We install a Axxess AX DSP in a Camaro Installer Diaries 124

[@abr.a9632]

You guys have the high level of details and understandable installation as always thank you so much

[@Chris_Wolfgram]

Thank you so much for this video. I actually just ordered this DSP (actually, mine is the new X version) for my new car. Will be ordering the harness for it right now. LOVE all the control this unit gives you :) I believe my 2019 car will be on the list with the X version of this DSP :)

[@markschick3796]

Can I ask how this turned out? I've got a 2019 1LT, it doesn't have an amp in the trunk, and I'm thinking this module and harness will be what I need. Did you amplify all your speakers or just add a sub? You retained all factory functions and were able to control your chimes?

[@stevenmondazzi4192]

Wow, great tech - would love to try a DSP unit someday- things have really advanced since I was an installer 20 yrs ago - love the videos! Thanks

[@crusaderLF]

We use a lot of these in our installs and just like in this video, they tend to work really well.

[@Pabula]

great video, thanks for sharing all your great knowledge on car audio. Hope in time we see more DSPs, its a very interesting subject. One thing that i have never understood on car audio, is why aftermarket units don come with an optical/coax out, it would make a lot simpler/cleaner to send to a DSP.

[@diedie111590]

one word. cost.

[@timhenry8475]

Please do this with the most1 attachment for a Bose system

[@girlsrockurboyz]

are the t harnesses available in the lingerie section?

[@OinTaylor]

I have a question about a DSP such as this... When you were setting it up using the RTA on your iPad you had the head unit set to zero for the mid bass and treble as well as fader and balance. 1. should mid bass and treble really be turned all the way down or should they be turned to the midpoint on the head unit, so you later have the ability to add or remove power at those frequencies? 2. Do you end up leaving the head unit set at a flat response mid bass and treble and use the equalizer built into the DSP going forward as your Equalization for all music types, or is the DSP equalizer just trying to even out any Peaks and valleys in the speaker's performance and you then go back to using mid bass and treble adjustments on the head unit when you are done? Thank you very much for any info you can give me I really enjoy all the videos on your Channel.

[@Bee_Rhye]

Ōin Taylor you want the equalizer settings on the radio to be in the middle of their range (usually 0); this helps to ensure that you are only amplifying a flat, or unamplified, signal. Once the DSP is set to your liking, the equalizer on the radio is used to modify the sound per genre or song. For example, you might turn up the bass for Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, then you might turn it back down for LiL John: it is so much easier to readjust back to your normal sound profile when there are only 3 knobs instead of 32. I hope that helps you.

[@OinTaylor]

@@Bee_Rhye yes thanks. This is what I was thinking. I guess I just depends on the head unit. Some would show your level at 0 when the slider or knob was set all the way down. Others would show a 0 level when the knob or slider is in the exact middle of the range. Say your head unit shows adjustments from 0-10. Would you want to do setup actually at 0 or do it at 5 so when completed you could still have that downward adjustment available (as if the total range was +5 to -5)?

[@Bee_Rhye]

Ōin Taylor I would set them at 0. I am only an amateur though, so I would ask a professional. Professional stereo guys like to talk and help amateurs-especially when they are buying their equipment from them. Lol

[@OinTaylor]

@@Bee_Rhye yep, thanks. 👍🏼 Trying to do that right here with Dean & Fernando

[@OinTaylor]

I finally saw that the audio adjustments were set to 0 at the middle of the slider on that Camaro. The Dog Tags from the mirror were in the way most of the time. I get it now.

[@keithjunior7416]

Have you done an install on a 17 Malibu premier?

[@kngperbs2991]

This was overwhelming but very good information. My current issue is that I have NO audio, No turn signal noise, No Onstar voice commands. No noise coming out the speakers at all. It just went out a week ago for no apparent reason. I've tried everything from checking fuses to buying service manual and nothing. This is as close as I'm going to get to fixing this issue. I have a 2018 chevy camaro with the 7inch display and No Bose or premium sound system. No factory amplifier of any kind. I don't know what to do. Please Help!

[@dougb3740]

I have the same unit. It’s installed in a 2015 Camaro. The unit sounds awesome!! The only complaint I have is that once in a while the sound cut from left to right. What do you think could be causing that?

[@Vo-Daddy]

Are you able to retain factory speakers with this DSP? I have a Mazda with Bose upgrade. Just trying to use the equalizer to get better clarity from the tweeters and reduce some muddy bass.

[@juice81987]

I am stuck at removing the factory amp. I have the two key hole screws loose and the ine screw from the bottom removed. The amp is very loose but it will not rotate forward as you describe. Am I missing something. 2022 1ss 1le.

