i just got a new 2013 mazda3 hatchback, traded in the smart car. i was using polk audio 6501 speakers with a polk audio amp. i want better this time!

i always see people with kicker subs, but what about their speakers? they have a component set, for 80$ on amazon. cant look up which ones currently.

would it be wise to do a full kicker setup?

kicker is an entry level company through and through. almost everything they have is average performance with a higher price tag.

did you get the basic sound package? from what i can find on 2013s is 2 sets of 6x8s(will want to use 6.5 adapter plates).

how much you looking to spend total?

yeah the grilles look big, probably 6x8's. its one trim up from base model, still has base speakers. total, i wanna spend about 300$-350$ on front and rear speakers and the amp. i know its not alot to work with


not getting a sub right now, gonna wait on that.

i live in so cali, USA. so dont gotta worry about expensive shipping and such.

This post was edited by Bankai on Nov 24 2012 12:49pm

Also, with 6x8 speakers, am i gonna find a good 6x8 component set? cause it comes with factory tweeters. and is the quality on 6x8's typically just as good as 6" ?
i could always get a 6x8 adapter for a 6" speaker too can't i?

here's MB quart set, i hear they have good amps: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_33015_MB-Quart-PVL-268.html

standard speaker system
standard head unit ( not looking to get an aftermarket one right now. i'll use a RCA adapter for now.
will be installing with a friend, we did the smart together ( wasn't his 1st time, won't be an issue )

i'm wanting:
front 6x8 component speaker set ( unless 6.1 set with adapter would be better )
rear 6x8 coaxil set ( same thing, this or 6" )
and an amp


i definitely don't want to skimp out, so if i have to i'll just get the amp and front speakers.




also, please keep in mind, i had polk audio db6501 speakers with an aftermarket head unit and polk audio amp, they sounded pretty good to me. and i traded in that car without taking any of it, so my goal is to get better speakers to make up for throwing away 250$.
so if i have to, like i said, i'll just get front speakers with amp, cause i want great quality sound.

This post was edited by Bankai on Nov 24 2012 10:35pm

and if i'm able to power new speakers without an amp, that would be great. don't need loudness. but idk what the HU outputs for power.
also, idk if amp would help in clarity so if it does, definitely want it in then.

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_22026_Rockford_Fosgate_T1682.aspx x2
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_27709_MB_Quart_FX470.aspx
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_25634_SoundStorm_SWK8.aspx

should be fine.

also are you keeping your stock head unit? or was i supposed to figure that into the budget as well?

stock HU
saw alpine type R, would that be good, or does it depend on the model?