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Triki_Dick

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I've been collecting rewared points from Best Buy and I've got $130!! So, I'm gonna take that money and replace the speakers. I will be leaving the head unit and I doubt I bother with a sub. What I want is clean sound, base and no rattles.

 

What I want to know is,

 

1. Am I wasting my time getting $100 pr speakers or would $50 pair do the job.

2. Is it worth tracing the wire back and installing better quality wire to help also.

3. Are there tweaters installed with a std head unit w/ xm-radio?

4. 2-way or 3-way speakers, is there such thing as a 'Better speaker'

5. Brand names, which to stay away from, which to look at.

 

Also, I hear that standard speakers will not fit, so I need mounting brackets, which ones?

 

Talk to me, I"m getting excited! and can't wait to hear what it's gonna sound like!

jyoungiii Enthusiast

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I'm in the same boat.. been looking at Crutchfield.com and I have heard the Alpine SPR's at best buy and they rock. Much better then the Alpine SPS, however I have read from some reviews that the SPR might be too nice of a speaker and wouldn't sound good unless you put an amp to it. I want to change out my speakers as well and have been tossing around the idea of these alternatives:

 

 

Kicker for the rear

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-zVw7sqOAkW6/A...p;c=3&tp=95

 

or Alpine SPS

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-zVw7sqOAkW6/A...p;c=3&tp=95

 

 

Both are 2 way speakers... don't think I will spend the money on 3 way speakers because I am not installing an amp. You supposedly get a surround sound affect with 3 way speakers. I am also tossing around the idea of installing component speakers in the front... the difference is the tweeter is on the front I pillar and not on the cone of the speaker, which gives you the highs at a better angle or location to your ear. I have no idea what component speaker to go with... The current tweeter in the I pillar clips in to the plastic and is not really adaptable to aftermarket and requires some customization.

 

Read the reviews on Crutchfield... they supposedly send you wiring adapters and mounting brackets.... not sure what Best Buy charges for those or if they have them in stock.

 

If anyone can recommend a good component speaker they have installed using the current tweeter location on the pillar it would be greatly appreciated! Also, any do's or don'ts on the rear speakers. Thanks!

DanMan_S Enthusiast

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I'd be up for some recommendations as well! I've got the Bose system and am disgusted with the sound quality. No highs and no bass, I can't even tell if the subwoofer is working.

 

I want to keep the OEM head unit but am willing to put in a new amp and want dual 10 subs for under the rear seat.

iknow Enthusiast

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In answer to your first question: has anyone ever been to Newegg.com they always have awesome deals and for about $100 plus shipping you can get all 4 speakers (3 ways - 2 ways for less) 4x6 for rear speakers and 6 1/2" for doors (regular cab). I had 3 and 4 ways in my car I just traded in through and Alpine and a Pioneer deck both sounded awesome, they have some really good deals on decks too. Some of the stuff that sells well is probably out of stock, there is a notification and an ETA on restocking and some of the items are last years nonsellers, (why its so cheap). Here is a link for all the car electronics.

 

I have used factory lines before and they seemed to work very well, the signal unless amplified isn't going to need a higher gauge cable ran, and yea it would be a PITA to DIY.

 

I only think the BOSE system has tweeters, the CD/AM/FM or the CD/MP3/XM doesnt, atleast in the truck I testdrove

 

If I can get quality speakers for the same or less price than cheap 2ways then I will definately go with a 3way, in my car I had 3ways in the doors and 4ways in the rear deck of my car, with a pioneer at first and then an alpine just recently and the pioneer deck seemed to have more depth to the sound than the alpine but both sounded great.

 

+1 for Pioneer, and its pretty much readily available on newegg, i would however go to crutchfield for all the harnesses for the speakers so you could take the new ones out and go back to stock if you ever wanted to sell/trade trucks, or upgrade your speakers later on

iknow Enthusiast

iknow

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Do 6 x 9's fit in the back??

 

Cruchfield only says 6 1/2's will work.

 

I don't know, Crutchfield is normally really good about what speakers work/fit in your vehicle, I drive a regular cab, I have 6.5s in the doors and 4x6 in the rear corners, so if you have an Ext. Cab or Crew Cab, yours will probably be different than mine, especially if you have anything more than the regular model stereo, ie BOSE system etc....

