How to: DIY Porsche 996 Speaker / Stereo Upgrades

[@harismic]

That little kid is going to be a Porsche fan for life and remember his uncle for it!! It’s how it started for me.

[@matt13ross]

Maybe. He's more into diesel trucks than Porsches lol

[@craftingmat5425]

@@matt13ross Oh no! You need to make him addicted, do it right now! Go for a spin with the 996 and let him feel it pushing while it roars down the road. Being a young boy I would be down on it in the twinkle of an eye lol

[@srwilliams1963]

That's great that you're teaching your nephew, creates a bond between you two

[@matt13ross]

Absolutely!

[@shiny_f_eighty]

To fix audio noise.. if your power wires and your rca's are running next to each other thats the problem. When i was an audio installer we would run power and remote on one side of car and the rca's on opposite. Those noise filters were a hit or miss for a fix.

[@dccllcjjt7062]

Having your nephew help is an added bonus. It really does make me miss those moments with my uncle working on his cars. Truly special memories.

[@nitramh24]

Wow, that kid has some seriously good wrenching-skills!! Looks like a pro!

[@matt13ross]

Sure does!

[@pollatso]

Best new nephew helper intheworld… Ever 👍👍👍

[@robertjenkinson3360]

The wee lad has a bright future. Great to see you teaching him of the awesomeness of cars.

[@marvinvisser5039]

Matt Ross video = immediate click

[@matt13ross]

Thank you sir!!

[@dirty2jz283]

Hoyt is a great addition to the channel, got to teach them young.

[@matt13ross]

Truth!

[@Darkthrone111]

Awesome video Matt. Would have been awesome to see the PCCM Plus for 911 (996) installed. It’s an original Porsche unit made specifically to bring the 996 up to the modern era. Porsche is the only one doing that. Upgrading tech for older cars officially and it’s such a great thing to do. I wish other manufacturers would follow suit.

[@adcampo7601]

You use that window cleaner for everything. It's like the dad from My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

[@matt13ross]

Lolol

[@SepelkiviOlavi]

Great job, Hoyt! Your work on improving Porsches gets a 👍🏻 from Finland 😊

[@rayvandervoort5164]

Love to see you clean first and upgrade later 👍🏼

[@hunterpinnell6254]

Hoyt is as cute as a button. Kids his age do not usually handle hand tools nearly as well as he does. Nice work Uncle

[@matt13ross]

Right on!

[@bondarp]

Great video and great that nephew get to help you ❤

[@evanwheeler7687]

Great editing and music in this one! Happy to see the nephew making another appearance.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks a bunch!

[@mjnajr]

I stumbled on your channel and I have to say you got a new sub. It's really motivating and sparking me to get back to work on my e28. Great content

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for the sub!

[@AlexA-bx8jr]

Hoyt is a natural!

[@bmc5108]

Nothing wrong with a sound upgrade, but for me personally, I take the top down and listen to the car❤

[@matt13ross]

Yes, but on long highway trips, those are needed!

[@mattpott774]

That kid is going to go far in life!

[@grantlingley1385]

Awesome video and you’re a favourite uncle for sure! Good for you Matt!

[@paulsanchez4141]

Great V my.friend the car sounds bad ass and probally smells good keep up the great V,s

[@Carcentralknowledge]

Just in time! I was watching your head unit install yesterday as I’m starting to work on the interior of my 996

[@matt13ross]

Perfect timing!

[@massiveimprovement]

So good to see all the progress! I love this project! :) A few hints: the ground wire from the amp, always make sure the connection is solid and not on any painted surface. Use some sanding paper to clean and make a good ground connection. In terms of audio quality, new speakers do alot. If you want to do it even better, swap the head unit out. A headunit from one of the bigger companies, like Pioneer, Alpine, Sony etc. These chinese units generally sound terrible. Also, might not be a concern to everyone, but chinese android head units might contain malware (i guess you're connecting your phone to it with bluetooth or other). Not saying every chinese android headunit does, just that you cannot be sure.

[@davecory5047]

what do you think about the audio quality of the stock headunit from Porsche, the single disc CD player CDR-22? I just ordered the speakers and was wondering if it is a waist without also getting the amp.

[@yanni1398]

Hey you got a weak ground, so the noise filters rarely work if at all. You need to supplement your ground from the battery to the body. You can also double up the grounds on the alternator and engine but that might be overkill depends on the car. Doesn’t hurt to give it a try though.

[@matt13ross]

They actually did work!

[@DHDII]

Hoyt is cool. Wish I knew that much about cars at his age!!

[@matt13ross]

Me too!

[@disturbingkreationz]

Great video bro. I hope to make it to your level one day.

[@S2NAZ]

Nice upgrade Matt. I’ll bet the stereo sounds mondo 👍🏻🤣

[@jcalloway3474]

Today’s video catchphrase = IT CANT HURT 🤣🤣👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@francisp2740]

Matt, Yellow Porsche is sounding sweet, and it came a long way. Soon you're gonna be helping Hoyt build his dream car 🚘😁

[@matt13ross]

Or dream truck!

