Speaker upgrades
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Speaker upgrades
I was wondering a couple things.
What are the size of the speakers in the front and rear doors on a supercab and has anyone here installed a subwoofer in your truck. If so what did you use to get the job done?
I'm having a hard time finding many options other then a cabinet with cup holders for behind the center console.
I ask because it is time to put some real sound in my truck as I will be doing quite a few mods over the next couple months to my truck which include fixing the dipstick seal, valve cover leak (minor), passenger side donut seal, Canopy and a few other things, nothing to crazy though.
Any thoughts?
What are the size of the speakers in the front and rear doors on a supercab and has anyone here installed a subwoofer in your truck. If so what did you use to get the job done?
I'm having a hard time finding many options other then a cabinet with cup holders for behind the center console.
I ask because it is time to put some real sound in my truck as I will be doing quite a few mods over the next couple months to my truck which include fixing the dipstick seal, valve cover leak (minor), passenger side donut seal, Canopy and a few other things, nothing to crazy though.
Any thoughts?
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The speakers are 6x8 IIRC.This may help.....Door panel removal
I changed the internal oring on the oil pan by using a 50cal.bore brush to hold the flange while removing the nut.Go ahead and buy a new nut and oring because the nut is pretty cheezy and could break.I tied a safety wire on the bore brush so it would not have a chance to drop in the pan.Good luck and take your time.It can be done,several on here have done it.
I changed the internal oring on the oil pan by using a 50cal.bore brush to hold the flange while removing the nut.Go ahead and buy a new nut and oring because the nut is pretty cheezy and could break.I tied a safety wire on the bore brush so it would not have a chance to drop in the pan.Good luck and take your time.It can be done,several on here have done it.
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Yea, mine or in the rear suicide doors. I'm looking at replacing them with some Polk Audio speakers plus my truck already has amps driving the speakers which may or may not be why they are blown, lol.
In regards to the O-Ring, trust me I'll be taking my time doing it. Thinking about it makes me nervous as it is but when the time comes I'm not taking any shortcuts. Last thing I want to do is post on here and let you guys know how badly the thump noise sounds.
In regards to the O-Ring, trust me I'll be taking my time doing it. Thinking about it makes me nervous as it is but when the time comes I'm not taking any shortcuts. Last thing I want to do is post on here and let you guys know how badly the thump noise sounds.
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heres a good box
Ford F-250/F-350 Extended Cab 01-10 Dual Subwoofer boxes - Subwoofer Box | Subwoofer Enclosures | Car Subwoofer Boxes and Truck Subwoofer Boxes at SuperCrewSound
I am running 4 kickers in my doors
Kicker KS680 6"x8" 2-way car speakers at Crutchfield Signature
and two 10's under the back seat powered by a JBL amp
On Edit: I am not using that style box... I am using a different one so that i could keep my amp under the back seat also.
Ford F-250/F-350 Extended Cab 01-10 Dual Subwoofer boxes - Subwoofer Box | Subwoofer Enclosures | Car Subwoofer Boxes and Truck Subwoofer Boxes at SuperCrewSound
I am running 4 kickers in my doors
Kicker KS680 6"x8" 2-way car speakers at Crutchfield Signature
and two 10's under the back seat powered by a JBL amp
On Edit: I am not using that style box... I am using a different one so that i could keep my amp under the back seat also.
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The E99's had them back there but anything L99 and later they are in the doors...
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here is my set up under my back seat... I am currently running mis-matched cheap subs but either way my sounds system is out of control!
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Anyhow. In regards to putting the speakers under the rear seat I just don't think there is enough room and I don't think that cabinet would fit without handing out and collecting anything that was trying to fall to the floor. I also already have a 10 JL Audio W3v2 that I planned on putting to use, though I don't have to and chances are a new speaker would sound better I am on a budget and trying to save money. We just have a lot of bills to pay off, LOL.
Here is the cabinet I was looking at......
Q-Customs Factory-fit Subwoofer Enclosures 2000-up Ford Super Duty Extended Cab Truck at Crutchfield.com
BTW, how do those 6X8 kickers sound? They look pretty good and I'd be half tempted to buy a couple sets with the deal they were offering, "A Free Amp with 2 set purchase"
Edit: Keep in mind, when I ask "Do they sound good" I'm asking because my ears or sensitive to sound distortions, lost frequencies, lack of frequency response. I can actually hear things that most people don't and that sometimes includes dog whistles.
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i'll get a pic up of my sub box when I get a chance, I have 1 10 JL w3 (or maybe w7? I cant remember) in a simple custom box. the Amp for the sub and the amp for the speakers are in the back part of the seat. I went with infinity reference componants in teh front doors, and waiting to do my rear ones for the stockers to blow out. The componants are really nice because they give you great sound quality and really fill anything out. For the most part my system is not a "thumping" system but it does sound good, and if i turned up the power to the sub i'm sure it would hit a lot harder. the fit is tight, but i have some spacers under the seat and it works fine for me
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BTW, how do those 6X8 kickers sound? They look pretty good and I'd be half tempted to buy a couple sets with the deal they were offering, "A Free Amp with 2 set purchase"
Edit: Keep in mind, when I ask "Do they sound good" I'm asking because my ears or sensitive to sound distortions, lost frequencies, lack of frequency response. I can actually hear things that most people don't and that sometimes includes dog whistles.
Edit: Keep in mind, when I ask "Do they sound good" I'm asking because my ears or sensitive to sound distortions, lost frequencies, lack of frequency response. I can actually hear things that most people don't and that sometimes includes dog whistles.
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A really really like these speakers. I have set up many stereos and i have run many different speakers and these are at the top of my list. I have played everything from Pantera to Dwight Yoakam at the loudest it will go and they have never distorted or lost quality.
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good to know. I'm still tempted to get the Polks but everone's input has me second guessing polk and thinking of giving the Kickers a shot.
I'll look up further reviews and specs on the kickers. Thanks for the input.
I'll look up further reviews and specs on the kickers. Thanks for the input.
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Polk Audio are VERY good speakers,two 6x9,and two4" door speakers in my Freightliner,1500 watt PowerAcustic amp pushing two Kicker Comp VR 12s....unbelievable sound.
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I have the exact same truck, early 99 extended cab, and I redid the whole stereo system about a year ago. All my speakers were in the doors too (Elemental Designs). I cut holes for 6.5 components and bought mounting plates off of ebay for the ford doors. It was a direct cut and install in the back doors, but I had to watch the spacing for the windows in the front. I also installed the JL audio stealth box for the center seat. I am pushing all the speakers with a Alpine PDX 5 channel amp.
I was in the same boat as you with that little back seat with practically no room under it. I installed all 4 crossovers for the components under the seat, as well as the amp and none of it hangs out. After months of research, I found that this would be the best setup for a stealth install with our lack of room in our early 99s. Good Luck!
I was in the same boat as you with that little back seat with practically no room under it. I installed all 4 crossovers for the components under the seat, as well as the amp and none of it hangs out. After months of research, I found that this would be the best setup for a stealth install with our lack of room in our early 99s. Good Luck!
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I just hate to give up the storage in me center console. I use that thing like crazy plus it would be nice to have cup holders in the back because quite often I'll have 2 or maybe 3 other people with me instead of 4. Also I don't think I'd like having the sub right next to my side due to the fact that it would probably be vibrating my gut if I was blasting the music and jammin out. Granted it's not very often that I do that but every now and then I get a wild hair and I'll jam out for about 30 minutes but that's about all I can take.