Car Audio Upgrade Guide - DD Audio

Skip to main content Car Audio  |   Truck Audio  |   Motorcycle  |   Adventure  |   Pro Audio  |   Global Online Shop AUDIO UPGRADE GUIDE AUDIO UPGRADE GUIDE Upgrade Your SoundTMUpgrade Your SoundTM YOU DESERVE AN AUDIO UPGRADE! Is something broken that needs fixing? Do you want to Upgrade Your Sound™, but don’t want to lose OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) functionality and aesthetics? Do you just want a more volume? This car audio upgrade guide has several preconfigured options to help you choose an upgrade that fits your needs.

Budget Upgrades

Budget Upgrades

Small Upgrades That Make a Big Difference

Adding a little bass and more power speakers doesn’t have to break the bank. DD AUDIO has you covered with these cost effective options.

To get the best sounding bass from small spaces you need excursion and power handling, both of which small diameter drivers are not known for. Each of these subwoofers have “king of its class” features that truly sets them apart from the competition.

E-C6.5b Photo showing Woofer, Tweeter, and Crossover components together in one shot all facing forward.

E-C6.5b

6.5″ Midrange Speaker, 25mm Soft Dome Tweeter and Crossover E-C6.5b Photo showing Woofer, Tweeter, and Crossover components together in one shot all facing forward.

E-C6.5b

6.5″ Midrange Speaker, 25mm Soft Dome Tweeter and Crossover E-X6.5b photo angled right slightly to show part of motor, surround, cone, and tweeter in the center. Legible on the cone is the DD AUDIO logo in white at the bottom edge.

E-X6.5b

6.5″ Coaxial Speaker E-X6.5b photo angled bottom from the back to show motor, connectors, basket, Backplate sticker shows large DD logo in center. On the edges are the model number, 4 Ohm, 75W RMS, 125W Peak Power, and the trademark True to the Source slogan.

E-X6.5b

6.5″ Coaxial Speaker

Option 1.1

By simply replacing damaged, worn out, or just sub par stock speakers you’ll treat your ears to crisper, cleaner sounding audio. It is sure to make your daily driving much more enjoyable.By simply replacing damaged, worn out, or just sub par stock speakers you’ll treat your ears to crisper, cleaner sounding audio. It is sure to make your daily driving much more enjoyable. Photo of SS600 angled back to the left showing side, top plate, and controls side panel

SS600

SS Series 600 Watt Monoblock Amplifier LE-ST06 Loaded Enclosure for tight spaces, angled left to show full front with DD AUDIO Embroidered logo and part of the side port and connectors

LE-ST06

6.5″ Slim Loaded Enclosure

Option 1.2

This is one of the easiest ways to quickly and dramatically Upgrade Your Sound™. By adding some sub-bass to a stock audio system you’ll be amazed how much better your audio system sounds.This is one of the easiest ways to quickly and dramatically Upgrade Your Sound™. By adding some sub-bass to a stock audio system you’ll be amazed how much better your audio system sounds. Photo of SS4.500 angled back to the left showing side, top plate, and controls side panel

SS4.500

SS Series 4 Channel 500 Watt Amplifier E-C6.5b Photo showing Woofer, Tweeter, and Crossover components together in one shot all facing forward.

E-C6.5b

6.5″ Midrange Speaker, 25mm Soft Dome Tweeter and Crossover E-C6.5b Photo showing Woofer, Tweeter, and Crossover components together in one shot all facing forward.

E-C6.5b

6.5″ Midrange Speaker, 25mm Soft Dome Tweeter and Crossover E-X6.5b photo angled right slightly to show part of motor, surround, cone, and tweeter in the center. Legible on the cone is the DD AUDIO logo in white at the bottom edge.

E-X6.5b

6.5″ Coaxial Speaker E-X6.5b photo angled bottom from the back to show motor, connectors, basket, Backplate sticker shows large DD logo in center. On the edges are the model number, 4 Ohm, 75W RMS, 125W Peak Power, and the trademark True to the Source slogan.