[@virtualburton]

Hoyt is the man! Great job buddy. Nice helper to have hey Matt?

[@matt13ross]

Sure is!

[@Golf991.2]

Good to see subs growing. Great channel.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks to viewers like you!

[@billy.s.warner]

I just wanna know when he gets his own channel! great to have helpers!

[@matt13ross]

Haha maybe when he's a little older

[@petty_1290r]

Those this kit work as well for a 996 carrera 4 from 99? Thank Matt love the build on the Porsches 😍

[@matt13ross]

Should work on all 996s with these faxtory speakers

[@iwbaracker]

This is so cool!

[@Jaws677]

Best looking Alphine Pioneer speakers ever 😂 Love your Channel

[@matt13ross]

Hahaha

[@gerard0949]

Great tips!

[@SpagBog40]

Hi there! Where do you get the replacement compartment for the old CD storage. The one above the AC buttons.

[@DPCPhotog]

I just bought the same amp and was planning to install it in the same location. Great minds think alike. Do you have a video of the amp install (i.e. how you tapped in to the old amp harness)?

[@matt13ross]

I have a video on it in the playlist. Not sure of the title though.

[@danscheinkman2086]

Man, I've heard replacing those door speakers were a nightmare since the baffle/box needed to be altered. How did it sound with those new door speakers? I've replaced my head unit and dash/rear speakers (cabriolet) already and added a 10" seal sub (put it in a long narrow box, folded down the back seats, bracketed to the back. It sits beneath the wind deflector so it can't be seen. Im trying to figure out if it's worth it to 1) Ditch the bose amp, leave the current bose door speakers. 2) ditch the bose amp, replace the bose door speakers. The issue for the dash and rears is - i've already replace them with 2.5ohm speakers to run off the bose amp, so I'd have to replace those speakers again unless i find a 6-channel, 2ohm stable amp. Anyway - thoughts? ANd how did the dayton's work out? The magnets seemed small

[@TomLichti]

So... Did the reverse camera work? I kept waiting to see if the cable repair fixed it! Nice work on everything else.

[@IanClos3]

Man the timing of this video haha. I was just starting to look for new speakers in my 02 since after winter my sub speaker is now 100% fried. Great video and love seeing the 996 getting some love.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! Easy and not too expensive upgrades here.

[@IanClos3]

@@matt13ross absolutely! I am going to have to see about the midbass speakers as my system is the Bose with the triangle shaped speakers in the doors. So I might try to make my own holes in the new speakers if they look like they will fit otherwise.

[@matt13ross]

Ah i don't have Bose. Not sure about that then! Bose may not be worth upgrading.

[@IanClos3]

@@matt13ross I've left them since i bought the car in 2022 because they were pretty decent. However the speakers in the doors are now breaking down and crackling with any hint of bass in a song. So figured update the whole system. Cheap brand new pioneer must be at least equal to or better than 20 year old beaten bose. Going to try hooking them up and seeing if there is major differences. Could always undo it and return the pioneers if I need.

[@davecory5047]

@@IanClos3 i just ordered the subs, but I too have the bose system in my 02' 996, the bass is shot so I wanted to try new ones. I did not know the bose subs were triangle shaped though 🧐

[@BigDae206]

You need a bigger ground wire if your getting engine wind...ijs 💯👌🏾

[@charha01]

I have the exact same amp and I had the exact same "whine". I tried EVERYTHING to fix it including even wrapping all the wires in gold tape to try and isolate them. I could never get it to stop, so I swapped out the amp and BINGO... no more whine.

[@matt13ross]

Really?? Odd. Those little boxes fixed mine.

[@bandwagon240]

Awn and awn until the break of dawn. 😉

[@blocheadz]

Yes! I need this in my 996.1!

[@AlexFleites-do5hq]

Do you still recommend the same head unit?

[@matt13ross]

Yes. Cost effective with wireless carolay.

[@JB-996]

Does exactly the same on my 996 with Atoto stereo. Really annoying alternator whine. Try turning up the AC to max to find out if the ground loop is fixed. I'm still trying to solve mine.

[@matt13ross]

That little box fixed the noise even with AC on.

[@AlexFleites-do5hq]

My car has the same whine with a completely stock audio system 2002 Turbo PCM 1 cassette Cd changer Navigation Bose system

[@matt13ross]

That's sad!

[@l5pchenk]

where did you get the white badges for your duramax?

[@matt13ross]

eBay or Amazon, they'll be linked in one of the Duramax videos.

[@P-J-W-777]

If you like audio you would have been much happier with JL Audio, Alpine , Focal, Morel or Audiofrog. Just an FYI for your other Porsche as it deserves a much nicer Audio system. Also the dash and rear speaker housing were setup for component speakers. In other words a 5-1/4 or 6’ mid and 1-2” tweeter with a passive crossover. If those pioneers sound better than the kickers then the system wasn’t tuned right. I’m not a big Kicker fan but they do make quality equipment and their stuff can easily blow pioneer out of the water when it comes to sound quality. The speakers brands i recommended will be on another level if they are properly amplified and tumed. Your grounds need to be completely clean of all paint and that includes your ground from the battery to the chassis.

