Soccer Dad's Audi A4 gets a Rockford Fosgate P300 12 t Installer Diaries episode 213

[@christophermichaelson9050]

Wow, finally a KZbin video with proper wiring components and technique. Nutserting the fuse was the ultimate touch. This is extremely well done! Solid work.

[@rjlab]

I love the attention to detail in making the wire assemblies! Even though no one is likely to ever see it you know its done right. IMO, all installers, whether you're shadetree or pro, should take this kind of care and be proud of it. Well done D&F!

[@jadepaclar2384]

This must be the best demonstration I’ve watched so far.

[@joseluisruiz3789]

Awesome! I remember my 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan days where i had to do the same thing. I was lucky that the stock amp has a solid 12.8 volt remote turn on lead that would turn on whenever the power button was pressed on the stock radio. I bought a 2019 Ford Flex and found a Good Remote Turn On Lead that has a Delay Turn off of 35 seconds after the car is off. Just gotta do the BIG 3 that isn't too difficult or BIG 4 i just heard about and get the ball rolling. Love seeing these installs. Thanks Dean and Fernando for always finding ways to refresh our Skills. 😎👊

[@deanslegos1990]

From the way the sub lines up with the spare cover hinge, it looks like it was meant to be.

[@r.massattack4052]

I bought this 10" Sub/Amp combo for my work truck. It wasn't bad but I'm an old Bass Head so although it was okay it just wasn't enough deep, low bass for me. Now I've replaced it with a single 12" Skar EVL & Amp. Wish I had done this from the beginning. I'm getting some really loud n low Bass and I'm so much happier with my sound. I got the single 12" enclosure because I still need room in my trunk and it's placed on the back drivers side seat so that way I can fold down the double seat & still have plenty of room for cargo.

[@danabarnes4751]

Five Star drinking game: do a shot every time you hear, "go ahead" or "went ahead".😜 Another beauty install. Love your work!

[@cup_and_cone]

What you wanna do

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

Let me say. Best review of a product. This is refreshing to see gives hope for KZbin

[@leaf3r1k]

Your local Audi dealer sells a double ended wire which can be put into the fuse panel in the back... cut this mid way and you have two ends that can be stuck in the back of the fuse panel, so you can use a regular fuse in the panel. I've done this both for my amp and dash cam.

[@Camilo19832001]

Audi did the reverse, screwing the mechanics with their unbelievably hard-to-do maintenance, requiring the removal of the intake for a simple oil change, while rewarding sound installation professionals like yourself with an amp behind a pocket, how glorious

[@klubstompers]

Not on that car. You change oil as normal.

[@paulhoskins7852]

Dean and Fernando for the win!! Professional!

[@nolimitrc1]

In the audi @ 3:00 when your talking about the bass response from the speakers audi as it by default that the front speakers get only after 50% of the bass that the rear gets and the most is from the deck mounted sub in the back.

[@justinmurphy2227]

This is probably one of the best looking pre-made subwoofer enclosures and setups there is. I also like how they do the RCA's. This is how they do it with the small PBR amplifiers I believe too. Great job guys simple and efficient.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Yes the amps use the same idea

[@curlyhairedcarguy9299]

@@FiveStarCarStereoInc What wires did you use for signal on this car??? I’m doing this exact same job myself and it would help to know because the wires for factory bass sound like garbage, the bass doesn’t hit fully... HELP!!

[@Sinoops]

@@curlyhairedcarguy9299 You need an LC2i

[@curlyhairedcarguy9299]

@@Sinoops nope tried that too. I found another option to tap into and bass sounds great....

[@joswald2001]

Liked for "ball bag" but i'm immature

[@jhhammond33440]

I’ve been looking into these boxes for some time now. Haven’t really seen too many actually being showcased just the installation. Hows the bass output on these? Capable of shaking the rear view mirror?

[@beatmobbable]

The P300 12 is dope but after rockin out for 3 months I need more base

[@suckslip]

I have the 10 and feel the same way.

[@deanslegos1990]

There's never enough bass! Down the rabbit hole we go!

