Pricing Out YOUR Car Audio System - The process!

When you want to upgrade a car audio system the first and sometimes the hardest step is figuring out how much it's going to cost. How much is a car audio system? What is considered an entry level car audio system budget and what is considered a high end car audio budget? What process should we use to pick subwoofers, head units, amplifiers, speakers, and other gear in order to maintain our budget? What car audio expenses can sneak their way into a project? Let's discuss!
🔨 For researching gear for your application be sure to learn exactly what you need with channel sponsor Crutchfield!
✔️ New Customer? Get $20 to spend by signing up! www.crutchfield.com/I-rCAFcYT...
✔️ Existing Customer? Check out the CAF fan offer! www.crutchfield.com/i-rCAFcYTB...
🔊🔊🔊 CHECK OUT MY BUILD VIDEOS! 🔊🔊🔊
- Ported Downfiring Subwoofer Build: bit.ly/CAFdownfire
- Dad's Sound Quality Daily Driver Build: bit.ly/CAFdadsSQ
- SEMA F150 Subwoofer Box Build: bit.ly/CAFf150
- LOUD Wrangler Build - bit.ly/CAFloudwrangler
- SQ Grand Cherokee Build - bit.ly/CAFgrandcherokee
- Stealth Hidden Bass SQ Build - bit.ly/CAFstealthaudio
🔊 Want more? Check out these links:
✅Car Audio Tutorial Library: bit.ly/CAFlearn
✅ FREE weekly training program: bit.ly/CAFlist
✅ Box Designs, BUILD YOUR OWN BOX!: bit.ly/CAFdesigns
✅Join the CAF Patreon Member Team: bit.ly/CAFpatreon
Here at Car Audio Fabrication I teach you how to Master Car Audio in an effort to Design, Build, and Install your ideal car audio system. Whether you are a hardcore basshead or a HiFi focused audiophile I would love to have you subscribe and join our community!
-SUBSCRIBE-
kzbin.info_c...
--LET'S CONNECT!-
Website: www.caraudiofabrication.com/
Facebook: / caraudiofabrication
Instagram: @caraudiofab
Snapchat: @caraudiofab
Music:
No Music - KZbin Audio Library
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Use of information from this video is at your own risk. You MUST view the full disclaimer here: www.caraudiofabrication.com/di...
Car Audio Fabrication - Master Car Audio - Design, Build, Install

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in! Could what I added to the cart maybe be gear for an upcoming build... 🤔 😁 We will have to find out! In the mean time be sure to keep an eye out for the first videos for the new Wrangler JL Build! And don't forget to watch my past builds here: 🔊🔊🔊 CHECK OUT MY BUILD VIDEOS! 🔊🔊🔊 - Ported Downfiring Subwoofer Build: bit.ly/CAFdownfire​ - Dad's Sound Quality Daily Driver Build: bit.ly/CAFdadsSQ​ - SEMA F150 Subwoofer Box Build: bit.ly/CAFf150​ - LOUD Wrangler Build - bit.ly/CAFloudwrangler​ - SQ Grand Cherokee Build - bit.ly/CAFgrandcherokee​ - Stealth Hidden Bass SQ Build - bit.ly/CAFstealthaudio

[@geringgardener9760]

I would love to see you build a system for a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee summit edition with the 19 speaker Harmon Kardon sound system as I am planing to order one later this year and I want to add majors bass to it and lots and lots of power I was thinking JL audio W6v3 x2 with a RF P1000x1bd as the mono amp and idk about replace it all 19 speakers lol let’s see how you build that system with a fully integrated Navi and dvd system built in to the Jeep Grand Cherokee summit edition with 19 speaker Harmon Kardon sound system

[@s.gerardot.7342]

What does your system consist of? Are there any videos of that? Always been genuinely curious to know.

[@bbc762x51]

Would you recommend an amp for Focal PS165FE?

[@s.gerardot.7342]

@@bbc762x51 Focal AP 4340

[@Waterbottlewithagun]

Dumb question is alpine 6 1/2 door speakers and jbl 10 inch subs good quality

[@evicous9735]

Me: Trying to stay under $500... Mark: Entry level 1k-3k... Me: 😞

[@s.gerardot.7342]

Thank you for making me laugh. I badly needed that 😂

[@HalJalikakik]

It can be done. Maybe depends on your car and type of music...prob a bunch of other factors. I spent $385 on my system for my '74 Challenger restoration. I listen to rock & metal mostly. System includes a head unit (Kenwood KMM-BT728HD), a pair of 6"x9" (Boss P69.4C), a pair of 4" round (BE423), and a pair of 4"x10" (Boss CH4330), amp (Rockville dB45), and amp kit (Rockville RWK42). I used $100 XMAS money to bring my actual down to $285. I am installing myself so not figuring any labor cost cause if I wasn't putting the stuff in I'd probably be watching KZbin & I don't pay myself to do that 😊. I know the stuff I bought is probably lower end but I am not trying to rattle the neighbors house with big ole subwoofers and I wanted something economical. The real hard core audiophiles can pick it apart I am sure but there you go. Well under $500 and it plays music...pretty loud.

