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Old Aug 10, 2020 | 01:14 PM
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I removed the stock 8" subs, replaced them with 8" kickers, powered by a Rockford amp. The bass is impressive.. not mind thumping, but very crisp and full.
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Old Aug 11, 2020 | 11:35 AM
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I put the GX302 & 502's on order today, we'll see if they actually make it. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Let us know how it goes. If you don't mind, where did you order them from?
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Let us know how it goes. If you don't mind, where did you order them from?
No one notable, just got them form Amazon. The seller is Amazing Dealzzz....... The speakers have shipped, and should be here Friday or Saturday. Amazon says they have more in stock, and the price for all four was $127 with tax. I didn't think that was too bad.
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Originally Posted by JoeJ
No one notable, just got them form Amazon. The seller is Amazing Dealzzz....... The speakers have shipped, and should be here Friday or Saturday. Amazon says they have more in stock, and the price for all four was $127 with tax. I didn't think that was too bad.
Just a heads up, I ordered mine from the same seller. The front speakers they sent me are marked gx 328 instead of gx 302. The specs seem pretty much the same though.

I’ve reached out to jbl to see what the differences are to try and decide if it’s worth sending them back or if I should just use them.
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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by GCG
Let us know how it goes. If you don't mind, where did you order them from?
Speakers came in today. They were GX328s & 528s. The specs are exactly the same as the 302 & 502 so I went with them. The sound is noticeably better but not as much as I had hoped for. I will say the rear speakers did bottom out against a support panel, but I peeled off the 1/4" plastic support ring from the front of the Bose speakers and placed it behind the JBL's, to move them out a bit, it worked perfectly. Now I'm waiting on the HU
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in addition to the kickers, I used these.. I was a little hesitant because they're only 2.5", but the complety fit, the frequency response is great, and can handle 75 watts rms..
biggest downside is that htay are pricey.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_898GS2...mnews=16317520
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Originally Posted by JoeJ
Speakers came in today. They were GX328s & 528s. The specs are exactly the same as the 302 & 502 so I went with them. The sound is noticeably better but not as much as I had hoped for. I will say the rear speakers did bottom out against a support panel, but I peeled off the 1/4" plastic support ring from the front of the Bose speakers and placed it behind the JBL's, to move them out a bit, it worked perfectly. Now I'm waiting on the HU
Any updates? Think the swap is worth it?
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