Questions about speaker upgrade. (Yet another speaker thread.)

[Phil B]

I would like opinions and I have questions.

I'm ready to upgrade my B&O audio system. I have been watching the threads for two years and I think I know what I want. Evan after scouring all the threads I still have a few questions. Speaker selection is what I'm struggling with, there are so many posts and different opinions. I would love to go Morel, but that's out of my price range. I wish to maintain the factory look, and do not want a tailgate sub because I need the cargo space. Here is what I've come up with for speakers. I would like to hear from folks that have already done the upgrade before I make my purchases.

Mobridge Amp
Front - Hertz CX100
Center - PRV 4MR60-NDY-4Pro
Kick panels - Hertz - C165L
Rear - Hertz - CX165 in SSV BR-2B65U enclosure
SUB - JL Audio 10TW3 in a Additive Car Audio custom enclosure. https://additivecaraudio.com/shop/bronco-subwoofer-jl-10tw3/

Do the CX100 speakers drop in without modifications? I know the kick panels require a adapter. Will the factory grills fit in the dash and kick panels?
Is it worth it to upgrade the rear speakers to 6 1/2"? I could save some money if I install another pair of CX100's.
Has anyone used the Additive Car Audio sub enclosure? Did it fit well? Were modifications required for fitment? I'm on the fence about going this route, or modifying the factory enclosure for a different subwoofer..

Tell me what you think about my proposal. Thanks!

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[hilmerdm]

I have most of the set up you are contemplating and you are most definitely on the right track!!! I have the mObridge, Hertz 100.3 CX in all three dash locations, the C165 L in the kicks and Hertz Mille-Pro 165s in the rear along with a Stinger Tailgate sub. I am incredibly impressed and have run the set up with the top and doors off at 70mph and it sounds crystal clear and loud just at Vol 18. On the other end I and have sat in my garage listening to jam bands and have literally felt I'm sitting in the front row of a concert. You can't go wrong with your set up...but to answer your question(s), yes, the fronts do drop right in, might need to snip two of the tabs, but I slipped them right in. Kicks also fit well with the adapter - no trimming or anything else needed....they sound great too powered by the mObridge. You don't really need to upgrade the rears, they are just for "fill"...putting in some CX 100s will do you just fine. I already upgraded to the 6.5" prior to the mObridge.

The mObridge will handle any sub, so I don't have much advice there - I love my Stinger tailgate and it doesn't take up much, if any, needed cargo room for me, and I'm very happy with it.

The install is pretty easy...was my first time doing any of this and enjoyed doing it. Feel free to reach out for any other questions or tips along the way!

 

[Phil B]

After further research, and some input from Fraser, I think I'm going to go with Morel instead.

Morel Tempo Ultra 402 in the dash corners and possibly the rears.

Morel Tempo Ultra 602 in the kick panels and also possibly the rears.

Leave the center alone for now. If someone want's to split a set of 402's I might be interested.

I found discussion on how to make the 402's fit in the dash corners, but not how they fit in the rear pods. I'm assuming the same alteration will be needed?

Is it worth spending the money to go larger in the rear? Double the power handling capacity. My experience with speakers, bigger is always better. It seems like there would be a noticeable improvement. Maybe it would be too much?

The options for a subwoofer that maintains the factory look are limited. I think the 10TW3 is a good choice. I can always add a tailgate sub later if I get the urge.

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