How To Install a Car Stereo (Single & Double DIN) | Car Audio 101

[@vuidre]

im glad i live in this era where information is just so vast and free like this... thanks guy for the great tutorial

[@WarriorHunterb]

I find it incredibly ironic that I looked up "how to install a head unit," not even including a specific model of car and this video happens to feature my car. This should make my job a lot easier.

[@chrissame]

It was ment to be :)

[@rn6045]

the government are watching you

[@ola12ification]

Ironic? I'd say serendipitous.

[@patronwilly5025]

Same here

[@squirlmy]

that's not what ironic means. Ironic would be if you researched tons of videos specifically looking for your model car, and you found every model except yours. That would be ironic. Pretty much the opposite of what happened to you.

[@AlejandroMaagno]

After more than 25 years of thinking installing a car stereo was impossible and unimaginable, this guy changed my mind in only 13 minutes! Sometimes our limitations only exist in our mind.😮 Thanks!!

[@bigdeal4147]

the worst part of installing is having to twist your body into unimaginable positions to screw things

[@BasicInsideOut]

+Will Lowe, not just with installing haha

[@ras4782]

+Billy N lmao

[@triverBY]

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[@BPoweredLove]

That's actually the sexiest part.

[@carsonhardesty4721]

Try working on the clutch master cylinder, which is under the clutch petal

[@Ureyeuh]

What a solid video. Excellent editing, excellent examples, excellent explanation, smooth demonstrator. 5/5 Subscribed. I'll be installing my first car radio and this is the first video I have found to help me with the process. Nice job!

[@SonicElectronix]

Uriah Graves Very happy to hear this video was helpful! That's what we strive for! :]

[@dorisgonzalezlora1482]

Sonic Electronix

[@fartripper5566]

+Sonic Electronix what about grounding?

[@mikerizzo6054]

+Sonic Electronix could you possibly do an install on an 09 elantra I want to change my stereo out for an aftermarket one but I can't seem to find anything on here to see what I need for it please and thank you!

[@FroYo....]

Hearing clicks that work perfectly just feels so good lol idk why

[@SonicElectronix]

Thanks for the compliments, we are doing our best to educate the car audio community. Glad to know we are on the right track. :)

[@Sublim3Sniper]

This video is super professional and you understand everything, watched it three times cus i'm installing a pioneer unit into my explorer and trying to learn everything, and you've made it by far the easiest out of everyone else on youtube. Thanks!

[@asraytech]

Thankyou, your 7 years video still helping people until now

[@82ndaa31]

I haven't switched out a stereo since the late 80's or early 90's. I wasn't sure I'd be able to handle any of the new stuff, but it appears to not have changed all that much. I don't know if the rest of your videos have the same production values, but you did a remarkable job on this one. It was laid out in an intuitive manner and standard terminology used is great for us lay people. Thank you for the post and it did it's job. I am going to look to purchase from you guys.

[@SkaPhilosopher]

Thanks for being really helpful. I'm about to try this out Saturday or Sunday and I'll post how it went. I sincerely appreciate the non-condescending tone. Everything is new to everyone at some point and I'm glad I found a good resource like this.

[@reyzo3411]

my audi is a6 c5 2001 but its have single din radio so can this fit in my car

[@ravensfootball52]

This is by far the best/most helpful installation video on KZbin. Thanks for the upload

[@SonicElectronix]

ravensfootball52 Thanks! We love the feedback and am glad that it helped.

[@dimasbeltran866]

+Sonic Electronix Would love to install double din on my 2002 Chevy Avalanche. would it be as simple for me to install as this demonstration you made ? if so would love to see what you guys carry for me to install. Thanks !

[@SonicElectronix]

We appreciate the great feedback, that was exactly what we wanted to do. Thanks for letting us know we did a good job. :)

[@redtop03]

excellent tutorial video, I'd like to add that once you've connected the wiring and slid the head unit back into place, it's a good idea to test it before fully installing all the dash trim, it's a bit easier to find out if there is a problem and correcting it then, rather than completing the install and find out then that there is an issue, it is rare with a new stereo install but it does happen... especially test everything prior to completing the install if you're installing a used head unit or if you've later pulled out the head unit to make connections for an amp or other accessory, visually reinspect all your connections also to insure everything is still in good condition

[@nosumone]

i did my first Radio install at 15years old ,I had no idea what I was doing but it was fun and now its so easy I've offered to install for fam/friends free just get me the supplies. This tutorial is very good and zip ties are better than tape ,I solder my connections tho.

[@SonicElectronix]

A wire harness allows you to keep your factory wiring plug in case you want to put your stock radio back in. The wire harness that you get with the new radio is designed to wire up to a special wire harness adapter that connects to the factory plug in your car. No splicing and figuring out wires necessary.

[@SoupyGal]

And now I just sit in silence.

