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Hey everyone,

 

. Finally got done reading some Builds on the 2014 silverado but that is way out of my league and budget unfortunately. I have been reviewing different combinations for a while now and figured it would be best to ask instead of banging my head in since audio was never in my "to do" list.

 

Vehicle:

2014 silverado 1500 Crew Cab (non bose w/ 8" screen)

 

What I have:

- SAZ-1200D

- (2) ID 10 v3's

- LC2i

- enclosure

 

The easy part is covered but now I have been non stop researching speakers to upgrade. I have never actually changed my mids/highs because BMW had logic 7 and Mercedes had Harman Kardon.they sounded great! I am stuck between coaxial and component because the dash speakers look like hell to get anything to fit. Here's what I have in mind. Feel free to comment.

 

- Pioneer TS-D1602R for front and rear

- Precision Power PPI 900.4

- LC6i

 

I am not not trying to go all out on this but I definitely need some sort of an upgrade. Really open to all opinions at this point. Dash speakers appear like they will have to stay as is unless I get a shop to custom make a bracket. The other option is to mount tweeters in the sail panel just like most cars have them mounted. Should I go coaxial front AND rear? Anyone have experience with these speakers? Etc. I am aiming towards a budget friendly Build but I am flexible to a certain extent.

 

Thank you

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