Car Stereo - A Simple Request??

[ROBSTOY]

OK...I am looking for a simple diagram/instruction on how to install/hookup an amp and speakers for a new receiver in my truck. I have searched the web and TN, but I haven't been able to find what I am looking for!! I even went to a bookstore and they didn't have anything. I basically need to know how to wire the system and where things should go. Can anyone help?? (Something with simple, basic pictures would be great...)

[ibleedblue]

Here's an old, basic diagram of what I had hooked up a long time ago in an old truck. You looking for something like this, or more detail? Unless otherwise noted, all connections are made via speaker cable.

[LiquidClen]

Crutchfield probably has some too

[Pb]

Go to a book store and get The Car Stereo CookBook. If you can't find it, then order it online. It's a great book, and has tons of info for simple to complex sounds systems. It also explains acoustic theories and how to adjust your sound system.

[ROBSTOY]

Originally Posted by ibleedblue

Here's an old, basic diagram of what I had hooked up a long time ago in an old truck. You looking for something like this, or more detail? Unless otherwise noted, all connections are made via speaker cable.

This is pretty close to what I am looking for...thanks! I was just thinking of the receiver, a couple of tweeters, an amp and the four speakers in the doors. Just how all of that would fit together and how it's wired.

[ROBSTOY]

Originally Posted by Pb

Go to a book store and get The Car Stereo CookBook. If you can't find it, then order it online. It's a great book, and has tons of info for simple to complex sounds systems. It also explains acoustic theories and how to adjust your sound system.

I saw this title in the bookstore but they didn't have a copy in stock. I'll take your advice and see if i can put my hands on a copy...thanks!

[ROBSTOY]

Originally Posted by LiquidClen

Crutchfield probably has some too

I checked out Crutchfield, but they basically gave written instruction. I'm more of the visual type! Give me some pics and I can do anything!!! ibleedblue's post is along the lines of what I was hoping for.

[ROBSTOY]

Originally Posted by ibleedblue

Here's an old, basic diagram of what I had hooked up a long time ago in an old truck. You looking for something like this, or more detail? Unless otherwise noted, all connections are made via speaker cable.

ibleedblue, how would the wiring be done (and would you want to) if you simply added an amp? would this be something that is done? i guess to amplify just the front speakers?

[cam2Xrunner]

Headunit: Get the wiring harness adapter like this one.



http://www.crutchfield.com/S-SHtzhFg...00&I=120701761

Also found at Autozone for the same price.

You take this adapter and solder the labeled wires to the aftermarket headunits wiring harness. You do this out of the car on your workbench When it comes time to install the headunit into the truck you just connect it to the factory wiring connetor.

Now is also a good time to install your PAC SWIX unit if you have steering wheel controls.

They make brand specific connectors too so you don't have to mount the remote eye laser thing.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-SHtzhFg...Dps&i=127SWIPS

That one is for Sony and Pioneer.

If you are using amps, you will need to route RCA's from the back of the headunit to the amps. You always want to wire the RCA's on the opposite side of the truck as the power wire for the amps. I run the RCA's through the back of the glovebox area under the dash, using zip ties to keep them up and out of site. From the back of the glovebox area route the RCA's behind the kickpanels and under the door sills. To do this pop off the door sills and then take off the black round connector on the kickpanels near the floor.

The remote turn on lead(blue wire) can run along the RCA's.

The power wire runs along the left side of the truck.

Speaker wires run from the amps to the speakers along the door sills, into the kickpanels and through the rubber grommet in the doors.

This page goes indepth about wiring speakers and deadening the doors.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t120095-7.html


Crossover and gain setting.

For the interior speaker amps you should set it to HPF at around 60hz to 80hz, and not much higher at all. I prefer a 60hz crossover point for my mids.

For the subs set the low pass filter(LPF) to 60 to 80hz.

For subs I usually like to let them play a little of the midbass kick as well depending on how strong my front mids are, so usually it's set to 80hz.

Start with the gain at minimum and bring the volume on the deck to almost full level, say 90 percent. Slowly raise the gain until it is loud and clear with no distortion, then back off just a little.

[Angus_NB]

Here is a simple stereo install diagram based on the components you mentioned in your other post.



Think of the front Tweeter(T), Mid(M) and crossover(Xover) components as one speaker. The speakers in your house are built the same way you just don't see the Xover.

[ROBSTOY]

You guys are great! Very helpful info as usual!! Thank you very much and thanks for the diagram Angus - exactly what I needed.

[Angus_NB]

Originally Posted by ROBSTOY

ibleedblue, how would the wiring be done (and would you want to) if you simply added an amp? would this be something that is done? i guess to amplify just the front speakers?

Yes it can be done. You can cut the stock front speaker wires and run them to the LINE LEVEL inputs of an amp. This is not the best way to do it but it's the easiest. The best way is to get a Line Level converter and run it to the RCA inputs of an amp. Either way, don't do it with the stock speakers, they won't take much power.