Do you need an installation kit for a car stereo?

A: Most cars require some sort of mounting kit to ensure that the new car stereo fits properly and looks good in the dash. Depending on your car, these can range from simple to elaborate.

Can I plug a car stereo at home?

The quick answer is yes, with the right power supply, you can hook up a car stereo to a house outlet with 120V or even 220V power. You cannot, however, directly connect a car stereo to an outlet.

What is a DIN kit?

DIN refers to size 2″ x 8″ opening that a radio fits into. DIN stands for Duetch Industri Normen which the Germans starting using to standardize the radio’s in Audi’s, BMW’s, Mercedes, VW’s way back in the mid 80’s. It has since become the industry standard. DOUBLE DIN is the same width of 8″ but is 4″ instead of 2″.

What do you need to install a car stereo?

Browse through an extensive selection of car stereo installation products – from Scosche Install Kits, Dash Kits, Speakers, Subwoofers, Amplifiers, Sub Boxes and Enclosures and Harnesses and Interfaces, to Hardware and Wiring, Tools, Adapters, Bluetooth and Mobile Accessories and much more.

Can a steering wheel adapter be used for a car stereo?

These adapters allow you to use your vehicle’s steering wheel audio controls to run your new aftermarket stereo. Go to products Use these adapters to install a new stereo in vehicles with amplified systems, safety features, or unusual dashboards. Go to products

How do you connect a car stereo at Crutchfield?

When installing a new stereo, you have to connect the stereo’s wires by soldering or crimping to an installation adapter harness, which then plugs into your car’s wiring connector. With our Crutchfield ReadyHarness™ service , our installation professionals will connect the wires from your new stereo to the adapter harness for you.

What kind of stereo system do I need with Scosche?

Scosche is Driven By Sound™. We have everything you need to replace your vehicle’s standard factory stereo with your dream audio system!