Reddit reviews BOSS Audio Systems KIT2 8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Wiring Kit - A Car Amplifier Wiring Kit Helps You Make Connections and Brings Power To Your Radio, Subwoofers and Speakers

Subwoofer, Amp, 8 gauge cable kit, trim removal set, Fuse taps, and T-Taps

As for a guide, I just used other guides online and pieced them together. Really should have made a well-documented one when I did it, but I installed mine 6 months ago. Already forgot certain things. Just remember to look up the speaker wire colors for the back speakers before you tap into them and know that putting the power cord through your firewall from your battery is going to be a total bitch :)

Also just to clarify, the fuse taps are for the remote wire going into the amp. I tapped the sunroof fuse as it shuts on/off with the ignition (I don't have a sunroof, but it shouldn't matter if you do or not). Also also, that black cable going into my amp on the left side is a bass knob that came with the amp. That's wired all the way up into my glove box, so it can be adjusted easily if it becomes too much. The wires with kit and everything are long enough that you shouldn't need anything else, and everything tucks away in the door seem guides so nothing is showing at all.

I bought and installed the 10" version of this model last week in my Sonata with Kenwood DMX905S. the sub didn't come with any cables, other than the harness to connect to the sub. I ordered this kit and used rca output from the head unit. the hardest part for me was to route power wire from battery to trunk through the firewall. overall I'm very happy with the overall volume and quality of bass.

If you stick with the 8" (and get a good one with some nice power behind it) I personally think an 8" would do just fine.

I went through amazon, and found everything I used:

• Sub
  
  
• Amp
  
  
• Wiring Kit
  
  
• Grille
  
  
• Box Felt
  
  Like I've said elsewhere, I wish I would have taken a picture of the box I built. It wasn't vented, and was about ~25% too small, but it still sounds great.
  
  Edit: It was roughly this shape: Not to scale

Not sure what you decided to go with but IMO if you get a sub in your trunk then your speakers will sound like they're better. Many people on this subreddit will bash this recommendation but I'll give it anyway.

$150 prebuilt subwoofer box

$55 amplifier

$15 wiring kit

$9 optional converter

The converter is needed if your radio is stock. I also think it makes the install easier regardless as it is one set less wire to run & you won't have to take apart your headunit.

I think this is the best intro level set up for a subwoofer if you're looking to spend about $220.
It will definitely impress you if you haven't heard/had bass in a car before. Also very easy to set up and you can do it in about 3 hours with no experience.

Edit: forgot this amp comes with a built in high/low converter to feed straight off the speakers. Converter may be easier but is optional.

Awesome- thanks for the write-up. Here's the list I had assembled that everyone shit on in /r/carAV:

amp

front speakers



subs

rear speakers

wiring:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BEQWK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_4&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FKP7TY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_image_5&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BF0DE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Didn't pick out a head unit yet. Are these choices as bad as carAV said?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PJ1VL8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Equalizer:26$

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TU5R1E?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=A1FMHNVWMGI839

2 speakers: 46$

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004S4XNEO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_4&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Amp: 46$

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FKP7TY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Wiring: 16$


Would you mind reviewing this then? I know it's not going to make the ground shake, but it will be a lot better then an 86's stock audio, and it has room to upgrade.

I found something pretty inexpensive like this? BOSS Audio KIT2 8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FKP7TY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_2mpcvb0C9ZYR2

I woooould go with the 4 ga kca, if i didnt personally have this amp, but i do and thats going to be an absolute bitch to connect, if you are mounting it under the seat get one of these and cut the wire in half and double it back. if your putting it in the trunk buy two and use both.