[@joshmartin8856]

You can find some great deals on gear if you consider 'open box' deals

[@pabloscorner6204]

Buy what you want piece by piece trust you will be happy . I'd say with about 1k or 1500 you should be bumping

[@evicous9735]

@@pabloscorner6204 yeah that's what I've opted for. Buying it in pieces

[@personalfavoriteshill7547]

Two years ago as a total novice at car audio, I spent $2400 on components and materials. I did all the work myself after watching too many videos and joining several forums where I could ask technical questions and receive credible advice. If I were to count my time as a professional carpenter, the price would have been close to $6,000. It's one of the best investments I've ever made in myself. And my system still sounds amazing so every time I climb behind the wheel, I do so with a big grin on my face.

[@btheking8733]

still running strong?

[@happytrails5342]

Starts with a budget....GOES CRAZY. This guy makes excellent EXPENSIVE videos, but still incredibly knowledgable.

[@EXOcontralto]

Always quality stuff from Mark! Thanks for everything you do bro 👌

[@mrswagjumper8806]

Are we not going to notice the one and only EXO commented on this video🔊

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thanks for tuning in brother! Been enjoying your awesome build! Looking forward to more. Got my popcorn ready. 😎

[@jerodjordan9570]

Lol I thumbed up Exo’s not knowing who it was at first. Read it was like...cool this guy giving props to Mark then I proceed to glance at the poster! Lol

[@JonathanDFielding]

EXO!!!! love both of ya'll's videos!

[@governorairsoft4150]

How about you do a super budget build adding up to less than $1k.

[@toneytone7497]

Too easy

[@governorairsoft4150]

@@toneytone7497 I'd like to see how he'd do it.

[@flifishun7]

Step 1. Don't get a touch screen.

[@toneytone7497]

@@governorairsoft4150 how would u do it

[@pabloscorner6204]

@@flifishun7 I found that out quick go single din

[@dewey7330]

Hi Mark. I love the content! Maybe you can do a “entry level” stereo system? In the price range of 1500-2000? I would love to see some of the products you would choose in that price range. Thanks and keep up the great work!!

[@thedjrush]

Spent about 2k for my system and I'm pretty pleased with it

[@nathanwall9160]

Watching your videos is one of the highlight of my day before going to work. I think the idea of showing the different price point for different vehicles is a great idea.

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

This is how most projects I do go... start out with a 1K budget and end up with a 4K total by the time i'm done. LOL!!!!

[@Mournful3ch0]

No joke... Every Amazon/Crutchfield order is supposed to be the last one, then you have to bust the credit card out again so you don't get stuck

[@148Reaper]

Planning is probably the most important thing when it comes to doing a sound system, i learned a expensive lesson recently when i didn't really pay attention to what everything i wanted would cost ended up spending 2 and a half times what i had for a budget lol.

[@skullsworn9194]

You make great content as always. That video idea of yours will be interesting to see. It's crazy to me how you can manage to not become repetitive after years of videos on car audio. Keep up the great work man, all of your videos are super helpful!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

I really appreciate that, thank you

[@Noslime]

This is good information, but why don’t you do anything Low budget? I think I recall seeing Memphis a while back, but if it’s not focal or JL audio, you don’t seem interested. I can’t spend $500 on a set of components when I am the only one making money and my family and I have three kids. Oh I can’t afford three grand on a system

[@jitwarsingh1646]

Hi Mark. What would really be helpful is if you start from an overall budget for equipment, then break it down. How much of that budget on amps, how much on speakers, etc?

[@blufey2925]

Yeah, if you want a shop to build your fancy enclosure for your subs and install all of your gear you can plan on dropping 11-12K on this particular system you chose. Can you make a video about how to become a ceo so I can afford all this gear you have chosen?

[@robertemmons2260]

Thanks for another great video! Packed with tons of information.

[@davidmonroe3803]

that sounds like a great idea,definitely would like to see system build on different vehicles

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Sounds good! Yeah I agree, I think it would be interesting just to see what you can achieve with different budget levels and where more of the budget is "worth putting" when the budget is tighter.

