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I have a Sony MEX-N4000BT (55W) and I'm looking to upgrade my car audio with more clean volume. Car is a 2001 Acura TL with factory sub. So far, I've purchased four new 5.25" for the doors and are rated 100W. Q: what additional power do I need to get the most from the new speakers?

I’m wanting to spend a couple thousand or so upgrading one of my cars audio and curious to get opinions on the current state of JL Audio. Is it still worth the hype? Are there better brands out there for less? Let’s hear it!

Hi there, I am adding a new Stereo to my old 2003 Dodge Dakota Crew cab truck. This is my drive to work truck. I already have the head unit, DSP, and lots of other car audio gear. I have an Alpine ILX-407 Head unit I have a AudioControl DM-608 DSP with Bluetooth adaptor; I have two old school...

Is JL Audio still near the top of traditional sub brands? Was looking to upgrade the bass in my Tahoe. Curious as to who’s the best without breaking the bank.

2005 Tahoe, has a pioneer avh-4200nex currently, and I'm hoping to hear opinions on upgrades. Thank you.

Im really missing a nice sounding system. The Bose systems in the newer GM’s don’t seem nearly as good as one’s pre 2019. Current sub: JL Audio 12 tw3-d4 (May add a second depending on how it sounds) AMP: Need solid advice on a pre owned, refurbished, or open box available amp. I hate paying...

I'm ready to upgrade the crummy bose system in my truck. Not sure if I should get a dsp unit or an amp with built-in dsp. I want simple, good, quality and a good price point/used option of a higher-end unit. I just bought a single JL 12TW3-D4. I'm not sure if this will be enough or not as I...

Recently got out of prison after 42 1/2 years. Trying to make it out hear. I seen you do give aways in the past. I'd be so grateful if you had some old equipment that would fit my 2013 Ford fusion I would work for it if u allow me to. I admire your. It's been 3 years that I've been out and...

The dash of my '13 Lexus GS350 F-Sport (Non-ML) has 3 speakers up front. I have already replaced the corner two with a set of 4" Alpine S2-S40's. I would really like to find out how I can only get one speaker now to replace the center dash which is the same size. It bothers me slightly not...

So I got my old setup out of storage 2 12 eclipse and a jbl grand touring 601.1 amp. Still in great shape and work well. I have a 2015 suburban that has the Bose stock system that sounds pretty good but doesn’t have that low bass I like. I bought a loc and tapped into the rear speakers but...

I am upgrading my whole audio set up (the shop screwed me on alot) so I was wondering should I do my stage 3 wiring first or high output alternator. Here's the stage 3 wiring kit in thinking of. I realize 0/2 might be over kill but I'm going to be getting either a 5k or 8k amp when upgrade is...

Hello all, Short time reader, first time poster here. My current stock system has the following set up: Three 3.5" dash 6.5" Mids Doors 3.5" back seat 6.5" rear deck 8" sub rear deck 502W amp I own the following from my last car: Audison SR 5.600 (5Ch x 75W x 4 + 1 330W) Audison Bit10 DSP...

I currently have a Kicker comp c 10. It's powered by a Kicker 500.1 amp. I'm trying to determine if it's worth it to switch the sub for a JL 10W1v3-4. The sub is in a down firing sealed box with 0.74 cu ft. The vehicle is a crew cab Silverado. I just swapped all the other speakers out with...

I'm running 1200 RMS Skar amp 2 SDR 12's at 1 ohm in my 2003 Regal. Just did big 3 upgrade it help the sound quality and I can turn it up more without distortion. My lights still dim . My stock alternator is 105 amps. Do I need bigger Alt?

Hey all! So new here and NOT new to car audio...but it's been a VERY long time since I've messed with it. Used to build some crazy setups decades ago...and it all escapes me now how I even did it...as a lot has in my almost 59 years of age :) But....looking to upgrade a really nice factory...

Hey all! So it's been a LONG time since I've messed with car audio! Decades! And a lot has changed...or has it?! Anyway.... I have a 23 TLX Type S w/ELS 3D audio. Built by Elliot Schiner and Pansonic. I'm looking to add a 8-10" sub and wondered if you can pull signal from the rear...

Looking to upgrade my midbass in the front doors. 2015 F150 I have some 12 yr. old Focal PS 165 Polyglass with inverted aluminum tweeter, Audio Control LC 6.1200, Arc Audio PSM and just a sad factory HU. Just want 6.5 or 8" active components in factory locations with a 400 watt Kicker Comp R...

Have been looking for a way to upgrade my electrical system. My 98 Jeep Cherokee is pretty constantly charging at 13.5-13.8 depending on how hot it is. Got 2 gauge upgraded grounds and alternator power wire running to a O'Reilly's Super Start Group 34 AGM battery. I believe it's good for like...

Hi all, I was thinking about upgrading my Apline S65C to these - https://www.morelhifi.com/en/products/car-audio/performance-10/maximo-ultra-26/systems-66/maximo-ultra-602-he-mkii-116 and was wondering if it would be worth it? It shows that it would be louder than the Apline speakers. Current...

I have a dual 2 ohm 10" Kicker CompR on a Kicker 46CXA400.1T (400x1@1 ohm). Overall I'm happy but I'm wondering if I should move up to a 12"? I'm specifically looking at the Rockford Fosgate P2 dual 2 ohm 12". It'll work with both my amp and enclosure (Ram 1500 Fox Acoustics enclosure). I...

