Car Stereo Buying Guide | Everything You Need to Know When Buying an Aftermarket Car Stereo

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  • čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
  • Buying a new Car Stereo is a great way to add features to your vehicle, but finding the stereo that best suits you can be a little intimidating if you're new to Car Audio.
    This video is designed to make shopping for a new stereo easier. We give you all the information you need to consider before you even start shopping so you'll be more confident when browsing and buying your new car stereo.
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    Add features that your vehicle wasn't equip with from the factory by upgrading to an aftermarket car stereo. Available features include, but are not limited to: Bluetooth, HD & Satellite Radio, GPS Navigation, DVD Playback, Rearview Backup Camera Support, and smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
    Installing an aftermarket car stereo actually isn't that difficult in most cases. If you have some basic DIY skills and tools you should be able to install your new stereo on your own. Check out this video for a complete guide on how to install a car stereo.
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Komentáře • 74

  • @sbcinema
    @sbcinema Před 5 lety +31

    Car Stereo Buying Guide 80s edition,
    1. Find a German luxury Car
    2. Smash the window
    3. ...

  • @Theeorale
    @Theeorale Před 7 lety +1

    I can start watching this channel again! Welcome Back!

  • @edrickmendez7978
    @edrickmendez7978 Před 7 lety +1

    for me i choose the Pioneer AVH-290BT because its a good nice intro touchscreen radio and the options i was looking for was CD,USB,AUX and Rear View Camera..nice video guys..keep it up!!

  • @garrynutter860
    @garrynutter860 Před 5 lety

    Great video, thanks for explaining the choices.

  • @Brian1.
    @Brian1. Před 7 lety +1

    Yea good to see Alan back

  • @archangelrob
    @archangelrob Před 7 lety +5

    I have a Ford F-150 2006 truck with out aux n it even say aux But Ford truck that 2006 haven't install them yet! So can u do a video about that how to do install it plz
    !!!!..🙏🏻

  • @des101rmg
    @des101rmg Před 5 lety

    Thakyou please do a updated video version
    very helpful

  • @nathanbennett9025
    @nathanbennett9025 Před 4 lety +16

    take a shot every time he moves his head left to right

  • @codyotto2552
    @codyotto2552 Před 6 lety +2

    Question I have 2008 Pontiac torrent I have a jvc radio with Rockford fosgate door speakers 6.5 and at high volume the distort why is this happening

  • @davebartley6113
    @davebartley6113 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi I have 2007 ford fusion I would like to upgrade my stereo to Bluetooth gps and backup is there any stereo that you could recommend that will work in my car thank you

  • @FCAutos
    @FCAutos Před 7 lety +7

    Another great video. Congrats guys! -- BTW, what gps map apps do you think are the best or top 5?

  • @flatroc1
    @flatroc1 Před 6 lety +1

    While installing a typical 4 speaker older audio deck into a vehicle with only 2 speakers (left/right) should I connect the front and rear output speaker wires together or cap off either front or rear wires?

  • @kingeleven3820
    @kingeleven3820 Před 6 lety +2

    Im looking for a touch screen radio that plays usb. Also im looking for a radio that allows you to mess with the content in the usb flashdrive. For example i have a 32gb usb flashdrive full with music and i would like to know if theres a radio where i can get right into the route of the usb and create custom playlists, search songs and add to play next playlist, delete songs directly from the radio display, s something like the things you can on a laptop

  • @kjones7775
    @kjones7775 Před 7 lety +2

    Amp gain at 0.5 V and bass boost at 12 dbt Hu bass turned to - 6. Is that bad or good?

  • @clxv6352
    @clxv6352 Před 7 lety +4

    Alan is back? I never knew he left

  • @commandopilot1
    @commandopilot1 Před 6 lety +1

    Greetings. Can you answer this question for me? Can you use 1 coil terminal on DVC 2ohm subs and wire them parallel to get them down to 1 ohm? Just like you would on SVC 2ohm subs?

