C6 non-Bose audio upgrades

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Mar 17, 2014 | 07:10 PM

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C6 non-Bose audio upgrades

I am looking to purchase the Kenwood DNN991HD head unit from Dennis once he takes shipment next month. In the mean time I am thinking about upgrading the stock non-Bose speakers, as well. I was thinking about the JL Audio C2 package as a direct replacement for my door and rear speakers. I was wondering what some of you thought about this combination with my future HU upgrade. Or should I look in another direction? At the current time I am not looking to add an amp or subwoofer, but both may be in the cards for the future.

Right now I just want to replace the existing speakers with some good quality. Is there another option in Focal or Kickers that would be better than the JL Audio? What about a replacement for the center dash speaker?

Thanks!

Mar 17, 2014 | 07:17 PM

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C2 package is a good choice, should easily notice the improvement, especially with the new HU.

IMO just unplug the center speaker, it sounds better without it

Mar 18, 2014 | 12:29 PM

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Thanks for the sound advice.

I was just driving my car and notice on the door there are two speaker grills giving output. I know, "you are just seeing that???" LoL

The C2 package has one speaker for the door and one for the rear behind the seat. Is there two to replace in the door? If so, any recommendations?

Mar 18, 2014 | 07:00 PM

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You saw right. The small grill on top is the 3.5", which is actually attached to the door skin, not the door itself.

The larger grill at the bottom is the sub, they can't be replaced by a 'real' sub because of their design and the way they operate. Just leave them as-is.

If you were to go all-in and add a true aftermarket sub in the trunk, then you'd want to yank the stock door subs and replace them with the 6" half of a component set and put the tweeters where the current 3.5's are.

Mar 18, 2014 | 07:55 PM

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Alright, thanks again. I am not ready for the all-in upgrade just yet because I have a few concerns with the 10" subs that use the cargo box(es) in the rear. First I want to see what the Kenwood and JL Audio package will sound like. If I then crave more deep rumble, I may go for a sub and amp. Baby steps...

Mar 29, 2014 | 09:57 PM

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Quick question. The rear 5.25" speakers have JL Audio grills in the box. Will these fit under the panel with the grills on or are they left off to fit under the built-in trim piece?

Mar 30, 2014 | 06:28 PM

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There is room for them, but you don't need them and it my be tough to get them installed properly.

Mar 30, 2014 | 08:30 PM

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Yeah, I gave it the old community college try yesterday and decided to not use them. The new speakers sound great! Can't wait 'til I get the Kenwood HU next month to top them off.