Part 2: 2019/2020 5th Gen Ram 1500 Bighorn Factory Stereo Upgrade With Infinity Referenece Speakers!
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Part 2: These are great speaker choice for anyone looking to improve the performance of their car/truck without the addition of wiring to an aftermarket amp. Although these speakers can be powered from an aftermarket amp in addition to the factory Amp. This ability makes them in my opinion the best all around speaker!
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***front and rear speakers are 6x9 around the 2 min mark I flopped and said 6.5”
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6x9” Infinity Reference REF-9633ix:⬇️
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3-1/2” Infinity Reference REF-3032cfx:⬇️
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I have the same truck. What I did was the opposite. Left all the stock speakers on and added a 5 channel 600w amp. With a Rockford fosgate r2 10 in subwoofer that fits behind the seat. That difference was amazing. We all think that the stock speaker suck but in reality they are lacking power from the stock amp. My stock speakers now amplified sound super loud with a nice clear highs.
Also you have to look at the impedance. Stock speakers are 2 ohm which require less power to run.
Victor Borrego absolutely right! This was my phase 1. That’s why I recommend for anyone looking for noticeably more sound to only do the dash speakers. I plan on adding an amp to power my infinities and a small sub. Send us photos of your setup to So5thgen on Instagram ! Appreciate the comment bud
@@borregitoferoz It's actually the opposite. lower ohm speakers typically need more power to get to full potential. Sensitivity rate works the same, higher sensitivity, the less power the speaker needs to start moving and making sound.
@Tom Arnold not true. Dealerships know that a 2 ohm speaker will sound louder with their weak ass system than with a 4 ohm. Also amost all after market amps will put out a lot more power at lower impedance like at 2 or 1 ohms.
Tienes fotos de tu instalación. Del amplificador y del subwoofer?
I have a 2020 Ram Bighorn and my door speakers used the Metra 72-6514 wire harness, not the 71-050?????
just want to say for your tips on speaker install.i did my last weekend.being that the weather was so nice that day.i had already install the dash speakers.i use the 6.5 in the rear.i got the template from "Staples".the only hard part was removing the panel door.but when i went for the other it was much easier.i also use the "Metra"speaker adapter like you said.again it made life so much easier👍👍😎!
Glad to hear! Check out the newest video uploaded today
Just found your videos and you inspired me to upgrade. I hope they sound good because I just ordered your exact setup. Thanks for the great vids! 👍🏼
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Did you like them?
@@cesarovalle7242 yep. Sound great. I added some cheap in-line crossovers (bass blockers) for the 3 1/2’s in the dash since they’re on the same channel. Played around a bit with the EQ and I’m very happy with them.
Glad I have the alpine in mine that thing sounds good great video
I have the alpine system also. It sounds good for a factory sound system, but it certainly doesn't sound good compared to anything aftermarket. The speakers are worse/weaker/cheaper to replace than a $50 pair from walmart. They all go for $15-35 per pair. And yes, you 100% get what you pay for when it comes to car audio. That's exactly what they're worth compared to a hertz, focal etc. Even these entry level reference speakers are many times better.
I just bought a 2020 Ram 1500 2 weeks ago. I have the JL Audio c7's ready for install. I'm still working on the sound deadening but also waiting on getting the PAC kit. I'm going all digital this time around. I'm in no rush at the moment and taking my time. Since these speaker require being active I have to run all new speaker wire and that's gonna suck. I did it on my 2015 charger and it wasn't fun.
My dash speakers keep going in and out , any ideas y ?
Excellent video, saved me a ton of time.
Thanks for the feedback! Glad it came to use
Ive had my 2020 ram 1500 crew cab for almost 6 months and I can’t find anything on why my stock sound system just sucks so bad. I just feel like it’s not loud enough even though it can go all the way to 30 it sounds the same after it hits 20 and it drives me nuts. It gets loud at certain times and then automatically lowers on it’s on on certain parts of the song. And it’s the same if I use a usb or Bluetooth or Apple CarPlay. It sounds a little bit better in the radio but I don’t listen to the radio. I think upgrading the speakers and an amp is the only thing I can think of that will make my time in the truck better and solve my problem. Did you have issues like this on your stock sound system in your ram?