  • @jeffreyramirez5902
    @jeffreyramirez5902 Před 7 lety +1

    Can I power a car battery at my house directly from the pyramid power supply for the 2 fosgate punch amps, 4 speakers, pioneer stereo double din, 2 JL audio 12" and a cerwin vegan 7 band equalizer

  • @MrDuncan2dog
    @MrDuncan2dog Před 6 lety +1

    Just bought a used Dodge Charger 2006, the CD player and the clock was the only thing that worked for about a week then all died. Where would I look for a fix? Checked most f the fuses but what about the power issue. Thinking about a new unit but want any problems fixed first.Thanks.

  • @angelmartinez2953
    @angelmartinez2953 Před 7 lety +1

    Hey guys I need some help I want to connect my pioneer Deh 6800 Mp stereo to my to my 2012 ford fusion SEL. My stock stereo is the basic stereo with no navigation or Sony products and has the silver trim. what type of wiring should I use.
    I appreciate any type of help

  • @emmanuelgutierrez6306
    @emmanuelgutierrez6306 Před 7 lety +1

    What if I installed an after market stereo and when I press the has pedal it makes a noise?

  • @chrisburrow7478
    @chrisburrow7478 Před 7 lety +1

    hey guys i was just wanting some tips on tuning my head unit for the best quality i can get. I have 2 ten inch subs and 2 6x9s in the rear deck than 2 6 and a halfs in the front doors. My speakers make a weird almost clipping sound at high volumes and would just like some help. My head unit is a pioneer mvh-291bt

  • @thelostgentleman5096
    @thelostgentleman5096 Před 6 lety +2

    This is amazing! I have a 2002 Chevy Astro van and I want to add a Bose Amp+speaker system I took out a 2007 Mazda CX7. I didn't think about that wheel control wire and if I need to bypass a factory amplifier.. Thanks for making this videos, I will check your website now. Cheers!

  • @dominisheawilliams8374
    @dominisheawilliams8374 Před 7 lety +1

    i can hear my voice on my car speaker & radio , how can i fix it.

  • @keironforestine3356
    @keironforestine3356 Před 6 lety

    Hi i have a Honda Vezel with a 8" touch screen stereo but need to change it what aftermarket double din stereo can i use ??because the stereo it came with is lock

  • @PrettyPreciousG
    @PrettyPreciousG Před 4 lety

    I want to upgrade the double din in my equinox but my concern is the heat/ac. I don't think I'll be able to monitor the temp with a replacement

  • @thealockheart1776
    @thealockheart1776 Před 4 lety

    I have a 2000 Saturn sl1 and I wanna know if i just need to get one that fits in my dash? It doesn't have an Aux port and all I want is a Radio with an Aux input

  • @opositivogroup573
    @opositivogroup573 Před 6 lety

    hi. I have a 2007 jeep grand cherokee with the 2 knobs each side on stereo dahs board and looking to buy an Atoto A6Y2710SB car stereo. Will it fit?

  • @kunalbaberia
    @kunalbaberia Před 6 lety

    I am looking for good quality after market double din system for my 2015 Jeep Patriot high altitude sport.. any suggestions...?

  • @ramegarza9217
    @ramegarza9217 Před 4 lety

    Quick question I wanna buy a 10 inch screen radio would it fit my Chevy traverse lt 2011.? Its a double din

  • @Yeahuhayn
    @Yeahuhayn Před 7 lety +1

    You need to do more installvideos

  • @pchris
    @pchris Před 4 lety

    you didn't mention how to handle the cables in the back? is there a standard? My car has more ports than anything I find online. Should I be worried?

  • @TaxEvasi0n
    @TaxEvasi0n Před 5 lety

    My car can only hold a single din. Are there stereos with a large touchscreen that can fit in a single din? Like where the touchscreen is attached like a backwards L? The vertical being the screen, and the horizontal being the stereo set.

  • @tektitetv
    @tektitetv Před 4 lety

    Are there stereos smaller than single DIN, that might fit into a 5.25 inch DVD drive bay on PC??? Fan controllers as far as the eye can see but no physical media controls seem to exist for a desktop PC.

