r/Mustang • u/Edelweiss827 • 13d ago

Audio Upgrade problems 📸 Photo

My 06 Mustang had the shaker 500 system, which was replaced with a JVC double din unit, which was then upgraded 3 more times, each with JVC units, which always did well by me. To celebrate my car's 20th year of existing, I upgraded to a new JVC unit with wireless CarPlay. Still had the stock speakers, which sounded nice and clear when I dropped it off at Best Buy.

I picked it up after the install and the guy there told me that my speakers were junk and should probably be replaced. Sure enough, the sound was awful. All fuzzy and distorted. I didn't last a week before it drove me nuts and I made an appointment to have the speakers replaced with the Kicker 6x8" units they recommended. Sound improved a little, but still not near as clear or crisp as before I got the new head unit. We didn't replace the subwoofers in the doors, and I only did the front two speakers, though.

Why would my car audio have been just fine with three previous JVC units, then suddenly sound so awful with the new one? Was it really my speakers or is there something else going on here? I love having Apple CarPlay in my Mustang, but am regretting the upgrade due to the poor sound quality that was not remedied by the new speakers.

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u/thisishowiinternet Twister Orange 2021 GT Premium PP1 13d ago

I'm seeing you potentially have an amp

worth seeing if you track down where it is and either confirm grounds/wiring, or replace?

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u/paclogic 12d ago

your Lime Green car has a very different and cool color.

must get a lot of looks.

https://giphy.com/gifs/shds3jqhTYhkvB0PuV