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I didn't really mind the sound from my stock Alpine system, but what really bugged me is that it's set up as a "soundstage" system. Meaning it's designed to sound like the music is coming from in front of you like being at a concert, and the rear speakers just provide bass and filler. I prefer a surround sound where it sounds like you are in the middle of everything. Before I replaced the rear door speakers, I would have to adjust the F/R fader about 5-6 clicks towards the rear to get the balance I wanted, but then the sound was not as clear because it took away from the front soundstage effect. The Infinity Ref 6x9's in the rear doors fixed all that. I keep the fader in the middle and the sound is incredible. It actually sounds like I have speakers back there now. Actually, the best seat in the house is the middle of the back seat. You might want to give it a try. the speakers are only $100 on Amazon and can be installed in about 30 minutes.
Infinity Refs in the rear doors will help tremendously.
Yeah, I added two 10” subs to my factory system, exactly what it needed.
9633. $90 on Amazon.
Thanks FL-RAM. I’m in Canada so our penny dollar puts that at 200-250. Lol
What subs and amp did you use? Any pics of the install?
The subwoofer is located on the cab wall behind the rear seat backrest in the 5th gens. The 4th gens were under the rear passenger seat.
I assume you have tried just increasing the bass through the EQ. I keep mine at about 50% and to me it bumps! Turn the bass all the way up and it's ridiculous. Yes, lots of people have added amps and additional woofers. I'd recommend just swapping out the rear door speakers with some Infinity Reference. That makes a huge difference and costs a lot less than an amp and an additional sub.
The subs are Kenwood Excelon, and the amp is a Rockford Fosgate 500w mono. The amp is under the passenger seat.
3-3.5 s in front 2 6x9s in the front doors 2 6x9 in rear doors 2 overhead rear tweeters one 8 inch sub total 9 speakers
@barr0208 - thank you for your response. However, I know how many speakers and where they are located, but I wasn't sure about the "2-way" and "3-way" speaker locations. I've seen a reference - I think - that the fronts were 2-way and rears were 3-way but wasn't sure. For now, I've purchased and installed the 3-ways in the back doors but haven't yet bought the front ones. I'm hoping to have that answered here if possible. I could just pull the cloth cover off of the old speakers and look I suppose but don't want to damage them.
They are basic 2-way speakers all the way around. I believe the front door speakers are only wired for bass on the Alpine system, so adding a 3-way probably won't improve anything there.
