Is this a better component system than the jbl gto series?

I did extensive testing at every store in town listening to every speaker I can. I have not listened to the JBL GTO series. It looks like a pretty nice efficient speaker. I have never heard a tweeter better than the Hertz unit though (not even in the same lineup on the more expensive tweeters they offer). There is something magical about this unit that images like no other car speaker I have ever heard. The magic really starts to happen though when you combine this with the Audison A-8 8" subwoofer (still stock system) I just sold my other car and bought a new one (2017 Sonata Turbo) and put the exact same setup in the new car. Still in love. The sub goes down to about 35 hz. I put the Hertz units in front...and the two subs in the rear door....hooked it up to the factory harness and I am blown away. Bass is strong (not thumping...but very solid).....and for a stock system with zero amps....it is almost as loud as my $3,000 system in my Jeep...and the imaging is actually better. So my advice is to check your rear door to see if they can take the Audison A-8 and the Hertz should be fine in the front. (BTW...Audison is a sister company of Hertz). If you have both available for a listen at stores near you I would give it a listen and pick what you like best....but I would still get the A-8's no matter what you pick up.....as they are insanely efficient and really do round out the stock system.

Would I need to upsize factory wiring to doors with amp powering these

You could get by with a mild amplifier...like the Audison AP-8, but if you went with a more powerful amp (50+ wpc) I would re-wire using a better quality than stock.

ASIN	B008B5JPTS
Audio Driver Size	6.5 Inches
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Best Sellers Rank	#180,916 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #125 in Car Component Speakers
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Smartphone, Tablet, MP3 Player, Desktop, Television, Projector, Laptop
Control Method	Remote
Customer Package Type	Frustration-Free Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (358)
Date First Available	October 26, 2012
Global Trade Identification Number	08018823104135
Impedance	4 Ohms
Included Components	Component system
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Is Waterproof	FALSE
Item Weight	2 pounds
Item model number	DSK165.3_3
Manufacturer	Hertz Audio
Material	Ferrite, Neodymium, Water-Repellent Pressed Paper, PEI, TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane), and a V-cone profile
Model Name	DSK-1653
Mounting Type	Car Mount
Number Of Circuits	1
Number of Items	1
Other display features	Wireless
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Dimensions	11.81"D x 11.81"W x 11.81"H
Recommended Uses For Product	Motorcycling
Series Number	96152
Set Name	Dieci Series DSK-1653
Shape	component
Speaker Size	165 Millimeters
Speaker Type	Component
Special Feature	Adjustable Strap
Special features	Adjustable Strap
Specific Uses For Product	Car
Style	Modern Black
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology	Wired
Subwoofer Diameter	6.5 Inches
Surround Sound Channel Configuration	2.0
Tweeter Diameter	24 Millimeters
UPC	133588270357
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Type	Limited
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wireless Communication Technology	Bluetooth
Woofer Diameter	165 Millimeters

Audio DSK 165.3 6-1/2" 2-Way Dieci Series Component Speaker System (DSK165.3)

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