[jg.]

The sound isn’t as bad as I thought it would be but, it’s not the Bose I gave up for this vehicle. I’ll definitely upgrade as soon as I can find someone who can do it on an Ev.

First time I listened to the sound system in one of these it was XM and I really don’t like the compression technique they use so I was not impressed at all, but the next time I got in was to test a Bluetooth connection and the sound was much better. It was a little disconcerting turning the volume up a half turn just to hear it, so that was weird, but I was expecting the sound to be much worse with all the bad press here.

 

[DrKlahn]

The sound isn’t as bad as I thought it would be but, it’s not the Bose I gave up for this vehicle. I’ll definitely upgrade as soon as I can find someone who can do it on an Ev.

I think I ended up at about +5 Bass, +3 Midrange and +1 treble. Seems to sound decent enough once you get enough volume. I'd say it's close to the Bose on the EUV. I didn't have a chance to sit with both and play with them.

 

[landandwater]

No photos of the new speakers installed? Any mods needed or straight screw in? Door panels east to get off? Are these the ones you got?

Amazon.ca

Amazon.ca

No. See attached. Mine are Kicker 900 watt component speakers.

 

[landandwater]

The sound isn’t as bad as I thought it would be but, it’s not the Bose I gave up for this vehicle. I’ll definitely upgrade as soon as I can find someone who can do it on an Ev.

I've had BB do the install. They are certified techs and the work / labor is for the life of the vehicle under same car owner. Check them out if they are in your area. Very professional. That's my personal experience.

 

[StevieOntario]

No. See attached. Mine are Kicker 900 watt component speakers.

Nice, I got the ones in the screenshots, rears are done, fronts going in today.

 

[landandwater]

where are you stashing the sub?

Update: i had my sub placed in the cargo area underneath the carpet floor that lifts up. My sub is very slim and fits nicely on the cargo tools tray. With the carpeted floor on top which is nicely flush.

 

[landandwater]

That small storage area below the cargo cover is perfect.

Yup that's where it is.

 

[landandwater]

Here are some pics installing the powered Kicker subwoofer 8 inch hideaway unit. All being professionally done. B

 

[gatsntatsdad]

Here are some pics installing the powered Kicker subwoofer 8 inch hideaway unit. All being professionally done. B

you said you had bestbuy do this?

 

[landandwater]

you said you had bestbuy do this?

Yes.

 

[landandwater]

Nice, I got the ones in the screenshots, rears are done, fronts going in today.

Let us know how it sounds. I felt it a significant improvement. You can really hear the mids and treble sounds.. it no longer sounds muffled. When you add a powered sub you will get some nice lows bass sounds.

 

[landandwater]

what wiring harness did you use for the speakers?

See attached this is the speaker harness you will need.

 

[landandwater]

Here are some pics installing the powered Kicker subwoofer 8 inch hideaway unit. All being professionally done. B

This is the harness you will need for the speakersAmazon.com

 

[landandwater]

Yes.

This is the specific T harness to connect to the amplifier and powered sub woofer to the head unit. It MUST be the ones with the black and gray connectors. Ones that are a different color WILL NOT work. I've done the research for ya. So this is the one. Axxess LOC T-Harness for 2019-UP* Chevy & GMC Full System or Subwoofer LOC-GMH3

 

[landandwater]

This is the direct head until amplifier that I used. Its 45 watts per channel and connected to the head unit infotainment system. I have it placed behind the dashboard on the passenger side
Alpine KTP-445U Universal Class D 4-Channel Head Unit Power Pack for Use with All Aftermarket & Factory Receivers

 

[SSG Pohlman]

Not many photos of how exactly things are done. Yes there are some of the “install” but not the ones we need. So, I’m working on swapping all of mine, I’ll get them as I go.
First removal is the little side trim piece. Followed by the A pillar. It does have some elastic pieces on it so you’ll need I believe a 7mm to fully remove it. Those two just pop out.

 

[SSG Pohlman]

This is the direct head until amplifier that I used. Its 45 watts per channel and connected to the head unit infotainment system. I have it placed behind the dashboard on the passenger side
Alpine KTP-445U Universal Class D 4-Channel Head Unit Power Pack for Use with All Aftermarket & Factory Receivers

Kind of funny you’re using this as I’ve had one in my “amplifier cabinet” for about 4 years now. Figured I’ll give it a shot first

 

[SSG Pohlman]

I actually was checking that out earlier and it looked like it could be removed without removing the whole door trim. Did the stock speakers list their impedance anywhere?

Fronts have a sticker stating 4 ohm. Rears have a sticker but no impedance so my meter says 3.9 ohm. Call it 4.

 

[landandwater]

Not many photos of how exactly things are done. Yes there are some of the “install” but not the ones we need. So, I’m working on swapping all of mine, I’ll get them as I go.
First removal is the little side trim piece. Followed by the A pillar. It does have some elastic pieces on it so you’ll need I believe a 7mm to fully remove it. Those two just pop out. View attachment 3039
View attachment 3038

I did not have really any of much install photos as I had my install done by a professional car audio technician.

 

[SSG Pohlman]

I’m working through crutchfield to upload all pictures and data. Then imma see if they will send me a set of adapter for the doors to see if they fit. Either way, less than 1k miles and I’ve had all door panels off along with entire top half of dash.
I should probably just start a new thread and detail it all so as it’s not all lost in here.