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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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Default Front speakers need to be louder

I like the way my car sounds now, execpt for the fact that i dont have "That" much bass. But anyway i can clearly hear my rear speakers and i just wanted to hear my fronts as well.

It sorta sounds like i cant really hear the front over the back.

Front oem sized pioneer circular speakers(came with car)

Sail panel speakers( tiny *** blk and green)

Rear hatch 5x8 Pioneers (i gutted the plastic cutout)

So what are your reccomendations on front speaker size and brand?

Keep it under 300 bucks as i doubt my altenator could handle much.
(stock atenator)
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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You need a decent amp... period. And deaden your doors; seal off the big holes.
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Are you using the stock Monsoon amp? It seems like you have some mismatched speakers (miss matched to each other and to the amp).

You would probably do better with an upgrade speaker package from Kee Audio. Different prices for different packages, but I think there is one that is $300.

If you just want to add bass and improve the front / rear balance as quickly / simply as possible:
* Adjust the front / rear fading
* Get a sub & amp for the rear
That will get you more base and better balance, but it probably won't sound as good as one of Kee's packages.
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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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A speaker upgrade can/will sound better, but for volume, a better amp will be required.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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where is the stock monsoon amp located?
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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The stock amp i believe is basically above the passenger side rear tire behind the interior plastic.
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 12:28 AM
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........****** F*****KER the P.O took the amp!!!!! there is a wire back there that has been taped off and just hangs there. i must have run to the amp!!!

great thats just swell >.> now what?
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i have alpines through out my car and i have 6x9's in the hatch...long story short...they were over killing the rest of the car so i put the fader to the front like 2 or 3....worked perfectly..can hear all speakers pretty evenly too...and its cheap! Just an idea for ya...dunno what your plans are..Good Luck Through
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