Another 6 speaker question..

[EStein]

Got all 6 speakers installed using same models in EStein's post.

JBL GX302
JBL GX963

Metra 72-7902
Metra 71-050


No problem w/ANC and I'm really surprised by the improvement over stock with just speakers.

Sweeet!! Agreed!

 

[CMags]

For the 3.5 dash, it seems they are wired in parallel to the front doors. Is there any passive crossover, and/or were bass blokers required on the 3.5" ?

 

[Chrisplm]

For the 3.5 dash, it seems they are wired in parallel to the front doors. Is there any passive crossover, and/or were bass blokers required on the 3.5" ?

I didn't see anyone else on this thread say they used base blockers, but when I installed the GX302s last week, it was apparent I definitely need them. The GX302s would crack and pop at bass volume levels that didn't bother the stock speakers at all. I have a set of blockers coming from Crutchfield this week.
(Currently the GX302s are the only mod to my stock 6 speaker system)

 

[lrobbi]

I didn't see anyone else on this thread say they used base blockers, but when I installed the GX302s last week, it was apparent I definitely need them. The GX302s would crack and pop at bass volume levels that didn't bother the stock speakers at all. I have a set of blockers coming from Crutchfield this week.
(Currently the GX302s are the only mod to my stock 6 speaker system)

I actually did use base blockers on my dash 3.5 Hertz speakers. I need to look again, I believe I used the 150 htz cut off.

 

[grooves12]

I put the GX302s in my truck in combination with CDT CL-69S.2 in all 4 doors. I think the 2-ohm 3.5s are getting too much power in comparison to the door speakers in this combination, since they are wired in parallel. There is almost no bass from the 6x9s and the highs from the dash are overly harsh. It required me to up the bass on the EQ to near max and cut the mids and highs downwards to get it to reasonable sound quality, but I'm still not happy with the combination even after the adjustments. I'm planning on swapping out the JBL 3.5s to a 4-ohm set and see how that works.

I know many on this forum like the GX302s, but many of them have the Apline system. This makes sense because the stock dash speakers are 2-ohm in that combo vs. 8-ohm in the base system and they have additional processing/crossovers/amplifiers to address that. However, for the base system I don't think they are a good option. They are a definite improvement in quality, it just is not a good balance when mixed with the rest of the system.

 

[Leadbedr]

I put the GX302s in my truck in combination with CDT CL-69S.2 in all 4 doors. I think the 2-ohm 3.5s are getting too much power in comparison to the door speakers in this combination, since they are wired in parallel. There is almost no bass from the 6x9s and the highs from the dash are overly harsh. It required me to up the bass on the EQ to near max and cut the mids and highs downwards to get it to reasonable sound quality, but I'm still not happy with the combination even after the adjustments. I'm planning on swapping out the JBL 3.5s to a 4-ohm set and see how that works.

I know many on this forum like the GX302s, but many of them have the Apline system. This makes sense because the stock dash speakers are 2-ohm in that combo vs. 8-ohm in the base system and they have additional processing/crossovers/amplifiers to address that. However, for the base system I don't think they are a good option. They are a definite improvement in quality, it just is not a good balance when mixed with the rest of the system.

Are your doors wired correctly?

 

[grooves12]

Are your doors wired correctly?

Yes. I tested the polarity of all speakers and ensured they matched when they were swapped out. No changes were needed to any of the speakers using the Metra 71-050 adapters on the doors and 72-7902 on the dash.

 

[Leadbedr]

Yes. I tested the polarity of all speakers and ensured they matched when they were swapped out. No changes were needed to any of the speakers using the Metra 71-050 adapters on the doors and 72-7902 on the dash.

I put the JBLs in my front doors and dash, the bass about doubled.

 

[C.AdamsMo.RAM]

Have u swapped your dash speakers yet for the 4ohm ones you mentioned? If so, any improvement over the first set you put in?

 

[grooves12]

Have u swapped your dash speakers yet for the 4ohm ones you mentioned? If so, any improvement over the first set you put in?

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