I have always been interested in upgrading my 2003 TL's sound system, not that it's bad, but what would you recommend? i dont wanna spend more than $600 fully installed and it has to have an ipod hook-up

i currently have the stock system and i installed the USA Spec ipod interface

 

Different HU, and Door speakers make a world of difference.

 

what do most people recommend for door speakers?

 

i also have the same question.. what size would fit a 03 TL

 

6.5" fits our cars

 

if we put 6.5 dont we have to make a bracket for them?

 

what's an HU?

 

HU means head unit. And some speakers you could fit and some you have to modify.

 

what do you mean by modify?

 

"Making it fit"

 

like how did you make it fit?

 

I have 6.5" MB Quarts in the doors. They sound awesome!


You're not going to hear that much of a difference if you just swap out the speakers by itself. I'd upgrade the whole shbang while you're at it.

• Head Unit
• 6.5" Component or Coaxle Speakers
• Amplifier
• Subwoofer(s)

Factory BOSE :thumbsdow:thumbsdow

 

i was planning on going with infinity's. would i have to do anything to get those to fit in my doors?

 

Check Crutchfield's site for fitment dimensions.

 

i read somewhere here that 2.25inches in depth is the biggest you can go on our front doors.

this is already including an mdf spacer (modifier).

the mdf spacer pushes the speaker out away from the window so it is closer to the speaker grill on the doorpanel. this allows you to use a 2.25in depth speaker.

 

rip out the Bose head unit please, and get rid of the Bose sub too.

 

well i just put in a new head unit last night and it makes a night and day difference. But you lose the factory sub..is there a way to get it back??

 

"gold tl" i put in the KDC-x692, and its awesome! how do you like your 492??

 

yes there is search for it. there is a diy fourm for it

 

Just get an aftermarket sub. even a single 10" or 12" would do. The stock bose one sounds like crap with that mod.

 

when u put in a new sub you have to make a custom box for our trunks and that is going to be a b***h..what subs do you recomend? I was prob gonna do 1 10 JBL...

 

I have a 12" infinity

 

i have 2 12" jl audio w6 with a 500/1 amp

 

You need a stronger amp to push those W6's. Try the 1000/1.

 

Yes, I agree. Those W6's have alot more potential.

 

yes i know. im only pushing one of them for now til i get another 500/1. i was planning on selling the other one. i bought two cause i got a good deal on them

 

well what kind of music do you guys listen too?? I already have a 12 just sitting in my closet..would that sound good with raggae and rock music or will that be too deep??

 

Not if set up right.

 

how big is our stock sub? cause i really dont want a box in my trunk if i can get away with replacing the stock sub with a better one, in the same spot

 

IMO, I think most (if not all) music needs a little low end. I not only like to hear the music, but actually FEEL it too.

 

I'd say go with an Alpine Type R sub, its better than the factory Bose one, and its pretty cheap depending on where you look. My friend has one in his Integra and it sounds great, except its huge.

 

Keeping factory sub when adding aftermarket headunit

https://acurazine.com/forums/audio-video-electronics-navigation-22/keeping-factory-sub-when-adding-aftermarket-headunit-99-03-tl-326253/

this is how to wire up the amp.

i love my 492, and my two 12inch kenwood subs

 

Good luck. The stock location only accepts subs that are low profile. (less than 3" mounting depth. The stock sub is a 9" That and the rear deck realy wasnt designed for a heavier sub. Your better off getting a aftermarket sub and box

 

 

I think I am going to stick with the 12 and have someone tune it to the way I like it..now the box part..custom? or is there a box that fits in?

 

another question then, when upgrading subs, do you hook up an additional and keep the stock or just trash that sumbitch altogether?

 

if you are going to put in another sub then you can just leave it in place. it causes no harm to anything that yo put in the trunk

 

I have two 12's in the back and I took out the stock sub completely. I noticed a better sound because the bass flows into the cabin. I also like to keep the armrest down.