[USRobo]

I saw your recommendations below for a basic setup and I am interested in getting a good quality sound with adequate base and wanted to get your opinion on a good JL audio setup with and without subwoofers. (I want to keep all the factory chimes, etc.)
Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by drfeelgood

That's an interesting choice in speaker placement. The imaging in your car has got to be all over the place.

To the OP, there are tons of options out there, even with JL audio. As an audiophile, my audio builds are extreme. So imaging, time alignment, etc are really important to me.

If you are going with JL audio, and do not plan to use a signal processor, then you have your choice of setups. For a moderate budget setup, staying with JL audio, I would go with :

Drivers:
C3650 component setup for the front stage.
tweeter in the dash, replace 6x9 with 6.5 in the door.

C1650x to replace rear side panel speakers

C290Cx for rear deck (not necessary if you are adding woofers)

Subwoofers:
If adding subwoofers, I would forego the rear deck speakers, and add single or dual JL W6v3 woofers in a sealed box.

Amplifiers:
+ rear deck speakers: 4 channel + 4 channel (with two channels bridged to power the woofers, and other two to run the rear deck drivers)

- rear deck speakers: 4 channel + 1 channel mono for the sub, or 5 channel amp


The problem with our cars is maintaining functionality of all door chimes, warning signals, etc. Some setups do not allow for retention of these without unplugging door microphones.

The GM650 by NavTV allows for seamless integration of the OEM headunit with all aftermarket setups, with or without use of a signal processor.

This is about as basic of a setup that I can suggest. Which drivers , amps, and subs really depends on your budget. If you want suggestions on signal processors (or an explanation on why you want them) let me know. hope this helps.