Hello all, My factory sound is terrible in my 2018 Forester. Looking to upgrade speakers first. Looking into entry level Focal, Hertz, or Audio Control. 6x9 in front doors and 6x5 in the rear. Maybe replace head unit and add an amp later. Opinions? Thanks in advance

Everyone here has been helpful and now I would like to know if I’m doing the right choice of changing my front component 6x9 alpine type r set to some 6.5 dead bounce Arnold ? Should I stay with my alpines or change. What will the difference be ?

Hello, I have a Peugeot 207 SE 2007 and would like to upgrade its existing car stereo. It’s a single cd fm/am radio and I would like to get something that has dab+ and the ability to play music and podcasts from my Apple iPhone (I believe this is called CarPlay.) Do you know which single unit I...

I have a sundown amp right now but I wanna get a bigger one and I heard sundown amps aren't the best well atleast the SIA so I was wondering what brands have good amps I hear everyone talk about the down4sound amps

So within a week or 2 I'm doing my last upgrades for a little and there's 2 options Upgrade just my subwoofer box (the one I have is kinda crap. Everytime I drill a new hole it gets striped right away.) Or Upgrade my ds18 pro zt6 mid range speakers to deaf bounce AP-M67AC and upgrade the...

First post, first step into car audio. Thanks for looking - I welcome all feedback. Want to upgrade the stock (non-JBL) system in a 2019 Prius. Money is a bit tight, so I def won't be doing cool stuff like a lot of you! Thinking of working with Crutchfield because I know nothing and their user...

I have a 2016 Ram 1500 and I'm looking to upgrade the head unit. The stock radio is the base model, I think it's called a 3.0. It has no bluetooth, no steering wheel controls, no touchscreen, etc. The main things I'm wanting out of a new head unit is bluetooth and preamp outputs. I want to...

After a bit of research, I'm choosing JL audio to replace my stock Bose setup in my 2023 Civic. A few questions. Do the JL Audio Subs need an enclosure? My current 8" Bose sub is just exposed Hanging in the top my trunk facing up towards the rear glass. Not looking for wild crazy bass. Just...

I currently own a 2023 Honda Civic Si with the stock Bose System. Had this car for exactly a year now. My door speaker is rattling, and my sub recently started to rattle on certain songs. I've been wanted to upgrade the system anyways, so I'm using this as an excuse. The Tweakers are just fine...

My current setup is a single Sundown E10 V4 2Ohm sub, In a custom ported box. I've been running this for a little over a year now and it's a pretty good setup for what it is. I'm just looking for something a little louder. I've factored in my budget, available space and have come up with a...

about 6 months ago I replaced the speakers in my 04 ram 3500. and now only one of them works i took the speakers out and there's still power too them and i tried putting it back in and rewiring it but still nothing so i am wondering what could be causing those 3 to have stopped working they have...

In just installed these yesterday, everything went well with the installation. I got the plates and 1" spacers so they would fit in the 6X8 factory holes. I notice a huge difference in the clarity of the sound. The issue I am having is they are not as loud as the factory speakers were. What do I...

So I drive a small Saturn 3 door coupe. Looking to step into the spl world out of SQ. I am currently running two 12 inch LXR subs from the 80s on a precision power Sedona APA200 and Rockford punch door speakers. It just isn’t loud enough for me anymore. I’m looking to do a not crazy 10,000...

I am looking between car audio equipment and would like to get some information about how I best apply it. I have a bmw z4 e85 with 10 speakers. 2x OEM tweaters, 2x oem 16.5cm speakers at the feet, 4x mid range (2x in the door and x2 behind the seat) 30w rms / 60w peak 4ohm and 2x oem mid range...

I currently have 4 12" MTX Terminators powered by a Hifonics BE35 1200.1D at 1ohm@34V. I know the MTX Terminators are budget entry subwoofers and I bought them before I knew any better. I'd like to upgrade my subwoofers to either 2 better quality 12" or a single 15" hopefully using the same...

So here's the deal. I have a three year old Hifonics brx-2416-1d amp (roughly 1000w rms at 2ohm) and two six year old diamond d312d2.2's (400w rms) in a sealed box .75 cu ft each. they're starved for air so i added insulation years ago, it helped a bit. This year id like to finally upgrade the...

I bought a 1977 Corvette a year ago and am looking to upgrade the sound system. My priorities are too keep is as stock-looking as possible, and to have it sounding good at a pretty low price point. I'm not too knowledgeable with things car audio-related and was hoping you guys could take a look...

Hello everyone, Firstly, thank you for taking the time reading my post and aid me. I have had my setup now for about 2 years and I am looking to upgrade. Before I say my setup, I would like to say that I value clearness and quality over loudness every day of the week and am not afraid to...

The reason I am going with sony products is due to warranty availability and lower prices compared to other manufacturers which include Bluetooth (I am looking for a receiver with Bluetooth, the local market is mehh here) and regarding the speakers, they seem to have a positive review on...

Current System: 2012 Chevy Cruze subs- 2 SWR-2d12's Amp- Hifonics BRX3016.1D Brutus 3000W Door Speaker- 4 Alpine Type R's Amp- Kenwood Something Bought it a long time ago and can't remember, but it works great 2 after market batteries under the hood I have a 780cca Duralast and in the...