Description
Install Diaries
Join Dean and Fernando from Five Star Car Stereo as they take you behind the scenes of another real-world installation.
In this video we work on the final pieces. We have to test all the speakers, balance and fader, and do some DSP work. Then it is on to the demo and an overview of how we pulled it all together. We hope you enjoy
These aren’t just presenters—they’re professional car audio installers who work in the bay every day, building, tuning, and installing high-performance audio systems. Now, they’re bringing you along for the entire process, sharing the techniques, challenges, and details that go into every install.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as they take you behind the scenes. Welcome to The Install Dairies
0:00 intro
0:10 We take a look at how we wired up the battery
0:38 the JL W7 is back from repair and re installed in the box.
1:32 Check to see if the Kenwood radio needs a software update.
2:32 setup the Arc Audio DSP
4:20 with the tune done Fernando take his turn in the driver seat.
5:57 listing demo
6:53 final thoughts and thank you for watching
Parts
New equipment
Radio Kenwood DDX9907XR with iDatalink, Cmos-740hdlp, and DRV-N520
Amp DSP Arc Audio X2 800.8
AudioControl Epicenter
Speakers Kenwood KFC-XP6903c for the front
Old
JL 6.5 c components rear door
Kicker 6x9 rear deck
JL 1000.1 mono amp sub
JL W7 12” subwoofer.
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Thank you for watching. We do two show live every week. Both on YouTube on Facebook.
Monday’s show is at 6:30 est and only available on YouTube while live. It will be up again for rewatch
Tuesday Morning at 5:30 for you to enjoy.
We do our second live show Saturday at 5:00 est