Installing speakers? These techniques make a BIG difference!

When installing a new aftermarket set of speakers into a vehicle the little install methods that you use go a long way for how well the system will perform. In this video we use cost-effective installation methods that will provide the most benefit and value as we install the front speakers for the F-150 build I am currently doing on the channel!

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[march]

I can watch this ALL DAY, almost like makes me wanna tear my car down legend this guy.

[blinko]

I called Crutchfield to purchase additional speakers for my Acura MDX. When I called they knew exactly who I was had no idea how they did that. I guess they knew the phone number and the gentleman said hello William period he went to their diagrams knew exactly what speaker locations I was Considering and recommended the best speaker that would actually fit not all do. It was the upper rear speakers. And all my dealings over the phone I have never met two gentlemen who knew exactly what they were doing and listened. Whatever Crutchfield is doing they are doing it right.

[arieljones]

This guy is a monster with the quality of his installs.

[alixvandurand]

For anyone who doesn't want to wait several days ordering gasket and perfect cut to size foam circles online, I suggest going to an arts and crafts store like Hobby Lobby or Michaels, etc. as they will have both the flatter mat type stuff to put behind the bracket against the door as well as the thicker, vibration damping foam to put between the speaker and the bracket. Just make a cut out of what you need and it will work just as well.

[MrFitz]

Car audio fab is a deep love for me. Thank you for keeping the art alive. I spent many glory days at IASCA events and Daytona Nationals in the 90s and early 2000s.

[bergiefresh]

You’re the man, I’ve watched too many of your videos and gotten too much valuable info to not thank you at this point!
Thanks for the dedication to doing things the right way.. as a technician who works on Tankless water heaters, I can appreciate and recognize when someone has committed themselves to doing things the right way..
keep up the good work man!

[gordythecreator]

Fabricating the plates and boxes is my "brick wall" on your channel. It's what separates the amateurs from pros

[laptopdragon]

tip: if there's a lot of screws from any thing, I use a flat piece of cardboard, cut it out to the shape of the project, (or write top if you need to, or some key mark) and simply push the screws into the cardboard in the same spot.

The screws stay in place and sometimes can be reused for the opposite side easily.

[ludeguy]

I was an installer for ten years and always took great pride in my installs and I see that you do too. Only bad part is I’ve always hated installing stuff for myself because I was never paid to do it 🤣🤣 even worse is having been an installer you hardly ever want to trust the work to anybody else! Lol but after following you for some time I could definitely trust you with my stuff… too bad I doubt you’re Las Vegas based 🤦🏻‍♂️

[k_sey.]

I should have watched this before I installed my front speakers. Thanks for the info

[blood]

Man I wish I could find someone like you in England. So professional

[davidgold]

2:18 The tray is a good idea. I make a small cardboard “model” of each panel, for example, in the shape of the door, then insert the screws in the correct spots in the cardboard.

[paulgeorge]

Thanks for always answering every question i could possibly come up with! The knowledge you so clearly drop in the shortest amount of time is truly amazing! This is definitely what you were put on this earth to do. I normally am begging the content creator to get to the point. With your videos i find myself wanting to just continue watching. KEEP UP THE PHENOMENAL CONTENT YOU PROVIDE!!! never stop learning knowledge is king THANKS AGAIN

[Jiilaker]

I like your attention to detail. Many shop didn’t do like i wanna do, they’re in hurry. So im just gonna do it myself

[darrenpang]

If only every installer is as nice, neat and perfect like you !!

[robertemmons]

This is a good video for guidance on improving your vehicle’s sound system. All information given can that annoying parts vibration that can be heard.

There are some tips that I have picked up over the years to add if I may.

At 2:48 be prepared to have some clips breaking off during panel removal, especially on older vehicles or in cooler temperatures. It's a good idea to pre-order these door panel mounting clips and have them on hand when you replace your speakers.

At 6:14 if you did not pick up or have access to speaker gasket tape, you can go to most any grocery, hardware or home improvement store and pick up a roll of foam weatherstrip.

I also like to use a good duct tape like Gorilla tape to tape down any loose wiring or door cables, this will further reduce the annoying vibration that is heard on some installs

Mark, as always you have a great video with some very useful tips and tricks. Thanks again!

[nate_g]

Bought my first set of component speakers yesterday, perfect timing on this vid!

[TheManic.-OH]

Crutchfield is a national/global treasure! So is this channel 🙏🏻

[photoarantes]

Well done! Its nice to see this level of service! Unfortunately, here in Brazil a few number of people have this kind of care... Congrats!

[ReneDuran-yx]

Great new simple things to improve sound quality and get the most of any door speakers. Thanks.