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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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speakers or unit?

which should i replace first. should i use the stock speakers with an aftermarker headunit or should i use aftermarker speakers with the stock stereo?

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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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id do the unit first...

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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 06:55 AM
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Matt, is the stock HU that bad? I have the 6cd indash and the audiophile option (sub with amp) in my King Ranch and was just getting ready to drop $1600 for front and rear speakers (Boston Acoustic Pro 60's component fronts) and an amp. Was planning on waiting 2 more years till the HU was no longer under warranty for it to crap out then replace it. If I did a HU now, would it drive the stock audiophile amp/sub or would that need to be replaced with a real amp and subwoofer? Maybe it would be best to save up and do the whole system at one time?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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well, regardless if its "that bad" they are not very great. you can keep the original hu and change everything else. i would still go for a head unit

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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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venturer... keep in mind, my head unit is an 89. it's BAD.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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I dont think it matters much,but the stock speakers are pretty lame,ford,chevy honda whom ever.........I do speakers first.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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any recomendations for speakers. brands... size... type. i know NOTHING about sound systems. i'm looking for something louder and cleaner/clearer than the stock POS. it's an 89 f150 reg cab. so all i have is the door speakers. thanks

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