Frank H's 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

by Crutchfield's Robert Ferency-Viars

Items installed:

Pioneer Premier TS-A502C 5-1/4" Component Speaker System
Kenwood KDC-HD545U CD Receiver
Dynamat 10415 Xtreme Speaker Kit

Installation Description

Installation for the Head Unit and Speakers was effortless with all the added assistance you receive from Crutchfield with every order.

Q&A Section

Why did you decide to upgrade your A/V system?

OEM system wasn't cutting the mustard anymore

What's the first thing you show people about your installation?

Of course the Head Unit

Why did you choose these products?

Price, brand, user ratings and comments

What was the most difficult part of the installation?

Getting the driver side door panel off, it has never been removed in the 8 years of owning it

What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?

Upgrading rear speakers to a component system and adding a sub

My 2003 Santa Fe

My 2003 Santa Fe

Kenwood KDC-HD545U

Kenwood KDC-HD545U

Pioneer Premier TS-A502C

Pioneer Premier TS-A502C speakers

OEM removal

OEM removal

new speakers

Pioneer Premier TS-A502C in the door

after installation

Was able to maintain 100% OEM look after install

Yep that's me

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