speakers??
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Vancouver, Wa USA
You can spend less that $99 a pair for some decient speakers that will fit the factory holes, but as someone pointed out in an earlier post, that Head unit puts out a dismal ammount of power. i know you want to keep it stock looking and dont want to sped a ton. Go to crutchfield.com- cant go wrong. The factory head unit just sucks in my opinion..........GOOD LUCK!
New User
Joined: Nov 2010
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i have infinity door speakers a kenwood 500.2 and a jbl 12" in my truck. usually, when you put an aftermarket deck on the factory speakers, you end up with blown door speakers.....it really depends on the type of music you listen to and the particular sound you're looking for. just a generic idea, I'd advise a set of entry level rockford fosgates, kicker, or alpine for an aftermarket headunit. you could probably go as cheap as pioneer and get a good sound with the factory amp though
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: N. Carolina
I'll try to get something posted within the week. I should add that this powered sub will not shake the truck and have passer-by's gawking ... but it will fill the interior with ample sound. It's good for folk who do not wish to mod the interior a-lot or go all-out, but want an improved (modern) sound. It's small enough to lay right in the bottom of the center console; some guys w/ 250's also mount it under the seat.
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: W of London Ontario
Im running A pioneer single din head unit, factory speakers, 2 10" Mtx in a thunderform, Soundstream 880.2 amp, and a 3.0farad cap, The head unit made a huge improvement and the subs give it a good kick. Would like to upgade speakers down the road, And try and stuff some better woofers into the thunderform, All in all Im happy with the set up, but there is always room for improvement!!!
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Jamestown, IN
So what is "low"?
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From: Needville, TX
I'm just saying i wouldn't get some 300 watt 4 way knowing that i'm going to keep the factory radio. I would get some cheap 2 way pioneers or sony's...stay away from no-name brands.
More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Lake Charles, LA
I too am thinking about adding some better sound to my truck. I have an 01 F250 CC and everything ive seen so far it leads me to believe that the biggest subs i could fit behind the rear seat are 10's, maybe a shallow 12. I have a buddy that give me a regular size kicker 12" sub. Can anyone say for certain whether it will fit in this truck or not? What size speakers are you guys using in similar year models?
Super Duty
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: NW IN.
30-50 watts RMS each.
For what you want, the Polks yes, the Kenwwoods not so much... the sensitivity is only 88db.
For what you want, the Polks yes, the Kenwwoods not so much... the sensitivity is only 88db.
Molon Labe
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Alaska
Was told the same thing at Best Buy. I wanted the Kenwoods, but he talked me out of them.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Spring Lake
So I started a thread because this one did not turn up in my initial search, however I'm at a crossroads as most of you are. 2 of my 4 factory speakers are blown, still running stock head unit and it is not very reliable at all, so that must be replaced. However I don't have cash for head unit yet... but i'd at least like to have 4 speakers again.
I know about _ much about car sound systems... I listen to metal and country, and just like it to sound decent at elevated levels. Sub would be ideal, however def not in the short term budget.
What size speakers are in our trucks? Seems everywhere I look I find something different from round 6's to 5x7 to 6x8 and 6x9.
The below link is what I usually listen to, and ironically toasted my stock speakers. If anyone knows a reasonably priced set of speakers that won't break or garble up the sound I'd appreciate the tips!
YouTube - Black Label Society - Stronger than Death
I know about _ much about car sound systems... I listen to metal and country, and just like it to sound decent at elevated levels. Sub would be ideal, however def not in the short term budget.
What size speakers are in our trucks? Seems everywhere I look I find something different from round 6's to 5x7 to 6x8 and 6x9.
The below link is what I usually listen to, and ironically toasted my stock speakers. If anyone knows a reasonably priced set of speakers that won't break or garble up the sound I'd appreciate the tips!
YouTube - Black Label Society - Stronger than Death