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Joe.G · 03-31-2023, 09:22 PM

Hi, I have a Alpine PDX-V9 amp and a complete Fark kit that I'll be installing soon into my BA equipped car, At this time I don't have a sub but would like to upgrade the speakers inside of the car, looking for recommendations and do I need anything else to install or are they plug and play.

How are the stock BA speakers with a better amp sound? Thanks

Valkyrie14 · 03-31-2023, 10:15 PM

JL Audio C2 series is a good upgrade in a reasonable price range.

bottletalk · 03-31-2023, 10:16 PM

it's personal preference, just try the amp first and see how u like it. is ur amp capable of driving 2ohm loads? all the 2 ba speakers are 2ohms so u need an amp with a 2ohm rating.

Joe.G · 03-31-2023, 10:21 PM

From my understanding it will work with the stock speakers .

bottletalk · 03-31-2023, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

From my understanding it will work with the stock speakers .

give it a go, lots of people are happy with the BA's when a larger amp drives them. worth a try, I myself am a little bit more picky unfortunately lol

bottletalk · 03-31-2023, 10:43 PM

u could always add speakers afterwards, u will need the adapters for the rears if you want to keep the factory ends.

Dega Man · 04-01-2023, 01:15 AM

You have one of the best amps out there IMO the PDX series amps are nicer than anything Alpine have in there line up now, I have the PDX-F6 in two of my cars. As others have mentioned just adding the amp I think you will be greatly impressed, if you have the full FARK kit it would come with the adaptors for your bi-amp 6X9 to operate the tweeters and midrange which is a very decent sounding speaker with an amp. Based on the amp you have which is kind of on the high end, I would guess you would be interested in the mid to high end speaker range such as Focals, Morels or JL audio. I do not know your interest, but PM me I have some JL C5-650 components with less than 30 minutes of play time, that I would sell.

Leo72793 · 04-01-2023, 09:12 AM

The stock speakers will sound decent because they are getting a bit more power. IF you want to upgrade them, you can go with anything decent. Kicker KS are fantastic budget, Infinity Kappa, JBL Stadium (which i was originally going to get) Entry level Morel speakers are musically smooth etc. Depends on what you want to spend. I personally have Morel 3 way components in my car (Custom a-pillars for a soft dome mid and a 1.1" tweeter)

Leo72793 · 04-01-2023, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bottletalk

it's personal preference, just try the amp first and see how u like it. is ur amp capable of driving 2ohm loads? all the 2 ba speakers are 2ohms so u need an amp with a 2ohm rating.

Yes, the amp is capable of driving 2 ohm speakers.

I had one on Focal KXR2 2 ohm sets years ago and Infinity Kappas when i did audio work for a shop.
From the manual: 100 watts RMS x 4 + 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 or 4 ohms

Joe.G · 04-01-2023, 09:41 AM

What sizes do I need and do they bolt in with no modifications? I've done research and I have read that they bolt in and also they need to be modified. I don't need show winning sound but would like a nice clean sound. Do the tweeters need to be replaced or are the Factory ones decent? My knowledge in this area is lacking.

bottletalk · 04-01-2023, 03:11 PM

toss in the amp and get an idea of what u want and how much.
play with ur settings(bass,treble,fade) and get an idea of what sound ur after...u might just be happy with the BA's!

Joe.G · 04-01-2023, 04:42 PM

That is my plan to hook up the Amp first and see, I am just looking to get some ideas so I can research better speakers, I would like to know the size or models that work for our cars. Hopefully the factory stuff sounds good and I can leave it alone.

Leo72793 · 04-01-2023, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

That is my plan to hook up the Amp first and see, I am just looking to get some ideas so I can research better speakers, I would like to know the size or models that work for our cars. Hopefully the factory stuff sounds good and I can leave it alone.

