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Kicker Speaker Upgrade on my STI | IS IT WORTH IT!?

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@jturcios
@jturcios 2 жыл бұрын
Great video man. I just got the entire Kicker system installed in my WRX and it sounds SOOOOO much better than the stock system. It's like night and day. I highly recommend this upgrade.
@IMotoUI
@IMotoUI Жыл бұрын
Do you have Oem head unit ? I’d like to keep my stock one but hear it doesn’t sound the best
@Matrix803
@Matrix803 4 ай бұрын
I ordered those tweeters recently. I'm doing a similar upgrade as you but in reverse order. Last September I replaced my stock head unit with the iDoing first (mainly because my original head unit didn't have navigation built-in, and I really wanted that). Worked great for the past 10 months or so with my stock speakers, but the left rear speaker actually blew at some point, so I only had three working speakers for a while. Then just this past week I replaced my door speakers with JBL 621F's. I was actually a bit worried about those speakers and almost exchanged them for different ones, because they're rated at 3 ohms instead of the usual 4 ohm. Crutchfield kinda re-assured me that the JBL's would be fine, because they're tailored to work like 4-ohm speakers. So, I kept them, got silicone speaker baffles for them on Amazon, and installed them. Next, I've got the Kicker H631SFJ101's coming in tomorrow and I'll install those after I get out of work. Between those and the JBL's with their really good bass handling, I feel like I'm gonna have a pretty nice setup even without a subwoofer or external amp. I mostly listen to video game music or classic rock, and normally I don't blast the radio or go insane with the bass boosting. Sometimes it can be really tricky researching which speakers work, and which don't-- especially with a lesser-known head unit brand like iDoing. Pair that with the fact that I've literally never done a car audio upgrade before and I am not a car guy by any means, you can get lost pretty quickly with all the different options, LOL.
@HavokStrifeX
@HavokStrifeX 4 жыл бұрын
I was looking into that Kicker sub hard. What killed it for me, at least for 08-14's, you gotta remove the sub to lift the trunk floor up to get to the tray and spare tire underneath. I use the tray a lot, it was a deal breaker, I'm going to get a slim sub and put it under my seat. May not be as good, but space is more important to me than bass. For the first time ever. Dadlife. That head unit is awesome, btw.
@richardriglin4148
@richardriglin4148 5 ай бұрын
Great video, I have a Legacy, changed my head unit for a Pioneer, 3.5 tweeters 6x9 front speakers got back ones ordered 63/4s they are Kickers as well, as for what you did/changed it's totally up to you what ever makes you happy, oh by the way she looks very nice, thanks for sharing.
@Sigue24
@Sigue24 Жыл бұрын
Literally my issue, upgraded my head unit and it was great, went with upgraded speakers and lost all my low end, so now I'm going to be throwing a sub and amp into the mix
@Mountain_Soldier
@Mountain_Soldier 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, I installed my headunit this weekend, but was not able to hook the same subwoofer you have. Do you have an install video on how to connect the subwoofer to the headunit? Thanks
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a video in that but it just plugs right in with the factory sub harness.
@chaddaarud9990
@chaddaarud9990 4 жыл бұрын
Ok! I'm sold! Adding all the kicker upgrades to my list :)
@evoxjordan6330
@evoxjordan6330 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely going to buy the oem upgrade and idoing hesd unit, I love my music and the base model speakers are really bad and aren’t loud and get distorted when it gets louder
@stevenflo9823
@stevenflo9823 4 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend just the tweeters & subwoofers?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
For sure. But the whole package sounds really good. Try just the tweeters first and see what you think. Good thing is, that’s the cheapest part of it all.
@stevenflo9823
@stevenflo9823 4 жыл бұрын
Scoobyfreak86 awesome man. Thanks for the feedback. I’ll definitely look into them. 👍🏼
@raiderfan367
@raiderfan367 2 жыл бұрын
Did you do an install video for the speakers?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 2 жыл бұрын
I do not have a video, but I have a write up on my journal for them. forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=45611237&postcount=815
@jrodz808
@jrodz808 11 ай бұрын
Super informative and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
@wheelhub3607
@wheelhub3607 7 ай бұрын
I just got the kicker sub with no harness, can you link where you bought yours? Great video, really helpfull and detailled!
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 7 ай бұрын
Link is in the description
@wheelhub3607
@wheelhub3607 7 ай бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage Sorry for the missunderstanding, not the subwoofer link, but the sub harness. You said you bought it to install the sub
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 7 ай бұрын
amzn.to/3K5qJYn
@wheelhub3607
@wheelhub3607 7 ай бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage Thank you!
@santozz2234
@santozz2234 5 ай бұрын
Hey Scooby! Not sure if you’ll see this but how did you wire the oem sub to the idoing so lost on wiring
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 5 ай бұрын
The kicker harness just plugs right into the I doing.
