Jared's 2004 Chevy Cavalier
Items installed:
- 0 ga Raptor Power Wire
- Pyle 3600 watt mono amp
- 2 Power Acoustik Subwoofers
- Power Acoustik Capacitor
- Bandpass Box
- 8 ga Speaker Wire
Installation Description
I ran Power Wire through the firewall with a monster grommet, and also through side paneling in the interior of the car. Through a conveniently located hole to the trunk and the tire well to the back location of the amp this was ran as well. The Subs are mounted on a custom platform made from wood and carpet. The subs had to be partially dismantled to fit into the box. I used a RCA converter for input this is hidden next to the 6X9 rear speakers. To complete this installation I made frequent visits to crutchfieldadvisor.com for advice so everything went smoothly.
Q&A Section
Why did you decide to upgrade your A/V system?
I thought it was boring and it had no subwoofers.
What's the first thing you show people about your installation?
The sound.
Why did you choose these products?
They have high power output.
What was the most difficult part of the installation?
Running the power cables throughout the car.
What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?
I would like to have a bigger capacitor or a new custom box.
![]() power cable and fuse holder |
![]() amp and cap in front of subs |
![]() just like jello, every sound system should have a little wiggle |
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the transportation for the subs
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eh, good enough for me.

subwoofers can mess with your hair.
Meet Robert Ferency-Viars
Eating up the highway with clarity and volume — a champion of car audio.
During my first few years at Crutchfield, I served as one of our Advisors, helping our customers choose new audio components for their homes and cars. Eventually, I moved to the writing team and spent a decade researching new products and getting even more hands-on with car audio gear.
I've performed many car and home audio installations over the years, some of them even on my own cars. As the editor of Crutchfield's car audio web articles, I couldn't ask for a cooler job. We listen to music and play with car audio gear every day!
Like most of us here, I've always been into music. I installed my first car stereo system before the family car was even mine. In college, I helped friends and roommates install their car stereos and set up the stereos in their apartments. I was a volunteer DJ for the local community radio station for a few years (playing late night metal and Sunday morning bluegrass & alt-country). That's where I also first learned a little bit about sound mixers.
These days, I serve my community by volunteering with the Boys Scouts of America. I also love playing board games & RPGs, spending time with my family, and installing new audio systems for my friends.
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