[@kevindavis4709]

Car audio has came along ways over the years.

[@kleimbach77]

YES I love the 3 vehicle low mid and high system install great idea!

[@shanecabbage2187]

Great info. As always, thank you for the great content.

[@johnbryner9052]

Liking the idea of budget options on all future builds. Like learning from u 👍

[@thebkg]

Great job Mark! This is a much needed topic of discussion in the KZbin community simply because few people think to include it. I'm working on a system for a 2008 Lexus IS250 and it's gone well over my initial budget plans. A lot of that was because I haven't done a car audio install in many years so I'm having to purchase quite a few tools and special parts. And I did PRO AV Install for 15 years so I have a ton of tools already. But there's many specialty tools needed in Car Audio that I had to invest in.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thanks! Yeah I made this video because it is a question I get all the time, what did that system cost? How much is a system? The process within shows it! Yes the special parts can add up so it's good to do the research ahead of time. The tools too! Thanks for being a Patron and getting early access!

[@thebkg]

DOH!! I forgot to add that I love your idea of examining different possibilities in the same car!

[@moa-wg3bo]

Hey! Just curious, was that one with the mark levinson stock system? I'm looking to get similar performance to that in my other car, but built from scratch. Really generic question, I know, but what sort of money do you think I would have to put in just in parts to achieve that?

[@topandrun126]

Thanks for making this video i never thought it was that much for a midrange system.

[@chrisc.c52]

I don't I don't even qualify as an entry-level, I only spend about $200 on my sound system. 🤔😫

[@MrMustang1973]

For the price of another car, you too can have a custom car audio systems...

[@CarAudioFabrication]

I mean I could buy a car for 100 bucks. I've done it several times in my life and fixed them up. Doesn't really mean that the gear isn't valuable or that I couldn't spend more for the gear than what the car was worth. Plus good car audio gear lasts a LONG time. I still have a pair of Focal Polyglas Components kicking! that I've had for like 15 years now!

[@davidlunsford6155]

I have about $5k in mine and still not done yet. Future plans 😜 I'd spend $10k + for something that's going to give me years of enjoyment and Cristal clear, clean sound that is loud and clean. Yes I'm dreaming 😛

[@royvanleeuwen4832]

When you buy certain things , such as car engines , boats, bikes, and audio equipment , there are price points which yield large improvements for smaller increases in price. Generally when upgrading from the lower end to medium end equipment you see the most bang for your buck. From medium end to high end you tend to spend a whole lot of money for little gain . With all the surrounding noises from the road it would be very difficult to hear these improvements in sound quality , you might hear them if you are parked with all your windows up. I believe most people would be very happy with equipment that is priced in the 2K price range, not including installation. Your " Big Bass" with entry level gear is a fine example of such a thing.

[@tamminicholson5060]

The law of diminishing returns

[@geringgardener9760]

I have been using Crutchfield for 21 years now they are super bad ass there customer service is second to none hand down best of the best with amazing selection to choose from as well never go wrong with them

[@nvkulk]

Great channel! Informative

[@danv6513]

I spent less than $500 on my system that I piece together from a junkyard over a 1 year period. I got focal utopia component speakers on all 4 doors, 2 12" kicker solo baric l7, bass restoration "the epicenter" and 2 channel zapco amp for subs and 4 channel Rockford fosgate for the door speakers, Kenwood dnx 891hd head unit

[@tonyglenn]

Yes on the comparative build idea!

[@heavychevy383]

yeah, crutchfields awesome, been doin buisness with em for years... thanx for the video man

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thanks for the feedback! Same here.... Long before I started the channel!

[@damienfrizzell9394]

Got all my gear 2nd hand exept for head unit . Saved ALOT of money. And have a 1300 rms watt system with Android auto, morel amp and Rockford fosgate components alpine sub for around 1500 AUD

[@juanteall8668]

Hey love your content I think it's very informative and clear. Maybe one of these days you can add in one of your sessions a Toyota Camry since this is the #1 selling vehicle on the US roads. Keep up the good work my boi.

[@WarPigRS]

To yall complaining about price.. you can build a solid system for a grand. His prices are spot on. But like anything in life, you get what you pay for. If you want to be cheap and spend 300-600 on a system with trash DS18/Boss/Ignite/Walmart specials, then sure, go ahead. But when it sounds like shit, or takes a shit after a few months, don't be surprised. The key to this is just doing your research, find good sales, and DIY as much as you can. There are also very good house brands (Dayton/NVX) you can use for budget builds.

