Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Speaker opinion

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 09:39 PM
  #1  
bigbubba4421's Avatar
bigbubba4421
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Question Speaker opinion

Does anyone have an opinion of what speakers fit well in the door holes, sound good, and aren't ridiculously expensive? Thanks in advance.
 
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2006 | 11:43 PM
  #2  
Mil1ion's Avatar
Mil1ion
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
FTE has an audio forum

I use Sony slim line 6 1/2" in my doors.
 
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 09:22 AM
  #3  
bigbubba4421's Avatar
bigbubba4421
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Does that fit in the factory hole without cutting? I measured my hole at 5" which is a weird size for purchasing speakers so just curious as to who makes speakers that fit.
 
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 09:37 AM
  #4  
beartracks's Avatar
beartracks
Lead Driver
25 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 6,624
Likes: 342
From: Albuquerque
6 1/2" will fit. It it's measured to the outside edge of the speaker. I'm using Infinity Kappa series I think. I would go with a two way speaker as a three way is probably over kill for the door. Also Look at the speakers efficiency if you don't have a lot of amp power. Crutchfield.com is a very good site for research.
 
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 03:49 PM
  #5  
MBBFord's Avatar
MBBFord
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 8,542
Likes: 5
From: Louisiana
I like sony explodes(or how ever you spell them), and they put out good clean sound, and even wal mart has them for $50 for a set of 6.5".
At the time when I got mine the 5 1/4 were $50 and that is what I got, wish I would of waited alittle while to get the 6.5" for the same price.
 
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 07:04 PM
  #6  
fearfactory's Avatar
fearfactory
Senior User
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
From: Central,IL
I have the exonic by ample audio, they sound great. The price is a little high but I got mine for $150 a pair.
 
Reply
Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:37 PM
  #7  
76f150_4x4_360fe's Avatar
76f150_4x4_360fe
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
You want cheap huh, go to your local best buy and get a pair of the Dual 6 inchers. Dual is the name of the company, theyr 20 bucks a pair and actually sound pretty dang good. Excellent deal for 20 bucks
 
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 12:11 PM
  #8  
jad4's Avatar
jad4
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
From: Kalispell, MT
I have a pair of 6x9 clarions in my doors(they are set behind the door) and I did not do any cutting to my door. I did drill some holes for the bolts and put some spacers between the metal and the speakers. I do have a 300 watt amp and the only problem that I have is that it rattles the door from the bass but with some weather stripping I can fix that. I also know that it would sound better if the 6x9 sound wouldn't have to go through a 6.5 hole. I got the speakers and amp for free so it was the also the cheapest way too go for me. You should also try the junkyards for speakers. Just go around ripping off door panels till you find a good set. make sure there are no tears and the cone can move freely. You could test them before you buy if you bring your truck to the yard with you
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 02:38 PM
  #9  
MBBFord's Avatar
MBBFord
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 8,542
Likes: 5
From: Louisiana
Just to say I wouldn't try junkyard speakers, and if I would just rip off the door panels, I might as well take those, and then sell them and then go buy some speakers.
 
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2006 | 05:41 PM
  #10  
jstandle's Avatar
jstandle
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 620
Likes: 8
From: USA
I put these Infinity speakers in mine with a 45 watt Pioneer deck.

I think they sound really good. Not hard on bass of course, but mids and highs are great.

I did lots of sound deadening in my cab also. Going down the highway with my full exhaust with 2 chamber flowmasters its surprisingly pleasant.




Jordan
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:24 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE