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Replacing the speaker system in a 2023 civic sport

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2.1K views 15 replies 7 participants last post by  krcotter  
#1 ·
So I'm planning on replacing the stock speakers and adding a sub in the back in a 23 sport , any parts that I would need to add to the list ?
What is have ordered right now
2 infinity pr6510cs sets
1 Kicker 51PTRTP12
And a 8 gauge wiring kit .
Not sure if there is a mount i would need for the speakers to fit or anything like that , please let me know .
 
#5 ·
I just typed up a long-exasperated answer to a question you didn't ask. I realized after looking at the subs you chose that the enclosure comes with an amp. That's a good start, you may have luck taking the line level signal from a rear speaking into it, you may not. I did not have luck with my system and instead had to take the subwoofer (bose system in the si) and feed into a LOC then feed back into the amplifier. If you look to the left on the connections, that's where the wiretap is going to go into, it shows L+ and L-, same with R, which means it wants the left signal and also a right signal, since you are pulling after the signal is amplified you'll put the input level to high (low level is preamp signal, this is available at the back of aftermarket head units normally). You will also want to get a remote bass knob. This is just because of how our head units control the signal, you'll specifically want to turn the bass setting down in the menu so that bass doesn't feed through the corner speakers, this would drown out the mids, then use the bass knob to fine tune the pure bass from the sub. The alternative route, some connoisseurs like doing it this way and say it's the best way, is to get a line output converter. Essentially feeding line level input into an amp like that will work, but the factory head unit has bass roll off at a certain frequency, as to protect your speakers. It doesn't want to feed a signal that will hardly work or cause wear and tear on an 8-inch speaker, and the 12 inch one you are putting into the car can easily handle that. Thus, people say the roll off can negatively affect how the subwoofer operates, a line output converter restores this roll off.

That's about it for my second long-exasperated answer. Let me know if you have any follow up questions, I had to do quite a bit of extra research before doing my system (Working on fiber glassing a custom sealed enclosure for it in the rear corner of the trunk next)
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#8 ·
I didn't understand allot of that , but I will re read a few times later when I'm not exhausted lol . And the bass volume knob should be with included with the subwoofer in the box . Thank you for responding
 
#13 ·
I’d say so, changing speakers does very little in the amount of sound and volume you can get off the same power and stock head unit.

In my 25 civic sport I’m running audiofrog GB60s and I had them in there before I added my amps and DSP and the sound barely changed from the stock speakers.
 
#14 ·
What was the efficiency rating of the OEM speakers, and compare that to the new speaker efficiency ratings?

Its suspected Pioneer is the stock supplier of my '25 Sport. Most factory-supplied Pioneer 6.5"–6.75" full-range paper cone speakers usually have: Sensitivity (efficiency): ~86–90 dB @ 1W/1m.

Your Audiofrog GB60 (efficiency): 88 dB @ 1W/1m speakers are similar in efficiency to OEM. Don't take this in any way to be a knock on your speakers, it's only a single factor. Your may have better range, and better everything else over OEM.

If you drop in a set of Infinity REF-6532IX speakers: (efficiency) 93 dB @ 1W/1m they will absolutely sound louder!
 
#16 ·
Excellent choice...

Stock Speakers (~86 dB): The anticipated volume is approximately 99 dB.
Kicker 46CSC654 (90 dB): The anticipated volume is approximately 103 dB.
Infinity REF607F (93 dB): The anticipated volume is approximately 106 dB.

Kicker 46CSC654 vs. Stock Speakers:

The difference is 4 dB (103 dB - 99 dB).
This is a significant increase. You will perceive the Kicker speakers as sounding approximately 1.3 to 1.6 times louder than your stock speakers, especially with the added clarity.

Infinity REF607F vs. Stock Speakers:

The difference is 7 dB (106 dB - 99 dB).
This is a very substantial increase. Your ears will perceive the Infinity speakers as sounding roughly 1.7 to 2.2 times louder than your stock speakers, with a noticeable improvement in overall quality.