E-X6.5b

6.5″ Coaxial Speaker

Option 1.3

Adding proper amplification to the speakers capable of handling it will change the game, as the unleashed power unlocks their full potential.Adding proper amplification to the speakers capable of handling it will change the game, as the unleashed power unlocks their full potential. Find a Local Dealer Find a Local Dealer

SERIOUS UPGRADES

SERIOUS UPGRADES

Out with the Old and in with the New

Spend more and get more with a full spectrum of OEM upgrades meant to give your vehicle a whole new sound.Spend more and get more with a full spectrum of OEM upgrades meant to give your vehicle a whole new sound. Photo of SC4 shot from side showing connectors

SC4a

4 Channel Signal Convertor Photo of SS4.500 angled back to the left showing side, top plate, and controls side panel

SS4.500

SS Series 4 Channel 500 Watt Amplifier D-C6.5b 6.5 inch component speaker

D-C6.5b

6.5″ Midrange Speaker, 25mm Soft Dome Tweeter and Crossover D-C6.5b 6.5 inch component speaker

D-C6.5b

6.5″ Midrange Speaker, 25mm Soft Dome Tweeter and Crossover D-X6.5b Photo Angled with Back to Front

D-X6.5b

6.5″ Coaxial Speaker D-X6.5b Photo of the Full Front

D-X6.5b

6.5″ Coaxial Speaker Photo of SS600 angled back to the left showing side, top plate, and controls side panel

SS600

SS Series 600 Watt Monoblock Amplifier LE-508.1 Photo angled up and to the left showing the full frame protective grill, the single 500 Series 8 inch subwoofer, the side firing port, push connector panel and embroidered logo on the top of the box

LE-508.1

8″ Loaded Enclosure

Option 2.1

This option takes the bass up a notch with a 500 Watt RMS 8 inch subwoofer in loaded enclosure, and matches with True to the Source D Series mids and highs for a premium, full body sound.This option takes the bass up a notch with a 500 Watt RMS 8 inch subwoofer in loaded enclosure, and matches with True to the Source D Series mids and highs for a premium, full body sound. SC6 6ch line output signal converter

SC6

6 Channel Signal Convertor Photo of D4.800 angled back to the left showing side, top plate, and controls side panel

D4.800

D Series 4 Channel 800 Watt Amplifier D-C6.5b 6.5 inch component speaker

D-C6.5b

6.5″ Midrange Speaker, 25mm Soft Dome Tweeter and Crossover D-C6.5b 6.5 inch component speaker

D-C6.5b

6.5″ Midrange Speaker, 25mm Soft Dome Tweeter and Crossover D-X6.5b Photo Angled with Back to Front

D-X6.5b

6.5″ Coaxial Speaker D-X6.5b Photo of the Full Front

D-X6.5b

6.5″ Coaxial Speaker D1100 Monoblock Amplifier 3qtr top view

D1100

D Series 1100 Watt Monoblock Amplifier LE-512.2 photo - angled slightly to show connections panel and large rectangular port on side, while still showing both speakers, metal grill, and part of logo embroidery on top

LE-512.2

Double 12″ Loaded Enclosure

Option 2.2

Plug and Play audio doesn’t get much better than this! This build includes two 12″ subwoofers in a pre-loaded enclosure powered by a D1100 monoblock, providing a universally satisfying sub stage beneath the True to the Source D Series speaker array running off a D4.800 amplifier.Plug and Play audio doesn’t get much better than this! This build includes two 12″ subwoofers in a pre-loaded enclosure powered by a D1100 monoblock, providing a universally satisfying sub stage beneath the True to the Source D Series speaker array running off a D4.800 amplifier. Find a Local Dealer Find a Local Dealer

VIBRANT UPGRADES

VIBRANT UPGRADES

Concert Venue on Wheels

If you want to take your stock system as far as it will go with only minor upgrades to your charging system, these options are for you.If you want to take your stock system as far as it will go with only minor upgrades to your charging system, these options are for you. SC6 6ch line output signal converter

SC6

6 Channel Signal Convertor Photo of D4.800 angled back to the left showing side, top plate, and controls side panel

D4.800

D Series 4 Channel 800 Watt Amplifier D-C6.5b 6.5 inch component speaker

D-C6.5b

6.5″ Midrange Speaker, 25mm Soft Dome Tweeter and Crossover D-C6.5b 6.5 inch component speaker

D-C6.5b

6.5″ Midrange Speaker, 25mm Soft Dome Tweeter and Crossover D-X6.5b Photo Angled with Back to Front

D-X6.5b

6.5″ Coaxial Speaker D-X6.5b Photo of the Full Front

D-X6.5b

6.5″ Coaxial Speaker Photo of M2500 angled back to the left showing side, top plate, and power connection side panel

