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Joe.G · 03-31-2023, 08:22 PM

Hi, I have a Alpine PDX-V9 amp and a complete Fark kit that I'll be installing soon into my BA equipped car, At this time I don't have a sub but would like to upgrade the speakers inside of the car, looking for recommendations and do I need anything else to install or are they plug and play.

How are the stock BA speakers with a better amp sound? Thanks

Valkyrie14 · 03-31-2023, 09:15 PM

JL Audio C2 series is a good upgrade in a reasonable price range.

bottletalk · 03-31-2023, 09:16 PM

it's personal preference, just try the amp first and see how u like it. is ur amp capable of driving 2ohm loads? all the 2 ba speakers are 2ohms so u need an amp with a 2ohm rating.

Joe.G · 03-31-2023, 09:21 PM

From my understanding it will work with the stock speakers .

bottletalk · 03-31-2023, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

From my understanding it will work with the stock speakers .

give it a go, lots of people are happy with the BA's when a larger amp drives them. worth a try, I myself am a little bit more picky unfortunately lol

bottletalk · 03-31-2023, 09:43 PM

u could always add speakers afterwards, u will need the adapters for the rears if you want to keep the factory ends.

Dega Man · 04-01-2023, 12:15 AM

You have one of the best amps out there IMO the PDX series amps are nicer than anything Alpine have in there line up now, I have the PDX-F6 in two of my cars. As others have mentioned just adding the amp I think you will be greatly impressed, if you have the full FARK kit it would come with the adaptors for your bi-amp 6X9 to operate the tweeters and midrange which is a very decent sounding speaker with an amp. Based on the amp you have which is kind of on the high end, I would guess you would be interested in the mid to high end speaker range such as Focals, Morels or JL audio. I do not know your interest, but PM me I have some JL C5-650 components with less than 30 minutes of play time, that I would sell.

Leo72793 · 04-01-2023, 08:12 AM

The stock speakers will sound decent because they are getting a bit more power. IF you want to upgrade them, you can go with anything decent. Kicker KS are fantastic budget, Infinity Kappa, JBL Stadium (which i was originally going to get) Entry level Morel speakers are musically smooth etc. Depends on what you want to spend. I personally have Morel 3 way components in my car (Custom a-pillars for a soft dome mid and a 1.1" tweeter)

Leo72793 · 04-01-2023, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bottletalk

it's personal preference, just try the amp first and see how u like it. is ur amp capable of driving 2ohm loads? all the 2 ba speakers are 2ohms so u need an amp with a 2ohm rating.

Yes, the amp is capable of driving 2 ohm speakers.

I had one on Focal KXR2 2 ohm sets years ago and Infinity Kappas when i did audio work for a shop.
From the manual: 100 watts RMS x 4 + 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 or 4 ohms

Joe.G · 04-01-2023, 08:41 AM

What sizes do I need and do they bolt in with no modifications? I've done research and I have read that they bolt in and also they need to be modified. I don't need show winning sound but would like a nice clean sound. Do the tweeters need to be replaced or are the Factory ones decent? My knowledge in this area is lacking.

bottletalk · 04-01-2023, 02:11 PM

toss in the amp and get an idea of what u want and how much.
play with ur settings(bass,treble,fade) and get an idea of what sound ur after...u might just be happy with the BA's!

Joe.G · 04-01-2023, 03:42 PM

That is my plan to hook up the Amp first and see, I am just looking to get some ideas so I can research better speakers, I would like to know the size or models that work for our cars. Hopefully the factory stuff sounds good and I can leave it alone.

Leo72793 · 04-01-2023, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

That is my plan to hook up the Amp first and see, I am just looking to get some ideas so I can research better speakers, I would like to know the size or models that work for our cars. Hopefully the factory stuff sounds good and I can leave it alone.

