Hello everyone, my name is Matt, I have been an installer for 8 years now. My audio installs is a part time side job, however I work as a I.T. guy. We got our new van a few weeks ago and the stock system was not cutting it for me.

Stage 1 Head unit install

I decided to go with something that could give me expandability and features but also not something that would blow the budget. The JVC KW-R900BT fit the bill nicely. I am a alpine guy all day and kenwood is a close runner up, but I decided to step out of my comfort zone on this one and go with a different brand all together.



On to the pictures.

Few of the parts

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Ran the mic on top of the A pillar, no problem with echo or noise.

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As I do all my work, I soldered and marine grade heat shrunk all the wires, sadly I was in a rush and did not take a picture of this.

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Wires ready to go.

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Routed the USB #2 port to the glove box, very simple to do.
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Head unit installed in the metra dash kit.
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Installed with trim ring

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2008 VW Passat

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Before
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All wires soldered and heat shrunk
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After
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Matt, I was checking out the install pics, very nice work man! I wish you lived closer, I really need a couple alarms done... damn! ughhhhh

Hey Matt, did you happen to see my post a few posts before yours?

If your looking for something to add bass, I would look at a small sub in a sealed box and a separate amp, the one your looking at will not do much as far as quality bass.

I am up for a drive, it would probably be a weekend install but PM me!

Pictures are now up of a full detail on a 2012 Nissan Altima.

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Few teaser pictures

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Hey bud, I have a sport+touring, and I wanna upgrade my system... I already have (uninstalled) a 13TW5v3 and a Wicked C.A.S. enclosure... I also have a JL HD900.5 amp.. I'm stuck when it comes to speakers... I honestly dont know my speaker size, or what I need to do next. I've heard I have to rip out all the Bose wires and get a new head unit. If you could give me some insight or even a phone call to point me in the right direction for the speakers I need to get and what to do next, I would greatly appreciate it... Thank you!!

Help needed
 

Hello big,

I have a base model 370 Z and would like to upgrade the system. I was wondering you could point me in the right direction. I have ordered a Kenwood 6990hd, and am planning on doing the install myself. The problem I have is I do not know much about components. I have a budget of $ $400-$700. Can you give me some component suggestions? I’m curious what you would do given this budget.

I listen to a variety of music from metal, rap, jazz, and classical. I like the idea of adding a sub, but I don’t know if I should upgrade the door speakers and do 1 amp to power everything.

Thanks for your advice.

The owner contacted me asking for a clean basic stereo install. Nothing crazy but he did want a little flare to it. I went ahead and put together an idea and went to work.

Equipment

Custom Autosound Secret Audio SST
CD Changer
Alpine Type S 6.5 Components
Alpine Type S 6X9 Coaxial's
KnuKonceptz 16 gauge wire

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As always wires soldered and marine grade heat shrunk.
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Harness organized and wired
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The CD changer was mounted using aluminum brackets secured to the back lip of the rear wall.
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Pre made kick panels were not deep enough for the woofers, nor did they have a cut out for a tweeter. Spacers were made and will later be routed and painted, fallowed by upholstery.

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A new dash was made (not by myself) and the display was installed.
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A bracket was made to install the brain as well on the back wall. The one strip going along the back wall has a gap behind it and worked well as a place to secure everything without going through the wall.
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The customer did want rear speakers so I made a set of basic boxes and mounted them level and flat, as the back wall is actually angled back.

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A template was made for the beauty panel.
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The actually panel, it will later be wrapped. Still need to add the plexiglass and logo.

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What's up Matt? I live in Staten Island NY. Your best opinion for an Aftermarket Radio/Nav/DVD System. I have a 2011 Nissan 370z Sport with base radio. It has 2 tweeters and 2 Mids on Doors. No Rear Speakers. Thx in advance!
Keith

Are you still doing installs? I'm piecing a system together with some other stuff and was wondering how much you charge for labor for speakers, sub, amp, back up camera + GTMat.

Hi matt i recently bought a 2012 370z and realized immediately i need to get that radio shack radio out of there! I got the base pack(4 speakers) I was hoping if you can recommend a decent head unit (no dvd or nav or bluetooth) and
speakers that will give me decent bass because i dont wont to take up my trunk space with a sub and i need a decent amp. I would like a system i can play at a high volume with out distortion with decent not rock the block bass at a don't break the piggie bank price. I know your the forum audio expert so i would greatly appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance! Can you please give me a price estimate with your response..Thanks!:tiphat:

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