![]() ![]() I also add that the customer service I got from Gus Hoel was outstanding. using Hoel sourced wiring plug-and-play system is definitely much easier than searching and splicing for wires. the kicker keys should be definite consideration for upgrading the SEL premium to a sound system it’s probably better than the Bose 2. So based upon my experience I would say: 1. I will also tell you that I’m not a young guy anymore in my hearing is not what I was when I was 20 years old. I will admit that I am not an audiophile but I know what I think sounds pretty good and that’s really all that matters to each individual. It would make me rethink a subwoofer if I was on a budget but I plan on adding the powered kicker subwoofer.Īs far as aftermarket speakers I will let the speakers break in for two more months and see if I’m satisfied with them before making a decision but I will say that the sound is quite impressive. The lower end is actually much more strong after the amplifier install. I will say that the sound is much more clear. For example the kicker does not defeat the time delay that’s built into the head unit so you have to defeat that dip switch. One set completes you adjust gain and also make some changes in some of the switching on the amp. The set up process from kicker has your download pink noise to allow it to go through using its proprietary DSP to analyze position and speakers to achieve an optimal soundstage. Once the connections were all made everything was buttoned back up I put the amp in its location and made all the final wiring connections. ![]() The space behind the factory head unit is limited and his connectors are fairly thick so you have to compress things just a bit. Using the harness that I purchased from Hoel the process was very plug and play. I chose to locate it under the driver seat there is quite a bit of room there, the carpet is already cut for wires, there are three threaded lugs that you can use both for securing the amplifier as well as for a ground lug. I would guess in some applications you could put it behind the dash, but not in the Santa Cruz as things are pretty crowded there. The kicker keys amp is (IMHO) quite a nice piece. Installing the wiring was s bit of struggle was there is not a lot of room. The head unit face must be unscrewed-one at each top and bottom corner. The bottom is a challenge but once you find a seam and get over the "crack" of plastic clips letting go it is pretty smooth. And the available instructions are for the limited faceplate. Next, the removal of the surround and face of the head unit. As an aside, the wire harness from Hoel is very well made and covered with a very nice protective sheath. Protip: remember to label them as they are just alike in length and appearance. I have 2 power leads (one for amp, one for sub). I had to remove the battery to get access from the engine bay but it was not too bad after I made that commitment. It is a double grommet and I used the outer one to avoid any damage to the main harness. I wound up using the main opening where the primary loom enters. I ordered the complete harness for amp install with power lead as well as for Kicker Powered Sub add-on. This is part 1 of install of Hoel harness and Kicker Keys 4 channel amp/DSP. ![]()
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