, I use ferrules on the ends of the power cable. It protects the fragile wire strands from the screw when you tighten it down.

[@smeyzer]

This is great! I already know how to install it but you've explained it very well. Great video quality too. Like!!

[@dustinchism3650]

This guy was great at his video .

[@3PortsDown]

Great video! Easy to follow and understand.

[@CoquitoPapi01]

This video helped me out with my install. Thank you very much.

[@benjaminbryant9037]

Great video! I am in the process of this and am having trouble with the speaker cable from my LC2I to the head unit, is there a different place I can tap into? If not can you please explain how I can do this?!

[@mrj5716]

Thanks for explaining it so well

[@manuelcasasmanny6990]

Love the video it was a lot of help

[@dntlss]

Its funny how times change,back in the day the first thing that hit the trash can was the factory head unit,lol,now the old line converters are seeing a resurgence. When installing a amp TAKE YOUR TIME,pick you a nice weekend, get up early,get all your stuff rounded up and call a buddy for help and get your amp installed, being in a hurry will get you nothing but problems,think about it as building a house,make it all pretty,make sure everything is snug,use zip ties,make it look bad ass,you dont wanna open your trunk to show your friends you new system and there is stuff hanging everywhere and your using solder wire for a power cable. On you power wire, the part that goes under the hood,put you some black wire conduit tubing on it,temperatures under the hood get very nasty specially during summer, this all might seem trivial to you until your on the side of the road waiting for the fire truck,the fuse is a redundancy item but never hurts to be extra careful.

[@xidaho4485]

Thank you so much you made this so much more easy

[@rambomcclane563]

Clean install man! Looking at getting a 2016 WRX and I’m glad I stumbled upon your channel. Been watching your videos all day 👍🏼

[@mafosa8519]

dude. you spoke very clearly! great share! larry

[@Cm5-Anthony]

Hi in my car I saw 2 wires that looked like speaker wire or something, and next to it there was 2 rca connectors with its cable, and I was told there was a amp in the car before but they took it out. I see no connectors on the battery tho so I’m not sure if the wires are there if if they aren’t wired to the battery or another source of power

[@michaelmarquez6133]

Thank you, explained without all this stupid music or distractions. I hate when i put a video and they explain things like you should already know. I have a question not sure if you will see this but i have a 5 channel amp that i plan to run my sub and door speakers should i install under passenger seat or in the back ? Thanks

[@SonikJesus]

After you’ve exposed the bare metal to connect the grounds, do you recommend spraying clear over rhe connection to prevent rust?

[@jhonnyshadetree9505]

Thx for the RCA info

[@NLittlefield]

Where you have the FuseHolder Located Underneath the hood shroud. Did you do anything to keep from water trickling down? I’m alittle worried that in that location the water could get to it.

[@MichaelRodriguez-pc3ty]

Holy shit, this is best fucking detailed video I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Most confuse the shit out of me but this cleared everything up for me, thanks!!!

[@josh8992]

Hey man i love your videos really got me into audio in my wrx. But If im connecting my amp 4 channel amp to an after market head unit for my speakers do you need more than one rca cables?

[@OMGitsFLY]

Hey i have a factory radio too and w the converter the yellow wire can you cross it to the battery for power instead of alternator? And does it matter what voltage i use for the wiring kit i have a mrv m500 alpine amp and a 12in kicker sub

[@darrencedeno3538]

Well explained…. Step by step… I love it… well done champ… 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@akqjtn]

I appreciate that!

[@jessiemoore1849]

This video is awesome Man U really helped me out

[@henryantonio7549]

Thank you for your videos I found them so helpful. I did the same set up you’re showing on this video and I have one question to you. I live in Texas and it gets so cold here in winter. I use the heater most of the time blowing to the feet and my concern is the amp and the lc7i could/will overheat once I turn my heater on. My question to you is how did you solve this issue? Is there a way to disconnect/eliminate the passenger side heater vent to prevent this?

[@rickygray7767]

Great video thank you awesome info well detailed instruments.

[@wezzerpapier338]

Easy explained and quickly

[@cameronshero1409]

These videos are super helpful! Thanks for making them so clear. I will be installing a Sound Ordnance b-8ptd under the driver seat of my 2019 WRX. I plan on running the power line the same way you have shown in your video. Couple of questions: 1. What is the best way to route the high-input (speaker wire) and running power line to the other side of the car? Would you run it under the center console and then up the door trim, through the glove box, and behind the head unit? 2. There is a remote line that is 14' long I am thinking under the dash would be the best place to install this but not sure how to access that area. Would you recommend it going in another area? Would love your input and advice. I am a newbie to all of this, so forgive my greeness! Thanks for anything you can provide.

