Top 3 Pro Tips for Installing a Sound System

Did you know the auto speaker market size was worth over $4.5 billion in 2020? It’s expected to expand by almost 7 percent by 2027.

With such dramatic growth comes more options available on the market. If you’ve never installed a sound system before, it can be difficult to know where to start. Luckily, we’re here to help you get started.

Read on for three of the best tips for installing a sound system.

1. Plan Ahead

Before you get started, it’s important to plan. When you’re installing new gear, your vehicle is going to be out of commission for a bit, and it’s important to know how long. Not only should you take the regular install time into account, but you should also consider potential delays that are likely to come up.

The instructions that come with your sound system — like the ones you can find at Big Jeff Audio — are helpful, but they’re likely to miss out on important things like keeping your project organized and tidy. They also can’t account for any problems you might run into with the vehicle itself.

As a good rule of thumb, you should plan for your installation to take about as twice as long as you initially think it will.

2. Hold On to Small Parts

When you’re installing your new sound system, you might not think about the fasteners and screws you’re popping out or removing. You’re likely going to be able to reuse them, meaning it’s important to hang onto them while you work.

You can either find a spare magnet to stick everything to, or you can create a container system. Each time you find a new kind of screw or fastener, stick it in its container. As you find more, place them with the others and you’ll see that finding what you need later is going to be a lot easier.

3. Keep Your Wires Tidy

Yes, you’re going to be in a rush to get your new sound system up and running, but that doesn’t mean you should leave your cables hanging around. Not only does this not look clean, but it’s also dangerous, and it leaves you with a lot of cleanup in the end.

By taking the time to keep your wires neat and out of the way from the beginning, you’re going to thank yourself later. It’s especially important if you’re running wires on the driver’s side of your car, as this is going to help you keep wires away from the pedals while you’re driving.

Ready to Get Started With Installing a Sound System?

Now that we’ve gone over the basics of installing a sound system, are you ready to get started? Whether you’re a first-timer or you’ve been installing speaker systems for years, there’s always something new to learn — especially with how quickly cars are advancing today.

For more on the latest in auto and lifestyle, check out the rest of our website.