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upgraded audio vs. premium audio

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  1. I've sampled Premium Audio, and own a SR+ with Upgraded Audio. The SR+ is merely adequate, but not spectacular. THe Premium Audio is fantastic, for a stock setup.
  2. If you can FIND a MidRange, that would be your best bet, as suggested above. Outside of that, if finances aren't a primary concern, get the LR over the SR+. (Finances ARE the primary concern for me, that is why I got a SR+, instead of the MR.)
  3. As far as an aftermarket solution... These linked above are functional, but lack the OEM integration, and elegance (due to lack of a better term), most of us interested in a (hypothetical) Premium Audio upgrade desire.
 
Had to buy the SR+ because the day I went to place my order for the MR the option disappeared from the website. Saved up for a couple of years to buy the model 3, was pretty surprised I couldn't just add a decent sound system option without paying an extra $7,000 (which is too pricey for me)! Love everything else about my car.

Been reading and writing posts on multiple forums for a few months now. My understanding (coming from a total car stereo newbie). There's 1 amp up front that powers 5 speakers up front (mini-subwoofers, midrange, tweeter) and 2 speakers in the back (mid range). There's 4 (maybe 5?) speakers up front that have plugs but not connected to an amp and not emitting sound. There are 2 speakers in the rear deck that also have plugs but are not connected to an amp and not emitting sound. The only stuff totally missing is the 1 amp and 1 subwoofer in the back.

Full disclosure I don't even know what a t-tap was until reading some of these really well written and amazing posts on doing this yourself. Unfortunately I have zero car stereo experience. I would love to take this into a shop but I'm really worried about the cost and if it's even something we should be doing, i.e. is it for sure okay to connect a subwoofer and the rear deck speakers to the rear door speakers?