[@cameronshero1409]

@@akqjtn So it is okay to run the power and the speaker wire together? I thought I read that it could create some 'interference'. Going up the console seems best because it would be easiest to install the remote as well.

[@LoveUnderWill]

I am an experienced car audio installer. I am very pleased with your video and your careful attention to details. You nailed all the key points! I have a 2020 WRX that I had to do the same thing with. I installed a Cerwin-Vega VPAS12ST powered sub, which sounds outstanding. I upgraded the door speakers to Alpine Type S 6.5" coaxial and the dash tweeters I bought the Kicker OEM replacement that Subaru sells. The stock head unit struggles to give those speakers the juice they deserve so that'll be my next upgrade but it all sounds totally amazing. Great video. I will share it with other enthusiasts as a quick reference 😉

[@theartexhibit7792]

What if you don't have aftermarket head unit for the remote? How do i wire it then? Buying an aftermarket head unit is not an option for my vehicle..

[@RealRickR]

Great job.

[@jimmylin6566]

If you are running separate amps (4 Channel + mono), do you just run one power cable and split it into the amps? Also, can you combine the two grounds into one cable and into the ground bolt?

[@drummonkeystuffuk1875]

@@akqjtn I dont recommend a combined earth point as you can cause an erath loop - which causes noise issues/ alternator whine to come through your speakers etc.

[@supertrippyjohng]

@@drummonkeystuffuk1875 loop is when they are separate grounds and cause noise wine ect

[@basharzaim]

I want to install 0 gauge as main power and main ground. However, I want to install distribution blocks after that to power exact similar setup you are having with LC7i and two amps. I am planning to take 4 gauge power and grounds from those distribution blocks to 3 devices. do I need to install fuse for each line or the main fuse after the battery is enough? How much amp of the fuse you install it after the battery. I like your video, they are detailed and clear. Good job.

[@Dungottie]

Run 0gauge with a fuse to a distribution block, then fuse all amps with the own fuse, to get what fuse you need to use for each amp look at the owners Manual for each amp for the power draw for that amp, then you can you the correct fuse at the battery.

[@Jswervo215]

How do you find upgraded door speakers & amp kits that fit properly for your car? I wouldn’t even know where to start looking

[@heavychevy4616]

great detailed video man! ...very helpful! thanx & god bless dude

[@iraklijanashvili423]

Can I connect the ground directly to the battery?

[@HappyChameleon-cn7tm]

i have a blue wire and a blue wire with a white stripe connected to each other on my head unit, should i disconnect them and use the blue one for remote?

[@greeed_]

So if my battery is no good anymore and I need to change it out, is there anything in particular or certain practice with the ground fuse connected to it that I need to pay attention to it? Or can I just move the terminals from the post and put them on the new battery no problem????

[@robbiegoldfinch8137]

What do I plug my amp into ? Negative or positive terminal?

[@Nightedition5.7]

Hey if changing from a 8 gauge amp kit to a 4 do I need to change all the wires or just the power cable?

[@chinweelim8299]

Do We need amplifier to power the car speaker? ☺️

[@everetteugene676]

Thank you so much. This is by far the most concise and clear video of installation I have found.

[@greg4442]

I conect the remote to the red cable (acc) of head unit (radio) will it work ?

[@chrisdesimone4249]

Nice work!

[@chivatech]

I just got a new 2020 WRX & I’m debating if I wanna open this can of worms. I have a JBL MS-8 processor and a JL Audio 10W7. How hard is it to work on this car?

[@maccheese3088]

Hello I’m just wondering because I had this done to my corvette 2008. I had a fuse box and some wiring connected from the battery of the car directly to the amplifier of the car because the amplifier was not getting enough power. Just wondering if when I turn my car off the battery is being drained still ?

[@prasad10]

Did you have to use the fasteners to secure it because in 2017 forester it fits snug. Was wondering if it will stay put or effect the wiring

[@goosunsafetyfirearmtrainin9561]

Awsome video, how did you create the wiring harness for your factory radio. I have 2020 WRX Kicker factory upgrade JL all in 1 12in sub. Not happy with sub going to get kicker, sub box. and amp. I want amplify door speakers also. I taped into fuse box for remote turn on.

[@yaboitee4190]

Great quality video 🤙🏾

[@B12Row]

Can this be used instead of speaker wire, it would make it so much easier to just run this to the amp from my JVC head unit instead of running additional wire from my front 2 speakers and my rear 2 speakers? I have a 13 Chevy Silverado ext cab and I’m replacing the 4 factory speakers with 4, 6-1/2” Kickers speakers.

[@dirtyboy8336]

That was well understanding thanks for the info bro if it wasn't from KZbin and intelligent people like you I would not learn much💚

[@christopherstraps2706]

Thank you so much sir !!!

[@jamesgiddens8078]

There’s no ground from the negative battery terminal to the frame? ?