[@jus1taj]

Are those any decent? It’s hard to imagine they’d do much of anything.

[@suckslip]

@@jus1taj depends on what is decent to you. Its work for me, for now. Depending on the music, it hits pretty hard, but it's not going to rattle your insides. My rearview and side views vibrate when it plays. But like I said, it will depend on what is decent to you. I've read reviews about guys being content with the lower powered 125w units from other brands, but i knew 300 was my minimum from having another similarly powered system.

[@gabe7987]

Get another one pretty sure u can run two independent

[@scottp4402]

Great job! How about doing a similar job on a late model ( 2019) Challenger with the 6 speaker Alpine original system ( 8.4 Uconnect ) with a Rockford Fosgate 12 inch 300 or 500 watt box? Furthermore, The integration poses some challenges and I've been told conflicting information on what devices are needed to do the integration properly. The factory bass is terrible being the door 6x9's .

[@paulgarcia6257]

Fortunately for me my A4 didn’t have the b&o set up and the bass out off the factory subwoofer was full range bass not cutoff at all. Avoiding an lc2

[@netmn4406]

By chance do you know if the Bose system is the same way? I saw a post elsewhere where the guy only tapped the factory sub wires(Bose) and connected them to his new box, but wasn't sure if this was the best route to take.

[@paulgarcia6257]

NetMN Bose setups need lc2. There is bass but severely crossed over. Only the Audi concert series seem to have a “full range” subwoofer output when tapped at the factory amp.

[@paulgarcia6257]

NetMN and good thing the factory sub is shot. Remove it! Day and night difference in cab!

[@maxcazares335]

Fernando is my spirit animal

[@thecman26]

If you think about it, that's a great location for the battery!

[@mrteausaable]

I have a similar system with factory premium audio with subwoofer. I need some extra bass so I installed extra amplifier with 12" subwoofer but I tapped to the high level output from the subwoofer of the factory wire. Why you connect to the factory full range audio wire instead? My way the factory radio has some control of the bass output.

[@Ninjatravels28]

Wish you also did an after market head unit on this car...

[@chrisvantuyl5554]

Hello,I have a question, when you are using the high level input,the connector has 4 wires correct? But I see you only had a red and black wire hooked up to it? Could you explain how to wire it?

[@Bodezafa]

Look at around the 13:33 mark. Looks like he takes the positive from the R and L and puts them on one wire and the Negative from the R and L and connects them to the other wire.

[@amjustinkids]

I'm going for this setup! Thanks for the video!

[@NotSoFast71]

How much difference is there in the sound between the p300-12 and the p300-12t? I have a two door extended cab Ranger and technically either would fit. Is the extra space worth it for the non-T model?

[@JGreen46]

Any chance you can do more 2014 Ford Fusion SE. I like to know how to go about doing a sub and amplifiers and how to tap into the factory head unit. Would I be able to use LC2i??? And to you reset the factory radio once you take out the SD card?? Any information is helpful

[@personalracingday4563]

11:25 gain all the way down?? the gain is not a volume knob it should be set to the output voltage of the source.

[@richwolf7293]

I heard what you said about the gain at 11:15 or so, but is there a way to set the gain like you would a regular amp? If you go through an lc2i is there a good gain set procedure?

[@paulgarcia6257]

20 years plus 12v experience luckily

[@paulgarcia6257]

If you run into a b&o set up Audi an lc 2i is a must as the b&o amps are crosses over

[@jackasmaryan1776]

Or u can just replace the factory sub with a shallow mount & run an aftermarket amp without sacrificing any trunk space at all if you don't want the box there at all. Options are mostly always available.

[@klubstompers]

Awesome, can you share what you found on that harness? That would be awesome. Schematic/diagram or the like.

[@TheRodalmun]

As I'm trying to do the same set up. Can you please show what color wires you tapped into it?

[@klubstompers]

@@TheRodalmun I ended up taking the two wires that run to the factory sub, and connecting that to my new amp, so i can keep the factory controls. Had it hooked to dsp, and ran a separate harness from the stock stereo, but that made a ton of MMI controls unusable.

