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gdl029 · 12-22-2013, 10:47 AM

I have the jl audio xd 400 amp installed. I want to replace the factory speakers any recommendations for the speakers. And is it better to just replace the fronts and just add a sub for the rears. Or should I do rear speakers and a sub. Thanks for any help.

jshaf · 12-22-2013, 11:13 AM

depends on your budget, have had great success with Polk DXI's there 6500 door componets are awesome, the DXI 6501's are the newest version.

gdl029 · 12-22-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jshaf

depends on your budget, have had great success with Polk DXI's there 6500 door componets are awesome, the DXI 6501's are the newest version.

I should of put budget in trying to stay around 400.00

CamaroI · 12-22-2013, 02:04 PM

I would be interested in this process as well?? However I was looking more towards focal brand. Same scenario as op though. Should fronts be done with sub or all together. I don't even have amp yet

jshaf · 12-22-2013, 05:05 PM

depends if you are going to add anther amp later to power the sub or not. I personally did the doors and the amp in my last camaro this time I will probably end up doing the amp again and see how it sounds. knowing myself I will probably do the doors also. what you do will depend on your taste in sound. Me I am not a huge base guy so will probably do amp and door components and call it a day.

sneakypete · 12-22-2013, 06:01 PM

I love my Focal Access 165A1 6 3/4 and Focal Access 690CA1 SG 6X9

Camaroshark · 12-22-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gdl029

I should of put budget in trying to stay around 400.00

Amazon is your friend. JL C2-650 components in front run about $125 and JL C2-690 run about $114.

I did the fronts two weeks ago and installed the rears today. Used the ******** adapters all the way around ($40 for all 4 plus ship I think).

Sounds fantastic.

One note. I did install a sub before I did anything else. I did the stealth kit from ********. One kicker 12" and a kicker 400/1 mono amp. I ran the RCA pre amp out from the JL XD 400 amp to the kicker.

camaro4mybday · 12-22-2013, 09:57 PM

i just installed a set of sundown audio 6.5 components and i was blown away. running them with the alpine 100x4/500x1 amp and the sound is incredibly clear and crisp

Iwantone2 · 12-23-2013, 05:19 PM

I've been pretty pleased with my Alpine Type-R's, both front and rears. However, if you're going to be running a sub later on down the road, the front and rear speakers would only be used for high's...I think. That's how I have my audio set up.

Hindsight, I would have left the rear speakers stock because now they are only used for fill.

gdl029 · 12-28-2013, 08:41 AM

I went with the Polk Audio DB6501 components for the doors and the db691 for the rears. What a difference from the stock speakers. Easy to install and the tweeters fit right into the factory housing. Did the front and rear speakers in about 3 1/2 hours.

Misterleeman · 12-28-2013, 05:13 PM

Since the rears are so difficult to replace, how much improvement does just replacing the fronts with components do ?

jshaf · 12-28-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Misterleeman

Since the rears are so difficult to replace, how much improvement does just replacing the fronts with components do ?

IMO it makes a huge difference, combine that with a more powerful amp and you got a much clearer, cleaner front stage experience. when I didn my last camaro it was the best part of the system, even better than the sub part IMO

JCunningham · 12-29-2013, 03:11 AM

I cant decide between Alpine R front and rear with 1 12 sub or Infinity Kappas. I have Alpine 450w 4ch amp and a Alpine 500w 1ch for the sub. Im already running a Infinity 12 sub.

Camaroshark · 12-29-2013, 04:19 AM

What about alpine fronts and infinity 6x9?

Can't go wrong there!

12-22-2013, 10:47 AM	#1
gdl029 CAROMARO Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 125	Speaker recommendations I have the jl audio xd 400 amp installed. I want to replace the factory speakers any recommendations for the speakers. And is it better to just replace the fronts and just add a sub for the rears. Or should I do rear speakers and a sub. Thanks for any help.

12-22-2013, 11:13 AM	#2
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	depends on your budget, have had great success with Polk DXI's there 6500 door componets are awesome, the DXI 6501's are the newest version. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

12-22-2013, 05:05 PM	#5
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	depends if you are going to add anther amp later to power the sub or not. I personally did the doors and the amp in my last camaro this time I will probably end up doing the amp again and see how it sounds. knowing myself I will probably do the doors also. what you do will depend on your taste in sound. Me I am not a huge base guy so will probably do amp and door components and call it a day. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

12-23-2013, 05:19 PM	#9
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	I've been pretty pleased with my Alpine Type-R's, both front and rears. However, if you're going to be running a sub later on down the road, the front and rear speakers would only be used for high's...I think. That's how I have my audio set up. Hindsight, I would have left the rear speakers stock because now they are only used for fill. __________________

12-29-2013, 03:11 AM	#13
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	I cant decide between Alpine R front and rear with 1 12 sub or Infinity Kappas. I have Alpine 450w 4ch amp and a Alpine 500w 1ch for the sub. Im already running a Infinity 12 sub. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

12-22-2013, 02:04 PM	#4
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	I would be interested in this process as well?? However I was looking more towards focal brand. Same scenario as op though. Should fronts be done with sub or all together. I don't even have amp yet

12-22-2013, 06:01 PM	#6
sneakypete OOH..Sneaky, Sneaky!! Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oceanside California Posts: 254	I love my Focal Access 165A1 6 3/4 and Focal Access 690CA1 SG 6X9

12-22-2013, 09:57 PM	#8
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	i just installed a set of sundown audio 6.5 components and i was blown away. running them with the alpine 100x4/500x1 amp and the sound is incredibly clear and crisp

12-28-2013, 08:41 AM	#10
gdl029 CAROMARO Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 125	I went with the Polk Audio DB6501 components for the doors and the db691 for the rears. What a difference from the stock speakers. Easy to install and the tweeters fit right into the factory housing. Did the front and rear speakers in about 3 1/2 hours.

12-28-2013, 05:13 PM	#11
Misterleeman Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 84	Since the rears are so difficult to replace, how much improvement does just replacing the fronts with components do ?

12-29-2013, 04:19 AM	#14
Camaroshark Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT, 6speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 887 View My Garage	What about alpine fronts and infinity 6x9? Can't go wrong there! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, LS3 - 6 speed. Mods, Magnaflow exhaust with resonator delete. ******** 12" stealth box subwoofer kit, Kicker 400 mono amp, JL XD 400/4 amp.