@santozz2234
@santozz2234 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for answering! Im lost cause it came with 2 white squares and one ground cable. Do the male and female squares go into each other?
@santozz2234
@santozz2234 5 ай бұрын
I couldnt find a place on the actual idoing for a plug male or female
@runneralpha6274
@runneralpha6274 4 жыл бұрын
i got the kicker upgrade to and everybody complain about the stock audio in this car but with kicker i thing they sound really good! I only have speaker upgrade not sub and twiter and the are to much bass already! i imagine if i upgrade twitter i have to take sub to to have a more balaced sound!
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
The tweeters make the biggest difference! Definitely suggest picking them up.
@Mangolikestreat
@Mangolikestreat 4 жыл бұрын
Did the subwoofer harness plug right into that idoing head unit?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@sulman91147
@sulman91147 10 ай бұрын
Does anyone know what the part numbers are for the Speed Clip and the Knob that holds the woofer?
@jonathanb1987
@jonathanb1987 4 жыл бұрын
When you bought the wiring harness for the subwoofer was it a long harness that ran from the sub to the head unit or was it something smaller and you had to add other wiring?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
It’s a long wire that runs the whole length of the car basically.
@jonathanb1987
@jonathanb1987 4 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage thanks!
@theblueninjazx10r
@theblueninjazx10r 4 жыл бұрын
My 15 Sti is a Limited (Used) and it came with the Harmon Kardon Setup but a lame head unit. I’ll be upgrading that with a unit from Crutchfield.
@leahcimpowell4828
@leahcimpowell4828 28 күн бұрын
Very informative man 👍. Question. I have a 2019 subaru wrx sti limited, with harman kardon door speakers and woofer. Will the kicker door speaker upgrade work for me?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 28 күн бұрын
If you have the hk, I would just leave it be.
@leahcimpowell4828
@leahcimpowell4828 28 күн бұрын
@Autofreakgarage i would, but the problem is, the front doors stopped working for some time now, the rear ones are faint, and only one tweeter works
@leahcimpowell4828
@leahcimpowell4828 28 күн бұрын
@Autofreakgarage i want to get something that's plug and play. I read about the oem kickers, but I'm not sure if they work as a replacement for STIs models that carry HK
@chico4738
@chico4738 4 жыл бұрын
this helped! im looking to upgrade my sound system too. I have a 2020 sti base model and the head unit is perfect but the speakers can be better
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
The kicker upgrade will be what you’re looking for!
@bjoewallace81
@bjoewallace81 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 sti base as well and want better speakers as well.
@JunkWoodProjectswithJacob
@JunkWoodProjectswithJacob Жыл бұрын
Did you order the idoing head unit with the base option or the Harmon karon option?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage Жыл бұрын
Base since I don’t have the hk
@JunkWoodProjectswithJacob
@JunkWoodProjectswithJacob Жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage the harness for the kicker sub plugged in just fine to the idoing head unit?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage Жыл бұрын
Yes sir. Exactly like stock.
@MrBwkhattab
@MrBwkhattab 2 жыл бұрын
Do you mind sharing where you bought the harness? I just bought a used subwoofer like you but it's missing the harness that connects to the idoing headunit. Thank you!
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 2 жыл бұрын
It’s directly from Subaru
@MrBwkhattab
@MrBwkhattab 2 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage should I just tell them I'm looking for a subwoofer harness?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 2 жыл бұрын
For the kicker sub yes. I believe I show the part number in this video somewhere.
@scubagto420
@scubagto420 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get these I am looking for my 2019 sti limited
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Links in description under car stuff.
@scubagto420
@scubagto420 4 жыл бұрын
What year is your car ?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
2017
@martingray465
@martingray465 3 жыл бұрын
Hi friend, Did you do a video on the actual speaker install?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
I did not. I was still writing up journals on the forums when I did the speakers. forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=45611237&postcount=815
@martingray465
@martingray465 3 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage thanks for the reply. I'm struggling to find the OEM kicker door speakers. I will keep hunting. Also on the hunt for the OEM sub which is proving difficult also. Thanks again.
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
Check the links in the description of my videos for both.
@martingray465
@martingray465 3 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage I did. Out of stock. The choice for upgrades here in the UK are poor and I need to pay expensive shipping costs from the US on most of the things I'm buying.
@stevenvalencia414
@stevenvalencia414 Жыл бұрын
Is the harness for the sub compatible with the idoing head unit
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage Жыл бұрын
Yes plugs right in
@bryanalonso7978
@bryanalonso7978 2 жыл бұрын
So with the idoing headunit and play with the eq would it be justified to install the kickers?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Both made a big difference.
