The Reverend Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing_0 Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 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. b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veneficus Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Go for it! Thats what makes cars fun (when you do your own work)!^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPigg34 Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s40euro Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 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←Take it to Bing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagrod18 Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 do it yourself, half of the reason I bought mine was just so I could put one in how I wanted, if you follow the tutorial on how to do it from here it will be sooooooooo easy. good luck, you'll have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Posted September 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JehovArob Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Posted September 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 How do I take my old speakers off of the head unit? Do I just disconnect them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potroast Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 if i can do it...i'm pretty sure anyone can..just feel free to ask a gazillion questions...like i did :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maiku Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 if you have a few hours to kill, save a few bucks and do it yourselfits very easy if you have everything set up, just connect the wires and you're done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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