[@locorudy626]

My system was 3k just on components and wiring adapters and so on and so on... Buying a few items every paycheck it helps soften the blow

[@marshallreede5577]

Thats exactly what I'm doing now. A bit here and there and it will come together. Not to mention, tools I dnt have that need.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Nothing wrong at all with that! Quality has a price, and the great thing about car audio gear is if you hold on to your factory gear its pretty easy to pull all the good stuff out and keep it for the next car if you go to trade in the old car and put that factory stuff back in! I used my first "high end set" of speakers in three different cars! All of which were beaters, but I still have those speakers! The cars are lost to time!

[@rafaelrobles5873]

Definitely want to see the different level setups. If you need a car for mid or high level please let me know. I would of course purchase all of the equipment + hardware.

[@rossmaclean2]

It would be interesting to see which would sound better and why: $2000 factory/dealer fit premium audio solution VS $2000 custom-fitted audio system.

[@jacobgreen1884]

I totally agree with that point hopefully mark see’s this and hopefully will do a video of it would be great

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Properly installed in 95% of cars with a "premium" option the aftermarket will sound better. All OEM premiums systems still 1) have to be light 2) have to use a limited amount of the vehicle's electrical capabilities. These two factors alone quickly diminish the potential

[@Frindleeguy]

I have a 10.speaker Alpine premium system with an 8" woofer, 3 tweets on the front stage etc. I replaced two of the 2.5" front dash tweeters with just Infinity reference 2.5's. the immediate sound quality difference was massive. I have no doubt when I'm done it will be many times better than "premium" sound. P.s. the tweeters (2.5" "tweeters" with cones) I removed were insanely light, cheap, untreated paper cones. This $2k sound option used speakers that likely cost less than $10/pair.

[@DJDOUBLE077]

As always...Mark is keepin it real. I'm sure many of us have made the most common mistake being overly ambitious and under funded at 17. The problem being that it gets pricey quick so having a stack helps. Golf is not a cheap sport to play and you wouldn't improvise using a broom because it's way cheaper. 😉 In general, in regards to car audio you can expect to get what you pay for. There is no such thing as a lot for a little. I'm not saying you have to buy the most expensive equipment but it definitely isn't cheap.

[@matt6951]

If you order anything from crutchfield, call them. It will save you a ton of money. They can find you similar items for cheaper, or open box or something to save you some money, also, if something says out of stock, they might be able to find it for you. Also every associate is given vouchers to give to customers to save them some money. I spent right at $1000 and they saved me a couple hundred in various ways.

[@ChristopherStJohn-bt3ww]

Yes to the examples vid!

[@ayubngugi8049]

It would be great to see a video on different budget builds

[@kevinpoole7294]

Yes I would love that

[@king_cheefer_4206]

Yeah I’d enjoy seeing different levels in different vehicles! You can start with mine ;) 2016 Focus RS!

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

cant wait to see the jeep build...great video

[@JonathanDFielding]

Ha ha, I only clicked on this video bc the thumb nails show most of the gear I'm rocking. JL Audio 10W7AE + JL HD750/1 JLA C5s + JLA HD600/4 JLA TWK88 DSP RBH 4" Beryllium cast drivers + vifa ring tweeters in active 4 way system. + a bass shaker in the seat. Amazing!

[@augu_3st613]

I know nothing about sound systems, electronics, or any of this, and it's super confusing. Thankfully your channel is getting me started.... id really like to sink money into acquiring a mid range system, but i couldn't afford it unless i installed it myself (know nothing about wiring either). I have alot of learning to do lol.

[@davidlunsford6155]

I'd love to see you do that. That would be a great way to show us the difference between the 3. But do a 2013-2019 VW beetle 👍 I've had a really hard time doing mine. No one does anything to a bug like this ☺️ so far I have about $5k into mine. But I'm still dialing it in. 😉

[@samlaffosse438]

If you have 2 speakers in the front and the rear but your rears are up on a sound bar (vs the fronts in the lower door card), which should you invest more in? I would think the elevated ones pointed down towards the driver would be more important. Thoughts? (1996 Cherokee btw)

[@MrMorepower71]

Having a hard time figuring how to replace my ram 8.4 uconnect without losing functionality and keep 6 speakers.

[@270trevon]

Can you do a video on premium factory sound systems vs aftermarket options. In the past every vehicle I've had I've always immediately changed the stock speakers but my recent purchase has a premium sound system with about 16 speakers and it sounds good enough to the point where I think a budget build would only make it worse. I've already added about 2k in bass and just itching to upgrade the rest but wonder would I be wasting my money since it already sounds good to me.

