I wonder how much differen the sound will be. The only thing I thought was missing on the original was it needed a little more bass so this might be perfect.

I cannot speak for the reference 6.5's, but swapping the stock 6.5's for Hybrid Audio 6.5's resulted in much better bass. Deeper and more accurate. Very noticeable. So I would assume this would make a pretty big difference too.

I'll be interested in an *honest* review to see if the $300 is well spent. I'm not happy about having to eliminate the 3" mid-range that is at ear level. My ears aren't near my calf...and I find that having a passenger really destroys the sound stage.

I might just go with the original system.

where are you guys getting them? im interested. I also got an email stating 399 price.. so I want the coupon and then.. Im IN.

toyotapartoutlet.com or does this come right from them for the deal ?

The deal is for those that own the previous OEM Audio Plus kit. They will send you a coupon in your email box if you go to their site and sign up for the preorder through email.

I just preordered mine. I'm wondering what it will sound like without flashing the DSP. I'm guessing they didn't replace the rear speakers??

Read my second post in this thread it has the link to the register area to get the 100.

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Agreed, sound stage needs to stay up top, I wonder if there going to release details on how they came about this setup

Status is still in preorder, anyone know when it will ship? I want to wait for it to actually be ready to ship before I drop 300$ for the upgrade.. Will the 100$ off coupon expire when it actually enters sale mode?

Give them a call, i'm sure they'll be able to answer your questions on timeframe.

Did you amp them?

While I agree with this, I can barely hear my door speakers at all while driving. I'll touch the door panel and I can feel them vibrating it but can't hear anything. In my altima, even when driving, I could hear my door speakers and the dash speakers blended well while keep the soundstage up high. This car sounds like only the dash speakers are working.

Hopefully the reference system will sound better for my tastes. I love a good soundstage but without hearing the door speakers the sound is quite thin. Maybe I need to turn the bass up? My music isn't "hard hitting" or anything but even in the altima the sound was fuller.

I have my bass turned up to 2 and highs turned up by one. Make sure you are on tC mode as well.

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Yes. I compared the stock 6.5's vs the Hybrid 6.5's off the same Alpine amp. Bass was much better.

I ordered the complete system, not sure when it arrives.