M2500

M Series 2500 Watt Monoblock Amplifier 12 inch 612f subwoofer angled back showing motor basket and cone

612f

1000 Watt 12″ Subwoofer 12 inch 612f subwoofer angled right showing motor coil basket and surround

612f

1000 Watt 12″ Subwoofer

Option 3.1

This option adds two 12 inch, 1000 Watt subwoofers in a custom enclosure for greater power handling and performance in the sub staging backing a complete True to the Source D Series speaker array. All powered by state of the art amplifiers.This option adds two 12 inch, 1000 Watt subwoofers in a custom enclosure for greater power handling and performance in the sub staging backing a complete True to the Source D Series speaker array. All powered by state of the art amplifiers. SC6 6ch line output signal converter

SC6

6 Channel Signal Convertor Photo of D4.800 angled back to the left showing side, top plate, and controls side panel

D4.800

D Series 4 Channel 800 Watt Amplifier VO-X6.5 Photo, side angle to show close up, the tweeter, cone, and surround, basket and ferrite motor.

VO-X6.5

6.5″ Coaxial Speaker VO-X6.5 Photo shot back to front showing basket and ferrite motor

VO-X6.5

6.5″ Pro Audio Coaxial Speaker VO-X6x9 Photo, side angle to show close up, the tweeter, cone, and surround, basket and ferrite motor.

VO-X6.5

6×9″ Pro Audio Coaxial Speaker VO-X6x9 Photo, back to front showing basket, connections and ferrite motor.

VO-X6.5

6.5″ Pro Audio Coaxial Speaker Photo of M5000 angled back to the left showing side, top plate, and power connection side panel

M5000

M Series 2500 Watt Monoblock Amplifier 8 inch 2508 subwoofer angled back showing motor basket and cone

2508G (ESP)

1200 Watt 8″ Subwoofer 8 inch 2508 subwoofer angled right showing motor coil basket and surround

2508G (ESP)

1200 Watt 8″ Subwoofer

Option 3.2

We’re not sure you’re ready for this option…or are you? Pro Audio speakers backed by two powerful USA Made 1200 Watt RMS Subwoofers, all powered by state of the art amplifiers! If the last option was a little concert venue then this option is the Madison Square Garden of mobile audio.We’re not sure you’re ready for this option…or are you? Pro Audio speakers backed by two powerful USA Made 1200 Watt RMS Subwoofers, all powered by state of the art amplifiers! If the last option was a little concert venue then this option is the Madison Square Garden of mobile audio. Find a Local Dealer Find a Local Dealer

LIMITLESS UPGRADES

LIMITLESS UPGRADES

Combinations for Endless Potential

What can you imagine? If you know what you’re doing, start shopping now for whatever components you need. If you need an expert contact DD AUDIO support or find your local authorized DD AUDIO dealer.What can you imagine? If you know what you’re doing, start shopping now for whatever components you need. If you need an expert contact DD AUDIO support or find your local authorized DD AUDIO dealer. Generic Car - Sedan - Diagram

Option 4.1

Design Your Own System! If you’ve evaluated your audio wants and needs and none of the previous options are going to fill the void in your life that is a ultra high end audio system then it’s time to get serious, and DD Audio is a brand that will let you get as serious as you want. We offer a wide selection of install accessories, amplifiers, speakers, and subwoofers. So, whether you’re craving earth quaking bass or supreme sound quality, or just a solid upgrade; DD Audio has the all equipment needed for designing your perfect mobile audio system.If you’ve evaluated your audio wants and needs and none of the previous options are going to fill the void in your life that is a ultra high end audio system then it’s time to get serious, and DD Audio is a brand that will let you get as serious as you want. We offer a wide selection of install accessories, amplifiers, speakers, and subwoofers. So, whether you’re craving earth quaking bass or supreme sound quality, or just a solid upgrade; DD Audio has the all equipment needed for designing your perfect mobile audio system. Find a Local Dealer Find a Local Dealer Have you made your choice, but you want to hear it first? Do you have questions about what equipment would be best for your custom DD Audio system that does not appear in this car audio upgrade guide? Use the dealer locator to find your nearest authorized DD AUDIO dealer. Find a Local Dealer Find a Local Dealer If there isn’t a dealer close to you at this time, give us a call and a real-life DD Tech will be happy to assist you!

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