[@GlycerinZ]

I do love Crutchfield.

[@chriscuthbertson]

Never skimp on installation. Cheap speakers installed well and with good sound deadening will sound way better than an expensive set of speakers with poor installation and no sound deadening. If I have a choice I try to keep speakers out of the doors as trying to deaden them completely is almost impossible, I will always recommend putting a 3" or bigger high up on the dash and then mid-bass under seats or in footwells, keeps the sound stage high and you get less rattles.

[@jerodjordan9570]

I knew Mark was sophisticated when I saw the Volkswagen with sound deadener! Lol

[@jayinmi3706]

When I had my Genesis Coupe, I used to try to help out in the audio forums. People wanted to know how much a system would cost. I did a piece by piece breakdown, with and without a new head unit and with and without labor. A basic system ($100 components. $100 coaxes, cheap 4 ch and 2 ch, 2 $100 subs, a box, etc was about $1600 and I had a ton of kids whose parents had just bought them these cars tell me I was crazy. I've been in the industry 25 years. I generally stay out of the audio section of car forums since then. It will be interesting to see the comments here.

[@justchillin7274]

Yep my friends thought i was crazy cuz i had spent so much on my sound system, but in Reality i stayed under 1k on everything, its just that the bass on it was insane, because i got a sweet deal on a sub and amp

[@brucegarethgeorge]

Yes it would be great to see the different budget builds. Maybe also considering average installation costs

[@robsanchez9270]

great video as always!! disappointed tho that you’re not in the bassvanbuildoff .. was waiting to see you destroy them!! maybe you will join ????

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Nope! I'm out. Thanks for tuning in.

[@shaggnasty3068]

Lol back in highschool I used to spend hrs in crutchfield catalog an notebook designing systems for every car I wanted every kind of system. Thousands of hrs lol. Back in 98-2000 B4 website lol

[@mikegrey8088]

I go back to the 1980's with Crutchfield, I bought my 1st amp from them in person.

[@shaggnasty3068]

@@mikegrey8088 lol well I just turned 40 like a week ago. Lol. I didn't order my first deck from them but I did order my favorite one at the time my first deck was a old school Toshiba I ordered from like and I want to say Apex audio is a big black and white catalogs that would sell all these off-brand s*** at wholesale prices back in the day and it was a Toshiba CD player and I had a soundstream SPL 12 on my backseat of my 1980 Buick Electra use the sawzall to cut the dash to install the CD player LOL. But my favorite deck was a chrome based Panasonic deck that had three DSP processing on it and say 5 watt RMS center channel output on it which in my 89 Chrysler LeBaron I pop my dash piece out cut out a center channel put a 5 and 1/4 center channel in there and then I think they were Infinity cap of three and a half in the dash and then a headlight MTX 5 1/4 and tweeters and the doors with an mtx2 channel pushing the three and a half the tweeters and the five and a quarters and then a MTX class D running and eclipse 12 and sealed box in the trunk of that convertible sounded great I was doing big things LOL when I was 16 17 back in the late 90s then of course I put a 6 inch screen on the dash and a PlayStation 2 in the where the glove box was when the PS2 came out I love playing driving games on that screen while somebody else was driving felt so weird it was so cool at the time now their screens and everybody's car

[@laurantsmccloskey5927]

holy moly Mark! i'm pretty sure we could use a pre fab ported under seat qbomb box 149$ with a couple of shallow skar or rockford subs for 200$ & get more than enough bass inside that truck cabin...I know this cause I've done it. head unit & interface for about 650 total, speakers in doors another 300-350, 5 channel rockford at 2 ohms on the sub channel another 600 & amp kit plus rca's etc. another 100 bucks.... just over 2k total

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Wouldn't even come close to the performance of the system I spec'd

[@laurantsmccloskey5927]

@@CarAudioFabrication well yeah... but for 99% of the people it'd be more than good enough... that's the thing about car audio tho, once you've got an active system including a well balanced subwoofer, it's like 2000$ more for each 5% improvement you'll make from then on

[@thearcticcowboy6970]

