Step-by-Step DIY Install Guide: Alpine's Tesla Sound System Upgrade for Model Y and Model 3

Looking to upgrade your Tesla's audio system? Discover this step-by-step DIY installation process for the Alpine PSS-TSLA sound systems tailored to fit Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. This complete sound system upgrade package is designed for direct-fit installation in with little to no modification required. Transform your driving experience with 12 premium blue carbon fiber speakers, a powerful 10" sealed subwoofer, and a 12-channel DSP amplifier pre-tuned for Tesla interiors. Perfect for Tesla owners who demand the best in audio quality and performance.

00:00 - System Overview
02:07 - Tools Needed for Install
03:38 - System Shutdown Procedure
07:54 - Install Prep
16:50 - Running the Wiring Harness
30:35 - Installing the 10" Subwoofer
36:46 - Installing the DSP Amplifier
41:32 - Installing the Rear Hatch Speakers
50:36 - Installing the Dash Speakers
57:08 - Installing the Front Door Speakers
01:03:59 - Installing the Rear Door Speakers
01:09:26 - Install Wrap Up

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[passionarmwrestling]

This is the best video i‘ve seen on the internet in 34 years. That’s what I pay internet for!

Thank you ❤

[Vampier]

Call me crazy but the Tesla speakers in my Y are already a huge step up from my old car

[chrisdav]

Please !! An upgrade for Model 3 highland RWD

[ericmarciniak]

Actually a good deal for all the stuff you get. The premade harnesses are a massive time saver!

[toastsniffer]

This would be an awesome add-on at the show room

[luisbarraza]

Wow this is legit! Wish this was around 6 years ago lol. Back then I pieced together my upgrade to the model 3 with a lot of research on the model 3 forums. 😅

[bbfoto]

For anyone who thinks the PRICE of this Alpine Plug & Play system for TESLA is Too Expensive, and/or that it will not be a Significant Upgrade from the OEM system, you are simply wrong.

Car stereo shop labor is a minimum of $100+/Hour. IF a shop had to create all of those custom wiring harnesses from scratch, just the included Plug & Play Wiring Harnesses ALONE would probably cost you about $1000! ...Figure ~$200+ in raw materials with wire, proprietary connectors/plugs, fuse holders, distribution block, wire loom/Tesa tape, etcetera, PLUS the time in LABOR to put it all together with PERFECT Lengths, so that they or you don't need to cut a single OEM wire or harness in your vehicle!

THEN YOU GET:

A DSP/Amplifier to power up to TWELVE Speakers AND A Subwoofer in One Compact Unit that is ALREADY TUNED for the specific vehicle...

How much would a Separate 13-Channel DSP Cost???

PLUS the Cost for 12 AMPLIFIER Channels using separate Amplifiers for the Main Speakers AND a Monoblock Subwoofer Amp. $$$?

FYI most shops with qualified installers that can actually perform a legit acoustic mic measurement and DSP system setup + "TUNING" Session charge around $500-$600+. It's ALREADY done for you with this system!!!

THEN you get TWELVE Blue Carbon-Fiber Speakers with Neodymium magnets that are Plug & Play...NO Custom Adapters need to be fabricated AND No Holes or Metal needs to be CUT. Even the Alpine R-Series Pro speakers don't have these features, and to install other speakers you'd have to either purchase Speaker Adapters or have Custom Speaker Adapters fabricated for up to TWELVE Speakers...$$$.

THEN you ALSO get an Alpine 10" Blue Carbon-Fiber Cone SUBWOOFER. $$$???

THEN you ALSO get a CUSTOM Plug & Play SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE that you know is Perfectly Tuned for this Specific Subwoofer, instead of some random shop getting it wrong after charging you an Arm & A Leg! To have a shop custom fabricate such an enclosure that would fit in this OEM location with No Modifications AND retain all of your original Cargo Space would be $$$$!

SO, if you tried to have a shop install an Equivalent System from scratch using all Separate Component Speakers, a 13-Channel DSP, multiple Amplifiers, a Subwoofer + Custom Enclosure, with CLEAN WIRING that doesn't require ANY cutting/splicing, AND have it PERFECTLY TUNED, you are easily looking at $5k-$8k+ to do the same thing!

AND the shop might hack up your wiring and potentially burn down your car, or cut & permanently modify and damage trim panels in your vehicle that would have to be replaced to return it back to stock. And/or they will probably drill & screw into the car where they shouldn't be, causing permanent damage, rust/corrosion, or safety issues.

GOOD LUCK trying to have an EQUIVALENT SYSTEM installed via "piecemeal" with other gear for This Price AND Without doing any Permanent Modifications or damage to the vehicle, and without cutting a single OEM wire or harness!

[trythis]

Great video, couple of questions. Is this Alpine sound system suitable for the new Model Y Juniper, don't have the car yet but looking at placing an order. I'm interested in the RWD that has 9 speaker stock sound system with no subwoofer. I've noticed there are some different options of the Alpine's Tesla Sound System. Do you know what if any will fit that car?

[youbian]

Wonder why Tsla doesn’t just offer their upgraded audio system as an option on base models. Seems extra to have to go through a third party.

[innocentrage]

You really need to make a model 3 video as the cars are totally different. The model three has a back grill that you have to take off the entire pillars of the car. A turorial sure would of been nice and save me hours.

[Dranomoly]

That song at the end really.... slaps.

[itsjrj]

Can I still install this if my 2024 Model Y doesn't already have premium sound?

[StefanWeigelServices]

The nylon strap on the door tweeter is essential for crash injury prevention !!!

[czwhat]

Are you all going to sell the amp and subwoofer separately? I wouldn’t mind adding amp and Sub but I already have door speakers. I also agree with others that the price is high.

[ajpasa]

Nice comprehensive video, but it’s too dark, could have better lighting specially focused at the working areas.

[chrisconnell]

Your kit doesn't include the mid-range in the upper a pillars. Does that mean the factory immersive sound is being bypassed? What happens if you adjust that immersive sound setting in the touch screen after the system is installed?

[mattrg]

Way to go Alpine! I hope you create this for a Model S.

[Calypso.Entertainment]

It's awesome but we need a new video for the 2024 model since there are some significant changes

[cadillacslimm]

I have a 2025 with the premium sound system. It does sound good that I am used to PRV pro audio system and I wanted to get louder but only in the factory location should I go this route or what I’m used to and just amplify it

[javadchohan]

Nice to see ICE manufacturers making bespoke systems for modern cars. I am an Alpine fan and in the old DIY days it was a job to upgrade and connect up. One point I may add to the video is to keep a small container to put all the removed pins and snaps in so as not to loose them in the process, the camera could zoom in better and use some light to make the viewers get a better look as what is being done. This job was made easier by utilising the existing connector speaker wires which I presume are also weak whereas I have always been upgrading all wires, so all in this upgrade is a mild upgrde with better speakers but using the old weak wiring but given the vehicle type I suppose you dont want to disturb much. All in a good system upgrade.