An factory car audio system is very basic, you will have cheap speakers and an standard radio. Unless, you paid extra to get the Bose or Harman Kardon system, chances are the sound quality and loudness will be poor. If this is the case, there are certain upgraded that you can do to improve the performance and clarity of your sound system.
Swap your factory cheap paper cone speakers for quality aftermarket ones. Factory speakers are made from cheap materials, paper being the most common. If your car is used, chances are the rubber surround on the factory speaker is degraded which can happen overtime, this is normal. Car audio people tend to spend the most money on upgrading the front speakers. This is followed by getting an component speaker upgrade with an dedicated tweeter and crossover network for sound separation. Usually in the back, coaxial speakers are fitted as they are more convenient to install as well.
You also want to ask yourself, do you want more volume and less distortion? If so, then you have two choices you can go down the easy route and swap out the factory stereo or you can add an aftermarket stereo as well. If you are unable to upgrade the factory radio as its built in as part of the cars dashboard, you can purchase an RCA converter to provide RCA outputs to any factory amplifier of your choice.
Furthermore, you can also add sound deadening material and apply it onto the insides of your car doors and behind the car door card. This will allow you to stop vibrations and unwanted noises that may occur, it will also stop road noise too. This can increase the amount of bass response from any car door speakers that you fit because it seals up any gaps and sort of helps the inside of the door become like an small enclosure.
If you want to add more bass, then add an car subwoofer if you got space. A 12 inch car subwoofer in an sealed box is generally compact and works in most situations. It is loud enough and blends in nicely with your car door speakers. If you want something over powering, then any subwoofer fitted into an ported enclosure tuned to 35HZ on around 500 rms or more should shake your rear view mirror. Alpine make some nice subwoofers.
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