component speakers?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
component speakers?
Im looking to upgrade my speakers in my 2001 F-150 single cab. I was looking through my Crutchfield catalog and saw that component speakers are pretty pricey. Would it be worth it to buy component speakers over regular speakers? And if I did would i have to run an amp to the speakers alone or could i still use my CD player (which is not stock) Thanks for any and all help!
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 376
Likes: 0
From: Ballard, WA
This is question you will get a couple varying opinions on, and there is a lot of relativity to it too.
The idea is that if set up correctly and tuned properly, a component system can much more accurately represent the sound. A lot of people feel there is no difference. With that said, my personal choice is always to use components. I find my ears just prefer the sound.
What I mean by relatively is that the components your looking at were probably higher end then the coaxials/braxials on there. A high end coaxial and a high end component are relatively close in price (although you won't see coaxials up in the uber-sq range), but high end coaxials aern't very common.
The idea is that if set up correctly and tuned properly, a component system can much more accurately represent the sound. A lot of people feel there is no difference. With that said, my personal choice is always to use components. I find my ears just prefer the sound.
What I mean by relatively is that the components your looking at were probably higher end then the coaxials/braxials on there. A high end coaxial and a high end component are relatively close in price (although you won't see coaxials up in the uber-sq range), but high end coaxials aern't very common.
New User
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
I agree with the previous post. I prefer Components myself. I feel the seperation of sound is much more distinct and that you get more clarity out of your system. As for your amping question, I don't feel like you get the most for any after market speaker you buy if you cant amp it. If there wasn't a differnece everyone would run their speakers off their HU.
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 6,461
Likes: 6
From: Abilene Kansas
if u have the ablility to add an amp that will be better sounding. if ur like me and already running 2 big azz amps, u cant... then buy some high quality speakers. i bought some of rockford competion level speakers for my front doors and they were unbeivable
Matt
Matt
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
From: Central Ohio
Originally Posted by lilbob1131
well if i did buy the speakers would it defeat the purpose to just buy one set right now on leave my back set of stock speakers in? or should i just hold off and wait and do it all at once?
Trending Topics
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,624
Likes: 1
From: Bixby, OK
Components IMO are well worth the money. But not to get the $1000 per pair ones, unless you're doing a major sound system and will be competing with it. I would recommend Alpine, Polk, and Infinity for component speakers, without having to pay an arm and a leg.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mister_King
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Mar 6, 2015 06:03 PM
dmgiff
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
35
Oct 29, 2004 08:01 PM
equake
Audio & Video Systems, Navigation, Satellite Radio & Mobile Electronics
4
Sep 9, 2004 07:55 PM
Instigator
Audio & Video Systems, Navigation, Satellite Radio & Mobile Electronics
4
Jan 29, 2004 04:12 PM