  • @emmanuelgutierrez6306
    @emmanuelgutierrez6306 Před 7 lety +1

    How can I fix that?

  • @richarddegannes2928
    @richarddegannes2928 Před 6 lety

    I would like to install in my dual cab Toyota Hilux 2009 model JL Audio C5-650X speakers in both the front and rear doors with baffles. My plan is to use the head unit do drive the 4 speakers and to use JL Audio ACP108LG-W3v3: Single 8W3v3 MicroSub+™ with DCD™ Amplifier, Ported, 0.40 Ω as my bass subwoofer behind the rear seat. Please help and comment on this rig up? Would this system sound good? Thanks & Regards.

  • @blessingxaba5810
    @blessingxaba5810 Před 3 lety

    Please help me,I want to install a car radio with bluetooth and GPS in my golf 5 gti 2008 model

  • @megantomblin2298
    @megantomblin2298 Před 4 lety

    Will a kenwood 6906s fit in a 2011 ford ranger?

  • @abuahmed1748
    @abuahmed1748 Před 2 lety

    Can you help me to find one fit for haval h9 2021 ?

  • @MrAaToYou
    @MrAaToYou Před 7 lety +4

    I have a 2007 Toyota 4runner I am looking for a double Din head unit. I want Bluetooth and the ability to watch/stream youtube from my phone. I would like to be able to do this while the car is moving. I am not going to watch the videos. I want to listen to the pod casts and music. Any suggestions?

  • @boyzinadazeify
    @boyzinadazeify Před 7 lety

    Hey great video. I try to buy from y'all because you all are so informative. please sponsor or give me a discount hahahahah

  • @enriquemejia5861
    @enriquemejia5861 Před 6 lety +1

    I just want to remove my pen stero because it has a cassette player
    I’m curious tho does the type of after market stereo you buy affect sound systems ?

    • @enriquemejia5861
      @enriquemejia5861 Před 6 lety

      Or sound systems and amps are not related to stereo ?

  • @steinarnie
    @steinarnie Před 7 lety +1

    Alan, your back?

  • @katielewis9242
    @katielewis9242 Před 3 lety

    I was wondering if you could give me some information on car stereo systems it'll be my first time having one installed into my 2019 Kia Soul I'm not sure how to go about doing it do I have to replace every single speaker cuz I'll be honest with you in the front of the vehicle I have on top of the air vents there's a round speaker passenger side in the driver side then I have one on each door so I'm not sure I'm not really sure how to go about buying a car stereo system I know a little bit of back in the day when people would they became more popular my sister had one in her Hyundai but she had an older Hyundai and my mom went to one of the places in Bloomington Indiana that we don't have anymore I can't even think of the name of the place it was like City something and she had a system installed and they put Dynamat in the back so that the trunk did not rattle I want it to sound smooth I want to sound good but I want to hear the bass I want to hear the bump you know I want my car to sound really good but at the same time I don't want to be spending thousands of dollars because I'm not rich I was just wondering if you could get back to me and let me know like you know what your thoughts are on a stereo system what I need to do what kind of need to buy everyone's telling me Sony is a better route to go I just don't know I just know what it was like you know years ago when they first came out you know what people were buying you know and I just I don't want to get myself into something I know nothing about I'm just trying to find somebody that can educate me and let me know when I'm getting myself into and how expensive it's going to cost me because I'll need someone to install it for me at the same time I know Best Buy I can buy them from but I don't know you nor do I have to buy the actual you know this touch screen for the Bluetooth and the radio system do I have to buy that or can I just buy like the amp and the subwoofer and everything else if somebody could educate me on this I know it sounds kind of like clueless I used to know a lot about systems back in the day but not really anymore they've all been updated and there's new things out there and I'm just not sure what the right one for me is I like a lot of music like hip hop and R&B rap I like a lot of like rock you know classical rock things like that you know so I want the music to sound good when I'm driving down the road but I also want to hear that bump I want to hear that bass I want to hear that you know that's really good sound from music you know I don't want to sound my trunk is rattling meet a lot of people nowadays they just put a subwoofer and amp in and boom bada bang you're done and then your car just is rattling your hearing metal and it's just horrible know you got to have that Dynamat you don't have that Dynamat in there it's going to sound like s*** and that's not what I want I want it to sound really good so if you could educate me on this that would really help me out