[@tiffnayquick9788]

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[@abbeymooneyham9670]

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[@martinsindans1341]

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[@Kihidokid]

YES

[@jaxperot5654]

👅👅👅

[@madranchtrucker6955]

Excellent install video. Very clear and concise and makes the viewer feel capable to preform the swap. Again excellent job with this video, I will definitely be a subscriber to your channel.

[@jeremiahedwards7357]

I am a complete novice. This video was complete. They didn't try to sell be something before showing the next step That is a huge plus. Thanks again guys.

[@bsdiceman]

#1 sonic salesperson and you know it!

[@YurisbelJimenez]

Very professional explanation bro You're a pro!

[@InspirationIsFree]

This guy is a really good presenter!

[@krypton25b62]

That is because he has limited thoughts about anything else about the car mechanics. Really concentrated effort. It works well for him.

[@CharlieFoxtrot]

Had no idea that you could rollback from a Double Din to a Single Din until this video, this will save me some money. I really need to replace my police cruiser's extremely simple AM/FM-only radio

[@Miloboa]

i gotta say, i’ve been in autobody and repair apprenticeship for the past now 4 years, you explained this better than any instructor i’ve ever had! lmao

[@juancabeza5809]

5:00 I needed to mark this.

[@crphilly28]

Excellent video! I installed an aftermarket stereo for the 1st time. This video helped me out tremendously

[@rigvedic8199]

First time attempting to replace a factory stereo. This is the only video I found with a very easy to follow step by step and an online store that is easily navigable.

[@SonicElectronix]

Awesome, :D We are really happy that you enjoyed the video. We love it when people can do their own work.

[@reyzo3411]

my audi is a6 c5 2001 but it has 1 din radio

[@reyzo3411]

can this fit to me

[@reyzo3411]

this is how mine it looks

[@ahmedminato4854]

this really very simple .. the person in the video is very clever and very talented , he gave a very simple and clear explanation.. but i have questions ... what is the best kind of cars stereos that i might buy ? and does all car has the same size of stereos ?

[@BPoweredLove]

Looks like nobody wants to help you.

[@MegOldman42]

Excellent presenter, awesome speaker, clear voice, professional feel, look and presentation. entire presentation / DYI experience made easy by how talking while doing and explaining what is being done. very nice job (could be a professional actor?)

[@SwirlingAether]

I watched a few of these, and this guy does the best job of explaining everything of all the ones I saw. Great video.

[@sqh1988]

This is actually straight forward. Anyone can do this. I took my car to a local stereo company for a new head unit with apple car play, etc and they want $900 including the installation. Screw that!

[@Miaxgel]

That's it? You made it look so easy! I can't wait to try this on mine ❤️ thank you so much!

[@espionage69979]

Lol that's cute a girl installing a radio

[@Miaxgel]

I actually did perfectly fine , thanks.

[@espionage69979]

I'd like to see the install . You got any pics you can show me ?

[@Miaxgel]

+john thompson installed the basic Pinoneer x5800bhs to my Toyota. That's it

[@abrahammiron8319]

Did you have any trouble installing it?

[@alazighaowei5174]

Great video, btw! You explained how to do everything clearly and concisely. Made it look so easy. Really learned a lot watching your video. Thanks so much! :)

[@SonicElectronix]

Works for us, we are happy you even watched some of it. :)

[@SonicElectronix]

If you wanted to install a tablet, you would have to custom fabricate a mount for it or have someone do one for you. We do custom fabrications if you can ship us your dash panel. Connecting a tablet to a single DIN radio via USB or 3.5MM headphone jack is the easiest way to do it. You can hide the radio in the dash or glove box if you have room.

[@rayarocho9079]

Excellent thorough explanation.

[@pinokiyo]

Nice video. The guy has the typical car salesman look and tone. haha

[@naomi1705]

Thanks for the steps now I can do something special for my dad's birthbay!

[@bigbopete2667]

I've been wanting to learn about car stereo installation but thought it was to complicated. All the wires frightened me. This video explains it all. Thanks bro for the helpful info. I love KZbin. I learn something every day.

[@rgseven6557]

Great video. Thanks for sharing man. But I am in a dilemma, here in Singapore I notice none of the mechanics disconnect the battery before working on the audio system of the car. Whenever i asked them why, they simply mentioned that there is "no need" for that. What is your opinion on this ??

[@baileypoff6531]

I have recently bought and purchased a Sony XAV 68-BT from you guys, and I installed it in my 2005 Mazda 3 and it looks great and sounds great. I just have one problem. When I turn my car off with my lights on, the beep beep doesn't go off anymore. I am wondering how do I fix this??

[@genuinsanity]

Thanks , by following the steps you put forth... it would be pretty hard to screw up... thank you.

[@joshtheboss3339]

I’m not a car guy but he’s convinced me I’m capable

[@Beech1900pilot]

Great vid! Very detailed and just what a novice like me needs. Thanks!

