WRX Speaker Upgrade Guide Part 2: How to Install Aftermarket Speaker

In part two of my WRX speaker upgrade guide I cover how to install an aftermarket speaker into the front doors of the WRX. I cover the parts you’ll need, things to consider, and difficulties I came across. This is part 2! In part one I go over everything you should consider when selecting a speaker for your car in the first place. Check out that video here: • WRX Speaker Upgrade Gu...
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Tools I Ended Up Using:
Phillips Screwdriver, Diagonal Cutters, Small Pliers, Scissors, Drill/Index
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[@loudracerz231]

I really apreciate you taking the time to explain all of this and in part 1.. It was really helpfull.. Saved me hours of research

[@WKFS]

Great videos! I watched both parts despite not owning a WRX. I thoroughly enjoyed them. I found your descriptions to be informative and your instructions easy to understand. Time well spent. Much appreciated.

[@korayerhan3520]

Excellent video series!!! Thanks.

[@Wonasmoka]

Awesome video

[@DustinB855]

I just rerouted the oem wiring for the speaker so that you can put the wire behind the speaker. Used different way to mount speakers as well. Theres a guy that sells mounts specifically for subarus.

[@mbmcdonough]

Great video man, really appreciate all you’ve got posted. What did you do for the tweeters? I’m installing he audio all around, but the tweeters are insanely smaller. Did you do after market or stick with the kicker upgrade?

[@marcosjvazquez]

Awesome information. Love your page! Question for you: did you have an issue with the SOS light coming on after your install?

[@alanbell8286]

The stock speakers in wrx/crosstreks areso bad. Thank you for this tutorial. Tha Kicker Coaxials bussin :)

[@Tuplatan0]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@amitbalkaran1126]

Awesome video !. Thinking of doing this to my wrx17 cvt i hate the door speakers and tweeters

[@danielbuckley8812]

you got the cvt?????

[@Cruikification]

How do the Alpine speakers compare to the Kickers?

[@impulseproman]

My OEM speakers was really cheap i just use a dermal and cut the speaker out and use the frame from OEM speaker

[@benjaminhartranft]

Does anyone know the size of the screws for mounting the speakers? I bought some speakers used but they came without screws.

[@thomasteel9509]

Do you need to use the same mounting brackets for the rear speakers?

[@jessel1217]

3/8 in. drill bit for the pilot hole correct?

[@joaquincruz2125]

would these speakers come with the connectors? would they also fit a 2011 wrx?

[@RoaringOrange]

I just got the same exact speaker today and same exact amp! How do you like the result?

[@dirtysock1able]

Can i use the same speaker for the rear ?

[@estevanvaladez945]

Any chance would the mounts work in the back doors?

[@bkhodaie]

What size are the speakers in the rear doors? Did you replace those as well? Was there any issue when you upgraded the head unit to idoing ?

[@djbrianvt]

Is it the same for a 2020 Impreza hatchback?? Base model???

[@Zhorellski]

This applies to CROSSTREK (2018) too?

[@theelusiveone147]

Does the bracket work for a 2014 WRX?

[@lochspider]

Do I need to use the speaker wire adapter if I'm using an aftermarket amp and headunit?

[@feliciaschmid4803]

Hey lemme know where I got everything and the names of the speakers

[@subie_mioch_1872]

What head unit did you have installed? And can you switch over to an aftermarket head unit after you’ve installed the speakers or do you need to do both at the same time?

[@Tony-tk4ht]

So what for the rears?

[@game-yz5iq]

You used the same speaker adapter for the rear ?

[@Fuzzalump]

I'm hoping you have a video that shows the difference between the stock sound and the upgraded sound.

[@brendandmellow9151]

@@akqjtn hey any idea how to clean the black plastic on the front of the car. The textured plastic at the front and around the small lights. It's hard to get the white polish or wax out of it.

[@logan5326]

Are you referring to the front grill and around the fog lights?If so, NEVER wax those areas with paste wax, at most use a quick detailer (liquid spray) because it's easier to clean it off.

[@faascencio]

I don’t know why you couldn’t use the stock speaker bracket. I just cut the old stock speaker out and placed my speaker on top. Everything fit perfectly back in.

[@akqjtn]

I could have done something, but I keep all my stock parts. If I ever got rid of the car I would take my nice, expensive speakers out and put the stock ones back.

[@streetmachine8211]

Super good video!

[@raymondmejia3309]

Nice! What did you do for the rear door speakers? Same speakers/process?

[@ekimandersom4478]

Rear speakers are irrelevant. You might as well remove them

[@jonizzzle]

I also noticed my adapters pointed in a weird way but I didn’t want to drill into my door. I noticed that the Alpine speakers are rated for 100W RMS and I believe you have the Alpine KTP-445U amp which puts out 45W RMS per channel. Do you intend on upgrading the amp as well as the speaker wire in order to provide more power to the speakers?

[@jonizzzle]

Boost & Shutter ah gotcha. Thanks to your other videos I purchased the Alpine KTP-445U a few weeks ago. I have a 2016 WRX so all your information was applicable. I loved how compact it is and it fit perfectly under the passenger seat with lots of room to spare. Instead of a separate amp to power a sub I opted to get the Rockford Fosgate P300-10 just to make it simpler.

[@RoaringOrange]

@@akqjtn Man, you are my hero!!

[@edwardvanegas2314]

Hey bro are you sure the link you have for the speaker connectors are correct. When I click on the link it takes you to cables that are for a Toyota. Do these fix a 2019 STI? My speakers are stock and should be the same as the WRX.

[@edwardvanegas2314]

Boost & Shutter thanks!

[@michaelcharach]

Well if I ever had any thoughts of trying to do this myself this video changed that. Going to leave this to the professionals

[@franklinmanigat]

Bro!! Great Video...... I have a 2011 wrx, do you know which Speakers should I get, if I wanna keep my oem Bracket? with size info that will fit, its almost similar like yours... thank you

[@acmeneses2018]

Have you had the rear deck rattle? And if so how did you address that issue? Currently running a JL Audio amp and sub and I get a lot of rattle from the rear deck behind the back seats.

[@acmeneses2018]

Boost & Shutter that would be really helpful. Surprised no ones mentioned it. It blows getting all that rattle 🤦‍♂️

[@livetoberich]

@@akqjtn do a how to on this please. lol

[@sivonparansun]

@@akqjtn I shoved a shop towel on the trunk and it fixed that rattle

[@douglaslanglois4077]

the wire adaptors come up as being for a toyota?

[@ekimandersom4478]

Yes

[@cameronmitchell6602]

Does this require upgrading your HU?

[@SyntheticPVPMc]

Stock head unit puts out 10watts to each speaker. You're going to want a head unit that puts out at least 40

[@sealnav]

You still have the OEM Kikers

[@sealnav]

Thanks I will keep seen your videos XV Crosstrek 2019

[@JasonDolson]

Thanks for this. I seriously can't believe how bad the sound quality is on the 2019 STI. My work van has better speakers. Really surprising.

[@ThjyuGaming]

Is it that bad? I've had a 2016 Impreza for 3 years and I'm upgrading to a 2019 WRX this month. Only thing I didn't get to test was the audio in the wrx. The 2016 definitely isn't the best but it's honestly not so bad either. I've heard WAY worse in newer vehicles than the 2016 Impreza.

[@DrumDru313]

Genji I have a 2019 wrx with stock speakers and it is HORRIBLE. Upgrading asap

[@elcazadordeembusteros]

el cable suelto ????? hahaha

[@michaelcharach]

Why does Subaru put such terrible speakers in its cars?