I feel the same way about my 2019. Drives me nuts.
I had an in depth conversation about this very topic yesterday with a Crutchfield rep and we came to the conclusion that it may be the noise cancelling mics in the ceiling. People thought I was nuts when I mentioned that my '14 did the same thing. From 1-24 its fine, but from there up to 38(max) it doesn't change. My '20 does it as well and I can't stand it.
I have always wanted a sweet set up in my vehicle. I bought the 20 RAM Laramie with the Alpine speakers and I love it. I've had it for 9 months and feel no need to upgrade. In fact I embarrass my kids when I have the bass turned up.
Hello Guys, Just bought a used 2020 1500 crew cab with the 12" screen and I absolutely hate the stereo when you try to turn it up. It literally bounces the sounds and cuts it down. I too think it's the roof microphones maybe thinking it's distorting or too loud. Does anyone know if a speaker upgrade will solve this or should I go with an amp also?? Thanks!
I compared the Infinity Reference 9633 with Hertz Uno X 690 & Focal ICU 690 using Crutchfield's sound simulator. I know it's not apples to apples, but to me the Infinitys sounded much tinnier. The Hertz & Focal both sounded the best with the Hertz picking up highs & mid-range better, but the Focal doing a better job with the bass.
6x9s shine in the 100-2000hz range anything under that you should rely on a sub
No real bass from a door speaker
You should look into making a "L Pad" resistor for your front dash speakers. It would only cost a few bucks, and you'll be able to cut the output from those speakers by an amount you choose (I would recommend 6 db which uses a 2 ohm and a 4 ohm resistor for each side). They are super easy to make and will allow you to drive the front door speakers to their full potential without having those dash speakers so overpowered. It will make a night/day difference for a couple hours of time and less than $10 in resistors...
Can you message us on IG with more details on this? I haven’t had any issues but always looking to gain knowledge on the system
@@so5thgen I'm not on instagram, just my business is. Here's a link though! soundcertified.com/how-to-reduce-tweeter-volume/
I am interested in this. Any more info?? thank you
@@crx350x1 the link I posted right above your comment explains it pretty well
The Alpine system has nine speakers, the base sound system has six. So Alpine actually has three additional speakers including the center dash
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Yea I really need to do this. The speakers are awful! I usually have mine on Max and it’s still not loud at all
I just purchased a 2020 ram bighorn with the alpine 9 speakers with sub. I have thw 12 in radio and the sound is decent feom the feont factory speakers. However I think inhve subs in my front doors and behind the back seat. I definitely want to change out the dash speakers and as well as the speakers in the ceiling.
You have 6x9 woofers in the doors. I have the same ones. I'm not saying this to offend you, but they are trash. Lol after hearing some focals and Hertz in there, it's hard to listen to the factory speakers every day. Working on what to do next. Just added the bass, doors are next.
I had 3.5 herts in the dash but were 4hm but I shaped them out for infinity 2hm 3.5 and put the 4hm on the rear
Did your dash speakers cut ina and out if they did how did u stop them from cutting in and out
Awesome video, thank you Sir 🙏🏽Hammered mine out in 1 hour, thanks to your video.
Are you running a sub? Just did a simple speaker upgrade. , I leave my eq on flat. The bass is at 2 on yours so I may try that setting
I noticed your factory speakers looked like blue poly cone? All the other videos I've seen the stock speakers were the old black crappy paper cones?
Great video, very informative. Did you have any polarity issues with any of the speakers? I keep reading that its necessary to reverse the wiring in the harness. Thanks again.
no issues so far! But I do see myself upgrading the amp soon for even more power
Ima be honest to you ..i thought by replacing the ones on the back on my headliner will fix this situation that you have (loud in the front) but it was all in vain it took me 7 hours to do all this for nothing ..they are infinitys 3.5 and still not louder than the ones in the front i even level like -3 to the rear and still not hearing the difference 😑😑😑
what size is the speaker on the center dash?
ar those component speakers in the stock ram?
