i would run new speaker wire to BOTH the new 6x9s and the front tweeters not using the factory wiring at all then you know for sure you ohm load is ok plus you will have better wiring

 

Hey ZoSo,

Thanks for advice! I decided to order enough 14 gauge OFC wire to run to the doors, but quick question... I have been researching the best way to get the wires through the stock grommet, so I have fish tape. I am planning to take of the two bolts attached to the wire loom on the door, then pull the wires aside to allow access. The question is this, I am assuming the wires will come out on the other side inside the cabin behind the floor kick panels? From there, is there a direct pathway to behind the head unit? No post I have found actually shows the entire route the wires would take from the door to the cabin and to the HU, and from the dash speaker location to the HU. I have heard it is easy, but I am a visual person, and I am hoping for some direction before I tear everything off. I am also going to Dynamat the door panel and behind the speaker opening.

Thanks for taking time out, I really appreciate it!

 

there is plenty of space under there to get it though all right heck its been a while since i fished it though so can't remember for sure , make sure you use the crossover that came with the tweeters so there not running at full range , great on the sound deadening thats a must

 

Removing those 2 bolts will make it very easy to run the wires through, and yes, they will pop out right behind the kick panels. From there, you should be able to run the wires up under the dash to the HU. Use zip ties to hide the wire under the dash as you dont want it hanging down. Just make sure to avoid running your new speaker wires near any other wires because that might cause some unwanted noise in your speakers (alternator whine).

 

Hello All,

This worked out really well, took me 6 hours to do the total install, including tint felt protectors, and sound deadening. It is amazing how the sound deadening reduced the road noise as well. The sound is very dynamic, the tweeters bring the sound stage up to ear level, and the 6x9's give great lows and mids. Listening to Rap does distort on the bass level that sounds best for other types of music, but that is because I am not using an amp, so that will be down the road. For now, this is an excellent setup for around $300 dollars.

Thanks for everyone's help!

 

cool man anything over stock is a huge improvement and a guy doesn't have to spend a small fortune on it , yes a amp will help lots look at the Alpine 4 channel power pack when you get the extra money

https://www.amazon.com/Alpine-KTP-445U-4-channel-Power-Amplifier/dp/B003VVYL46

on the distortion your source is important via mp3 files etc won't sound as good as a CD or HD Radio, also play with your EQ and tune it as good as possible

 

Hey ZoSo,

Thanks for the info! I tweaked the EQ on the deck, it sounds awesome with all types of music, save for rap. I can crank a country song with full sounding bass that you can feel, and then Rap seems over driven, so I have to take the bass down. This is through aptX bluetooth source. HD Radio sounds amazing as well. After looking at all the specs again, perhaps I should have went with a 6x9 that was rated at 6-45 watt RMS instead of the Fosgates that are 6 - 75 RMS to get them closer to the deck output.

 

no thats not the problem you have the right 6x9s rap is just bass heavy and has to do with the production of the recording not you system...via a well recorded CD will sound excellent which proves its the source

 

Hey ZoSo,

Yeah, this was my bad on the rap "issue". I finally ended up running a real time analyzer tool with pink noise, then trying to flatten the spectrum, and I found that I was way over boosted (gain) on the EQ for bass, mids and treble. I ended up cutting instead of boosting, then setting the pass filter to only send 60 Hz and above to the doors because I have no sub. The lower sub frequencies were over driving the 6x9's along with the boosted bass level. Everything is sounding good, and I can switch from rap to country with no adjustments.

Thanks!

 

ok yeah those 6x9s are rated down to 60Hz so yes thats where you want them ...on the RTA yes you want to flatten the spectrum and adjust it from there depending on your taste (wich varies from person the person) BUT to much gain over driving the speakers isn't good (shorten the life of the speaker) and or sounds crappy drivin hard so you did the right thing ...using the Media Xpander is ok at lower to mid volumes NOT and loud levels...thats where an amp comes in handy for listening at louder volumes ...from here out now you can adjust the EQ to what your listening to....full range speakers are always more challenging to EQ correctly than component speakers thats why i lean more toward component speakers but that depends on budget via good component system runs lots more money

 

Don't listen to Zoso!

This is his idea of a custom stereo.

:wink

 

now damnit i would install a better boom box that that lol

 

haha i bet you could , good to see you man ! ^^^