[@TheRodalmun]

@@klubstompers thank you.

[@tvillaa]

For those of us that have the bang & olufsen system and the factory subwoofer in our Audi (B8), could we just tap into the stock sub instead of grabbing the signal from that harness? Also do you think removing the factory sub will increase bass into the cabin? ALSO... same setup but what do you think about just replacing that stock subwoofer with an aftermarket and keeping all the wiring as is??

[@Mikaere87]

You end up doing an install? I have a b8 A5 and looking to do the same. I've made the assumption that I can just reuse the high level input for the stock b&o sub and it'll remote turn on via signal.

[@tvillaa]

@@Mikaere87 yup. removed stock sub and replaced with shallow mount 10" that fits perfect with a spacer. i added a 300rms single channel amp and tapped the subwoofer line coming out of the harness in the trunk. the amp has a built in loc.

[@frankthetankricard]

Do you guys ever have a situation where just replacing a factory sub with an aftermarket one is an option? I mean keeping the box and the amp, just replacing the driver. Should be doable if you can match the impedance and find a driver that works with the size of the box. In theory. Does that ever happen?

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

We replace the Toyota blown subs with a new Pioneer all the time

[@ixionn563]

I've seen people replace the factory 8 inch sub in a 2001 Tahoe/Suburban with the Skar Audio 8 inch sub and have good results. Just keep in mind you're not gonna get much of an upgrade in how loud it is without putting in an aftermarket amp for the sub, it can certainly sound better though.

[@Hk7762Tube]

Bass knob look and location is kinda meh... But thats just me, Im sure you did the best way possible. As always liked the video.

[@waynealight]

I noticed that in the last few videos you are precrimping all your ferrules, how come the method change? Thanks

[@mikecasey3055]

Good video man, got a 2018 f-150 and the front speakers are putting more bass than the rear. Planning a small system for it under my back seat. Thanks

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Front speakers are 6x9 rears are 6.5

[@rossderer6154]

I just bought a p300-10 what amp fuse should I use at the battery? The manual is vague but I think it's telling me to use a 20a?

[@blakebond8905]

Great job! I'm going to do the same set up my A5. Just one question. Is there a reason to run the remote turn on wire instead of just setting the amp to signal sense? Thanks in advance!

[@mydearriley]

How much does the "Truck" box effect the sound? p300-12T vs p300-12?

[@oooooo3231]

why did you guys use the nav tv zen-v? its new and works really well. unless he doesnt want to upgrade the whole thing down the road.

[@biofractal78]

I have a 2012 Hyundai Genesis with the Lexicon Audio system. I have an electrical diagram of the amp and know where is the amp located. On this video you never showed how you tapped into the amp to get the High level input. That's the part I need the most. Is there anyway you could help?

[@wax333]

did you remove the subwoofer from the rear deck ?

[@PanameraTurboSEHybrid]

No, just unplugged it.

[@MichaelP-ns]

Thanks for showing the bass knob :P

[@JoseRivera-jt6wb]

I had some Memphis m1000 D installed in my truck an it keeps going in to protection mode an blowing the fuses

[@ecobooms550]

check your grounds a ground to a seat bolt is NOT good enough you need a clean unpainted metal surface such as a clean spot on the body or the frame, and make sure you have the subs wired to an appropriate impedance for the amp. for example if the amp is rated at 1000w@2ohm wire the subs so that the final impedance is 2ohm.

[@AhwasNasir]

I have the same car what if I unplug the sub speaker wire and use that directly on this rockford fosgate?

[@Sound.wave_]

Can you power this with a fuse tap? 20 Amps.

[@ijcahalan]

the mmi unit has "subwoofer" control for the factory sub - could you tell me how you think I could just tap into that without having to run the controller that it comes with?

[@dapbubba]

Wow amazing video. So detailed. I’m actually doing the exact same install for my cousin (2017 Audi A4 with Rockford PS300-10). Quick question…what colored signal wires did you use to connect to the sub? Did you just disconnect from oem sub and re-connect to new sub? Thanks again for the great vid and response.