Bull I’m almost positive these are just regular speakers
Good video anyway you can do 1 with upgrading amp to push interior speakers and adding bigger sub woofer
I will see what I can do but you’ll need a Rockford fish are dsr1 to control another amp
@@so5thgen AC Lc7i work?
What speaker do you recommend for the front dash middle speaker you mentioned a 2” kappa
How is the bass coming from this entire setup? I replaced the dash speakers with the infinity speakers and they’re good but I get some popping so I think I might need to install some bass blockers.
That is exactly what i did solved the issue
I havent seen a for sure answer yet.... if this will make go louder than 24 because after that on my truck it it just wont go any louder. If this fixes that issue i wont hesitate to upgrade
Kingdong 318 it’ll sound louder and clearer with low levels on the knob
so5thgen awesome thank you for the response. I will be doing this upgrade ASAP lol
the alpine system is a 2ohm speaker system let all know about that
GLENN GRIFFIN correct! So is the non alpine system. They’re actually the same Speakers with just a different amp. The alpine system also includes and extra 3.5” speaker in the center dash location
My work my Jaguars for years and popping off that door panel... Crutchfield is getting their speakers back
When should bass blockers be used for the dash speakers? When a popping noise is present, with an Amp, or is it just a good idea to use them?
Awesome video , really informative . I’ve had subs/ speakers in all of my cars except my 2019 RAM 1500 Bighorn Classic . Not really any room for subs without modding the back seats ( not trying to void warranty or cut anything at this point) . Is my truck considered 4th or 5th gen ? It’s the old bed style with the round gas cap .
4th
Treble should be all the way up imo
I’ll mess with my settings and see
Does anybody know if you can install the Kappa 693M?
I have a 2020 RAM Classic SLT with the 8.4" touch screen. It is NOT the Alpine system, but Crutchfield told me my system is also 2 Ohm. I put the Infinity Reference REF-9632ix in my front and rear (the 9633is are sold out). The quality seems good but it's not an obvious difference between the stock and the Infinity speakers, mostly because I lost some volume. You didn't see a drop in max volume with the 6x9s you installed? Thanks
Did the holes for the screws/bolts line up on the speaker? I’m trying to install them on my bighorn right now and the holes are off by a lot!
Yea I have no issues I left them loose till I had all 4 holes started
Why does Crutchfield say these speakers don’t fit the ram 2021 rebel
They fit! just have to trust the process
Why does Crutchfield say that these speakers don’t fit the 2021 ram rebel?
They will fit confirmed on a Rebel
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Thank you for the install videos. 3 months after install, how is everything sounding in the truck? Crutchfield is unfortunately sold out of the Infinity Reference speakers for the dash and the doors. Dash speakers are supposed to be in stock soon, but no idea about the door speakers. Considering ordering from another source, but actually spend more money adding all the extras I will need for the install. My main question is do the Infinity speakers handle the lows well?
Still going strong! Check out the video I uploaded today going over my entire truck setup
Did you push in the +3 decibel button on the front 6x9?
What setting is your iPhone on I’m taking about the setting for music
The music is edited in afterward
Is there a noticeably big difference from stock? Im thiniing doing same set up but wondering if aftermarket amp and subs are necessary
SC21 yes way more range and quality over the range. I do plan on upgrading the factory amp eventually, but for now this is the way to roll!
@@so5thgen So confused about this. You say you have the basic 6 speakers, but reference a factory amp. From what I have read from many people on the 5thgen forum, there is no amp on the Base system that does not have the subwoofer or center dash speaker. So...please clarify.
Did you install the bass blockers/resistors that come with the dash speakers?
I didn’t... just a direct speaker replacement
Any issues with the ANC? It seems a lot of people have had to disable theirs with after market speakers.
