If you’re tired of your car’s outdated audio system and want to upgrade it with the latest
technology, you don’t have to rely on a professional to do it for you. With the right tools and
guidance, you can install a car audio system on your own.
So let’s get started:
Pre-installation preparation
Before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary tools and equipment, including a
screwdriver, pliers, wire cutters, wire strippers, and electrical tape. You’ll also need to research
and purchase the right components for your car. WOO Carz is a great resource for finding
the right audio components for your car, and their experts are always available to help you
choose the best ones for your needs.
Removing the Old Audio System
Before you can install a new car audio system, you have to prepare the car.
This can be a bit tricky, so we’re going to walk you through it step-by-step.
1. First things first: turn off your car and disconnect the battery. This is to avoid any kind of
electrical shock when removing parts from the car’s electrical system.
2. Next, take out all CDs from their cases and place them somewhere safe where they won't
get lost or damaged (don’t throw them away).3. Then, locate all of your wires and cables—they should be tucked away somewhere near
where your CD player used to be—and disconnect them from their corresponding ports.
4. Finally, remove whatever speakers are still attached to the car’s body; you might need extra
tools for some of these steps (like pliers), especially if there’s rust or corrosion involved.
Installing the New Audio System
When it comes to installing a new car audio system, there are three steps to take:
1. Start by removing your old head unit and speakers.
This process is simple and straightforward, but it is important to be careful with how you handle
these components. If they were working before, they may still be under warranty, so be sure to
keep them safe while you’re working on this project!
2. Install Unit Head and Speakers
Once your old equipment is out of the way, it’s time to install your new head unit and speakers!
You’ll want to use the same wiring harness as before if possible—your car’s manual or
dealership can provide guidance on what wires connect where—but if you need new ones, don’t
worry: they’re easy-to-use connectors and come with all the necessary instructions for
installation.
3. Testing
When all your equipment has been installed properly, it’s time to test the sound quality in every
possible position in which it could be used (including while driving).
● Check the speakers
Make sure that all of the components are working as they should be testing out each speaker
individually. You can do this by turning the volume up until you hear distortion, which will
indicate that one or more speakers are blown. If this happens, replace the blown speaker with a
new one of the same size and power rating.
● Listen to the radio for distortions
After testing your system for blown speakers, turn on your radio and listen for any distortion. If
you hear any distortion here, then there is an issue with either your antenna or amplifier. Fixing
these issues may require you to adjust the gain settings on your amp or install a new antenna.
● Adjust the amplifier
You may also need to adjust the crossover frequency on your amplifier if you notice that one set
of speakers sounds louder than another set when playing music at high volumes. This could be
caused by having too much power going into a single set of speakers rather than spreading it
around evenly between them all like they were intended to receive individually instead.
Conclusion
In this article, we have highlighted the key factors to bear in mind when installing a car audio
system on your own. From pre-installation to choosing the right speakers and amplifiers to
install in your car, we have covered everything.
If you have any doubts or questions regarding this topic, feel free to ask us in the WOO Carz comments
section below. We will be happy to answer your queries!