2015-16 Audio Upgrades

[Mikebrooks]

Would love to see & read information about the audio upgrades you have had performed on your sedan. I just purchased a Audio Control 10-channel processor to use with my Alpine amplifiers & am planning to use these to boost my power to my stock speakers initially before upgrading all of my speakers. Will be adding the processor, a pair of JBL GTi 12" MarkII (I believe) subs & a Alpine PDX-1.1000 to start with. Seeking a few more solutions to replacing the rest of the speakers. Show my your pics/info on what you have done with your system.
Thanks In Advance.

 

[skipgen]

Doubt that you can pour a ton more power into the stock system - the Lexicon in my Ultimate is 900w. I've heard that adding an additional sub is worthwhile though.

 

[carguy75]

I added a 15 Kicker subwoofer and Precision Power amp to add a bit more bass response to my 17 speaker Lexicon system. The stock system sounds good overall in my opinion, however the stock subwoofer has a very weak output in the lower frequency range and seems better suited for more mid-bass that actual lower bass frequencies.

The Kicker subwoofer provides the low frequency bass that I can feel in the cabin and add much depth to my music. However, I do have the bass level set to -1 in my head-unit to prevent the bass from over powering the sound stage of the stock speakers. Sounds great.

 

[dfyffe]

I added a sub amp to the factory sub, due to the lack of bass in my 2015 Ultimate, going over 3 years, cost was under $100, one of my favorite upgrade. I only listen to music so needed that extra deep bass for my reggae & jazz tracks.

 

[lopedogg]

Same as Dyffe, added an inline amp to the stock sub, very much improved. I really don't feel the need for anything loader at this point, the clarity is wonderful from my FLAACs.

 

[arcman]

What have you done to your system to get it to play FLAC's? Stock '15-'16 won't.

 

[Alfer]

I added a sub amp to the factory sub, due to the lack of bass in my 2015 Ultimate, going over 3 years, cost was under $100, one of my favorite upgrade. I only listen to music so needed that extra deep bass for my reggae & jazz tracks.

How is that done? I'm not at all tech savvy. Could it be done via a car audio shop if I asked them to do it?

Also, how much of a boost does it give to that small 6" sub (which I assume is in rear deck (center) ?

 

[dfyffe]

How is that done? I'm not at all tech savvy. Could it be done via a car audio shop if I asked them to do it?

Also, how much of a boost does it give to that small 6" sub (which I assume is in rear deck (center) ?

It is very simple for a audio shop, There is a detail write up by

kocyk123 here Adding bass to your 17 speaker Lexicon with new amplifier​

The 6 inch sub pumps out a lot, you will be quite surprise, the problem is the stock amp is just not enough power.

 

[surprisinguy]

What have you done to your system to get it to play FLAC's?

I use an app through Android Auto. VLC or Media Monkey

 

[lopedogg]

What have you done to your system to get it to play FLAC's? Stock '15-'16 won't.

a couple operating system upgrades ago it added the ability to read FLAAC files, i have an x1 player i plug in but it reads it just like a SD card.

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