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Improve Soundbar Sound Quality - What have you done?

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Old 09-05-2011, 09:29 AM
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I've now replaced all the speakers and upgraded the stock Infinity AMP to the 77Kick46 upgraded amp... and while the front speakers now rock, the sound bar speakers still aren't sounding how they 'should' and the bass coming out of the sub is still low.

Wondering what others have done... am I down to replacing the HU? I really don't want to b/c I want to keep Sirius... but I suspect the limitations of the HU channels are now my limiting factor.

Let me know what your ideas. Thanks
Old 09-05-2011, 03:44 PM
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Really - 54 views and no replies? Come on gang... (Bump)
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Wish I knew. I will be watching to see if anyone post. The only thing I can think of is adding a small amp to those two speakers
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I don't have the infinity system so I pulled all the speakers and installed some Polk audio speakers and a cheap $50 Walmart amp. I also added some insulation in the sound bar to help with rattle. The difference was amazing.

Sorry I'm sure I'm no help.
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Replace the HU, stuff the speaker bar with foam until you have to force the speakers in, and eliminate the Infinity amp. Only way to fix it.
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Thanks guys - I've stuffed the bar with filler, replaced the speakers, and upgraded the amp. The front speakers are now fantastic. Any way to run the soundbar direct from stock hu?

My next step will be new hu into upgraded 77kick46 amp - bc the wiring harness will work and bc I just spent $200 on the 77kick46 amp. Just need to solve for the soundbar.
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Originally Posted by mvnolan
Replace the HU, stuff the speaker bar with foam until you have to force the speakers in, and eliminate the Infinity amp. Only way to fix it.
So you're not running an amp? Just straight to the speakers from aftermarket hu?
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I upgraded my soundbar speakers to the new kicker 18's

Wow what a imaginary difference.

Sorry I just had to.
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I used poly fill and 2way polk 6.5s in the bar.


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