[@EndoQuantum]

I'm doing this RIGHT NOW on 2014 Audi a4 S-line. Did you figure out which wires were the signal wires from the plug? I wish he would have gone deeper into showing how he spliced into those signal wires to feed the new sub amp.

[@dwaynebarnes6866]

Do you have a video on a c300 coupe or just c300 2017 or up

[@marianoquintana3927]

Hi from Argentina 🇦🇷 which one do you prefer or recomend, this Rockford 300 or the Jbl Bass Pro go? Thanks and regards

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

Hi guys is the hurricane affecting you I hope you all be safe

[@jar145022]

Is there a preference on the turn on?? Is one better than the others?

[@timothygray7650]

So how much are them 300 boxes Rockfordfosgate.

[@leovidal6591]

I need you guys to work on my 2014 Chevy Silverado i install a 15” but I get light dem I normally run 8” woofer w at least 600rms max but I want to go big this time. Help me

[@jarrettfessler1458]

Do you think the p300-12 is enough bass for a 2019 camaro or is it worth it to go with the stronger p500-12? I am also thinking about two rockford p1 12s.

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

Crazy germans and the battery location

[@notjakl5121]

Is there any difference between using the remote turn on wire (+12V) vs audio signal turn on for any amplifier/LOC?

[@shanemuir1587]

Which speaker did you tap into? Do front speakers give off more bass ?

[@SenorDennis]

What size loom did you use?

[@cyberctashdummy]

I have an unrelated question. I have a 1973 Karmann Ghia with a Alpine 301 player/ receiver. I would like to add google maps and possible steaming music. Fabricating a screen holding device to add a second screen is something I can do as i ca work in metal, wood, and plastic. My phone screen is smaller than i would like as are most phones. Any suggestions for devices to integrate with the 301? I really don't want to syart over. I still prefer cd over copressed streaming. as i'm old

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Maybe an iLx-w650. It is short frame radio. It does Android auto.

[@paulgarcia6257]

And a good old fashioned signal sensing line out converter should be fine

[@barrymonroy7138]

I would like to see you guys make a fiberglass enclosure in that In that other compartment. That 10 would be perfect...

[@jeremymckinney2269]

FYSA.....Audizine.com has a complete breakdown of the modern Audi Audio systems....including wiring schematics and other points of interest of you run into another Audi system.....it will help take out a lot of the guess work lol!!!

[@bretthuffine]

Yuuuup.

[@creativeminds9973]

Clean install... Very Clean....👍🏻

[@paulgarcia6257]

Think wire s were brown and yellow.... I think

[@eddieamegah5272]

i'm looking at doing this to my 2007 honda civic. any tips?

[@213gixxer]

What kind of soldering wire do u use?

[@Thezuule1]

You guys ever try those spare tire subwoofers? Heard people talking about them on reddit, never seen anything like it, no idea how good or bad they sound.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

This one JBL BassHub Pro spare tire box review and install Car Stereo Lab 12 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2OYpKyOeJqsnqc

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

I wish they had better and more choices for spare tire area active subs

[@williamwest8924]

I would have took the factory sub out so that more sound could come thru.but thats just me.

[@PanameraTurboSEHybrid]

Doesn't make a difference.

[@frankdehne1949]

Yes it can depends on box design. Not in this case though

[@jmrtinez69]

What speaker did you use for high level input to signal on the subwoofer?

[@PanameraTurboSEHybrid]

Most likely the Sub....

[@dtorb6657]

Nice job

[@beri232]

An Audi... not an inny! Lol. That’s my line man! Haha

[@Clemente4u]

Awesome, clean, informative! What else can I ask for? Oh, can ya install one in mine!?

[@gajju6222]

U r totally awesome sir

[@rogerthat1992]

I feel like Fernando’s accent is slowly going away

[@deanslegos1990]

Before you know it he's gonna be answering the phone with Yello

[@choklo187]

He on coke lol

[@genaro.cruz-vicario5301]

Can u make a video of installing 2 together

[@emilesp01]

Nice job. If I were the customer I would certainly put a better amp and a speakers upgrade along with a better radio... but as always the budget may tell you that's not gonna happen...

