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<blockquote data-quote="Indigo2003" data-source="post: 8762187" data-attributes="member: 683913"><p>I just got a 2004 WRX and the speakers sound absolutely terrible. I was planning on upgrading my speakers, but I don't know much about car audio and I don't know where to start, especially on a tight budget of $400-$500. I'm not looking for a top-of-the-line system, I just want my music to sound pretty good without breaking the bank. I'll definitely be replacing my HU and front speakers, but beyond that, I just have a ton of questions:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Should I replace the rear door speakers?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Should I get 2-way, 3-way, or component speakers (especially since my WRX has separate tweeters in the front doors)?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The doors in the WRX are very shallow, so should I get 6.5" speakers or are 5.25" fine?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Should I get an amp given my budget, or would it be more cost-efficient to just get better speakers?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Would it be doable to also buy a sub, and if so, are powered subs a good idea since they tend to be cheaper?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What should I expect to spend on each component?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Which ones are worth purchasing with my budget (e.g. just speakers and a HU, or add an amp)?</li> </ul><p></p><p>Sorry for the long post; I really don't know anything about car audio. Also, my WRX does not have the stock sub under the passenger seat. Thanks in advance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Indigo2003, post: 8762187, member: 683913"] I just got a 2004 WRX and the speakers sound absolutely terrible. I was planning on upgrading my speakers, but I don't know much about car audio and I don't know where to start, especially on a tight budget of $400-$500. I'm not looking for a top-of-the-line system, I just want my music to sound pretty good without breaking the bank. I'll definitely be replacing my HU and front speakers, but beyond that, I just have a ton of questions: [LIST] [*]Should I replace the rear door speakers? [*]Should I get 2-way, 3-way, or component speakers (especially since my WRX has separate tweeters in the front doors)? [*]The doors in the WRX are very shallow, so should I get 6.5" speakers or are 5.25" fine? [*]Should I get an amp given my budget, or would it be more cost-efficient to just get better speakers? [*]Would it be doable to also buy a sub, and if so, are powered subs a good idea since they tend to be cheaper? [*]What should I expect to spend on each component? [*]Which ones are worth purchasing with my budget (e.g. just speakers and a HU, or add an amp)? [/LIST] Sorry for the long post; I really don't know anything about car audio. Also, my WRX does not have the stock sub under the passenger seat. Thanks in advance. [/QUOTE]
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