This is my first post here, but I have been reading for quite some time and value each and every one of your opinions.
I have a 2003 ES with just under 10,000 on the odometer. I've had enough with the factory stereo and plunked down some cash for a new system last week. Well, everything has arrived and I plan to start (and hopefully complete) my install tonight.
I have the following equipment to install:
Infinity Kappa Perfect 5.1 component system
Infinity Kappa Perfect 12.1 sub
and a Kicker KX800.4 amp (rated at 100x4 RMS)
My first question is for the techies out there. My amp has speaker-level inputs, which I plan to use. Is there any TRUE advantage to using one of those LOCs and using RCA inputs as opposed to simply using the speaker-level inputs? I've heard mixed stories on this one, and for now, I'm going with speaker-level inputs.
Second question is where to tap into a turn-on lead. Is it safe to tap into the pink/black wire at the head unit to use as my turn-on lead for the amp?
My third question is where, in the engine compartment, should I try and run the 4 gauge power cable in? Is there a grommet somewhere that EVERYBODY uses?
My last and final question is where to apply the Dynamat. I definitely plan to do the area surrounding the door 5.25s. Do you guys think it's really necessary to do the trunk floor? What about the rear deck? Does the rear deck rattle a lot in our cars?
Again, thanks to anyone who can help me out. I will be taking pictures of everything once I get it installed and I'll share them here in this forum.
Peace!
-Huffy
I have a 2003 ES with just under 10,000 on the odometer. I've had enough with the factory stereo and plunked down some cash for a new system last week. Well, everything has arrived and I plan to start (and hopefully complete) my install tonight.
I have the following equipment to install:
Infinity Kappa Perfect 5.1 component system
Infinity Kappa Perfect 12.1 sub
and a Kicker KX800.4 amp (rated at 100x4 RMS)
My first question is for the techies out there. My amp has speaker-level inputs, which I plan to use. Is there any TRUE advantage to using one of those LOCs and using RCA inputs as opposed to simply using the speaker-level inputs? I've heard mixed stories on this one, and for now, I'm going with speaker-level inputs.
Second question is where to tap into a turn-on lead. Is it safe to tap into the pink/black wire at the head unit to use as my turn-on lead for the amp?
My third question is where, in the engine compartment, should I try and run the 4 gauge power cable in? Is there a grommet somewhere that EVERYBODY uses?
My last and final question is where to apply the Dynamat. I definitely plan to do the area surrounding the door 5.25s. Do you guys think it's really necessary to do the trunk floor? What about the rear deck? Does the rear deck rattle a lot in our cars?
Again, thanks to anyone who can help me out. I will be taking pictures of everything once I get it installed and I'll share them here in this forum.
Peace!
-Huffy
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