[@JuanAlvarez-my4zh]

So I’m running 4 Speakers of 250min to 500 max each what amp gauge wire would I need?

[@connorridgeway3090]

Super helpful. Thank you for being detailed and thorough.

[@JoseCruz-lc3nn]

What color wire on the radio you connected the rem cable

[@noahbratt4123]

Blue with white strip

[@MendingSilence]

So if I use LOC I don’t have to remove radio thus tapping into rear speakers

[@jarod513]

Did you have an issue with your airbag light coming on after you pulled your seats out?

[@Victory_Venture.]

In a 2019 limited wrx with hk, if i have the hk sub and am installing a 12 inch kicker in the trunk, do i have to just unplug the hk so they dont overlap?

[@tonycervantes4816]

What size you cut of power wire to go in on the fuse????

[@danielferraro59]

great vid !

[@Bl4ck7411]

I have wire on my aftermarket stereo called (Amp cont) is this wire for REM wire on the amp?

[@Altruistic00]

Is there a point where the fuse is too big for the power cable/amp? For example my amp is the Infinity Primus 6004a & manual says to use minimum 30a fuse. Do I go slightly above at 40a or I can just go straight to 60a or even 100a?

[@dthor5150]

VERY BASIC EXCELLENT INTRESTING INSTRUCTION. TEC1.

[@airigone1257]

Can I have the bass knob and have the controll to the radio?

[@aricroy4258]

all cool but you didnt explain where to install the wires into the speaker

[@patrickpeterman8736]

lot,s of great information; excellent video much appreciated-regarding the memory or on/off wire -connect,s to back of the amplifier and then connect,s to any power source that is only active when the key is on or car is running; is that correct-I,m installing a single channel amp for my subwoofers; the subwoofer box has a "CUP STYLE POWER CONNECTOR"- which only allows for the pos/neg cables/wires-to be inserted and are held in place with a push open-close connector-do I just cut the ends off the RCA cables and insert into the connector cup?? THANK,S PJP

[@johngray2526]

How and what did you use to crimp the fittings on

[@VonSpud]

Excellent vid thx!

[@RaulRM3]

Thank you sirrrrrr

[@akqjtn]

You are most welcome!

[@edwinsr1908]

I still don't know or understand where the RCA cable goes connected. I just got a Skar 8 inch sub and amplifier with the wires to install. I have a C300 2016. No real instructions with kit. I ordered this Car Stereo Hight to Low Converter,2 Channel Line Output Convertor with Remote Turn On RCA Car Line Converter Output Adapter But I don't know if I even need it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[@akqjtn]

Your high to low level converter has to tap into your high level out from your factory head unit. In other words, the wires coming out of the head unit that go to your speakers will get tapped into to provide a signal for your hi/low converter. The RCA cables will then plug into the hi/lo converter on one end and then your amp on the other. Haven't looked into your particular amp, BUT if it has high level inputs you can bypass the hi/lo (LOC) altogether and save some money. Hope that helps.

[@edwinsr1908]

@@akqjtn Wow thanks for replying to my question so quickly. So if I don't want to get into my dashboard, I can hook up the LOC to the stock subwoofer wires and then hook up the RCA wire to the amplifier.

[@tonycervantes4816]

What size is that kit sr ? And what size of fuse

[@mrtv8477]

how can amp burn without burning battery line fuse (60amp) and amp fuses (30amps x 2 fuses). i thought fuses would burn before the amp does! but my amp burnt :(

[@yovanishernandez675]

Hello I want to install a rca on my honda odyssey 2009 how do I know which wire to connect it to is there something say subwoofer cus that's what I want to put my van.

[@1982cleveland]

@ 10:00 what if you have stock head unit? Where do you hook up the rca cables?

[@akqjtn]

You need an LOC or "Line Out Converter". It will take your high level outputs and convert into low level outputs that your Amp can use as an input. This is a very common thing to do.

[@jermzmoney8319]

how can you say ofc is not superior i seen them do multiple amp dynos and it seems to add like 20 more wattage than cca

[@vijayjoon1]

Do we need to give ACC or remote supply to amplifier(for turning on and off) in case of we using speaker input instead of RCA ?

[@vijayjoon1]

Boost & Shutter i bought sony xm-n1004 amp, do that have above said GTO, im Noob here so lemme know thnx

[@KennethTx]

If I want 2 Amps do I need to have 2 seperate amp install kits?

[@akqjtn]

One kit of the appropriate gauge to handle the combined wattage of both amps.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Do you want them wired in series or parallel?

[@eb121209]

On your LC7i, did you ground that to the same bolt as you did for the amp? Or did you ground it to your amp?

[@supertrippyjohng]

Amp

[@antoniomarius139]

How much Amps your battery have