2nd Gen IS speakers installation question
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2nd Gen IS speakers installation question
I got an 06 IS350 with navi/non-ML, and would like to upgrade the speakers. Did anyone perform this upgrade? I can't find the right speaker size anywhere online. Help is appreciated!
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Here is a great thread Started by CMusic. I think you'll agree lots of good info in here if your going to do a project like this.
CMusic 2IS System overview
PS Props to CMusic!
CMusic 2IS System overview
PS Props to CMusic!
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May I suggest you add a amp and subwoofer to the existing system first. The factory drivers aren't too bad, an aftermarket sub pulls it together nicely. I recently added a sub and amp along with a jl 300/4 to power the stock setup. It sounds very good for what it is. I'd say the best bang for the buck. Eventually I'll replace the front stage, but for now it works. New speakers would net you very little with the stock amp.
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May I suggest you add a amp and subwoofer to the existing system first. The factory drivers aren't too bad, an aftermarket sub pulls it together nicely. I recently added a sub and amp along with a jl 300/4 to power the stock setup. It sounds very good for what it is. I'd say the best bang for the buck. Eventually I'll replace the front stage, but for now it works. New speakers would net you very little with the stock amp.
Eventually I'm going to go for a Sub, but for 'right now' I'm planning on getting some Focal (Utopia) components for front, and less-expensive Boston Acoustic for the rear. The front tweeters are too dissappointing...
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Well, the front stage lasted three days. They didn't blow, but I could not get a clean enough sound outta them. I swapped in a pair of pioneer 720's and the sound is much better. Good luck getting around the stock amps x-over points, they are less than optimal. The sound really cleaned up when I combined the front channels via an lc6 and changed the crossover points.
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Well, the front stage lasted three days. They didn't blow, but I could not get a clean enough sound outta them. I swapped in a pair of pioneer 720's and the sound is much better. Good luck getting around the stock amps x-over points, they are less than optimal. The sound really cleaned up when I combined the front channels via an lc6 and changed the crossover points.
BTW I run Focal 165 K2Ps in the other car.
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