Subaru Impreza Speaker installation

Here is how to install front and rear stereo speakers on a Subaru Impreza car, replacing the original factory Subaru speakers. Doorr panel removal on a Subaru Impreza car is easy if you follow the simple instructions in this video. You just need to remove one screw, and then everything else including the car door panel pops loose. To install the door panel on a Subaru Impreza, just pop it back into place and screw in one screw. Putting the speakers in a Subaru Impreza is easy if you have the right connectors and adapters. I replaced the original car stereo speakers with 2 way Speakers for better higher frequency sound.
Here's where you can get a Subaru repair manual:
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Here is where you can buy door panel removal tools to help install the speakers:
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[@ethansteele7018]

I love how this dude doesn't go easy on anything he just pulls everything right off

[@icenberg6658]

Why is no one here giving this man the credit he deserve? You are a Hero! You saved my day! Thank you so much! Love from Sweden!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help

[@hainzym418]

Very good step by step instructions, Cheers

[@louiecolton621]

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[@talonkylan1844]

@Jaiden Marcellus yup, I have been watching on Flixzone for years myself :)

[@mehtaabbrar621]

As soon as I heard "Shut up, bird!" I knew this guy was chill af. Great video too bro, thanks!

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome

[@qualmingtea1628]

You had me at "Shut up bird".

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@SympleNLP]

Good explanation. Enjoyable to watch :)

[@cromwell1974]

Awesome video! Very clear instructions with no rambling, thank you so much!

[@MrPounder1]

thanks for the demo. only thing to make those RF sound better would be to apply some acoustic sponge pad behind the speakers to defract sound waves and apply sound deadening to the doors. you get better mid bass response. thanks for sharing mate.

[@Skeeeder]

You are a life saver! Thank you so much for this video.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I could help.

[@thomasnimon8825]

Nice 9-2x vid! Very helpful

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Thomas Nimon Thanks!

[@IAMshredrmk]

Used the same speakers in my 07 OBS, just replaced the stock speakers and used the original rings, much easier. Same in the front. It was 4' in back doors and 6 1/2" in front.

[@hoohoohoblin]

I really like the way they sound. My son thinks they could use more bass, but I like that they fit into the stock speaker holes.

[@kevinmartini7418]

Still using the stock head unit? How much difference did it make? I am considering doing the same thing.

[@joeyacmilan]

Great video

[@tonynava405]

I removed my wheels before removing the cards. Was that necessary?

[@MrKarloz97]

Excellent comment on the Speaker Installer of the Year. Brilliant. 😂😭

[@DingoJess]

Amazing, cheers!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks

[@youtubkeeper]

Damn it. I removed the whole door handle section (removed the rods that clip in). This seems much easier!

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yup. It is pretty easy when you do it this way.

[@moneyseeker8886]

Take a shot for every time he says pop 😂

[@zoligaspar6050]

how powerfull are the stock speakers?(watts)

[@rainbowgod7956]

You saved me $130 thank u.

[@hoohoohoblin]

You’re welcome.

[@johnmagee5664]

Sorry for newbie comment - but does all of this same stuff apply for a 2002 impreza wrx? I saw somewhere else that the 02-07 should be the same...but wanted to confirm. --Thanks in advance

[@hoohoohoblin]

+John Magee I don't know. Mine is a 2005 model, but I have never looked at one newer than that.

[@TrickyHaze.]

Yes 2002-2007 are all the same

[@send_it_subie]

John Magee the speaker size is different. 2002 has 5 1/4” in the front and 4” in the rear

[@agoulds]

So I found speaker leads ( adapters) in Australia at aerpro, I'm sure you can get them off eBay and such

[@peterserroni2624]

Great thankyou.

[@8drifit]

Hey! Great how to video. Just one question tho.. were did you get those after market speaker surroundings from?? I could find them anywhere haha. Can you purchase them from Amazon??

[@hoohoohoblin]

They came with the speakers. I bought them from Crutchfield.

[@8drifit]

@@hoohoohoblin wow you lucky guy haha

[@aguynamedcory3]

So if I order off crutch field and its fit for my car will they send the correct parts to make it fit or will I have to order those too?

[@hoohoohoblin]

+HugsButNoDrugs They supply all the parts. In my case, they gave me speaker mounting brackets and the correct wiring connectors to fit my car, so I didn't have to cut or solder anything. They're good about answering questions if you call them.

[@MrKarloz97]

Why if I buy the exact same size speakers? That way I don't need a mount bracket? Or was that not the reason why you used one?

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Carlos Diaz I bought them from Crutchfield, and they include the bracket and wires for free, so I bought them. Not sure if you can find an exact fit aftermarket speaker or not. You may be able to fit in a little bit bigger speaker too.

[@teodorbarbolov7161]

what is the exact size of the front and rear speakers? and also how wide are the new ones?

[@hoohoohoblin]

They are Rockford Fosgates. I got them from Crutchfield, who can take the make and model of your car and tell you what size speakers fit. In the case of the Impreza, I think I could have fit bigger speakers in there, but they didn't recommend any. I don't remember the exact model number.

[@alexromero3163]

What is the exact product number for the speakers connector Is it from Metro or Crutchfield

[@hoohoohoblin]

I don’t know the product number, but Crutchfield sent it to me with the speakers.

[@MarkGamingTV]

Yea, but what size speakers did you use.

[@hoohoohoblin]

I think they were 5 1/2’s in the front. I bought what Crutchfield recommended. After I open the doors up, it looked like I could’ve fit bigger speakers in there if I wanted to.

[@jackykimes]

502_STI Correct answer: too small.

