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matrix88
post Jun 19 2019, 09:55 PM

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firstly, your JBL GTO609C is original? there are many imitation goods out there
better to get amplifiers to drive them, and get a subwoofer for the rear
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post Jun 19 2019, 10:43 PM

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QUOTE(krazymy @ Jun 19 2019, 10:07 PM)
It is haha. I will double check with the serial number later on.
It's the rear speaker I'm looking for sifu.. Not subwoofer haha
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Original JBL have deep bass yet clear and crisp high, but imitation ones sound terrible
what are you looking for from the rear speakers? is it for people sitting behind to listen to songs or you need bass? or you feel the sound staging is not good?
if you need bass, then subwoofer is needed
i suggest to get an amplifier to drive your JBLs first, so to extract the max out of them.
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post Jun 20 2019, 11:27 AM

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QUOTE(krazymy @ Jun 20 2019, 10:24 AM)
I've never tried listening it from behind. I just want the whole of my car to have a balanced yet good simple upgrade. I don't know if it's just my weird feeling, I feel like the rear of my car gonna sound weird with those stock speakers paired with the JBL at front. Will they?
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they just make the sound horrible......
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post Jun 20 2019, 08:39 PM

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QUOTE(krazymy @ Jun 20 2019, 11:44 AM)
Alright, which particular amp, mind suggesting a few? thanks!
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amp is all depending on your budget, and you only need 2 channel or you want to buy 4,5,6 channels for future upgrade.
and also depends on what type of music you like. clearity or only bass.
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post Jun 21 2019, 05:22 PM

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whats your budget for the amp?
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post Jun 23 2019, 10:22 AM

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the alpine f25 amp is good for clarity. pioneer underseat subwoofer is not co clear la, but over all it is ok.

what about your rear speakers, disconnect or how?
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post Jun 23 2019, 04:05 PM

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installation is something very important, please find a good one as workmanship is very important.

but most installers will overcharge you on cables and wire, which is also expensive, if you know where to buy them, it is advisable to purchase and bring there for installation purposes.
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post Jun 23 2019, 04:16 PM

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QUOTE(krazymy @ Jun 23 2019, 04:12 PM)
I know nothing about which wire to use that's the thing....
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Firstly, where do you intend to install your amplifier? boot or under seat.

you will need power cable from car battery to your amp and also to your underseat subwoofers, the power cable will need a fuse holder for protection purposes
you will need rca cables from your head unit to your amp and subwoofer
hopefully your headunit have rca out, otherwise you will need a converter
you will also need speaker cables from amp to your speakers

best is to ask few shops, then you will get an idea of the cost involved
but installers workmanship is very important.


 

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