[@damien5747]

So glad to finally see you guys review this, I've been debating on getting this and that exact T-Harness for my 2018 Chevy Trax since the DSP came out but I can't find the LAN10 harness for sale anywhere, especially a place that will ship to me internationally. I ended up ordering just the other GM LAN09 harness with the green and white connectors from sonic electronix. When it finally gets to me I am going to modify the white connector to fit the brown connector since they are essentially the same just keyed a bit different at the bottom and rewire it to get my hi-level and use one of my old Alpine mini brick amps for the time being and later get the kicker Key like what you did with Hailey's car.

[@Kg4ciu]

U need the ax dsp most1. With the most system adapter

[@makisstube]

Thanks for the video. I am asking this here as I cannot find the answer to my question elsewhere - and I searched literally everywhere! I am planning to remove the kick panel in the passenger footwell in order to connect an accessory to the radio control module (the amp in your video). I need this accessory to remain on for as long as the radio is on after I shut down the engine. I am trying to find a retained accessory power source, which is a wire that retains power after engine shutdown for about 10 mins or until a door is opened. Can you point me towards a wire, preferably in the passenger footwell that provides retained accessory power? Ideally I would like to tap on one of the wires on the gray or brown harnesses that go onto the radio control module, as I believe that one of them should definitely be a retained accessory power source. Any idea which wire I can use? Thank you in advance. I really appreciate any input and help provided.

[@96mfnss]

I'm not familiar with that car specifically but every gm that I've owned lists RAP fuses in the fuse panel diagrams. Not sure if it helps your specific location plan but you could use a fuse circuit tap from your fuse panel if you wanted to.

[@RCFlyer85]

Can this be used to add a amp to the factory speakers using the factory wiring?

[@LtDan-ni5rw]

How does this thing handle the ANC in the Camaro?

[@nicholascortez27]

I head it cuts off the driver side speaker when music is playing when the signal light is on and won't come on until the signal light is off. how can you fix this.

[@stuartringrose8667]

Going to install in my 2018 Camaro what T harness did you use they have a few for chevys.

[@stuartringrose8667]

Have a question have you ever tried the AX-DSP-MOST1 it’s designed for 2018+ GM vehicles With IOS6 stereo. It’s designed so you can control the volume of the chime

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

No we use the Ap4-gm61 and it will control the chime. We have 2 videos showing that truck. PAC play list

[@Bobbrians]

I have an ax-dsp installed in my 2017 Ford, it is one of the easiest to instal and use factory integration/dsp/crossover/eq combo units that you can get and the price point is excellent. Metra did suprisingly well with this product.

[@Bobbrians]

Techy specs are Input Specs Input Channels 6 High/Low level Selectable Input Options High Level or Low Level Input Type Differential-Balanced Input Voltage High Level Range 0 - 15.5 volts Peak to Peak Input Voltage Low Level Range 0 - 4.9 volts Peak to Peak Output Specs Output Channels 6 Outputs Analog Output Unbalanced RCA Jacks Output Voltage 5V RMS Output Impedance 47 Ohms EQ Specs Equilizer Type 31 Band Graphic EQ, +/- 10dB THD 0.02% Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz Crossover 2-Way LPF / HPF per channel Crossover Type Linkwitz-Riley 24BdB Slope, Fixed Sampling 48Khz S/N Ratio 92dB @ 5V RMS General Operating Voltage 10 - 16VDC Standby Current Draw ~7mA Operating Current Draw ~150mA Adjustments/Controls Application via Bluetooth Remote Output 12 volt DC, Signal Sense or with Ignition

[@Conqueef-tadoor]

Hey Dean, where do you guys find those 22 ga butt connectors? I've searched all over and I can't find any supplier who has them.

[@lfernandez9194]

www.waytekwire.com/products/1425/Butt-Connectors/&Gauge=22-18

[@bigrobstillpimpn]

Looks like morris products 22ga u can get them on amazon like 100 for 16 bucks

[@lfernandez9194]

You right

[@lfernandez9194]

Thank you Dean it could be

[@AndruKalAndru]

Heyyy i use one of those Drok amplifiers in a simple portable bluetooth speaker i made!

[@jasonnull2248]

Great vid. Question. When would I go with something like this over a DSR-1? I have a 2015 F250 and got the DSR-1 based on your previous videos.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

You picked the right unit. This is kind of a step down from the DSR1. I would only do this if there was absolutely nothing else to use. The DSR1 eats this thing for breakfast.

