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Nov 2, 2023 | 02:32 AM

Sirriggs

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Speaker question

I have a 2016 Ford F150 XL. Basically it's a stock radio. The best way to explain this would be I'm looking to replace the factory speaker set since passenger speaker is bad but I am just looking for a simple set but a little better than stock. I did find a set at Best Buy. Alpine

Alpine - S-Series 6.5" Hi-Resolution Component Car Speakers with Glass Fiber Reinforced Cone (Pair) - Black. I'm trying to keep cost down since I am just trying to replace the blown speaker in the door. Being in my 50s means music is more of a background noise when driving now and it's been years since I have even bought speakers.lol. Just looking for some advice and views what some of you may think. Thanks for your time.

Nov 2, 2023 | 05:06 AM

Truckwardo

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Match the size and resistance rating. Should be fine.

Nov 2, 2023 | 10:04 AM

JKBrad

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Yep, if you replace with one that's rated different it will sound off. Almost all aftermarket speakers are going to have abetter ohm and sensitivity rating than the OEM speakers, which are just paper with small magnets, but well matched to the low output of the factory radio.

You might look at https://www.crutchfield.com/g_400/Al...ml?tp=105&pg=2, they also have a number you can call to get advice from their techs.

Nov 4, 2023 | 07:48 AM

Sirriggs

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Thank you. This helps a lot.

Nov 6, 2023 | 07:02 AM

bbender85

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Originally Posted by JKBrad

Almost all aftermarket speakers are going to have a better ohm and sensitivity rating than the OEM speakers.

actually OE speakers are typically pretty high sensitivity rated, but have low power handling (and sound quality). this is why OE headunits don't need to create a lot of power; it doesn't take much power to move a paper cone and thin flexible surround.

that said, it's pretty common to be underwhelmed by dropping aftermarket speakers into the place of the OE ones and still powering them with the OE headunit. i'm currently shopping for a replacement speaker for the middle position in the dash, and trying to find something with a minimum sensitivity rating of 90dB (just a threshold i've set).

Nov 6, 2023 | 02:02 PM

seventyseven250

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Subscribed to this thread because I have been considering replacing the speakers in my truck, but don't want to mess with a new head unit or aftermarket amp.

Nov 6, 2023 | 05:24 PM

Sirriggs

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It's crazy that searching under year and truck model brings up some expensive set's. I can't see spending upper $300 for a set of speakers. It's not like I'm living in it.lol. I'm more about getting rid of the blown speaker sound.