Front doors: 6.5" Components with 1" Tweeters. Most aftermarket dont pop in to the pod just a heads up

Rears: 6x9" for the bass with a small 3" above it. They are bi-amped. There is no drop in replacement because of this. You could use a component 6x9 set but i havent tested with them.

bottletalk · 04-01-2023, 06:10 PM

research 2 way vs 3 way and don't look at 6x9's unless they're $$. then depending the route u wanna go maybe simplicity on install?
it snowballs pretty quick but u can get a simple system to sound good if you know what sound you are after....just remember that it's personal, what a salesman or a friend likes may not be for you as well as the direction(rear,front,balanced)

03-31-2023, 09:22 PM	#1
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,699	What are some good front and rear speakers plug and play? Hi, I have a Alpine PDX-V9 amp and a complete Fark kit that I'll be installing soon into my BA equipped car, At this time I don't have a sub but would like to upgrade the speakers inside of the car, looking for recommendations and do I need anything else to install or are they plug and play. How are the stock BA speakers with a better amp sound? Thanks __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-31-2023, 10:15 PM	#2
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	JL Audio C2 series is a good upgrade in a reasonable price range. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

03-31-2023, 10:21 PM	#4
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,699	From my understanding it will work with the stock speakers . __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

04-01-2023, 09:12 AM	#8
Leo72793 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,227	The stock speakers will sound decent because they are getting a bit more power. IF you want to upgrade them, you can go with anything decent. Kicker KS are fantastic budget, Infinity Kappa, JBL Stadium (which i was originally going to get) Entry level Morel speakers are musically smooth etc. Depends on what you want to spend. I personally have Morel 3 way components in my car (Custom a-pillars for a soft dome mid and a 1.1" tweeter) __________________ •2011 Camaro SS 2SS/RS A6 •MRR M017 1le Replica Wheels •Vararam Ram Air Intake •Speed Engineering Longtube Headers w/ Magnaflow HF Cats •Bo White PnP Stage 2 TB •GPI SS2 VVT Cam w Cometic thin gaskets 10.69 compression •Xpipe w/ Res Delete and NPP Exhaust •Tuned By Anonymous Calibrations •Gen5DIY Mylink Conversion W/ Backup Cam •Morel 3 way custom speakers, Infinity 860w Subwoofers in trunk baffle •Helix P6 6ch amp w/ 8ch DSP and P1 Sub amp

04-01-2023, 09:41 AM	#10
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,699	What sizes do I need and do they bolt in with no modifications? I've done research and I have read that they bolt in and also they need to be modified. I don't need show winning sound but would like a nice clean sound. Do the tweeters need to be replaced or are the Factory ones decent? My knowledge in this area is lacking. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-31-2023, 10:16 PM	#3
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	it's personal preference, just try the amp first and see how u like it. is ur amp capable of driving 2ohm loads? all the 2 ba speakers are 2ohms so u need an amp with a 2ohm rating.

03-31-2023, 10:43 PM	#6
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	u could always add speakers afterwards, u will need the adapters for the rears if you want to keep the factory ends.

04-01-2023, 01:15 AM	#7
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 651	You have one of the best amps out there IMO the PDX series amps are nicer than anything Alpine have in there line up now, I have the PDX-F6 in two of my cars. As others have mentioned just adding the amp I think you will be greatly impressed, if you have the full FARK kit it would come with the adaptors for your bi-amp 6X9 to operate the tweeters and midrange which is a very decent sounding speaker with an amp. Based on the amp you have which is kind of on the high end, I would guess you would be interested in the mid to high end speaker range such as Focals, Morels or JL audio. I do not know your interest, but PM me I have some JL C5-650 components with less than 30 minutes of play time, that I would sell.

04-01-2023, 03:11 PM	#11
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	toss in the amp and get an idea of what u want and how much. play with ur settings(bass,treble,fade) and get an idea of what sound ur after...u might just be happy with the BA's!

04-01-2023, 04:42 PM	#12
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,699	That is my plan to hook up the Amp first and see, I am just looking to get some ideas so I can research better speakers, I would like to know the size or models that work for our cars. Hopefully the factory stuff sounds good and I can leave it alone. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

04-01-2023, 06:10 PM	#14
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	research 2 way vs 3 way and don't look at 6x9's unless they're $$. then depending the route u wanna go maybe simplicity on install? it snowballs pretty quick but u can get a simple system to sound good if you know what sound you are after....just remember that it's personal, what a salesman or a friend likes may not be for you as well as the direction(rear,front,balanced)