Sprinter Adventure Van Build - Audio System Upgrade Part 1

Sprinter Adventure Van Build Series Episode 10: #pumpupthejam In this installment of the Sprinter #VanLife Build series we are taking care of the terrible audio system in the Mercedes Sprinter. This allows for better tunes on the road an overall more enjoyable driving experience. This is only Part 1 as we have bigger plans for the future, but wanted something we could jam out to in the short term. We've also never done a stereo system or fiberglass before so it was a lot of fun learning and trying new things! We also have mad respect for upholstery shops now, that stuff is anxiety inducing!

** NOTE: We are not professional builders and this video is for entertainment purposes only. We base our decisions on our own research, decades of knowledge gained from building other things and always with an engineering mindset. You should always follow the manufacturers instructions, do you own research and ONLY attempt projects like this at your OWN risk.

**NOTE: Some of the links below are affiliate links and we receive a small commission for purchases products through those end points. We will never recommend a product we don't stand behind and use ourselves. Everything listed below we used for our own build and weekly, if not daily, for our other ventures. Thank you for your support!

Main Audio Components:
#JLAudio RD900/5 - https://tinyurl.com/RD900-5
#Focal Flax EVO PS 165 F3E Speakers - https://tinyurl.com/Focal-PS165-F3E

Recommended Supplies:
16awg OFC Speaker Wire - https://amzn.to/3YGvRbW
1/4" Braided Sleeving - https://amzn.to/45wOXUc
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Tesa Tape - https://amzn.to/3H95Kmp
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Siless 80mil Sound Deadener - https://amzn.to/3KN6C24
3M Thinsulate SM600L - https://amzn.to/3YHmYyU
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4 AWG 5/16" Wire Lugs - https://amzn.to/3E5HmQE
4 AWG 3/8" Wire Lugs - https://amzn.to/3seaX7P
KnuKonceptz Marine Power Wire - https://www.knukonceptz.com/marine-au...
Loctite LB8008 - https://amzn.to/45veFsN
Winged Chassis Cable Ties - https://amzn.to/3N6BLiY
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Clean Sheets Mixing Board - https://amzn.to/3soqmCA
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TEMCo TH1818 Wire Crimper - https://amzn.to/3QPkkVR
Dewalt Track Saw - https://amzn.to/3Lb4qBN
Festool Track Saw Track (55") - https://amzn.to/47EHT9J
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Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3H96FmR
Shure VP83 Shotgun Microphone - https://amzn.to/3pzc8Kw
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Sony AR7II - https://amzn.to/3CmDN9c
Sony FE 16-35 F4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ClzhI8
Sony FE 85 F1.8 Lens (super crispy close-ups) - https://amzn.to/3DRMXeu
Gitzo Traveler Tripod - https://amzn.to/3RfJ8U6
SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC Memory Card 128GB - https://amzn.to/3TpNlXa
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Shop Machinery Used:
Tormach 1100MX - https://tormach.com/machines/mills/11...

Video Contents & Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Why Upgrade? (Intro)
0:55 - Moonraker Design Co
1:12 - What We Are Installing & Project Overview
2:12 - Door Speaker Upgrade - Running New Wires
5:04 - Door Speaker Upgrade - Door Prep
6:23 - Door Speaker Upgrade - Custom Speaker Adapter
7:08 - Door Speaker Upgrade - Speaker Mounting & Prep Continued
8:52 - Custom A-Pillar Mid & Tweeter Modifications
15:12 - Crossover Mounting - Dash Disassembly
17:30 - Crossover Mounting - Bracket Location
19:06 - Amplifier Mounting
21:17 - Amplifier Wiring
26:14 - Head Unit Wiring & Adding Rear Speaker Connections
30:02 - Closing Remarks & Part 2 Preview
31:06 - Outro

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