The speaker upgrade with the most audible improvement?

[Jason90405]

I bought out my lease of the 2018 Clarity Base model. While I was happy with the sound of the OEM speakers, I think I'm ready for an upgrade now I own the car.

Can anyone suggest the best speakers/sound upgrade to my car?

I'd like to keep my budget under $600 if possible?

 

[insightman]

Check out this lengthy thread: Audio upgrade for Clarity

 

[Jason90405]

I read through that long thread. There doesn't seem be consensus on the definitive recommendation?

 

[Jason90405]

I've narrowed down to these from Crutchfield (links are clickable), any thoughts?

Focal Performance PS 165V1 $520

JL Audio C2-600 $330

JL Audio C2650 $330

Infinity Kappa 60csx $250

 

[insightman]

Do you have to purchase additional rear speakers?

 

[Jason90405]

I'm single so I will not be changing any rear speakers

 

[insightman]

I'm single so I will not be changing any rear speakers

Doesn't every speaker contribute to the audio environment?

 

[Jason90405]

Doesn't every speaker contribute to the audio environment?

I doubt I'll be able to hear anything that the door speakers from the rear seats

 

[Random.Clarity]

The biggest bang for your buck upgrade is going to be installing Honda Hack and using the additional sound tuning it provides. I'd say start there and see if it gets the sound where you want it to be.

One thing to note is that the tuning adjustments don't apply to CarPlay audio.

 

[northof49ev]

I have the Infinity Kappa's in my Pontiac G8 and they were a big upgrade over the OEM. Pretty efficient too and a good value. No experience with any of the others you mentioned.