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I installed the Polk DB651s using the mounting bracket (had to drill 3 holes) and harness from Crutchfield. Big improvement over the stock speakers, and as previously stated, a small sub would complete the upgrade.

 

try tweaking the audio : fader to the rear -2, balance to left +1, bass +4, treble +3...crank it up!

 

i thought i read somewhere to leave the fader at 0...this way the stereo is more efficient and supplies the most watts to all speakers evenly...kinda makes sense, ya know?

 

One of my first impressions after picking up my new Fit and spending some time in it was that the stock speakers are mediocre. Disappointing, muddy bass. I'll be upgrading the speakers at some point, but having just gone from zero car payment to having one, I'll be sucking it up and living with what I have for a little while on principle. I'm not going to die listening to the stock speakers.

 

Does the Crutchfield mounting bracket from the '08 Fit Sport work on GE8s?

 

I think the 08's and '09's have the same mounting scheme, so the 08 brackets should work.

 

I was listening... not reading

 

Yep, absolutely go with whatever sounds best to you! To get the most power output from your receiver...leave the fader at 0.

 

I agree that the sound quality is WAY better using my iPod via USB than with the radio. Still not great, but decent. Radio sound quality, mediocre.

 

Can't expect much from Honda's entry vehicle; thats why I never figured in the stereo as a 'plus' or 'feature' when buying this car.

Audiophiles will have to spend a small fortune to make the the Fit sound good (new head unit, new speakers, wiring, sub, insulation, etc.)

Luckly I don't care too much when it comes to car-audio

 

They are similar but different.. they will not bolt up...

 

how does the sound quality compare to the 08 fit sport? because i got the 08 , and im thinking of trading to the 09 , and i think the 08 is just fine audio wise.

 

I had an 07 Sti, & the speakers were such total crap, that the fit is a phenomenal upgrade in the sound department. I agree though, it can get muddy.

 

im thinking of grabbing these for the time being: http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...0SPS17C2&tp=95
instead of sinking a bunch of money into a real system
any thoughts?

 

do you have instructions on how to take off the door panels for the 09 fits?

 

I'm thinking Pioneer or Kenwood GPS head unit, and Focal fronts or Alpines all around. I'd like to get components, but I really don't trust myself doing this install. Might have Best Buy or Circuit City do it, or a real car audio store.