Hi there all!

Just got my XV HQ4 for nearly one year. I pretty much love the car just that the sound system is pulling it behind. I tried the older gen Forester that came with Kenwood HU, that stock sound system is nice. But for my XV is like a no brand HU(which on reviewers said that it’s a Panasonic unit). There’s no custom EQ whatsoever and only can adjust bass, mid and treble from -5 to +5.

The stock speakers lack of bass and some sound details for me. While I’m doing my online research, western country they all change front 6x9 or front dash tweeter.

My requirement is simple.
1. Low budget
2. No cutting wires and drilling panel
3. Retain factory HU and steering media control.
4. Better bass and a little more detailed sound.

Thank you guys!
And stay safe during this Covid pandemic. Maintain high quality of personal hygiene.

Change stock speakers, add in underseat subwoofer and if budget allows add a dsp. The only plug & play solution

the mount for door speakers on the xv is not a standard size, so drilling will be involved. either drill holes in the door panel, or get shop to do a custom bracket to mount the speakers.

Change 1 component and an underseat sub...it will satisfy ur need for quite a long time...