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i82much

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I am thinking about upgrading my base model IO3 to the Kenwood DNX893S.   Let's say you were in my shoes and wanted radio performance about as good as a typical premium factory offering, something that might come stock on the High Country.  

 

I assume I would need to upgrade the speakers to get there too.  The Kenwood unit has 22 watts RMS, 50 peak, 4 channels.  Would I also need an amp too?

 

Any suggestions for an amp, if I need one, and speakers?  I am guessing I should replace all of the factory speakers, but I'm not an audio guy.  Just looking for suggestions.  Budget is flexible, it is more a question of value than cost.  At the same time, I am not an audiophile, I just want to crank AC/DC on the drive home and have it sound good.  

 

 

 

 

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11 hours ago, i82much said:

I am thinking about upgrading my base model IO3 to the Kenwood DNX893S.   Let's say you were in my shoes and wanted radio performance about as good as a typical premium factory offering, something that might come stock on the High Country.  

 

I assume I would need to upgrade the speakers to get there too.  The Kenwood unit has 22 watts RMS, 50 peak, 4 channels.  Would I also need an amp too?

 

Any suggestions for an amp, if I need one, and speakers?  I am guessing I should replace all of the factory speakers, but I'm not an audio guy.  Just looking for suggestions.  Budget is flexible, it is more a question of value than cost.  At the same time, I am not an audiophile, I just want to crank AC/DC on the drive home and have it sound good.  

 

 

 

 

I use jl audio when upgrading. There are a lot of good choices out there. Like anything else if you’re not doing the work check your local audio shops to see what brands they support. Most good brands have different quality levels to offer depending on a persons budget.  

i82much Enthusiast

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Yeah I don't know anything about audio.  I've heard even just adding a sub, an amp, and a decent receiver can help a lot because the sub takes the low frequencies off of the other speakers and makes them sound better.  

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I added a JL Audio sub to my factory system (bose) and I was super impressed.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B8PQ2UM/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3341940462&pd_rd_wg=WwSyz&pf_rd_r=TXKGCHKHTCX3WFZZP6YR&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B01B8PQ2UM&pd_rd_w=PxEpZ&pf_rd_i=jl+audio+subwoofer&pd_rd_r=6ddea773-91b3-40ce-8bbf-5c56b06f27be&ie=UTF8&qid=1516220860&sr=2

 

I would start with a Sub added to the stock stereo and if you still feel like you need more then do the receiver and speakers.

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Just about any speaker upgrade is better than stock-you will really notice the difference. Stock stuff is about a buck a speaker, lol. JL, Hertz, Polk, Kicker, Pioneer....the list is extensive, but any will sound better. As in any HiFi upgrade, buy the best speakers you can afford that will handle your power

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