[@PanameraTurboSEHybrid]

Start small and work your way to upgrades later. That's always been the routine...

[@scottymsu6063]

Good jobs doing the right thing, and taking pride in your install. I was charged for $800 install labor.. not including parts.. and the shops absolutely did a donkey nasty job

[@dewrus2153]

I bought the P300 10T for my F-150 and will install it soon. My question is can I use a different bass control knob? I don't like the one that came with it (it's like the one in this video) because it definitely looks "added-on". RF sells this one (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019FBE2MQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that can be disassembled and mounted in the dash and would look much more factory-like. I have a harness for the head unit that provides RCA's for the sub...will this knob controller work since it uses RCA's (and can just discard the 1/8" stereo jack control knob that came with it)? Thanks.

[@doncgez1673]

Wow, if your battery located in the spare compartment, where do you put the donut.

[@xlthumper]

The battery is under the spare, it is a neat little setup

[@ricardomolina4605]

@doncgez1673 Did you not watch the video? They removed the spare tire to get to the battery. So obviously the manufacturer thought of making room for the spare and the battery.

[@jorgearomoz3063]

As always good jobs,, greetings ✌️🤘🤘

[@joelcruz1292]

See Ya!

[@dirtybayadventures9563]

you said ball bag..haha

[@komozunga6653]

You forgot to mount the sub box, it’s going to move all over when he drives.

[@TheRealAaronWitchey]

Why wouldnt you just replace cars factory sub?

[@Justme-jt1ef]

Because it sucks. The sub they put in gives 80% better bass

[@KennyLauderdale]

I like the 12 inch. I want one in my Dodge challenger (side mounted)

[@Crunchyham6]

That is spooky: i was just shopping around for one of these today for my single cab Canyon 💀

[@suckslip]

I like my 10T. I kind of want more bass, but it will hold me over.

[@Crunchyham6]

@@suckslip i was thinking about a 12 but i am going from a 800 watt car trunk setup to a single cab pu 🤔 wondering how different it will be.

[@garethmarcus4515]

Dean can I ask for some advice? Want upgrade my speakers an would like a sub aswell I've got mk7.5 golf 3door I'm in uk an over here we got dynaudio as a upgrade think I looked on web and yous got fender audio as upgrade. I didnt get the dynaudio audio upgrade lol any advice would b much appreciated 👍

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

What were you thinking for equipment?

[@garethmarcus4515]

@@FiveStarCarStereoInc I'm open for ideas dean I haven't done this in over 20 years lol 👍

[@garethmarcus4515]

I seen audison did a plug a play option with a sub in the boot/trunk for you guys lol

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

The Audison is definitely a nice option, we will be doing one in a BMW shortly. Myself I’m a big Morel fan.

[@garethmarcus4515]

@@FiveStarCarStereoInc only thing is its £1000 plus p&p then they recommend fitted with a audison distributor. Surely dean I could something better for same or less money? I seen u fitting that Rockford sub in the red audi a4 the other day something like that plus 2 or 4 speakers

[@flatdog691]

Yeah Baby!!! Dean lol

[@scrapenbass493]

00:34😂

[@heathenthatheretic5960]

Put one 10" sub with a big azz port and let him figure the rest out. Unplug and plug

[@MeirCohen.kingbibi]

I own exactly the same sub on my 2023 Audi A4. The sound is just got worse. Boomy without any punch.

[@InFlamedParlysis88]

...Right Fernando? Not right! Said Fernando never...

[@keeper1855]

No !If you want base you need space!

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Not true anymore

[@ixionn563]

@@FiveStarCarStereoInc We do have a lot of great low profile options now. I've been considering two low profile 12s under my rear seat, currently have a massive ported box on the middle of my back seat.

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

I never pull out

[@volcer]

ball bag sorry i laughed out loud at that .. i such a little kid sometimes

[@marqueswilsonn]

What kind of jerk customers would bring you their cars and leave all their junk in it?

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Pretty much everyone

[@fasfocus00]

that's a lottery ticket type install there.