How to Install JBL Speakers on Subaru Crosstrek

[@Memetologist]

Can you link a parts list?

[@kevslo5546]

Went with these same speakers on the crosstrek. They sounded good. I already had good low end with an alpine type r. I eventually put in an alpine amp for the jbl door speakers. Even though they are 2.3 ohm impendance, they sound much better with an amp. About 90watts rms in the front and the gain on the rears is turned back a little more because they can only handle 60 watts rms, opposed to 100rms for the front speakers . Overall very clear, loud, good mid bass and good hi’s

[@SynicalBeats]

I installed the factory upgrade Kicker speakers and I love them.

[@yohomiedead4095]

what car and year? I have a 2016 crosstrek and i don’t if it would sound good with the stock head unit.

[@SynicalBeats]

@@yohomiedead4095 14 crosstrek. I replaced the head unit too, but not sure. I assume since it's a factory option it will sound okay.

[@usrl1967]

With an amp ?

[@SynicalBeats]

@@usrl1967 no. Aftermarket head unit, though.

[@Albuermeduardo]

Sounds crisp! I just have one question: Does the car come with tweeters in the dash? If it does, you´ll have an excess of trebble (high frequencies).

[@AFtERBIRtH33]

What are you using to mount your phone on the dash, under the huge display panned? Thx in advance

[@hippieography]

do you have a link to the speakers, harness, and mounts?

[@hippieography]

please?:)

[@danielg2814]

Please!

[@cjm321]

Please

[@BiffDangles]

What model is the Crosstrek? Did you have the 3.5 inch speakers in the dash?

[@Legally_its_a_joke]

Would also like to know

[@hectorbarrera7953]

looks like the base model becouse of the size of the media screen.

[@daddyg70]

Thanks for the video! Putting in some Infinity Reference speakers 6x9 for front, 6.5 in back, and 3.5 in dash which is part of the Harman brand like JBL. I just bought a 21 Crosstrek sport and the sound is crap. Worried about the fit of the 6x9 bracket. Did you get it from Crutchfield? What do you plan to do with the dash speakers?

[@kimmyyimmel2010]

i was just wondering about this since i have the same exact model as you, with the 6 speaker setup. so you are saying the dash speakers are 3.5?

[@K03sport]

@@kimmyyimmel2010... watch the impedance on the dash speakers. due to starlink (voice), I've heard the dash speakers are 8ohm vs 4ohm in the doors...running less than 8ohm in the dash can cause issues w/o a workaround

[@traviscollins3249]

How did these speakers sound for you? I am considering these as an upgrade from stock. Do the upgraded infinity speakers “die” after half volume like the stock speakers?

[@SyrupCanuck]

Your review is amazing

[@Zhorellski]

Same with 2024?

[@vulcangunner58]

I just did this install in my '22 XV last week. So far, sounds good, but everyone says better after break-in. Will consider under-seat sub. after some time....Simple swap-out, good video.

[@jeff666p]

did they improve over time?

[@vulcangunner58]

@@jeff666p Yes, smoother, and better punch. And I did add the JBL underseat SW for fuller bass.

[@jasoncormier9588]

I have a 2024 Crosstrek with the Hardon Kardon upgrade with 10 speakers. Sounds good but always up for making it sound better.

[@jamesanderson4696]

i have this as well. have to turn it up to 25 for it to sound good. no bass in the rears at all.

[@jasoncormier9588]

@jamesanderson4696 it's really a weak sound system for being premium

[@jamesanderson4696]

@jasoncormier9588 i took the rear speaker out. Nothing on it to tell who the manufacturer is. No specifications on it, just a qr code linked to a subaru part number for the speaker.

[@achg89]

2.3 ohms vs 4 ohms, any problem?

[@jose09160]

I want to do this on my Subaru and I could get most of the part numbers from the video. However, my question is where both wiring harness adapters the same? For the front as the back? Or where the front ones different from the back? I could only get 1 of the part numbers for 1 of the wiring harness, the other one I couldn’t see, any help is appreciated thank you

[@BonoMalumSuperate]

I am trying to kicker, I have tried JBL I have tried Kenwood in pioneer and I have settled on Polk audio. All I want to know is where to buy the brackets to fit 6X9 to the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

[@serge3463]

Will they fit 2013 Subaru crosstrek

[@kevinl6390]

Would you need the amp if you were pairing these with subs? I just installed two JBL 8 inch subs but have the stock speakers in

[@RobertKraig]

was this an upgrade to the harmon cardon system?

[@ETSUBrown8939]

Dude this was very helpful n thank you.

[@usrl1967]

No dash speakers?

[@Booom_]

hey. I’ve got a ‘22 sport trim crosstrek and want to install the same speakers. could you provide links?

[@kratos7678]

Did you end up installing the JBL’s?

[@Booom_]

@@kratos7678 no, and I don’t plan on it as I’m trading in my car. I can provide the links if you’d like though

[@kratos7678]

I think I got everything ordered. I just wanted to know if the JBL’s speakers are worth the install over time. Thanks again!