No issues at all
this is good to hear. i’m avoiding upgrading speakers because i like the idea of ANC and want to retain it
Did you change the center dash speaker to the Kappa or did you leave as is? Asking because you just mentioned and didn't show, thanks.
Jose Santiago I don’t have the center dash speaker. I only had the base 6 speaker. My comment for the center dash speakers is to let the alpine guys know they have three 3.5” speakers in their dash.
So if you don’t have the center speaker system can you add one?
Did you have the decimal boosters turned on or off in the front?
+1 Wondering the same.
So what is the web site you order the speakers please?
Crutchfield
Where did you get these tail lights?
They are wrapped OEM
Hey! I am not sure if maybe I'm just not finding it, but is that the stock stereo/head unit? If not, do you have a link to the one you're using or a video on install?
Thanks for reaching out! This is the stock head unit
I don't have any highs coming from my front side speakers and I put the infinity reference ones in that you. Is this normal and was it necessary to put such a nice speaker up there? seems like I should have upgraded my back door speakers with these first and left the stock ones in front since they're only pushing base from what I noticed. from what I learned after ordering my speakers is Laramie come stock with a 10-speaker Alpine
Just catching up on comments! Did this issue resolve itself? Have not heard this one yet
Recently upgraded speakers on my 2017 ram with alpine system. Found out just midbass comes from front door speakers which kind of sucks. Rear door speakers are full range. Ended up putting stock ones back for front and just upgraded rear.
Well you did the upgrade in the bighorn and in that vehicle the speakers are wired parallel with the dash so you would get his also. If you have Alpine or Harmon than the amplifier separates the mids to the door
Does anyone know if replacing the rear doors of the alpine 5th gen system will generate full range sound in the rear? Just got a 2021 and it sounds okay but I really would like to add new speakers in the back with full range.
I need the harness adapter link for 19 ram 1500 new body
Amazon 71-050 metra under $20 dollars
mario deavila did this end up working?
What equalizer settings did u use after upgraded the dash speakers?
If you need a hand still message us on Instagram I’ll dm a photo of my settings over
@@so5thgen is the sound better than stock the alpine system , I have the same set up. Just curious if the infinity’s have more bass than stock
So, an update would be nice? Its been how long with these changed? I know no amp, will it get much louder or does it get stopped from the noise cancellation?
Thanks man!!
Wondering the same thing. I didnt see the value in getting g the alpine, but learning how hard a custom setup is it may have been the wrong call.
I've heard you wont have as loud of volume on aftermarket
It’s noticeably louder, bass gains for sure. No issues with active noise cancellation either yet
@@so5thgen i Replaced just the 2 dash speakers on my base system in my 19 5th gen they sound awesome but they are cutting in and out at high volume. Do you have that problem?
@@adammatney9094 what speakers did you use? I can imagine what you mean tho, i have a 20 bighorn and the non-alpine system seems weak
@@wpafreddy i used the infinity reference 3.5s
Crutchfield specs says that these speakers don’t fit! Mounting depth issue, is that the case ?
They fit not sure if part 1 or part 2 of the video install but I do mention it. That’s why I was hesitant to try but there’s in plenty of clearance
@@so5thgen great thanks I just ordered it all, you do mention it on part1 though, quick question what sub do you have ? Did you upgrade it too and if so what’s the model if you don’t mind, thanks in advance..
I’m still not running an amp / sub setup yet. But don’t forgot you need a dsr1 to tap a singal off the factory amp and add a aftermarket amp/sub. Sub wise I was looking for something small possibly a sub/amp combo sealed in.
@@so5thgen I’m just looking to replace the sub and use the factory amp though
Assuming you have an alpine or Harmon package? But to my knowledge you would still have to add a secondary amp with a dsr1. The factory amps don’t have any extra power laying around to send a subwoofer
Why not foam seals on the speakers? Works better than silicone and easy to remove the speaker should you need..stop throwing stuff..not cool.
Did u bypassn ur anc
It’s still intact
What sub do you recommend as replacement on the Laramie 5the gen? I’ve been searching for one that can simply fit in the same place.