@danny-hk7vr
@danny-hk7vr 2 жыл бұрын
After adding the IDoing Head unit did it improve the sound? Like could you tell a difference from stock to that one? Thinking of going this exact same setup
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 2 жыл бұрын
Yes a big difference. For the cost of the upgrade, it is night and day better quality.
@danny-hk7vr
@danny-hk7vr 2 жыл бұрын
Did you install the subwoofer bass limiter? I’m looking at the whole setup right now and that’s part of it
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t. I prefer a bit more bass overall so I didn’t find the need. Plus, with the idoing, you can adjust the bass with the EQ.
@opticsmedia.official
@opticsmedia.official Жыл бұрын
Nice, Just bought the tweeter from your link.
@Reefurr
@Reefurr 3 жыл бұрын
Do you need an amp to add these speakers or does the stock stereo have enough power. I just want the tweeter and door speakers
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
No amp Is needed. Plug and play
@IMotoUI
@IMotoUI Жыл бұрын
Hey man thanks for the video ,l am about to do the same setup on the same car and color, mine is a 2020, my question is what harness did you buy for the sub, where can I get one/ what is the part number for they I didn’t see it in ur parts list , also is the sub install easy did it require trimming of the rubber mat ? Thanks in advance .
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage Жыл бұрын
Subaru OEM kicker harness. I have the part number at the end of this video. Install is easy, just took some time to run the harness to the headunit. Yes, it requires some trimming of the trunk mat.
@AznEricTV
@AznEricTV 3 жыл бұрын
Does the idoing head unit have the outlet for the same plug for my backup camera? I already have. Or do I have to buy the backup camera they offer?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
Plugs into the factory camera
@RiverTamGo
@RiverTamGo 2 жыл бұрын
Did you need a wire harness for the sub, or was it included?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I purchased it from Subaru
@tfa8rva
@tfa8rva 2 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage Thank you! I guess I can quick digging around in my dash for the right plug.
@RiverTamGo
@RiverTamGo 2 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage Thank you. Not sure why my reply was for my old account.
@TacoTheVenturesome
@TacoTheVenturesome 3 жыл бұрын
If I buy the OEM audio+ speaker upgrade kit that comes with an amp do I still need to upgrade my head unit? Or would it be pointless. Id rather keep the stock head unit but I don’t wanna miss out on audio quality. Big music guy.
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
The OEM+ setup is great for the stock headunit. Try the oem+ setup on stock unit first. If you are unhappy, then do the headunit.
@brandonrodriguez8785
@brandonrodriguez8785 3 жыл бұрын
Do you know if the kicker subwoofer works on a 2020 base sti model? I purchased the tweeter and door speaker upgrade but not sure if the sub would work for a 2020 model. please help!
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it works in all 2015+
@brandonrodriguez8785
@brandonrodriguez8785 3 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage awesome thanks man!
@Galindo49
@Galindo49 4 жыл бұрын
How is your idoing headunit doing? Mine has a small white smudge & debris inside the screen. Its only been a month & I hope more debris don’t get inside lol
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Had mine or 2.5 years and have had 0 issues. It has been flawless.
@Galindo49
@Galindo49 4 жыл бұрын
Scoobyfreak86 Thats good to know. Probably just received a defective one. When the screen is on its not noticeable but when its off & i clean it, its quite annoying. Thanks!
@ferniie
@ferniie 3 жыл бұрын
I have a question on the kicker sub I have 2020 Sti and don’t want to get rid of the stock head unit is it possible to run the kicker with the stock head unit ?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. The speakers and sub are a factory option from Subaru. Plug and play to stock unit.
@Ronnie25
@Ronnie25 4 жыл бұрын
Did you need any harness for the sub or its plug n play
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Need the OEM Subaru harness but it’s plug and play. I showed a picture of it at the end of the video.
@Ronnie25
@Ronnie25 4 жыл бұрын
Scoobyfreak86 do you have the part number for it
@MackCruz
@MackCruz 3 жыл бұрын
Is the Starlink safety system affected when you change the HU?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Starlink is removed from the car.
@WoodysPickle
@WoodysPickle 3 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage honestly Starlink is the most useless piece of crap I've ever experienced.
@WoodysPickle
@WoodysPickle 3 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage honestly Starlink is the most useless piece of crap I've ever experienced.
@mpv314
@mpv314 4 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I am installing the iDoing head unit on my 2016 STI and can’t get the reverse cam to work. Any way I can contact you directly? I’m trying to trouble shoot it
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
You can contact me via Instagram. In the description.
@mpv314
@mpv314 4 жыл бұрын
Scoobyfreak86 just pm’d you
@mpv314
@mpv314 4 жыл бұрын
Scoobyfreak86 please let me know if you see my message. It’s mpv314
@xchris46324x
@xchris46324x 4 жыл бұрын
@@mpv314 I had the same issue. Took me a couple days to figure it out. If you need help I can also help u. Insta @hunt46324
@Gaammbit
@Gaammbit Жыл бұрын
Do you have the oem reverse camera?