[@JarrydTIme]

Great vid, although did I miss the explanation on the wiring harness

[@Looking-great]

Car year?..

[@laiferickson2673]

How is your starlink

[@JustinPhillipsScuba]

Why did you not do the dash?

[@Miggyenzo]

is jbl 939 will fit in crosstrek touring 2021,and it improve the sound?

[@2sanblade]

Has anyone done this install on a '22 WRX ? should also fit right?

[@Xiv2022]

The speaker mount was upside down and flip the wrong way? This is why it wouldn't fit.

[@laiferickson2673]

Do u have to run a resistor upgrading the speakers?

[@SynicalBeats]

Resister? Why would that be a thing?

[@ekimandersom4478]

For what?

[@alexyeung9668]

Which car amp would you recommend for kicker ks speakers?

[@K03sport]

you could have cut the bracket to fit around the bolt, trim to fit...amps come in all flavors. even the low powered amps at 20-25Wrms/ch will sound better than the stock hu. ppl don't need to blast 75Wrms +/ch to get good sound. shoot, even the tiny UTV amps the size of a brick will out perform the stock hu and give you "more" sound. obviously matching the speaker to the amp (input power to the speaker) will result in the best overall sound. brand is up to you.

[@jaz.kracker.6274]

Is front speakers 6 1/2? …will be looking to upgrade but not sure the size.

[@achg89]

6x9

[@Shocktroops]

What yr is ur car mines is 2021

[@kratos7678]

Did you install the JBL’s? If so hows the sound quality?

[@andrewdonohue1853]

i have a 2003 bonneville SSEi as a summer only use car, i also have a crosstrek premium 6MT. my bonneville has a 5 channel soundstream brand amp, 4 kicker CS, 2 alpine 6x9", and a 10" skar sub. the stereo in my bonneville cranks, yeah i know it's aftermarket...... i live my crosstrek but i think the stereo sucks. i am wondering if i can ever do anything to make it better.

[@andrewdonohue1853]

how do you work around the factory "infotainment center"? how do you add an amp if you can run normal preouts? my 2003 bonneville i use a pioneer head unit.

[@AGT1025]

You should have done a comparison

[@kratos7678]

How’s the speakers holding up? Just bought some.

[@Airmanclaysmith]

Did they turn out pretty good? I’ve got a 2021 crosstrek sport no upgraded system. Was looking into it. Did you end up needing an amp??

[@kratos7678]

@@Airmanclaysmith I have a 2021 base Crosstrek They’re definitely better than the oem speakers no amp at the moment but I do want one later down the road.

[@Airmanclaysmith]

@@kratos7678 any reason why you want an amp? I’d prefer not to have one cause it’s just going to be more work for me in the future.

[@devongayah7166]

I have a Subaru XV 2020 with the stock deck that decreases the bass as the volume goes up. How do I fix this?

[@traviscollins3249]

You can’t. It’s how it’s set up…so the speakers don’t “overdrive” themselves. The Subaru stock system I have in my 2018 with deadening sounds worse than the stock speakers I had in my 2004 Grand Prix. No BS lol.

[@ZecrOfficial]

2021 and on comes with Harman Kardon speakers which are far better clarity and quality to the jbls and most others, best thing you can really do is just throw a box sub in the trunk or a seat sub if you want more bass, the HKs have decent bass for normal speakers but the clarity is whats going to pair amazing with a box sub above most other speaker replacements, just make sure you check your model and year not all crosstreks have HKs.

[@Albinosheep-hm8ll]

Wish you showed the wiring part

[@BigAl22]

Would love to see a sub install

[@joek81981]

I like those. Its between these and some similar Kickers and maybe the Infinity ones. What are we doing about the little three inchers in the dash? Is there something weird with the crossover thing on the back of that dash speaker? Anything I should know? Other than the speaker is dogs**t? Cause I know that part. Also, I have this thing by Cerwin Vega - it sounds whack, but hear me out. JBL makes the exact same thing. It replaces the foam thing that sits in the spare tire. Its a powered 12 and there's no remote wire, no line out converter, no, rca, no harness cutting, no dash dickery. Its absolutely astounding in my Crosstrek with the factory radio. Big bumps (for it's class of thing) and a completely empty trunk. Just a though. They fit our cars perfectly and they're not much money and I couldn't be happier. Nearly as headache free as that speaker install. You'd mentioned a powered hideaway sub and this cannot be more hideaway. I dare say it beats every under seat sub I heard.

[@adibee88]

I am a Natural Skeptic. You WON me over at, "JBL, Kicker and Alpine"!😉

[@noobwow2009]

Alpine is amazing on female voice😊 actually Japanese audio brand are kind of more female voice friendly.

[@WEdway33]

Do you know if the GTO 939 speaker will fit in the 2018 crosstrek

[@hmongxas1642]

Kicker ™

[@ekimandersom4478]

I would avoid Kicker and JBL. Alpine only the R or X serie.

[@chiefouko]

That's it am getting JBLs too for Subaru XV. The only thing is I need somebody to install for me

[@kastanskogstad4510]

JL audio!