[@chrmbly]

What’s the difference between the DSR-1 and the AX-DSP? The only thing that concerns me with doing the AmpPro with the DSR-1 is that it requires a bit more hacking of the wiring and the loss of stereo sound for the satellite. Thoughts?

[@donovanstjames3738]

Always on point $$$💵💵💵

[@jacobbrashear6860]

This metra a dsr1 or the dsp dayton audio makes need help finding out what to use 13 sentra no Bose audio. I have a new 4 channel and mono block.

[@Clint_L]

Very cool as always guys. Cool piece. Love that shirt Dean!!!

[@mylesdavis5372]

Can i use the factory speakers with this? Or do i have to wire to amps?

[@stuartringrose8667]

I emailed there tech support and asked they said it wasn't designed for that but it could be done

[@lfernandez9194]

Dean hope you can help. About 3 month ago I install same DSP on my truck with an aftermarket deck. Use the low input. SQ grate my problem is if a set it for low input only one speaker have sound. If I set it front low input and hi input on rear than all 4 speakers have sound but the rear have about 60% less volume sound. So cut the inputs and use it as hi input. No sound only bass. The bass is the only thing I don’t have problems with. So I call the company and explain my situation and could not get an answer. Thanks.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

What car is it in?

[@lfernandez9194]

08 RAM but I’m using the excelon X998 My hole system is after market.

[@lfernandez9194]

Five Star Car Stereo 08RAM all after market Excelon KDC-998 The system SQ came up very nicely. But I can’t do a good adjustment on it. I kind up give up on it but if you have any ideas I’ll play within again. I think I have a bad DSP.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

It may not like the 5volt coming out of the Kenwood. Maybe check into the DSR1

[@dustin9967]

Any chance you guys know if the AX-DSP-HON2 harness will work in an 2018 Accord base audio? I’ve read that it does, but just want to verify.

[@sabbathperalta4119]

As long as you don't have an amp yes

[@zigman6302]

Hey Dean, is this available for a 2018 F150 with the B&O sound system?

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

No the Nav-tv Zen AtoB is the only part for that

[@zigman6302]

Ok thanks. You told me that before , I was just hoping this was a new product that was compatible. What actually is the Nav- tv Zen AtoB?

[@pgomez123]

I just installed one of these. Dose the axxess app have to stay on for it to work? Because mine only works with the app on. I can here the radio with the app being turned on.

[@Jyoung5200]

Pablo gomez I have the same problem. Would like to kno the fix.

[@pgomez123]

@@Jyoung5200 just fixed it I updated the firmware from 1.08 to 1.10. I used my PC to download the axxess update tool. Its super easy to use the software just a few clicks. Hope this helps you.

[@Jyoung5200]

Sweet I will definitely try that thanks

[@denistech20]

Where can i buy a axdspl-ty4 for my 2019 highlander non-jbl?

[@symbionte]

I bought it on ebay, just installed on my camry 18

[@bobit8742]

if the harness from the radio plug into T harness of the dsp (assuming the dsp replace the factory amplifier )then why do you need to plug back into the factory amplifier?

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

In this car the box we had was the radio not an amplifier. Some cars have 2 or 3 part radios, this is one had a 2 part. There was no external amp hard n this car we had to go high to low level. Is some installs with a factory amp you do remove it amp don’t use a T harness

[@Kg4ciu]

@@FiveStarCarStereoInc what model year Camero is this and why didn't you use the most1 module

[@juansantiago164]

I wonder if it’s a piece of junk like some of their smart harnesses

[@firebirdude2]

Seems like a cool piece.... just scared of the Axxess brand name. I think y'all know what I mean. lol

[@sweetfreqs]

What is the subwoofer test song at the very end?

[@chuyy96]

Luke Ciccone song is savage - swing

[@sweetfreqs]

Jesus Cdj Hernandez thank you!

[@Kg4ciu]

Why not use the ax dsp most1

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Because the car only had the basic non amplified system in it.

[@chrispickren9538]

This or a amp pro for a 2017 silverado ?

[@eturnus732]

I'm wondering the same thing. AP4-GM61 vs the AX-DSP-Most1 for my 2016 Sierra.

[@FiveStarCarStereoInc]

Do you have Bose?

[@chrispickren9538]

Non Bose 8" screen with navigation.

[@chrispickren9538]

Which one will sound better ?

[@eturnus732]

Five Star Car Stereo Non-Bose 8".

[@mattmcg3760]

Really enjoy your uploads guys, but if I can make just one criticism - please please please stop repeating 'Go Ahead'!! We can see your clear direction to perform a task. Thanks, and keep up the great work.