  • @andrewcorrea4734
    @andrewcorrea4734 Před 6 lety

    Not related:
    What would cause my voltage to jump all around.
    I’m running my TS-w3002d4 1000 rms woofers at 2 omhs with my 800rms Pioneer gm-d9601 amplifier.
    The amps are hooked up to kinetik hc2400-blu battery
    When I attempt to set my gain so it reads 40 volts to the output it goes down as low as 9 volts as high as 40 volts contently changing.
    PLEASE HELP
    THANK YOU!

    • @mouthies3
      @mouthies3 Před 6 lety

      Andrew Correa my guess is your car doesn't have enough stock power to push the wattage. You'd need to do the big 3 wire upgrade as well as a new alternator (possibly) to fix the unstable draw.

  • @s4kingg593
    @s4kingg593 Před 7 lety

    bro PlZzzz help me to choose an amp
    i have two 8 inch subwoofers and two 12 inch subwoofer
    plzzzzzzzzzzz tell me which amp is best for me
    how much power i have to use ?

    • @Watermelonpaste
      @Watermelonpaste Před 6 lety

      Sikandar King go watch the “Quality Mobile Video” video about choosing an amp, SE is never going to do a video just for YOU and YOUR amp.

  • @Stylez-13
    @Stylez-13 Před 6 lety +1

    What about din and half like pontiac firebird? U dint cover those why does everyone act like they dont exist

  • @brookeleimgruber860
    @brookeleimgruber860 Před 6 lety

    I've realized most single find have more useful features packed in them then the double dins

  • @Reub3
    @Reub3 Před 5 lety +2

    I'm looking for a head unit that has a cassette player.

    • @sketchur
      @sketchur Před 4 lety

      Hello, your comment is from a year ago. Also looking for a stereo w/ cassette player... Did you find one?

  • @traviswood5198
    @traviswood5198 Před 3 lety

    Hey my dad old I want a touch screen but keep the old button for my dad help please and want car play

  • @dominiquewilliams9144
    @dominiquewilliams9144 Před 7 lety +1

    This has nothing to do with this but. 2,500 x 4ohms 10,000 square root is 100 my multimeter don't go that high. HELP PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!

  • @DJIRIZE
    @DJIRIZE Před 6 lety

    Is there people who install it for you

  • @andrew90301
    @andrew90301 Před 7 lety

    Why don't you guys do install videos anymore?

    • @2fast4all
      @2fast4all Před 6 lety +1

      Drew Flowers seriously. 5 star car stereo is my new home now.

  • @howtobebasic2122
    @howtobebasic2122 Před 5 lety +1

    i like the factory OEM one since its simpler and easier to use then any aftermarket one.

  • @peytoncooper
    @peytoncooper Před 7 lety +1

    Every radio is out of stock for Oldsmobile alero 2004

    • @imheem9045
      @imheem9045 Před 6 lety

      Peyton Cooper crutchfield.com

  • @Outty5000Hertz
    @Outty5000Hertz Před 7 lety +4

    Either this video is super old or Allen came back?

    • @surendergn
      @surendergn Před 7 lety

      back ground music is gr8
      can you post the link..

  • @reedime5396
    @reedime5396 Před 3 lety

    Someone needs to make a website. where you enter your car's year and model, and it shows you all of the stereos best suited for your car.

  • @cammims7645
    @cammims7645 Před 7 lety

    Has anybody ever talked to Alan on the Phone?

  • @8ashman
    @8ashman Před 7 lety +1

    I won't ever be shopping with these people again, there customer service is horrible. Be careful.