4X6's in ext cab rear...What do you recommend?

dakotarota · December 2, 2003

I have some crappy sounding MTX in there, is it the speakers or the size that sound bad? No amp either.. Any suggestions bazuka or infinity basslink? 8" I assume is good. Right??

dakotarota · December 2, 2003

Thinking like Kenwood Excelon,Polk, Infinity or MB Quart.

Any suggestions??

Wingnut · December 2, 2003

Do you have a stock head unit?

Those MTXs...Are they plates? Because you really need an amp to run a set of plates. They just sound a whole lot better that way.

I have Infinity/Infiniti (however you spell it) plates in my rear doors, and they sound amazing, but I'm running up to 125 watts each into them.

I have Boston Acoustic 4X6s in the dash of the Blazer, and they too, are a really great sounding speaker. I have had several sets of them.

I have MB Quart (components) in the front doors of my 02, and they are by far, some of the best sounding speakers I have ever owned.

You also have the option of installing some 5 or 6 inchers in the rear doors. There is plenty of room, you just have to trim a little sheetmetal. I haven't done this, so I couldn't tell you how much of an improvement there would be, but you could probably get a lot more midrange out of them. Of course, due to their location in the cab, I don't think that you would be able to tell a huge difference from the front seats.

Hope that helped a little.

cyrylyn · December 17, 2003

Of course, due to their location in the cab, I don't think that you would be able to tell a huge difference from the front seats.

if you get an aftermarket head unit, like Alpine, you can adjust the firing of the speakers to position the sound how you please, ie turn delay the fronts.

Wingnut · December 17, 2003

I agree....But I have yet to hear any head unit that would push a decent set of plates worth a sh!t.

You pretty much need an amp.

Chipr777 · January 25, 2004

I would go with Boston Acoustics for a 4X6. Have your considered adding an amp? I don't know how much you plan to spend on your system, but they make a box that will fit nicely hidden away under your back seat. I added one to my 2004 Silverado. Unless i told you it was there you wouldn't know it. (Until I turned it on of course) :-) If you don't want to go that route, invest in an amp. Check out the Memphis amps. They make a nice 75x4 (16-MC3004) Memphiscaraudio.com. I have a 16-MC1000D dropped down to 1 ohm pushing 2 10 inch memphis subs, and the amp mentioned above pushing my highs. (All Boston Acoustic) I like my music sounding good, at a moderate level. I can rattle the fillings out of your teeth if you'd like though!

atomoverride · January 29, 2004

some sony xplod's? maybe 4x6 or the 4" componet set with a 4x6 adapter plate?

Skumguy · February 13, 2004

Alternate Ext Cab Speakers

I hope that link comes through OK. I upgraded to some 5.25" Infinity Kappas after reading that. It was simple! And a lot better sound. I have an Alpine deck pushing them.