Forum: Audio & Security

this week i'm going to buy a new unit and i'm confused what should i buy. Kenwood Ddx-516 or Pioneer AVH-P3200 ? or do you suggest something else. All input is appreciated.

Does the stock radio have a audio output that allows me to hook up a amp and subs or do i have to buy a special connector??

So I'm having a lot of problems with my electrical. When I brake, my interior lights think I'm turning on my parking lights. I recently switched to LEDs. Is that the reason? My sound system sounds like crap unless I hit the defrost button every now and then. Sometimes the deck will power...

hey everyone I have been looking around for a bit on EP... cant seem to find what im looking for. anyways, i want to run a USB cord from the back of my headunit down to and under the cupholder so i can toss my external hard drive/old ipod there. Can anyone give me a decent idea of how to...

Alright, just got my amp and sub today and was really excited to hook it up. The car was pre-wired for an amp (thanks, previous owner!), so I basically just had to connect everything to the amp. When I fired the car up, the amp did not come on, but I was getting 12v between the power & ground...

What is the best stereo that you guys know of that is easiest to navigate through an ipod? 1din or 2 doesnt matter. I just want an stereo that is easy to control and looks good. So far I've seen the iDA-X305S but sadly that one doesn't play CD.

Just for everyone's information the factory note says that 6 1/2 speakers will fit in rear and in the door but really only 5 1/4 fit in the door and 6 1/2 in the back. i bought 2 pairs of Fosgate power series 6 1/2 and had to drill the door holes much bigger. The window barely clears the magnet but...

just installed infinity reference all around and a jl 10" w6v2 with a jl 500/1.. question is how do i hang my amps on my back seat? do i drill it straight to the seat or a board or what??? thanks in advanced!!!

i first off wanna say that i am sorry for the long post and all the questions. I bought my car a yr ago and it possibly came with an aftermarket alarm system, i think, it has a horn thing in the engine bay and the thing is that it beeps twice to lock it. For example: i press it once and it beeps...

So i tryed doing research and i got diffrent answers so i thought id ask you guys. I bought a jvc head unit and i also bought a Best wiring harness for my car. On the harness it says that orange is Illumination and that orange with a white strip is dimmer +. And on the head unit there is only...

Hey guys I bought my EP not that long ago and everything is bone stock for now, and I was just wondering what kind of security does a factory alarm provide because when I arm the car I could still get in to the car with my keys and start the car with out the alarm going off "Or is it even an alarm...

I was looking around and was thinking about the CRV-in-dash audio, it seems like it would fit...perfect?

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My window fell into my door while i was sleeping last night an it wont roll up? what can i do!?

What's up guys! Anyone know some guy in Illinois area who can install alarm/remote starter in EP3 for good price? Also Im looking for somebody who knows what he is doing...

Ok this is kinda complicated so bare with me. so a while ago i was installing some LED footwell lighting and shorted it out. It caused the following items to know work proplerly. Radio,doorlock,dome light, beep when door is open and keys in ignition and some other stuff. so everyone including...

CHAD!! So i have a sony single din and alpine amp with rockford fosgate cap. Everything has been working amazing except for today and i juss need solutions for this problem for tomorrow. Problem: Cruising on the highway jamming and No Love by Eminem plays on the cd. I wanna bump so i turn the...

So I repped the EP crowd and got all the shifter comments... BUT results: Trophies: Stock SQ 1st place Street Install 1st place SQ best of show Medals:

Looking for info on how to remove door panel so I can change my front speakers. Also what size are they. I just want the easiest intstall. I think they're 5.25" same as backs? Any insight will be great thanks.

Are there any head units that have this? It just makes sense to me, have a receiver with built in hard drive, mp3 player, and usb to tranfer tunes from lap top.

but i have very little $ and never done it before. i hear great things about www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/ and www.secondskinaudio.com/

Ok, so my headlights only work if the brights are on. No clue where to start as i'm not too familiar with wiring. Also, are our cars supposed to have a ding ding ding when you leave the lights on or leave the keys in the ignition?

anyway to hide your double din dvd/nav headunit? i was thinkin the jdm double din radio block off...and i thought i saw someone had done it before..but i cant seem to find it..any help info ideas would be great!