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Old Aug 9, 2025 | 06:27 AM
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Any guys upgrade your door speaker using the stock cable without add an amplify. Was tempted to change them out they are 6x9 right?
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Old Aug 10, 2025 | 05:28 PM
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Do some homework, the entire system NEEDS to have synergy..... you cant just plop in one speaker and assume it will be integrated w the rest of the system.... there are hundreds of posts , many from people that know their "stuff" .
You CAN replace speakers that will make the most impact....Front 3 speakers with the JL C2 350 x for your best bang for your buck. Then add a amp to improve the Stock OEM subwoofer ......Taramps Bass 400
Follow what others have done w excellent results. Dont follow advice from those that only read posts but have no actual experience w improving the basic OEM system....

For a few hundred dollars you can significantly improve the Stock OEM system .... I have NO experience w the MartinLogan system, but enough people here say it is lacking in terms of audio quality.... just saying

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Old Aug 10, 2025 | 06:21 PM
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Go to Crutchfield and see their selections and advice. In my past cars I have always upgraded the audio myself and have had some really good luck with Hertz speakers: I also have been a longtime member of Audioholics and have listen to and evaluated a lot of different speakers. Besides the front speakers and subwoofer, go might want to consider upgrading your sound amp, such as :Alpine KTP-445U Power Pack

Front Door speakers

You can also do a search on 6" x 9" speakers and find the best price performance that fits your budget.

Hears <sic> to great sound.

YMMV,
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P.S.- LOL Crutchfield also recommends these speakers as Harley Davidson bag speakers.
P.S.S. - Depending on how much you want to spend you can also go to a professional car audio shop and spend a couple of thousand or so and get some really superb sound.
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Old Aug 10, 2025 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Lexicon1
Do some homework, the entire system NEEDS to have synergy..... you cant just plop in one speaker and assume it will be integrated w the rest of the system.... there are hundreds of posts , many from people that know their "stuff" .
You CAN replace speakers that will make the most impact....Front 3 speakers with the JL C2 350 x for your best bang for your buck. Then add a amp to improve the Stock OEM subwoofer ......Taramps Bass 400
Follow what others have done w excellent results. Dont follow advice from those that only read posts but have no actual experience w improving the basic OEM system.... a particular poster comes to mind who owns the ML system....but that's another story...tl

For a few hundred dollars you can significantly improve the Stock OEM system .... I have NO experience w the MartinLogan system, but enough people here say it is lacking in terms of audio quality.... just saying
Well all the above have been done jl audio c2 for the dash and jl audio 8W3v3-4 sub, Hence was looking for something to match up for the door.
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Old Aug 10, 2025 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by midcow3
Go to Crutchfield and see their selections and advice. In my past cars I have always upgraded the audio myself and have had some really good luck with Hertz speakers: I also have been a longtime member of Audioholics and have listen to and evaluated a lot of different speakers. Besides the front speakers and subwoofer, go might want to consider upgrading your sound amp, such as :Alpine KTP-445U Power Pack

Front Door speakers

You can also do a search on 6" x 9" speakers and find the best price performance that fits your budget.

Hears <sic> to great sound.

YMMV,
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P.S.- LOL Crutchfield also recommends these speakers as Harley Davidson bag speakers.
P.S.S. - Depending on how much you want to spend you can also go to a professional car audio shop and spend a couple of thousand or so and get some really superb sound.
Recently harman kardon just realised a new series of speaker. Harman kardon FIT 96 CF was intending to change this not thinking to add any amplifier to power it.
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Find a speaker that has the same resistance and sensitivity as the existing door speakers.... let us know what you find...
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