I posted this on a video from September 2020, but I wanted to also get this out on your most recent video so that I have a better chance of feedback from you and the audience. I have never installed an audio system. And like most of my other projects, of course, I think of a very complicated system. Since I didn't know anything about enclosure sizes or components that are considered for these builds, I have been watching many of these videos the past few days. I have been finding them very helpful. Things that I still have not had answered are things like, "where do I need to be putting each speaker, and in what orientation?" and "what does the actual wiring process look like in the car and the placement of the amps?" I saw some of your videos that were explaining the different locations and orientations for subs and one that explained how to position the tweeters in the a-pillar. It may be due to the fact that I just started looking at videos a few days ago, but I haven't seen much info on anything in between. I would like to if that isn't something you haven't done. I have watched the videos explaining how you chose the size of wires, and how things connect, but I would love to see the process when you are working on the whole system wiring on the car. Like I said before, I thought of a very complex first project. I am planning for my next car build. Even though I don't have the car yet, I like to have a fairly thorough plan before I even purchase the car. One of the aspects of the build was a cool idea, but I realized that, for it work how I want it to, it would require two different sources. And yes, that means separate sound systems. I am definitely okay with hearing some feedback and criticism. However, I will warn you though, all I need is the to be a possibility in order to go through with my projects.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Thanks for the feedback. It's a hard challenge for me making the videos because if I go super into every last detail people say the video is boring (as they already know the basics). There is also the challenge that people start to think that the video is only worth watching if they have that exact car. For these reasons I try to keep things more focused on the general theory and topics and direct to my past videos for some of the more specific details but maybe I can figure out a way to have more of the detailed stuff in the future. Just know as a content creator its nearly impossible for me to please everyone, and usually its the folks that aren't happy that have the most to say.

[@drm9979]

placing the speakers is relatively a step by step process. though time consuming, it can be absorbed from videos. wiring is what give me pause. anything done wrong or less than optimal means issues such as noise in system. even in my car, the first audio shop which was supposed to be experts (they weren't) introduced noise and could not figure it out. car is perfect now, never selling it!

[@jzazueta05]

What would you recommend for a mid to high end full audio build on a 2003 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. Have you done any audio packages for that truck or have any videos of what you would recommend. Budget is pretty open. Willing fork out 10k

[@SanceShaji]

While doing super budget builds, is it better to choose top series speakers from Mediocre/good manufacturers or entry level speakers from top tier high end brands?

[@nidaldajani728]

As usual very informative! Thanks Mark. I would like to see an entry level system build because that's what I am planning to do in my 2017 VW Golf. (2 tweeters, two in front doors, 2 in the rear, and I'm thinking of a one 8" or 10" sub in the back while saving useful space. I'm aiming for 200 or 300 watts tops (without wow & flutter base).

[@CarAudioFabrication]

A big tip to take away from this video is how I talked about focusing more of your budget on those front speakers. I've done many systems where I don't even bother with the rears as they aren't nearly as important as up front and rather put that money there. But sounds like a good plan!

[@nidaldajani728]

@@CarAudioFabrication I watched the video very attentively, and I noted every tip. I even rewatched your other videos to learn more. Thank you for the great videos you make.

[@JuanGarcia-cp5xc]

2 13w7 are we getting rid of the back seats for this example?

[@philmoraga8044]

After watching this video, I think my factory system sounds great! LOL.. Very informative though. $$$$$

[@richardparker471]

Ordered a new bronco 2 door and it should come in around August, what should I do for the stereo build since I want fo have a great sound but the doors and roof will most likely be off so I don't want water to mess it up and I don't want stuff easily taken!

[@JuanGarcia-cp5xc]

Ive spent about $3500 on my f150 im happy with it but watching these types of videos makes you want to upgrade just out of couriosity of what could be.

[@Matt-rq6wz]

It’s crazy to me how expensive it has gotten to upgrade in modern vehicles. Even with cheap Chinese equipment (SKAR etc) you’re still spending a ton on conversion/bypass/adapter equipment. Which manufacturer makes the best OEM gear? I’ve heard great things about Mark Levinson from Lexus.

[@parminder555]

I have been watching your youtube videos and love your work. I just need a suggestion. I am running a set of Alpine X65c components in the front, a Rockford Fosgate P1-1X12 sub from a Pioneer PRS D4200F 4 ch amp which gives 75w per channel at 4 Ohm and a set of Morel Maximo ultra coaxials at the back which are run of my Jvc head unit. The doors are 2 layer damped with acoustic foam rings at the back and front of speakers The mid bass is great but the sub bass is not keeping up and I am looking to improve that. The Rockford sub can handle 250w 4ohm I am looking to add a mono amp to give 250w to the sub. The mono amp I am looking to get is the kenwood X502-1 which puts out 300w 4ohm or the Rockford fosgate r2-250x1 which is 250w on 4ohm. Will that be enough or I am also thinking of swapping the sub with a dd audio le-m10 which can handle 250-500w 4ohm. Would that dd audio sub be a definitive improvement or I just need the mono amp? Thanks

