Chipp Nelson's 1996 Chevy S-10
Items installed:
- JVC CS-BB2 Compact Powered Sub6" Dual Coil, 2 ohm, 32w x 2
- Polk MM 6520 Series 2 6.5" Coaxial Speakers (Doors)
- Kenwood KFC-415C 4x10 Coaxial Speakers (Rear Pillars - Stock Location)
- Kenwood Auxiliary iPod MP3 Adapter
- Kenwood Excelon KDC-X615 Head Unit
- ADS PowerPlate100 Amp
- Wiring Kit & Patch Cables
Installation Description
I'm a recycler. When I have good gear I generally add to it to maintain great sound, and experience the latest things in audio without obliterating my budget. I've shopped Crutchfield for years adding and upgrading when I can, while keeping some favorites in service. I wanted full use of my extended cab cargo area and jump seats while getting good sound. So I matched up some good existing gear - My Kenwood KDC-X615 head unit and a vintage ADS amp with a new JVC compact powered subwoofer and a Kenwood auxiliary adaptor (for MP3 input) to give me some decent 'thump' and access to my MP3 collection. Since my goal was to have good sound and full use of my truck space, I chose the smallest powered sub, the JVC because it got great reviews in Crutchfield and because it fit perfectly on the back wall of the extended cab while still allowing me full use of the jump seats. It also was controllable through my Kenwood head unit. Installation was easy with the Crutchfield installation guide and when I sell or trade my truck I can easily remove the gear for recycled use in another vehicle and to which I can add and upgrade with the latest things in car audio from Crutchfield!
Q&A Section
Why did you decide to upgrade your A/V system?
I wanted more bass and access to my MP3 collection
What's the first thing you show people about your installation?
How it all fits so nicely and that I have full use of the limited space in my truck - Then I let them hear it!
Why did you choose these products?
Space considerations and the excellent Crutchfield reviews
What was the most difficult part of the installation?
Finding what fit (Actually Crutchfield's fitment guide made that fairly easy too.)
What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?
I'd really like to get 5.1 surround. I'm not sure how it would sound in a truck, but I'm willing to try it!
Usable jump seat
Perfect fit
MP3 connector
Cargo area
Reliable
Me in my truck
Dennis Velasquez from York
Posted on 12/29/2020
Love it
Mike Wiltshire from Shepherdstown
Posted on 12/9/2020
This is EXACTLY what I would want to do! Practical and efficient way to upgrade. Too bad some of the components are discontinued or I'd duplicate it. Nice work.
Jon Paul from Crutchfield
on 12/10/2020
Alexander Hrabe from Crutchfield
Posted on 1/19/2017
Barbie, this is the kit that we recommend with single-DIN radios you'd find using our vehicle selector. However, as you describe, an aftermarket radio will extend from the dash by 1-1/2". The space is quite limited behind the dash of the '95 S-10. This kit accounts for that. Please note that we can't confirm the specs of your Delco radio so we can't say if this kit will work with it.
Barbie from Huntsville
Posted on 1/17/2017
Do you know which mounting kit you used with your head unit ?? Have a totally restored 1995 S10 LS with 50,000 original miles, stock AM/FM Delco radio .. Don't want head unit to stick out of dash... Heard Scosche 1515B is the best kit to use, but comes with a pocket that snaps in over top of factory tray..