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Jun 1, 2004 | 06:28 PM

xallxforxchristx

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Replacing Stock Door Speakers

Hey Guys, just a couple of quick questions. I have a 98 F-150 extended cab that I am looking to replace the stock speakers in. I have started to hear a rattling from one of the speakers which leads me to believe that it might be blown. What's y'alls opinion on 2-way, vs. 3-way, vs. 4-way speakers? I have been told by a salesman to go with 4-way and I have found some at a decent price, but would like a second opinion. Between the three, which produces the best overall sound? And secondly, which brands do y'all recommend. I know that Pioneer makes 6x8's specifically for Fords, and that is what I have been looking at primarily, but would like some other opinions also. Thanks in advance for any help.

Jun 1, 2004 | 06:48 PM

red mist one

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I went with the Infinity 6 1/2" 3 ways in the front, 6 x 9's in the rear, Alpine deck amp sub. I love the Infinity's in the doors, hate the sub - looking at an Alpine type r to replace it. Just my .02

Jun 2, 2004 | 03:19 PM

rangerxlt02

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I replaced the stock speakers on my Ranger with Infinity REF6802CF 6x8's all the way around.

Added an Alpine head unit, 6 disc changer, and 2 10" JL Audio woofers. This is powered by an MTX amp on the subs and an old but still very nice PPI Art series for the fronts.

I left the back speakers on the head unit for power, and used the factory wiring and plugged right into wiring harness. Just using it for "fill" since the cab to my Ranger isn't huge.

Jun 6, 2004 | 11:41 AM

evilbeast

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i ran pioneer 6.5 2 ways in the doors of my 87 250, and frenched in pioneer 6x9 3 ways in the panels as well, 3/4" mb quart tweeters in bottom of panels, 2 mtx thunder 8000 12s, and an mtx amp. no need in my opinion to run 4 ways unless you are obsessed with the really high notes, 3 ways should do just fine, and the pioneers sound really clear, and dont cost too much either

Jun 6, 2004 | 05:29 PM

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One thing to remember; the number of drivers in a speaker system, i.e., 3-way or 4-way can be totally meaningless. If you are talking about "high end" component systems, it can be a good thing. If you are talking about triaxial of quadraxial drop-in car speakers in the $75-$100 range, it isn't a good thing. 3 and 4-way speakers WITHOUT separate crossover networks are made for ease of installation. Some may be "better" than stock speakers, but that doesn't mean they're good. It's all relative to what a person is used to listening to. It depends on the other equipment in the user's system. And it also depends on the importance of audio to the user. Some people are happy with the basics, while others want top notch quality. So YOU have to get what you will be happy with. Good luck!

Jun 8, 2004 | 09:28 PM

MOZFAN72

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Have to agree with L Power what it bolis down to is you get what you pay for . I myself left the stock 6 disc head unit , installed 6 1/2 pheonix gold front and back a
ix450 5 ch kicker amp and a 10 solo baric sub , and i couldn't be happier.

ps used pac 4ch line level inverters to hook up the 5 channel