[@notsohandytim5090]

What I primarily took away from this video is, "don't try this at home".

[@SashaTheOneAndOnly]

What on earth are you talking about? He showed us how easy it is

[@CoachDeeFree]

The best radio install vid on KZbin. And the technician is cute too 😉

[@mattydatboi]

This was the most detailed yet succinct tutorial I have seen yet.

[@LPDarkSoulsHD]

Excellent tutorial, guys. Very helpful and great for saving money. But I actually have a question regarding your installation kits for the single DIN. I noticed you don't have any for Mazdas. Does that mean I can't install a single DIN stereo to my 2007 Mazda 6? Or would Mazda simply fall under the Ford category since they're built under the same design? Thanks for sharing this awesome tutorial!

[@Coredor3]

Great video. Concise and comprehensive. Was a huge help for my install. Thank you.

[@franciscoxalamihua5734]

Wow very impressive, English is not my first language and I was able to understand every single step.

[@SonicElectronix]

Yes we do, if you go to our website you can get shipping quotes to UK on all of our items when you go to checkout.

[@elvisdioso]

May I know the Model# of that JVC you're installing do you still have that in stocks... I want the one where there's a GPS and Back Up Camera

[@sean636]

Do all OEM radios have the orange/white wire so the LCD screen dims when I turn my headlights on? What if my OEM wire harness doesn't have the wire that will dim my LCD screen? I really want my screen to dim at night so the screen isn't so bright but I'm scared my stock factory radio (which is just like the one removed in this video) won't have that wire.

[@gracielleal9236]

I really want to know as well!

[@sean636]

Graciel leal after some research, I think the harness adapter that you buy separately (specifically for your car) has the dimming wire and then you connect it to the dimming wire on the harness that comes with the double din. So it should dim

[@SonicElectronix]

We always have offered this, for many many many years!

[@kennywarren2317]

Sonic Electronix I need some bud connectors

[@cartierdadon6131]

I could tell off top! By the way he disconnected the battery, and removed the center panel, he knows exactly what he’s doing. Because I’ve been installing car systems since I was 14, I’m not a professional. I just learned from the best, and I know exactly what to do in regards of, installing a car stereos…

[@vsantillan59]

What kind of stereo is that single din? I uave never seen anything like that

[@jeremiahflorez4029]

*****

[@chubroski527]

What brand/model was that single din head unit at 10:43? Never seen a single din with a screen that big.

[@KavonjaTG]

ChuBroSki same thing I'm trying to figure out

[@Calbenmike]

This guy is an excellent instructor.

[@7caesar7]

Wow this guy know what he’s doing, very professional and Clean job, thank u for share it. Greetings from Tampa Bay Florida

[@SonicElectronix]

OH WOW HE DOESN'T! :O

[@parkerzzz999]

what you did there was called hardwireing its wrong on that car just use a pc2-17-4 then you go from the factory harness to iso. when you buy and after market radio it comes with iso to the plug that is specific the model stereo that way there's no cutting wiring it just plugs straight in!

[@pgo301]

Well done, car stereo installation has come a LONG way since the 70's !!!!!

[@ALEXFVHS]

Im glad he showed how to replace double din with a single din. I kind of have an idea how to do it now. I wish he was using mazda3 2004 for this video to make installation easier cause that what I drive, but im sure its not much different

[@dunstanthedude1954]

I have these thoughts, so often i ought, to replace that slot with what i once bough, 'Cause somebody stole my car radio,And now I just sit in silence

[@Xavieus]

I get it!

[@Xavieus]

***** what the fuck are you talking about

[@abbeymooneyham9670]

Dunstan Yin |-/

[@punxifly19]

21 pilots

[@pinpon163]

I'm forced to deal with what I feel.

[@bilbobaggins5865]

DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE ON THE BATTERY.....

[@bc7923]

Wtf?... It's merely a ground.

[@OfficiaAcidDesigns]

probably the most useful how to on youtube on how to properly do this

[@SonicElectronix]

The single DIN touchscreen radio is the JVC KD-AVX77

[@JStemp17]

NEVER DISCONNECT A POSITIVE CABLE WITH A NEGATIVE STILL ATTACHED! OMG NEVER DO IT AGAIN!

[@XtremuZ]

he disconnected the battery.......

[@johnmacward]

XtremuZ JStemp17 is completely correct. ALWAYS disconnect the danger (positive) before you disconnect the safety (negative).

[@TheMagicBambi]

***** No, you disconnect the Negative (Ground), not the positive. Because if that positive wire touches anything conductive, it'll create a spark (Current) which could lead to bad things :P

[@limitbreaker9797]

10 years ago and still such a simple and easy video

[@genuinsanity]

Lots of good information , I live overseas....don't have the luxury of matching harnesses ...so I took it to a pro... he had it working 10 minutes but for some reason didn't connect rear speakers... I'm going to have to try and go it myself. Got an oil change and stereo install was basically free.. so I can't complain.

