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Adding an Amplifier/Subwoofer to a Factory Radio
- Posted by Nicholas Frazier
- September 27, 2011
- 3 comments
- 3 likes
- 5,634 views
Adding a Subwoofer to your FACTORY Radio

The vast majority of factory radios do NOT come with RCA outputs to add an aftermarket amplifier/subwoofer. However, the use of a line-level output converter (LOC) can create RCA outputs for your factor...

The Newest iPad installation Methods
- Posted by Doug Bernards
- May 19, 2011
- 5 comments
- 2 likes
- 15,852 views
iPad vehicle installation is the newest fad in the car audio industry. We have been pioneering methods of integrating the iPad into vehicles from day one. This article will cover 2 methods of extracting audio from the iPad while retaining the charging ...
Adding an Amplifier/Subwoofer to a Factory Radio
- Posted by Nicholas Frazier
- September 27, 2011
- 3 comments
- 3 likes
- 5,634 views
Adding a Subwoofer to your FACTORY Radio

The vast majority of factory radios do NOT come with RCA outputs to add an aftermarket amplifier/subwoofer. However, the use of a line-level output converter (LOC) can create RCA outputs for your factor...
Proper Level Setting part 1
- Posted by Jon Kowanetz
- September 21, 2011
- 10 comments
- 2 likes
- 4,983 views
How many of you out there really know exactly what the gain control on an amplifier does? I know I spent a fair amount of time installing professionally without really knowing what I was doing when it came to level setting, relying on the old 3/4 volum...
Pioneer Avic-X930bt and Avic-Z130bt Bypass
- Posted by Doug Bernards
- March 23, 2011
- 0 comments
- 0 likes
- 4,132 views
These are the newly tested method for bypassing the Pioneer Avic-X930bt and the Avic-Z130bt. We tested this method and it works 100% perfect. A/V bypasses are recommended for off-road use only.
Proper Level Setting Part 2
- Posted by Jon Kowanetz
- October 3, 2011
- 14 comments
- 5 likes
- 4,003 views
Alright then, now that my life is a bit less crazy for a moment or two, let's move on. Now that everybody has had a brief reminder of all the times they wanted to punch something because you just couldn't solve that noise problem or get the more ...
The Basics of FiberGlass box building
- Posted by Doug Bernards
- April 27, 2010
- 0 comments
- 1 like
- 3,233 views
Building oddly shaped speaker enclosures can be very easy if you take the right steps. In this video you'll see examples of how we build our fiberglass enclosures. Things you'll need.1. Chopped fiberglass mat Link to buy 3M/BONDO 488 FIBERGLASS MAT 2. ...
Proper Level Setting Part 3
- Posted by Jon Kowanetz
- January 4
- 14 comments
- 5 likes
- 2,571 views
Alright, let's wrap this up yeah? Now, I have to be honest with you guys, I have been toiling back and forth about whether I should post instructions on how to actually set your gains. Afterall, I do this professionally and I'd basically be...
How-to build a sub woofer enclosure
- Posted by Doug Bernards
- March 1, 2010
- 1 comment
- 0 likes
- 2,193 views
Tools needed for building your box. 1. 3/4 inch MDF wood 2. Measuring tape3. Skill Saw 4. Wood glue or liquid nails5. one tube of Silicone Calking6. Calking Gun 7. inch and a quarter wood screws or brad nails and brad nailer 8. Jig Saw
Steps 1. C...
Why am I in it?
- Posted by Fred Meldrum
- September 5, 2011
- 2 comments
- 4 likes
- 2,057 views
Why I am in it.

What is it that can move someone to the point of tears? Literally punch you in the emotional gut, then turn your emoition to a moonlit night with your gal on the hood of your car at the park with the flick of a beat?

W...
Pioneer Avic-Z110 bypass
- Posted by Doug Bernards
- July 30, 2009
- 0 comments
- 0 likes
- 1,842 views
Doug Bernards from SoundMan Car Audio shows you how to bypass the new Pioneer Avic-Z110bt. This will enable navigation and video features while the vehicle is on motion. Bypassing this unit overrides Pioneer's built in safety features. It is not recomm...