New speakers
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New speakers
Not really too relevant to our motors, but I had my driver front speaker starting to cut out on me so I picked up a pair of the cheap pioneer 6 x 8 replacement speakers for my front doors. I'm not a kid anymore and I don't keep the radio up too loud. I even spend a lot of time listening to AM radio, but let me tell you, these new speakers are WAY better than the factory ones. I don't know if the technology has improved, if Ford was just cheap, or if mine are just worn out, but there's a noticeable difference between front and rear now. I plan on changing the rear soon.
Just wanted to throw this out there for all the rest of you who might think your factory speakers are "good enough" There's still a few ranges on these that don't come in too clear (certain voices), but I have that problem face to face or over the phone, so I'm guessing that might be my ears and not the truck's fault. I think it's well worth the upgrade.
Just wanted to throw this out there for all the rest of you who might think your factory speakers are "good enough" There's still a few ranges on these that don't come in too clear (certain voices), but I have that problem face to face or over the phone, so I'm guessing that might be my ears and not the truck's fault. I think it's well worth the upgrade.
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I stopped by Autozone and they had some brand I'd never heard of that was made in China. I stopped by O'reillys and they didn't have any. I went to walmart and they had Pioneer that were made in Mexico. That was close enough without having to drive into the big city. I bought the cheapest 6 x 8 Pioneer speakers they had in stock, so I'd imagine upgrade over that would be as good or better.
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I found a nice pair of 6.5" round speakers in my front doors. I think they are Pioneers also. They sound real good but I have some other audio enhancements though. I do like a good sounding stereo without breaking the bank.
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I upgraded speakers and head unit 5 years ago, and I could not believe the difference in clarity, AM, FM, CD, IPOD, SIRIUS, it doesnt matter, it all sounds better.
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
I bought some new Pioneer speakers for the rear at Best Buy, on sale, a few years ago. I still haven't put them in yet. 
My L/R would crackle once in a while. Chris, thanks for reminding me that I still need to do this someday.
My L/R would crackle once in a while. Chris, thanks for reminding me that I still need to do this someday.
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.I recon I will be making a trip to Walmart this week for new speakers.
..Glad they sound better and thanks for posting this.
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I used to think I was the same way. That's why I started the thread. It's worth the upgrade. Even if you think yours are just fine.
