Topher79

I'm starting to plan out my audio upgrades for my 2014 STX crew cab. So far I'm planning on using a pioneer AVIC-4000NEX as the head unit and a single JL Audio W7 sub in a custom console enclosure. I have set aside $500 for my front components and would like recommendations. Is there anything better than the JL C5-570 set in this price range?

cltgt

Are you only doing the fronts? I hope you are budgeting for front and rear.

Topher79

I'm most concerned with the front stage..i'm planning on adding a set of coaxials in the rear doors just for a little rear fill at some point. Since I'm looking at running a 13W7 in the center console, I kinda threw the budget out the window lol. Just really wondering how the C5 JL audios stand up against some of the focal line up.

06Beast

It really comes down to your taste. You need to take a few of your favorite cd's and listen to different sets and see what you like. I would check out MB Quartz, Hertz or my favorite Focal.*As for rear fill, again that's a personal preference. I have a set of Focal coaxials but I have the fader all the way forward and I plan on bridging the 4 channel to a 2 channel just to power the front.

cltgt

The JL's are great. They don't require a lot of power, yet have a full and vibrant sound. i used to install a lot of JL's never had anyone bring them back saying they were not happy. Personally, I wish Boston Acoustics still made car speakers. They were amazing.

06Beast

Boston is a very good speaker and they are still making car audio. Subs, amps and speakers.

Topher79

06beast, are those Q-forms or are they custom kick panels? Haven't been able to find any for a 2014 yet. Are you running a midbass driver in the stock door location?

06Beast

Unlike my last (competition) vehicle, these are Q Forms and not custom made. Too lazy this time around. And no I am not running anything in the door. I Dyno Matted the crap out of these and running 6 1/2's crossed over at 80 and they really rock. Staging is nice and high and pretty deep. Width is decent but what do you expect from prefab.

Topher79

Clean looking setup! Wish I could find a set of the Qforms for mine. I may look into a custom made set and try to run the JL Audio ZR series comps with the 8" midbass in the stock door location

king nothing

Boston got out of car audio about 2 years ago