[@Calixthexgr8]

Now it’s time to make someone happy with a new stereo and make my money 😂❤❤❤

[@SonicElectronix]

Yes it is. If it measure 7 inches across and 4 inches high or more then it will fit a double DIN, you just might need a dash kit.

[@kamikazee3071]

Grate Video! I still use CDs for my car because mine has a DSP and I don't really want to change the way the interior look. My friend asked me to install her aftermarket car stereo and this provideda lot of good information. I have done oem stereo swaps in the past but this video helped me understand the wiring part. Thank you.

[@JStankXPlays]

Those are some quality JDM zip ties right there!

[@davidslayjr]

I did not know about the whole dash kit and harness for free...you guys just keep getting more awesome

[@nathanhicks2558]

The BEST stereo install guide I've seen. Thanks Sonic Electronics.

[@blakesatyr4027]

Super professional and helpful instructor. I'd hire this dude in a heartbeat if I owned a business. Very helpful/informative video, too. Should be all I need to get my new stereo in today.

[@Syphon787G]

probably the best explanation and demo of a aftermarket radio install

[@SonicElectronix]

Dash kits are designed to fit aftermarket radios. All radios are single or double DIN and thus similar in size. You should have few problems with fitment.

[@teresasobieszczyk3343]

I am a beginner, had to refresh my memory, watched and used this tutorial before, successfully installed on a nissan altima. On my 2nd vehicle.

[@SonicElectronix]

Most installs are not that difficult. Besides, if you have problems, give us a call and we can help you out! :) 1-877-289-7664

[@SonicElectronix]

The JVC KD-AVX77 headunit is on our website.

[@Chachki73]

Thanks man. Learned enough. Confident on installing myself and not paying someone else.

[@dchae]

Seriously, this is a great video. I'm considering buying a double din 7" screen head unit and I was thinking of installing it myself. The wiring harness that comes with the unit looked daunting, but now it doesn't seem so bad after watching this. I have a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon base model.

[@SonicElectronix]

If the radio is 7 inches wide or more, and if it is 4 inches high or more then you have a double din or the ability to have a double din. If you go to our website, you can input your vehicle information and our car fit guide will tell you. Just go to any radio and it there will be an option to choose your vehicle.

[@nchia]

Nicely done. Surprised you didn't power the unit up to make sure it worked before screwing the panels back in. Respect. LOL

[@krypton25b62]

I have had that thought too. My thinking is Mechanics go through a lot of hands on work, trial and error. This type of work is pretty easy. So he can take it out any time and it is pretty easy too.

[@sirjim777777]

Dude, You are a great installer and TV Personality. You did and said it - like a pro, in which you are. LOL... I will check out your website, because I was very impressed by you and your knowledge. Thanks. Jims

[@SonicElectronix]

How does your car need 4 sets of RCAs? What radio do you have? What is your system like right now?

[@SonicElectronix]

You might need the Metra 70-8901 wiring harness. It might not need a dash kit though.

[@SonicElectronix]

If your butt connectors are not the correct size, and your wire is cheap, you might have problems with the butt connectors. If everything is size matched, the protective shielding on the wire will hit a lip on the butt connector and make the wire stop, however the exposed wire should go into the center of the connector. The wire harnesses are color coded, so you can leave out the colors you don't need. Not all radios have all of the wire colors on a wiring harness.

[@SonicElectronix]

You would need to buy the double DIN dash kit if it fits with one, check the Metra or Scosche website and input your vehicle info to see if they have some dash kits for you.

[@RollinStacks1]

Solid advice but I would strongly suggest testing the radio prior to putting all magical clip infested console back in place.

[@adamfaldo3322]

Installing a double din unit into a Celica this weekend, this video is perfect!

[@SonicElectronix]

You need an amplifier to run subwoofers, they cannot be powered by your stereo. Your stereo will connect to an amplifier which will then connect to your subwoofer(s). We do have a video on how to wire a subwoofer, we also have a Knowledge Base article written on how to do it located at the bottom of our website, just look for the link.

[@ChronosCooper]

Well done. I got my after market stereo from Sonic electronix and like the guy said, Everything you could ever need was included. Amazing video!

[@taan0707]

Good way of unbiased comparison and helps to select the car gadget

[@SonicElectronix]

Best practice is to remove the negative battery terminal connection before performing any electrical work.

[@SonicElectronix]

It is included if you input your vehicle information. Some vehicles will require you to pay for the kit and harness if they have premium systems.

[@SonicElectronix]

There are tons of resources online that can help you install your radio. We do not have an install video for your vehicle. The kit will tell you what to use, some kits use the factory brackets, some use their own.