I have no experience in the car audio realm, but I am considering buying a relatively inexpensive setup like the one that bing describes in the thread about setting up good sound for the 850, which includes a new HU, an amplifier for a 12" sub and kick panels. Would I have to take this to a shop, or would it be a fairly easy install to do myself? What risk to I run installing this system in terms of damaging the equipment? I am trying to set up some kind of budget here, so I am totalling up the costs.
Colin
Installation: Diy Or Take It To A Shop?
Started by The Reverend, Sep 22 2004 05:46 AM
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Posted 22 September 2004 - 05:46 AM
1996 850 N/A
The only upgrade is my stereo.
She said I was living too much in '82.
HU: Alpine CDA 9825
Amplifier: Kicker KX 600.4
Front Stage: Crystal CSX 615 in Kicks (by Bing)
Rear Stage: Nothing.
Subs: 2 Crystal Pro Se 10" subs in a sealed enclosure
The only upgrade is my stereo.
She said I was living too much in '82.
HU: Alpine CDA 9825
Amplifier: Kicker KX 600.4
Front Stage: Crystal CSX 615 in Kicks (by Bing)
Rear Stage: Nothing.
Subs: 2 Crystal Pro Se 10" subs in a sealed enclosure
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Sure, I can install that there!
Posted 22 September 2004 - 06:04 AM
if you are just putting in a simple system, as long as you are dcent with your hands, i see no reason not to do it if you get plenty of preparation. 
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Posted 22 September 2004 - 11:14 AM
Go for it! Thats what makes cars fun (when you do your own work)!
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Posted 22 September 2004 - 12:04 PM
If you do it yourself, you will appreciate it alot more and when something is wrong with it you will be able to fix it.
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Audio: XM, Alpine Type-S speakers in the front doors
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Posted 22 September 2004 - 12:49 PM
QUOTE(The Reverend @ Sep 22 2004, 12:46 PM)
I have no experience in the car audio realm, but I am considering buying a relatively inexpensive setup like the one that bing describes in the thread about setting up good sound for the 850, which includes a new HU, an amplifier for a 12" sub and kick panels. Would I have to take this to a shop, or would it be a fairly easy install to do myself? What risk to I run installing this system in terms of damaging the equipment? I am trying to set up some kind of budget here, so I am totalling up the costs.
Colin
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Posted 25 September 2004 - 05:19 PM
I am definitely installing it myself. It looks really easy to do, especially with the wiring harness adapter. I can't imagine the whole process taking too long to do, and after studying the HU guide as well as the subwoofer/amp guide, it does not seem like an extremely difficult thing to do. I am so excited to get my setup!
1996 850 N/A
The only upgrade is my stereo.
She said I was living too much in '82.
HU: Alpine CDA 9825
Amplifier: Kicker KX 600.4
Front Stage: Crystal CSX 615 in Kicks (by Bing)
Rear Stage: Nothing.
Subs: 2 Crystal Pro Se 10" subs in a sealed enclosure
The only upgrade is my stereo.
She said I was living too much in '82.
HU: Alpine CDA 9825
Amplifier: Kicker KX 600.4
Front Stage: Crystal CSX 615 in Kicks (by Bing)
Rear Stage: Nothing.
Subs: 2 Crystal Pro Se 10" subs in a sealed enclosure
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Posted 26 September 2004 - 01:22 AM
Good choice.
I did mine my self mainly because I like doing stuff so I get to learn about it too, but also saved lots of money.
Really isn't all that complicated.
I did mine my self mainly because I like doing stuff so I get to learn about it too, but also saved lots of money.
Really isn't all that complicated.
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Posted 26 September 2004 - 10:24 PM
How do I take my old speakers off of the head unit? Do I just disconnect them?
1996 850 N/A
The only upgrade is my stereo.
She said I was living too much in '82.
HU: Alpine CDA 9825
Amplifier: Kicker KX 600.4
Front Stage: Crystal CSX 615 in Kicks (by Bing)
Rear Stage: Nothing.
Subs: 2 Crystal Pro Se 10" subs in a sealed enclosure
The only upgrade is my stereo.
She said I was living too much in '82.
HU: Alpine CDA 9825
Amplifier: Kicker KX 600.4
Front Stage: Crystal CSX 615 in Kicks (by Bing)
Rear Stage: Nothing.
Subs: 2 Crystal Pro Se 10" subs in a sealed enclosure
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Posted 26 September 2004 - 11:14 PM
if you get a new head unit, you'll use a harness. To use an external amp, don't connect the leads from the harness to the speakers.
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Posted 29 September 2004 - 07:14 AM
if i can do it...i'm pretty sure anyone can..
just feel free to ask a gazillion questions...like i did
just feel free to ask a gazillion questions...like i did
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Posted 29 September 2004 - 10:06 AM
if you have a few hours to kill, save a few bucks and do it yourself
its very easy if you have everything set up,
just connect the wires and you're done
its very easy if you have everything set up,
just connect the wires and you're done
