Satisfied w/ 6 Speaker "Sound," Not LOUD Enough

[qdude79]

'22 Big Horn. I'm good with the sound I'm getting, for a stock stereo system, but it's not much with the windows down (I know, "put windows up"). I'm guessing that adding power to what are likely 8ohm stockers is probably not worth it, what other setups are being used? Where are you planting your amp(s)?

 

[Superslow]

I put both my amps on the back wall drive side. I dont have E-torque so no battery to deal with.

 

[bcbouy]

someone's is going to chime in and say you should have gotten the h/k 17.

 

[IDSandman]

'22 Big Horn. I'm good with the sound I'm getting, for a stock stereo system, but it's not much with the windows down (I know, "put windows up"). I'm guessing that adding power to what are likely 8ohm stockers is probably not worth it, what other setups are being used? Where are you planting your amp(s)?

1: Swap all speakers and amp it.
2: Rock out!

 

[OC455]

I did a speaker swap on my 2018 Bighorn and it made a difference.

 

[FL-RAM]

Yep, I put in 6 Kenwood speakers on my old 4Gen Tradesman and it made a world of difference. Try that before committing to an amp. On my current 2022 Bighorn with the "Alpine" system, I swapped out the rear door and dash speakers with Infinity Ref speakers. Again, it made a huge difference. The stock speakers are good, but not great. Generic Chinese stuff. It's amazing how a simple speaker swap can improve the quality and volume.

 

[likes2build]

@SitKneelBend posted on how to access the radio on a 4th Gen with Alfaobd and changing the loudness setting. Doing that along with a speaker swap made a world of difference for me. Just an FYI iirc you need a security bypass that goes in behind the radio

 

[Khalifa45]

I just installed 4 Polk Audio 6x9's in the doors today in my 2022 Bighorn with the six speaker stock setup. Major difference. I have some Xfinity dash speakers ordered. Got everything through the Crutchfield site.

Hardest part was putting the door panels back on by myself. Even my wife who is clueless to audio noticed the difference and asked about swapping her speakers out in her Ford Escape.

 

[turkeybird56]

I just installed 4 Polk Audio 6x9's in the doors today in my 2022 Bighorn with the six speaker stock setup. Major difference. I have some Xfinity dash speakers ordered. Got everything through the Crutchfield site.

Hardest part was putting the door panels back on by myself. Even my wife who is clueless to audio noticed the difference and asked about swapping her speakers out in her Ford Escape.

Did you have to get any adapters for the polk wiring to hook up to the stock wiring? I have a My 19 with standard 6 speaker, reason for question. I looked, lots of choices, which did you get?

 

[Khalifa45]

Yes I got little adapters when I ordered the speakers from Crutchfield. I believe it's a free add on. It was part of the speaker package from them.

I selected the Polk's because that's what I have for my home surround sound and they are really nice speakers.

Polk Audio DB 692

DB+ Series 6"x9" 3-way car speakers

www.crutchfield.com

 

[Phillyrube]

Tore all speakers our of my 2008 Big Horn with Infinity system. All of them were bad. Put in 6 new Rockford Fosgate speakers and added a 12" sub under the rear seat and aux amp. Big big difference.

 

[Capt Derek]

'22 Big Horn. I'm good with the sound I'm getting, for a stock stereo system, but it's not much with the windows down (I know, "put windows up"). I'm guessing that adding power to what are likely 8ohm stockers is probably not worth it, what other setups are being used? Where are you planting your amp(s)?

Why would it need to be loud enough for others to hear? Do you suffer from look at me syndrome?

 

[qdude79]

Why would it need to be loud enough for others to hear? Do you suffer from look at me syndrome?

I don't see anything about needing it loud enough for others to hear. I do see a part about "not much with the windows down." Seems like a legit question.
Or are you posting your questions to get attention from others on this forum?

 

[Khalifa45]

Update: I installed the JBL dash speakers today and they sound great. They do overpower the front door speakers. They also need the adapters. I adjusted the equalizer some to try to help the door speakers. Adjust to taste if you swap all the speakers out.

It's amazing and sad a 55K truck has such crap stock speakers. Oh well. It's fixed now.

 

[KoboldTaco]

someone's is going to chime in and say you should have gotten the h/k 17.

Hahaha, then you are going to get those who think that setup sucks also.

Audio design is a very emotional and personal choice. So, one thing I did when I had a Prius, yes I had one of those and we called it a scooter. LOL. I changed out-the-door speakers and added an amp with the stock radio head. It was a self-contained powered amp with a built-in crossover. It worked very well.

With this car, I used a generic Dynamat off Amazon (Kilmat) and lined everything - doors, trunk, headliner, anywhere I could find bare metal I turned my car into a sound studio. It made my system so clear and clean, I could not believe it. It also reduced road noise and frankly, I think would still perform well if your windows were down. Good luck!

 

[IDSandman]

Why would it need to be loud enough for others to hear? Do you suffer from look at me syndrome?

Re read what he said, he said nothing about having others hear him. He was talking about driving with the windows down, fresh air and jamming out with enough clean volume as to hear the music.

 

[Capt Derek]

Re read what he said, he said nothing about having others hear him. He was talking about driving with the windows down, fresh air and jamming out with enough clean volume as to hear the music.

Don't need to re-read it, factory systems are plenty loud, some people that need it louder are just seeking sick attention and their "jamming out" means others of us have to roll our windows up when they get close to us so we can hear our own music. Did I hurt your little feelings?

 

[IDSandman]

Don't need to re-read it, factory systems are plenty loud, some people that need it louder are just seeking sick attention and their "jamming out" means others of us have to roll our windows up when they get close to us so we can hear our own music. Did I hurt your little feelings?

Nah Capt “D”.. you didn’t hurt any feelings. You must yell at clouds…..
Plus you’re showing your ignorance in regards to factory systems. Their audio quality sucks in comparison to aftermarket systems. Even the HK, which is a decent factory system.

 

[Capt Derek]

Nah Capt “D”.. you didn’t hurt any feelings. You must yell at clouds…..

Don't you too?