[@Rocheman79]

Are you happy with the Rockford speakers ?

[@hoohoohoblin]

They are pretty good. They sound good as loud as I like to listen to them but if you turn them up too loud they get kind of fuzzy. They are the cheapest speakers Rockford Fosgate mix, and they say the next level up speakers sound better. I am happy with them and they are good enough for me.

[@Rocheman79]

thanks so much for the info! im going to look at the next model up

[@dtronic7773]

Nobody noticed that that speaker plug is fried !!!!! Lol that might have been an issue to why you needed new speakers and it is gonna be an issue again !! It was totally charred !!!!! Lol other then that fun video lol 😂 was it just me !????? Did you really plug the new speaker plug back into it ??? No way !!!! Lol

[@potaylo]

What size speaker did it take?

[@hoohoohoblin]

+gbtayc I don't remember for sure, but I think it was 5 1/2 in the front and 4 1/2 in the back. If you go to the Crutchfield website and search for Subaru Impreza speakers, it will show you what size they sold me.

[@marissaallen5095]

Does anyone know what size an Impreza 2011 hatchback speakers are?

[@randalfuentes6953]

Google it

[@Madvillian]

What mounting bracket did you use?

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Tom I don’t know the brand name. Crutchfield sold it to me along with the speakers. You could probably look on there and find out.

[@Madvillian]

I wonder why my STI came with tweeters behind that door handle trim and your saab didn't

[@tylerhunt88]

How big of a speaker did you use?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I used the same size as stock. I think you could go a little bit bigger in there, but I just went with what Crutchfield recommended.

[@jorgegarcia1278]

where'd you get the adapters ?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I bought the speakers from Crutchfield, and they always include the adapters. Not sure what the part number is or where they got them.

[@tj.rockwell]

@@hoohoohoblin could you add a link to these speakers? Are they still work well for you. My stock ones are crackling and I cant stand it. Time for an upgrade

[@tj.rockwell]

What size were the rear speakers? 4in?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I think so. It looks like both front and rear on these cars you can squeeze a bigger speaker in there if you’re creative.

[@tj.rockwell]

@@hoohoohoblin I've looked into it quite a bit, people are saying a 6 and a half in up front and a 5 and a quarter inch in the rear. I havnt had my door panels off yet so dont know how realistic that is. What do you think?

[@Mx2J]

this guy sounds like the luckypennyshop channel.

[@myluxuryreview3785]

What size is the rear speaker ?

[@hoohoohoblin]

I don’t remember. I bought whatever Crutchfield recommends. I think with both the front and the rear speaker, you might be able to put something a little bit bigger in there.

[@abdulbhuiyan7300]

Did you have to do any modifications to the rear one like add a spacer or anything?

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Abdul Bhuiyan No. It fit into the hole.

[@abdulbhuiyan7300]

hoohoohoblin good video btw

[@lunananaharu2412]

dude...I remember my 97 took 10 minutes, you only open a little door over the speaker, plug the shit in, easy as fuck...now they all this bullshit?! damn.

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Kieri Ogden I remember those days. It must be cheaper to do it this way now.

[@gsanchez922]

I will install in the front a pair of 4 ways and rear 3 ways 😬😬

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Gabriel Sanchez I recommend taking the door panels off before you buy the speakers, and then decide just how big a speaker will fit in there. I think I could've fit a bigger speaker in there if I had done that.

[@zapetamenchu8225]

What sise is the espeakers

[@hoohoohoblin]

I don’t remember. I went to the Crutchfield site and bought the ones they recommended. When I installed them, it looks like you could squeeze bigger ones in there if you wanted to. I’d recommend going to a Subaru forum and asking people what size speakers they’ve put in.

[@piccolo181]

This is a sincere question not a rib: Do you realize that the adhesive in duct tape is an acid and that it will run at higher temperatures? Perhaps gorrila tape is of higher quality but I have seen Duct tape eat its way through plastic on several occasions.

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks. I haven't seen duct tape glue liquify and run before. I don't think it gets hot enough to do that where I live. I've heard of other people using it for this, and I don't think there are problems with it.

[@sethferalin6611]

thoughts on what else to fill the gap with?

[@paulking2039]

Make a small / thin plywood or MDF baffle for the speakers to sit in / or on etc. Then fill any small holes with expanding foam, before the speakers are in, or perhaps cut the dynamat to shape, or overlapping a portion of the door and then sit the baffles over the top. Sound from the front, must not be able to get to the back and visa/versa, otherwise you will lose the bass. Shouldn't take more than a few hrs to fit. Tape will lose the power handling.

[@lewisdoyle100]

Thanks for the info but the chewing gum is to much

[@hoohoohoblin]

Sorry. I guess this is more of an ASMR video.

[@gretchenkeehn1069]

Why did you say shut up to the bird? (Crow)

[@hoohoohoblin]

+Gretchen Keehn He always makes noise during my videos.

[@8lakersfaithful248]

Gretchen Keehn lol who cares

[@Neehwahs]

GAWWDD

[@codypiehl9119]

Can you just splice the wires together and not use a harness

[@hoohoohoblin]

Yes. You can definitely do that. Just make sure you connect positive to positive and negative to negative.

[@ibk97]

I broke the clip on the door handle >:(

[@deanow56]

Only thing thats pissed me off was listening to him chewing 😒 🤣

[@samstancea3613]

Don’t use duck tape

[@jayfulton6789]

Lol .. stupid bird

[@liga8149]

Kinda bullshit. They sent me the wrong mounting bracket

[@xXxOmarSanchezxXx]

Great video

[@hoohoohoblin]

Thanks