@7795Dakota
@7795Dakota 2 жыл бұрын
Great video man. I've been looking into getting better quality tweeters and door speakers to go with my 2 12" kenwood subs. I've got all the bass I need but if I turn my volume above 20 bass is all I hear.
@docbobet
@docbobet 4 жыл бұрын
Nice vid.. been researching & planning to upgrade my xv crosstrek. Your video is helpful, been thinking what speakers will i buy.. quick question, is this just for sti’s or any subaru cars? I think the sub is mounted at the side. I saw in other videos its mounted at the side panel at the back/cargo area..
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
I believe these will fit the crosstrek as well, but I am not 100% on that. Yes the sub is mounted to the driver side of the trunk.
@kk-yy8oi
@kk-yy8oi 3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the video .. does the sti Harmon kardon comes with the amp?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
Yes the hk system comes with its own amp. This kit does not work with h/k.
@kk-yy8oi
@kk-yy8oi 3 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage thanks
@kk-yy8oi
@kk-yy8oi 3 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage you have a nice sounds system and nice head unit ..Most importantly nice car.. 1 silly question..You know the speaker cover on the door panel, let's say if we open the door in rain or 1 time I did use wet wipe to wipe it because my shoes have made it dirty .. when I wipe the water squeezed in the hole but not a lot or when it's raining. Will those get damage the speaker?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
They are just covers. They aren’t the actual speakers.
@kk-yy8oi
@kk-yy8oi 3 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage I know I know but I mean will those water drops goes in do any damage?
@kqn-8
@kqn-8 4 жыл бұрын
I did the same man great vid, I have almost the same set up, I am looking to buy the kicker sub as well, I just had a quick question where did you end up placing the ground for the sub? Thanks in advance!
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
I think behind the headunit somewhere. I forget as it has been quite some time since I installed.
@kqn-8
@kqn-8 4 жыл бұрын
Scoobyfreak86 Gotcha I will pull it out & see where I can mount it, also sorry I had another question do you remember the harness part # I have a 17 STI as well and trying to make sure I buy the right harness I think the correct one is H630SFG810.
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Time stamp: 15:23. Posted the part number.
@kqn-8
@kqn-8 4 жыл бұрын
Scoobyfreak86 Got it I fill bad not watching the video till the end, thanks again! Can’t wait to see the new wheels when they come in.
@alvaroflores9925
@alvaroflores9925 Жыл бұрын
Will the harness fit my 2019 sti
@urbanizeddreams
@urbanizeddreams 4 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful since I currently have the Kicker speakers and tweeters and lacking that bass from the upgraded speakers. Will be buying the sub for sure now!
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to have helped! You’ll love the sub.
@Mdroudian
@Mdroudian 3 жыл бұрын
That system need a 10+ band EQ. I feel like it's missing some key frequencies.
@LoveUnderWill
@LoveUnderWill 3 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea. Bringing out the highs with the tweeters and making the sound clearer may be all someone needs to do to make the entire system come to life. Thanks for the advice. 100 bucks is a safe place to start for anyone.
@jorgemadrigal4426
@jorgemadrigal4426 3 жыл бұрын
Anyway you can link me some of the stuff ?
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
It’s all in the description below.
@renevidro444
@renevidro444 4 жыл бұрын
Love that head unit
@chrisclapp8323
@chrisclapp8323 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I just bought my car two days ago and saw this in the trunk. I am finding that it's got too much bass and am wondering how to turn the bass down. I'm not into a lot of base so I'm wondering if I should just have it taken off and have it sold. Are there any settings I can adjust to take the bass down or am I going to have to disconnect it? Thanks!
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 3 жыл бұрын
There is a wire harness you Can get that reduces the bass in this sub.
@chrisclapp8323
@chrisclapp8323 3 жыл бұрын
@@Autofreakgarage I'll look into that then, thanks for getting back to me.
@TheOmegaFleet
@TheOmegaFleet 3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisclapp8323 subaru PN H630SFJ400 - You can get it from subarupartsdeal.com (Good place for parts)
@obZidianZ06
@obZidianZ06 4 жыл бұрын
Sold!! 👍👍
@Autofreakgarage
@Autofreakgarage 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy! It’s a great upgrade.
@rexnhogz
@rexnhogz 4 жыл бұрын
I put a 4 channel amp on my kicker upgrade speakers and they scream
@SirLuLzDalot
@SirLuLzDalot 4 жыл бұрын
Harmon Kardon system is rubbish anyway. My 17 Impreza premium stereo was better. Only good thing is the parcel shelf woofer
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