I haven’t upgraded an audio system in a car I’ve owned since 2003. I was pretty heavy into car audio in the mid-’90’s when I acquired my first car at 17 years old and that lasted into my early 20’s, but after I graduated college, I joined the military, got busy, got married, had kids… (four of...

Full system $2300 budget - raw drivers, DPS hi-fi with 15" MTX sub - Help pick mains I'm working on a system with a $2300 budget for a 2013 WRX hatchback. So far the only thing i've purchased is a MTX 7515-44 sub. I'm planning on using a sealed enclosure. I'm looking to use raw drivers and...

Documenting my slow, budget MY06 WRX Wagon build Audio Components - Head Unit: JVC KD-R971BT Amplifier: Pioneer GM-D1004 - BiAmp the Fronts Amplifier: Alpine MRX-M55 - Sub Subwoofer: Pioneer TS-SWX2502 - Enclosed compact 10" Fronts: Focal PS165FX Rears: <To be decided/purchased> Polk DB501 -...

I just recently purchased a 2016 WRX and I have been out of the car audio industry for several years now. I am looking at upgrading the factory system, while retaining the OEM head-unit. The biggest problem with the system is the lack of power/volume, and secondly the non-existent bass. I want...

WRX is coming next week... decided on Focal 165FX for fronts. Is there a ~$100-ish option that would be worth while as a rear fill, maybe midbass only? Or a laid back, inoffensive coax speaker? How much to spend on a 4ch amp to do them justice? Or forget about fills and drive the fronts with a...

Hello all, This is my first build thread on DIYMA so I hope I have the format right. I will reserve a spot on the first page for current pics to be updated so you don't have to dig too much to see what's going on currently, I have a feeling this is going to take some time.:D CAR: 2011...

I have a set of mb quart onx216 that im putting in my car and i want to amp them and am trying to figure out what size amp i should use. im doing just the front now but i will in the future add a sub and upgrade rear speakers.

Hi guys, new to the forum. Also, new to my 2011 Subaru WRX hatchback. I love the car but the sound is TERRIBLE! So from previous installations I have some pretty decent equipment but I would like to get your opinions on what I should do next. My front door panels rattle like crazy, I got them...