Albert Ybarra I haven’t made it that far yet, only boxes I’ve seen for the 5th gens are the Fox boxes. Unless you go with a kicker tube or similar
I bought a JL Audio StealthBox for my 2014 Ram that has a 10w3v3-2 sub in it. Puts out excellent bass. When I bought my 2020 Ram, I found the StealthBox fit perfectly under the seat and was secure so I just used it. The make a Stealthbox for 5th gen Rams as well.
If you can get the factory sub out of the box, put some polyfill (pillow stuffing) inside the box, then put the sub back in. Don't over stuff it. Very cost effective way to get a little more kick out of the factory sub.
MTX thunderbox for bass, or any truck underseat box with 8's or 10's, and an amp behind the seat. Kappas for the front and rear if you're on a budget. Focal or Hertz if you are on less of a budget. Go to crutchfield to find your overhead tweeters and the 3.5" for the dash. Add a DSP behind the head unit, use the crossovers that come with the component speakers up front, and add a mids and highs amp.
I'm doing mine one step at a time. Getting the bass right first. 2 x Audison 10's under the rear seat, 2x excelon 400w amps and the DSP are in. I am debating how much to spend on the door speakers next. $500/pair for the Focals, or $1300/pair for the Hertz. If you can go listen to the Hertz in person you'll understand my dilemna :)
Why is there no damn information for how to get the damn rear speakers changed anywhere man?! Kinda ridiculous
Have you watched part 1? Also if you need any additional help message us on Instagram. Rear is same process as the front door
confused as to the reason you say you would start in that manner upgrading speakers? to me it makes zero sense
Budget aspect. Best bang for your buck is only swapping the two 3.5” speakers in your dash. But changing all of them will give you even quality audio
Hi. First and foremost, great series of vids! Really appreciate your help. Bought the same exact (6) speakers and followed your lead with no issues! However I’m hearing the fronts and dash cut out periodically whenever I crank it up! I’ve adjusted the fade to lean towards the rear and that seems to have stopped that issue, but by doing that the volume up front lessons dramatically. Do you have any advise on that issue? Secondly, there were (2) resister looking items included in the box, what are those for? Thanks again!
I'm curious on this matter as well. Hmm.. Maybe the Factory amp is not rated to power those beast's of speakers. But I imagine upgrading the amp and ensuring theres plenty of power for all your other accessories could be another video. Great Content @so5thgen ✌
Mine never came with resistors, and I’ve never added any. Still going strong but look forward to adding the amp and 10” subwoofer
so5thgen I called Crutchfield and was told the resistors had to be soldered in-line so I added them and that eliminated all cutting out issues! Looking forward to seeing your sub and amp video as I too want to add those as well. Thanks again buddy!
Adam Tussey I added the resistors to mine and the popping stopped about 95% of the way. The Infiniti dash speakers and front door speakers have less bass than the factory speakers. I wasn’t very happy. I tested each speaker by installing one side for the dash and fading left right from Infiniti on the left to factory on the right. Did the same for the door speakers. And again the factory speakers had more bass but less clarity and treble.
@@adamcuse34 that is due to the fact that the Infinity are 4-Ohm (resistance) speakers which require a bit more power for full potential. By adding an amp for instance the JBL Stage A6004 would be an awesome upgrade for these door speakers. This particular amp doesn't require a LOC either, because it's built in, so you can just wire it right up and go.
Those are 6x9 not 6.5 like you stated.
Metra, not emtra.
Man they are out of stock
Sorry to hear any luck?
There is no Dodge Ram. It's only RAM. RAM 1500, RAM Rebel, soon RAM TRX, but Dodge does not make a truck. Good vid though buddy, thanks
Correct but when your making a video title you’re trying to widen your search for those who don’t know.
I have a 2017 ram with the alpine system and I have to say it sounds like ass. I even emailed alpine and told them they should be embarrassed to put their name on this shit. First chance I get, tearing all the speakers out and shooting them in the trash.