$250 x 2 Gives Great Sound Improvement
Well I've been toying with upgrading the stereo system on my 2013 RAV4....
Thought I'd upgrade the speakers, add an amp, and install a sub-woofer.
After seeing the <cheap> OEM speakers I thought I'd try just replacing the speakers first and see what kind of improvement could be had.
All I can say is it was a great improvement to the fidelity and I spent less than $250 for all (6) speakers.....not top of the line speakers but not cheapos either.
I was quite impressed with the improvement.
I will use them for a month or two to see if I want an amp and sub but my initial impression is I won't go that route.
The bass is improved and the highs are much improved from OEM. :thumbs_up:
I'm sure if you want a lot of bass a sub is the way to go but I'm just saying a big improvement can be had by just replacing the OEM speakers only.
I don't need to shake the car next to me.
Update: 08-01-13:
**Please see my post later in this thread concerning below Infinity speakers!**
(4) Infinity Reference 6032si Shallow Mount 6.75" coaxial speakers (doors)
$79.99Pr
(2) Infinity Reference 3002cfx 3.5" coaxial speakers (dash)
$74.99Pr
Any moderately priced coaxial speakers in all (6) locations will give great improvements IMHO. I'm not necessarily recommending the Infinity 6032si speakers mentioned as I had mounting issues in the doors.
Below are some comments concerning my experience and also some random pictures of the installation.
Well I've been toying with upgrading the stereo system on my 2013 RAV4....
Thought I'd upgrade the speakers, add an amp, and install a sub-woofer.
After seeing the <cheap> OEM speakers I thought I'd try just replacing the speakers first and see what kind of improvement could be had.
All I can say is it was a great improvement to the fidelity and I spent less than $250 for all (6) speakers.....not top of the line speakers but not cheapos either.
I was quite impressed with the improvement.
I will use them for a month or two to see if I want an amp and sub but my initial impression is I won't go that route.
The bass is improved and the highs are much improved from OEM. :thumbs_up:
I'm sure if you want a lot of bass a sub is the way to go but I'm just saying a big improvement can be had by just replacing the OEM speakers only.
I don't need to shake the car next to me.
Update: 08-01-13:
**Please see my post later in this thread concerning below Infinity speakers!**
(4) Infinity Reference 6032si Shallow Mount 6.75" coaxial speakers (doors)
$79.99Pr
(2) Infinity Reference 3002cfx 3.5" coaxial speakers (dash)
$74.99Pr
Any moderately priced coaxial speakers in all (6) locations will give great improvements IMHO. I'm not necessarily recommending the Infinity 6032si speakers mentioned as I had mounting issues in the doors.
Below are some comments concerning my experience and also some random pictures of the installation.
- Get some panel and trim removal tools......makes it a lot easier and no risk of damage to door panels or trim
- Don't loose the small rubber isolators on door clips
- I had a hard time mounting the door speakers given the supplied brackets and additional brackets that were <supposed> to be for the '13 RAV4. I ended up fabricating my own mounting system using a combination of parts from the speakers and additional hardware I had on hand.
- I did like the feature of a selectable +3db boost to tweeter output on the 6032si speakers. I selected the boost on all door speakers.
- Electrical connections on the door speakers need to be brought through the door cavity and protective plastic to mate with the OEM connector.
- I did use the "Quick Roof" sound deader material on the doors as mentioned elsewhere in this forum.
- Front (dash) speakers are wired in parallel with the front (door) speakers at the connector of the dash speakers. They will need to be cut and soldered together or the door speakers will not work.
- No longer a big fan of Crutchfield. :wall