[@adyandrey23andrey]

Ok this is the cultural limit of the advice I can take from a video. These videos are quite packed with good information. My issue is that I, being from eastern Europe, cannot relate to the USA/Canada budgets. The "entry level" budget presented in this video is more than my actual monthly wage 😂 and I'm one of the "privileged" ones that are included in the mid-class. Therefore, the budget will have to be much more strict. I will continue to watch the videos for educational purposes though.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

I'm just being realistic. I have many questions from folks that think that they can get a fully amplified, DSP controlled, 4 speaker system plus sub for $200 and its just not realistic. While I'm sure it's possible to buy "aftermarket" gear at such a price it's not going to be anything better than factory and IMO the values in the video relate to what actually will start to move the needle in terms of performance

[@adyandrey23andrey]

@@CarAudioFabrication you are absolutely right. You cannot expect any quality from a $200 system. I believe you cannot even buy a complete new system for that amount, no matter how low end. Considering the financial limitations, it should be better to start from something and build your way up. First a decent quality sub/amp combo. Then add a good speakers amp, then speakers, then DSP if really needed. I believe you actually have a video explaining this. This is easier and more friendly on the wallet. But again, I'm speaking from my point of view, in regards to the available budgets. Thanks Mark!

[@dahliaevans84]

Hey Mark my name is Dahlia, I have a Honda fit that it was my project baby. So I changed the radio, I changed the speakers in the door. I also built a box with two 10" speakers and tweeters. But now I no longer want the box the box so what else do I need to get the bass etc

[@king_fisher1873]

I’ve used crutchfield before you were born, and all they had was mailed catalog.

[@mikegrey8088]

Me too

[@shs.throughmylensphotograp9520]

Hello! I am doing my 2015 Hyundai Genesis ultimate and i love to have a discussion with you regarding the gear i have chosen

[@juanteall8668]

Great content every time I watch. Maybe one day you can try a Toyota Camry system upgrade It's the #1 selling car on the roads. Now that will be a show to watch ya-dig. anyway, keep up the good work.

[@masonhackler2883]

If this is for an actual truck you’re doing a build on this flax are definitely not gonna keep up with dual ported 13w7’s. KX2’s would be great to match. I’d love to see em in a video.

[@WAT3VATVUSA]

I Have A Question 3 Northstar AGM31 PRO Vs. 1 Northstar SMSAGM480 Which Is Best with JS 390a Alternator For Voltage ???

[@eazy1896]

How about reviewing the oem audio plus products for the money they are asking for there set ups

[@Sk8ter421]

What are the options when crutchfield doesn’t have your make and when you call they don’t have anymore help? Thx

[@12pagani]

I'm doing a full mid hifi system build in my 80s Mercedes s class and am using all late 90s gear, using alpine headunit, cd changer, 3342 sound field control EQ, a alpine v12 amp, a sony amp, and all Blaupunkt velocity speakers. I should be in under 1400 total but it is all quality components and the retro cool factor is off the scale!

[@CarAudioFabrication]

That's going to be a fun one! Nicely done.

[@12pagani]

@@CarAudioFabrication I'm glad you like it, I love your videos and that's what inspired me to actually build my own system vs going to a shop.

[@seanwisdom299]

Utopia M TBM, 3.5”, 8”, Kenwood DNR1007xr. 5 - 10” JL subs, 4 - 6.5 C5’s, JL 2 - HD 750/1, JL 600/4, Audio Control1200.1, Audio Control 300.1, DC 270amp. 2 - 2x power batteries, Flush mount the receiver, pillar the TBM’s and 3.5’s, stealth box console, delete the back seats & build a beautiful cabinet....2016 Silverado crew cab. Building what I find as Utopia....

[@Andrew-vd2ko]

What do you do if the car you have is not on their car list. Eg a Honda accord euro 2004. Want to replace the head unit...

[@bennybrgesen7557]

Hey Marc! Thanks to your great videos, I now have a banging stereo in my car. But I have a slight problem. When turning off (or on) the amp, a loud POP is sent through the speakers. It is very annoying and I don't know how to fix it. I understand it is because DC voltage is sent through the amp. How do I rectify?

[@tamminicholson5060]

Im not an expert but id consider grounding the amp, getting a new amp, separating power & signal wires, just to name a few.