Heres a tight 2k system in your budget, you'll be the envy of everyone.

http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-BPW10D-Inferno-10-Inch-Subwoofer/dp/B0002YE2TE/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376060914&sr=1-11&keywords=2000+watts

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Systems-IMP2000M-Monoblock-Amplifier/dp/B0077IAEOA/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376060996&sr=1-4&keywords=2000+watt+amp

http://www.amazon.com/SainSpeed-Audio-Stereo-Player-Single/dp/B00DVGHX9G/ref=sr_1_18?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1376061033&sr=1-18&keywords=car+radio

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PLG6C-6-5-Inch-400-Watt-Component/dp/B0007LCLPE/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376061070&sr=1-4&keywords=pyle+6.5+speakers

http://www.amazon.com/KIT-2-Complete-Gauge-Amplifier-Installation/dp/B000FKP7TY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376061086&sr=1-1&keywords=amp+wiring+kit

You need to run an 8 gauge wire kit with a fuse matching that of the amp directly from the battery. Separate from that you can run a little 18 gauge or 16 from the 12v socket. This is a single wire and only connects to the "remote" terminal. You wire it there so it turns on and off with the ignition

Sample kit
https://www.amazon.com/BOSS-Audio-Amplifier-Installation-Wiring/dp/B000FKP7TY

Will this work ?

http://www.amazon.com/KIT-2-Complete-Gauge-Amplifier-Installation/dp/B000FKP7TY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377196707&sr=8-1&keywords=8+ga+amp+kit

I bought this kit and it works great.

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https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-RXC4D-Digital-Capacitor-Voltage/dp/B019Z3RISY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Farad%2BCar%2BCapacitor&qid=1555656720&s=electronics&sr=1-1&th=1

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and this wire kit.

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https://www.amazon.com/BOSS-Audio-Amplifier-Installation-Wiring/dp/B000FKP7TY/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=amp%2Bwire%2Bkit&qid=1555657108&s=electronics&sr=1-4&th=1

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Mine came with 2 audio cables but it's the same kit.

[This](BOSS Audio KIT2 8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Wiring Kit – A Car Amplifier Wiring Kit Helps You Make Connections and Brings Power To Your Radio, Subwoofers and Speakers https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000FKP7TY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VwCBCb6S7WHR4) might be the exact kit I used

I have this one

And used this install kit

It's cheap, has an integrated amp, has it's own enclosure, and kicks hard (get lots of compliments, even at 1/3 power).

Additionally, I like the fact I can remove it fairly easily by using disconnects on my wires. I have a hatch, so whenever I need the space I can get it out in 20 seconds.

Would this work?

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Amplifier-Installation-Performance-Interconnect/dp/B000FKP7TY/ref=pd_bxgy_107_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HG0BFVWRYVJPPEVND6FA

Step 1:
Buy dash kit and wiring kit
http://www.amazon.com/Metra-99-6505-Dodge-98-UP-Pocket/dp/B0007WTFB6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1301374727&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-KIT-2-Complete-Amplifier-Installation/dp/B000FKP7TY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1301375319&sr=1-1


Step 2:
Buy your deck

Step 3:
Buy or borrow some stereo removal keys for the jeep.
It might not need them. My mazda used them to prevent having to take apart the dash... might do some research on this.


Step 4:
Buy compatible wiring harness.
I prefer to buy these from local car stereo stores as i once fucked up ther order on amazon.
Just go in and ask them for one for your rig.

Step 5:
Once you have your deck and wiring harness solder the wiring harness for your car and the wiring harness that came with the deck together. The colors of the wires should match each other. Most will say what they go to on the side of the wire or package/instructions.
If you don't have a soldering iron you can use crimps or wire nuts... i just prefer soldering cuz its fucking awesome.

ALSO you must connect the AMP ON wire to the harness and run it through your dash to the amp.

Step 6:
While your dash is apart/ old stereo is out, you should run the rca cables through the dash and plug them into the back of your deck. Naturally the other ends will go to wherever you place your amp.

Plug everything in the back into your new deck and re assemble the dash.

Step 7:
Disconnect the negative terminal until done.
Run the large cable that was in the amp kit through and opening in the firewall in your car. Usually there will be rubber seals with cables going through them already that you can poke your wire through.... Attach the fuse and connect it to the positive terminal.

Plug large wire into the + one your amp.

Now choose a spot near your amp that is bare metal and attach your ground wire to it with a screw or something. Plug it into the negative ground terminal on the amp.

Now connect your amp on wire.

plug in the speakers to the speakers spot on the amp.

step 8:
reconnect ground.

step :9
knock womens clothing off.