Cj the newbie

By simple I suppose I meant if there was more broad ways of adjustments for at first..I guess I don't truly know how to type what I mean, but yes live adjustments would definitely save me!

True just curious if there was an option that melded the two.

A hack with a plan comes out with greater results than most. Einstein thought himself something like a hack!

Well, I would want to be able to have a simple setup. For the first build at least. Something to dive into the world of control audio wise a decent amount of eq control, as well as crossover control. Something that I can mess with but would be easier to fix if I mess up (best way to learn) the ability to play CD's and high quality files, as well with a tuner option. Decent sized screen would be nice, for aesthetic purpose (have to like looking at in the end!) Hopefully dash placement being option. I hope I covered the majority of there's an area I missed let me know. Price wise my theory is I don't mind saving to do it right and high quality

You are a master I admit it, how would you recommend getting started on running something like this? Is there something that really helped you?

Just curious if anyone knows of a double din touchscreen hu that could keep up with something such as the 80prs audio control wise. I like to use cds and usbdrives, so extra points for those additionally.

Happy birthday my friend!

That's okay thank you for the reply.

Thank you very much!

Sorry one was a screenshot, only finished version I could find.

Thanks as always man! One more question...a battery such as an xs, would I have to get some sort of box to surround it, and also how do you secure yours in place?

The only reason I'm asking is because I can't fit that large of a battery underhood and no skills to make something to help, so I just wanted to put a little bit larger of a battery in the back! Thank you for the help!

More of just hearing a reputation. I know about batteries, just not necessarily the how to's etc. But thank you I'll try that!

I feel like this question has been asked, but I did scour the web and went 30 pages into this forum looking for advice. But I still have questions! When installing a second battery, some say get the same as what's under your hood, but some say it doesn't matter. Opinions? How do you suggest securing it in a trunk? For a battery such as an xs, do I need to put it in some sort of case? If the batteries are wired in parallel, do I need to hook up my speakers and sub to the second or can I just leave them on the front and the rear battery will flow through it? These are just a few examples of questions because I am completely blind and when it comes to power supply I really do not want anything not done right, but any input small or large would be appreciated!

Hello again! Wanted to have a quick poll/question. So do most of you use MDF or HDPE for door speaker applications? I know some people won't touch any plastic for audio, but some would swear by some of the high quality stuff like HDPE. Your guy's votes/opinions?

Hello! Even if the answer to this question is no, I still plan to get your dual ported box for my 12" xcons, but I was curious if you still do the box you did for ssa, the flat black with the red port in the middle, or if it was just a limited item for them I really like the aesthetic of the port centered rather than being on the side.

Quick question for all of you who are a lot smarter than me! My math told me it wasn't enough but I wanted to double check with you all. If my sound system drives 4100 watts will a 270 amp Max 200 idle alternator be able to support it? Especially accounting a/c etc. If it will that would be awesome, but if not I'll just go with SSA Icons instead of xcons. Ps I know I could probably get multiple alternators but it would be a tight fit, and personally don't have the capability so it would probably cost too much.

This is reallllyyyyyy helpful man thank you! Honestly pictures like that have been the best on getting me to understand...they both look sweet by the way.. I feel like your baffle pictures is asking the lines of what I'll have to do too!

This is the one I've been looking at.

I might end up sharing that opinion, though this is my first time rehauling my sound system so I figure I might try to do all the bells and whistles and see if it is worth it in my opinion which is half the fun of learning!

Sound deadener showdown I believe is the company I'm getting my deadener from, I plan on doing my whole car for, never heard of using clay but something I'll look into as well.

Thank you, even if it seems silly that helped a lot! I didn't know where to start so I chose here hoping for something so that helps a lot!

2002 4runner I was going to get a Pioneer AVH-4200NEX budget is near limitless (in a sense) because I don't mind continuously saving until I have proper funds for quality products! Location is a blind area for me I was going to intensely research, and I wouldn't mind fabricating I would just have to buy the tools to do it, so preferably nothing extremely expensive. I wish I had more of a foot in the door in knowledge so I could ask more direct questions when it comes to things.

I'm seeking to learn the knowledge you keep bringing up but I have no one personal to learn from, and forums can be generic and/or they are too focused on one thing to learn enough from. I want to learn how to do a proper set up. From location, wiring, baffles, speakers, deadening, etc. etc. Just trying to find something to get me there