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Best aftermarket speakers for Factory Amp

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Decided to start a new thread.

Please post your aftermarket speakers that works well with the factory amp.

Also please share the brand, spec and your experience.
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Only JBL systems have a factory amp, all other models are powered directly by the headunit.
There are no best speakers.
Every ear hears diifferently.

The Focal Ultima sound pretty good in the front

And for rear fill not wanting to leave out those rear passengers, CM is tolerable

My experience is to set a budget, find the weakness that you want to improve about, and research the speaker spec that you need for the improvement.

If you are using the OE JBL factory amp, you have parameters that need matching with your aftermarket choices.
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There are no best speakers.
Every ear hears diifferently.

The Focal Ultima sound pretty good in the front

And for rear fill not wanting to leave out those rear passengers, CM is tolerable

My experience is to set a budget, find the weakness that you want to improve about, and research the speaker spec that you need for the improvement.

If you are using the OE JBL factory amp, you have parameters that need matching with your aftermarket choices.
Do you have this on your Camry currently? I think that would matter.

Yes I have the OE JBL factory amp, what parameters am I looking for that would match well with the factory amp?

I think it would be hard to say without having to hear an aftermarket speaker with the factory amp. Hence, I am asking whoever already installed theirs, please share their experience.
Check the speakers for resistance. I'd wager ~2 ohms, at least up front. Some Toyotas with JBL will run 4-ohm in back for reduced volume or attentuation to create that soundstage.

If you put a 4-ohm speaker when the vehicle is tuned for 2-ohms, you will have less power which leads to less available volume.

There are not a vast selection of 2-ohm choices and some can get expensive.

I build my component systems using partexpress mcm madisound meniscus solen.... and dont need overpriced drivers or crossovers from boxed brands

IMO, nothing works well with the JBL OE Toyota nightmare. It will just make it more tolerable.
I would check the website below for a list of compatible speakers, and if you want some advice ask a support person (chat or on the phone).

I would check the website below for a list of compatible speakers, and if you want some advice ask a support person (chat or on the phone).

I have actually did a live chat with them but they didnt really answered my question.

I am here to ask if anyone has installed aftermarket speakers with success without the need of an aftermarket amp. However, it must sound good as in enough bass, mid, and trieble.
if your using the factory headunit and amp, it will not sound great. the factory headunit tones down bass a lot. not sure what the factory amp pushes out, but i doubt its much to really get some nice aftermarket speakers to sing.
best bet is to get a n aftermarket amp or even a headunit.
i went ahead and did headunit, amp for sub and amp for front stage. ran new wire also
if your using the factory headunit and amp, it will not sound great. the factory headunit tones down bass a lot. not sure what the factory amp pushes out, but i doubt its much to really get some nice aftermarket speakers to sing.
best bet is to get a n aftermarket amp or even a headunit.
i went ahead and did headunit, amp for sub and amp for front stage. ran new wire also
Yes. That is why I am asking anyone with success.
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