[@travisw9534]

Do you have any recommendation for internal antennas and antenna booster

[@joeswanson6966]

i come for a budget build idea. He picks a sub worth more than i want to pay for a system. lol

[@joshaubrey8235]

Justed getting started in car audio i have a subwoofer should I upgrade my door speakers

[@mikecurry6847]

I'm getting ready to start upgrading my system in my car. It's a newer one with a head unit that can't be upgraded. The bass is the weakest point so I'm going to put a 10 in my trunk and get rid of the factory sub. I have an amp but it doesn't have high level inputs, so I bought an lc2i to work with the signal I have. I'm questioning that decision now though. I wish I would have went with the DSP instead because I already know that I'll probably be slowly upgrading the entire thing. I went with the LOC because I'm starting with just an amp and sub. It's just been so long since I've done this that I fell way behind on the latest and greatest way to do things.

[@justchillin7274]

You can just upgrade to a dsp when ready,, although i wouldve gone with a cheaper loc just to get some good sound going :) im stuck between getting a lc2i or waiting to get a better dsp

[@vgullotta]

Future video idea: completely stealth setup for that Jeep Wrangler JL!!!

[@lorddorf6778]

Yea I tried to do a budget system a year ago for my 2003 ford expidition ended up doing 320 hair pin alt 4 15 inch evl custom box the wife and I build at home something like 16 cu.ft ported only like 140 bucks for materials 4 amps using bullets and arnolds in the doors deaf bonce wiring that I had fab the doors myself total install wife an I around 3-4k plus a new windshield all in all it was a fun build in the end you get what you pay for go cheap get cheap results wait for sales an get the good stuff so much more worth it.

[@ajw148]

Whats a good Average displacement for mid level 15s?

[@LostWitIt]

I said let me go to my local shop, and buy some speakers. 4 hours later and 1k deep. Got a whole new setup.

[@RockandRoll0U812]

I put a decent system together for $800 and that includes sound deadening an amp and a subwoofer!

[@thomasmckenzie9746]

Any way you could help me select a amp for 1 skar 10 sdr in custom made box

[@fahidshah]

Is it imp to change door speakers with th new cars vw bmw ext??

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

Ugh I've been trying so hard the past few months to learn about audio systems and most of the shit it's like my brain can't comprehend 🤬🥺

[@Blue_3is]

You can learn more by actually doing it, buy some crappy gear that you can set up on a table and start practicing! (Crappy because if you break anything it won’t matter)

[@alexsommer7009]

Great content Mark! From a budget/audio quality/packaging perspective, could it make sense to only add 2-way coaxial 3inch speakers on the dash paired with factory 6.5s in the doors, and drive them all off something like a Kicker Key200 (that has auto EQ and TA) from factory head unit. I would be keen to get your reaction to a sub $1k upgrade like this.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

It would depend on a few things but you could probably get that to sound pretty solid. DSP is always a good thing to have.

[@alexsommer7009]

@@CarAudioFabrication code for "watch the next video upload"? Haha

[@rdc7622]

10K is a midrange system? Oh Shit!

[@jasonmcmullen9366]

I am upgrading my wife's stereo system in her 2014 Chevy cruze. I would like to use her trunk as her airspace and mount the subwoofers behind the seat. Can you please give me some suggestions of how I should go about doing this? It is something I did back in the early nin the early nineties with one of my cars and it worked out very well. It has been a long long time and components are so much different now. I have already installed 10" subwoofers on her deck lid. Now she I have already installed 10" subwoofers on her deck lid. I guess it sounds OK.. She wants to go farther with this or with this and is insisting on keeping her trunk space. I can probably use some of the front of her trunk but very little. Can you please help me please help?

[@wakkasign1293]

Yes I wanted to email you even if you can do the Bose 2019+ Chevy / gmc crew cab $2500 spend system upgrade

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Hey Mark great video. i would like to say you should do a video where it costs less and sounds great. i'm sure not everyone has 9 gram for a stereo system.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Never said everyone did. The point is the process of pricing out things and working in a budget. A great system can still be built for less, but there will be compromise along the way.

[@nicholasbaker2904]

Could you do a build where you do keep the stock head unit and upgrade from there. You've talked about it in videos but all your builds are higher end than I plan on going. Like I have a 2017 jetta and plan on just doing speakers all around and then a alpine pdwx5 to make something in the middle and under $1k.

[@CarAudioFabrication]

Literally every aspect of what I show in the videos applies regardless of gear. You guys get way to caught up with the price of things. Running wiring for a 50 dollar amp is the same process as for a 500 dollar amp. Just expect different end results.

[@danielgandy8275]

I'm using taramp's and prv speakers and prv dsp about 2500$ in for everything so far