[@matt13ross]

You're not wrong but this is a simple upgrade without breaking the bank.

[@P-J-W-777]

@@matt13ross okay gotcha, I thought you might have been going off a sponsor’s recommendation or perhaps had little knowledge about audio equipment. You have to agree that your other 996 deserves a little higher grade audio system. What matters ultimately is that it works and you are completely satisfied with it.

[@matt13ross]

Nah no sponsor here. Just picked what fit. Ultimately I just wanted better than the 20 year old speakers. If I was REALLY into audio, I would have spent at least 5x this setup.

[@P-J-W-777]

@@matt13ross Thank you again for taking the time to respond. Keep up the great work buddy!

[@neallandsburgh4222]

Std Porsche speakers are 2 ohm impedance. Most aftermarket are 4 ohm. That's why the Kicker's sounded crap

[@michaelhon6168]

Hello Matt. While you were working inside the yellow monster I suddenly noticed it is to black inside and not enough yellow. I think its time for some yellow seat belts in that one 😂

[@matt13ross]

I think you're right!

[@Aceallblues33]

Imma clean inside my speaker now 😂

[@matt13ross]

That's right lol

[@Trickniner]

"Turn it up!" - Your nephew

[@OriginalDimasick]

Dumb question: you're running a 5-channel to 6 speakers (dash, door, rears)?

[@OriginalDimasick]

And great video btw!

[@matt13ross]

.1 (sub) goes to door speakers

[@mr_DIY]

12:35 sounds like UFO is around 😂

[@marklengal9990]

Matt. Any luck on an engine for the M3? Let’s do a LS swap 👍

[@matt13ross]

Haven't worked on it since lol

[@NicholasSisti]

If there's paint on that stud you used for ground, you should clean it all off before attaching a ground wire. Not sure if there's paint on the stud or back of the nut.

[@matt13ross]

Paint removed!

[@NicholasSisti]

@@matt13ross Awesome work! Thanks for the great videos. Unbelievable what you’ve been able to do in your garage.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much!

[@DoctorSoftie]

My elbows hurt just looking at those armrests

[@matt13ross]

The factory ones aren't exactly soft lol

[@Jman5001]

Sprayaway Glass Cleaner at 0:30. Why haven’t they hooked up a sponsorship yet??

[@matt13ross]

I don't know!!????

[@tomaswiak3625]

Nice mod. But why listen to the stereo when you have the engine....I will try out those speakers on mine 996.

[@matt13ross]

Long trips I need some tunes

[@robertbonesio5498]

Better watch out. That little guy could take over your channel. Lol

[@matt13ross]

Haha maybe!

[@MX2NR]

I have the ground loop issue on my 997. Ended up having an audio shop install similar devices. But I definitely hear a little white noise through the speakers now, when I'm not playing any music. I'm not an audiophile, but does anyone know what path to go down to solve this issue? I'm willing to go as far as it takes to solve this.

[@yanni1398]

Weak grounds, double up the battery and alternator ground. Could also be connections on the head unit, personally I don’t like audio shops they aren’t exactly electricians and tend to butcher the existing harness and hardware.

[@MX2NR]

@@yanni1398 Yea I agree with you. I was desperate at the time. The engine noise was so annoying. Thank you for the guidance!

[@yanni1398]

@@MX2NR Of course! See what’s out there for improving the grounds on a 997 personally my Subaru is known for weak grounds so I went overkill and have never had issues since.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jodylgtv]

Kicker > Pioneer bro

[@matt13ross]

Maybe new but these are old.

[@jodylgtv]

@matt13ross id be curious to see comparison like for like tho. But as long as you happy with the outcome.

[@matt13ross]

Huge improvement over stock without going crazy and spending a ton of money.

[@aaronf4201]

Damn I’m early! Nice upgrade!

[@adrianlala5044]

Way to go bro teach the young gen how to work on cars 👍

[@maxboost259]

You actually pronounced Porsche "Por-sha" Finally!

[@matt13ross]

Sometimes lol

[@mrwilson7769]

Why would you need a stereo system when you drive a Porsche Turbo 🤔🤔

[@matt13ross]

Ever go on a long drive with no music? Lol

[@davealleyne6887]

Hey Matt i thik you should say it's working guys and girls you may just get some ladies to subscribe

[@matt13ross]

When I say guys I really just mean "people"

[@Donald-5150]

Ok but have they passed the Sheryl Crow test?

[@matt13ross]

Haven't tested that yet!!

[@naelibrahim6822]

What happens with your BMW 😢any new

[@matt13ross]

Probably going to pull the engine asap.

[@naelibrahim6822]

All the best , big like and waiting your new videos

[@princesssolace4337]

Who ever buys these cars for sound system and tell me u are shit at parallel parking

[@matt13ross]

Wut? Lol

[@patrykrusin2501]

Sell the 996, there are many more cool cars, take care.

[@matt13ross]

I love my 996!