Picked up my 2020 1SS1LE this past week and have started on some light mods. It became obvious on the test drive that the stock non-Bose system is below average. I started researching only to find we don’t have the amp in the trunk and we have the radio tuner in the passenger area by the glovebox. Not many inexpensive harness options.
I have done many audio systems and my last one I did myself with a full active 3 way Morel component system with dual 6.5” subs from Parts Express and dual amps all controlled by a DSr1/DSP. It was a lot of work and time.
This time I’m thinking about going a different and more simpler route. I am going to order a 10” Rockford Fosgate powered subwoofer box that has simple disconnects for track days.
I was going to order either HAT or Audio Frog dash midrange drivers but after doing research and reaching out to a buddy who is big into DIY car audio he recommended I try the Sundown SA-2.75 FR V2 for the dash. They are $79 and the V1 model was popular and tested well. Ordered today. They don’t need much power and many people see improvements off just the headunit.
I will drop those in on the stock amp, and combined with the sub box see how things sound. Leaving the door and sail panel speakers stock for now.
I’m concerned about running amps and increased door chimes and I’m also going to be adding aftermarket exhaust so spending a lot money on audio gear may not be cost efficient.
I realize the benefits of DSP and I may go all in at some point but I hope just adding some bass and improving that dash speaker gives me a good enough experience
Will post along as I go.