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Well I finally blew a rear door speaker in my truck. Since I have to unfortunately :jester: get 1 new speaker I might as well put new all around. I need some advice. Of all you guys who have put in new systems, what are your thoughts on coaxial vs. component? I am concerned that having stock tweeters separate from the door speakers will cause an over abundance of highs if I put coaxials in to replace the door speakers. I don't know much about components, but can I mount components in the front door with the tweeter in the stock tweeter location? I don't plan on adding a sub and I want to keep the stock radio. What are your thoughts on the setups and which speakers would you recommend? Thanks guys.

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Kickers are installed in the 2007 NBS and sound great! Installation is about 15 minutes a door with a little prep work attaching the speaker to the addaptor in advance. A great upgrade if you have a blown speaker. Do all 4 for best results.

 

 

Are they components or coaxial? and what did you do with the stock tweeters? Thanks

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Ide go with components. I put some coaxials in my 05 and its a little too much highs for my taste. I dont st up my subs to pound, but I dont want a screeching high end either.

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I went ahead and bought some coaxials for front and rear, but have one more question. Can I take the stock tweeters out and still have the sound work right? I am worried about taking them out and it causing distortion or some similar problems due to the lack of speaker attached to wire, if you know what I mean. I am going to see what they sound like intact, but just in case. Thanks guys.

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The stock tweeters are connected to your front door speakers. If I recall correctly you will see the plug for them when you go to wire in your new door speakers.

 

I just saw this thread, and I know that you already purchased the speakers, but are you planning to run these new speakers off of the stock radio? If so i would not plan on them sounding much different than the factory, and in some cases not as good...

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The stock tweeters are connected to your front door speakers. If I recall correctly you will see the plug for them when you go to wire in your new door speakers.

 

I just saw this thread, and I know that you already purchased the speakers, but are you planning to run these new speakers off of the stock radio? If so i would not plan on them sounding much different than the factory, and in some cases not as good...

 

 

Well as much as I hoped you would be wrong... You were right. I installed the speakers and they sound somewhat clearer and not as muddy, but the sound just isn't what I was hoping for. I am thinking about getting a good headunit for a better signal. Sound about right?

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You need more power to make them sound better. The higher you crank the radio causes distortion in the speaker. If you are sending more juice to the speaker to where the radio does not have to push it, you get better sound and louder.

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The stock tweeters are connected to your front door speakers. If I recall correctly you will see the plug for them when you go to wire in your new door speakers.

 

I just saw this thread, and I know that you already purchased the speakers, but are you planning to run these new speakers off of the stock radio? If so i would not plan on them sounding much different than the factory, and in some cases not as good...

 

 

Well as much as I hoped you would be wrong... You were right. I installed the speakers and they sound somewhat clearer and not as muddy, but the sound just isn't what I was hoping for. I am thinking about getting a good headunit for a better signal. Sound about right?

 

 

your on the right track... a head unit is where your going to find your biggest improvement in quality and clarity!

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