Front doors: 6.5" Components with 1" Tweeters. Most aftermarket dont pop in to the pod just a heads up

Rears: 6x9" for the bass with a small 3" above it. They are bi-amped. There is no drop in replacement because of this. You could use a component 6x9 set but i havent tested with them.

bottletalk · 04-01-2023, 05:10 PM

research 2 way vs 3 way and don't look at 6x9's unless they're $$. then depending the route u wanna go maybe simplicity on install?
it snowballs pretty quick but u can get a simple system to sound good if you know what sound you are after....just remember that it's personal, what a salesman or a friend likes may not be for you as well as the direction(rear,front,balanced)

03-31-2023, 08:22 PM	#1
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,276	What are some good front and rear speakers plug and play? Hi, I have a Alpine PDX-V9 amp and a complete Fark kit that I'll be installing soon into my BA equipped car, At this time I don't have a sub but would like to upgrade the speakers inside of the car, looking for recommendations and do I need anything else to install or are they plug and play. How are the stock BA speakers with a better amp sound? Thanks __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-31-2023, 09:15 PM	#2
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	JL Audio C2 series is a good upgrade in a reasonable price range. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

03-31-2023, 09:21 PM	#4
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,276	From my understanding it will work with the stock speakers . __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

04-01-2023, 08:12 AM	#8
Leo72793 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,194	The stock speakers will sound decent because they are getting a bit more power. IF you want to upgrade them, you can go with anything decent. Kicker KS are fantastic budget, Infinity Kappa, JBL Stadium (which i was originally going to get) Entry level Morel speakers are musically smooth etc. Depends on what you want to spend. I personally have Morel 3 way components in my car (Custom a-pillars for a soft dome mid and a 1.1" tweeter) __________________ •2011 Camaro SS 2SS/RS A6 •MRR M017 1le Replica Wheels •Vararam Ram Air Intake •Speed Engineering Longtube Headers w/ Magnaflow HF Cats •Bo White PnP Stage 2 TB •GPI SS2 VVT Cam w Cometic thin gaskets 10.69 compression •Xpipe w/ Res Delete and NPP Exhaust •Tuned By Anonymous Calibrations •Gen5DIY Mylink Conversion W/ Backup Cam •Morel 3 way custom speakers, Infinity 860w Subwoofers in trunk baffle •Helix P6 6ch amp w/ 8ch DSP and P1 Sub amp

04-01-2023, 08:41 AM	#10
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,276	What sizes do I need and do they bolt in with no modifications? I've done research and I have read that they bolt in and also they need to be modified. I don't need show winning sound but would like a nice clean sound. Do the tweeters need to be replaced or are the Factory ones decent? My knowledge in this area is lacking. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-31-2023, 09:16 PM	#3
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	it's personal preference, just try the amp first and see how u like it. is ur amp capable of driving 2ohm loads? all the 2 ba speakers are 2ohms so u need an amp with a 2ohm rating.

03-31-2023, 09:43 PM	#6
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	u could always add speakers afterwards, u will need the adapters for the rears if you want to keep the factory ends.

04-01-2023, 12:15 AM	#7
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	You have one of the best amps out there IMO the PDX series amps are nicer than anything Alpine have in there line up now, I have the PDX-F6 in two of my cars. As others have mentioned just adding the amp I think you will be greatly impressed, if you have the full FARK kit it would come with the adaptors for your bi-amp 6X9 to operate the tweeters and midrange which is a very decent sounding speaker with an amp. Based on the amp you have which is kind of on the high end, I would guess you would be interested in the mid to high end speaker range such as Focals, Morels or JL audio. I do not know your interest, but PM me I have some JL C5-650 components with less than 30 minutes of play time, that I would sell.

04-01-2023, 02:11 PM	#11
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	toss in the amp and get an idea of what u want and how much. play with ur settings(bass,treble,fade) and get an idea of what sound ur after...u might just be happy with the BA's!

04-01-2023, 03:42 PM	#12
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,276	That is my plan to hook up the Amp first and see, I am just looking to get some ideas so I can research better speakers, I would like to know the size or models that work for our cars. Hopefully the factory stuff sounds good and I can leave it alone. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

04-01-2023, 05:10 PM	#14
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	research 2 way vs 3 way and don't look at 6x9's unless they're $$. then depending the route u wanna go maybe simplicity on install? it snowballs pretty quick but u can get a simple system to sound good if you know what sound you are after....just remember that it's personal, what a salesman or a friend likes may not be for you as well as the direction(rear,front,balanced)