99silverado1500 Senior Enthusiast

99silverado1500

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I was always told that 6 1/4 were the front on my 99 extended cab. Asked it in the electronics section and thats the answer I got. Never opened the door panel, but I will be soon, and want to order the correct speakers.

Dyabolical Enthusiast

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A few things....

 

Do not buy any type of coaxial with more then a tweeter and a woofer. The 3 and 4 ways are nothing but a gimmick and in most cases have lower performance then a 2 way coaxial. The only time you should buy a 3 way set is if it is a matched component set, which includes a midbass, woofer, and tweeter. But if you go that route, make very sure you have sufficient power to get the job done.

 

Generally the 22 awg factory wire is more then enough to carry ~23 watts RMS to speakers. Not really much of a reason to upgrade, unless it just makes you feel better.

 

As far as brand names....Alpine, CDT, Kicker, JL, Premier (Pioneer) all have great sets. But don't let a salesman sell you on a specific set. Here are some tips when picking speakers from a soundboard.

 

1. Make sure all speakers are sampled from the same source unit. Sometimes a salesman will have specific source units set to a certain EQ to highlight certain speakers.

 

2. When you do sample the different sets from the same source unit, make sure the sound control/equalizer is set to dead flat with no attenuation. That way, if a certain set seems to have alot of treble on a soundboard, it is gaurenteed to scream at you and drive you nuts in the truck. Listen for a balanced sound.

 

3. Ask if the dealer has some sort of demo vehicle. A flat soundboard in open air will NOT represent the sound that will be reproduced in a car or truck environment.

 

Also, for those with the Blose system, my suggestion is replace the whole thing.....you will eventually. Trust me.

bighaeb Enthusiast

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I've been collecting rewared points from Best Buy and I've got $130!! So, I'm gonna take that money and replace the speakers. I will be leaving the head unit and I doubt I bother with a sub. What I want is clean sound, base and no rattles.

 

What I want to know is,

 

1. Am I wasting my time getting $100 pr speakers or would $50 pair do the job.

2. Is it worth tracing the wire back and installing better quality wire to help also.

3. Are there tweaters installed with a std head unit w/ xm-radio?

4. 2-way or 3-way speakers, is there such thing as a 'Better speaker'

5. Brand names, which to stay away from, which to look at.

 

Also, I hear that standard speakers will not fit, so I need mounting brackets, which ones?

 

Talk to me, I"m getting excited! and can't wait to hear what it's gonna sound like!

 

I'm with you. I thought my d**n speakers were blown on my truck, so I went as far as taking it to the dealer. They confirmed that they aren't blown, just a bit crappy for music with bass, especially from an MP3 player that can vary from download to download with how sensitive the bass can be....

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I've been collecting rewared points from Best Buy and I've got $130!! So, I'm gonna take that money and replace the speakers. I will be leaving the head unit and I doubt I bother with a sub. What I want is clean sound, base and no rattles.

 

What I want to know is,

 

1. Am I wasting my time getting $100 pr speakers or would $50 pair do the job.

2. Is it worth tracing the wire back and installing better quality wire to help also.

3. Are there tweaters installed with a std head unit w/ xm-radio?

4. 2-way or 3-way speakers, is there such thing as a 'Better speaker'

5. Brand names, which to stay away from, which to look at.

 

Also, I hear that standard speakers will not fit, so I need mounting brackets, which ones?

 

Talk to me, I"m getting excited! and can't wait to hear what it's gonna sound like!

 

Hello All, first post here. I've got alot of info from this board so it is time I gave back.

 

I just replaced the speakers in my 07 NBS crew cab. I went through Crutchfield and went with the Polk DB651's. The speakers are 6.5" for the front and back. The sound is much better. The bass is about the same but the overall sound is much cleaner and not muddy like the stock speakers. The stock speakers in the rear doors are a joke.

 

I don't understand why GM will not use at least a semi quality speaker in their trucks. :cheers:

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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In answer to your first question: has anyone ever been to Newegg.com they always have awesome deals and for about $100 plus shipping you can get all 4 speakers (3 ways - 2 ways for less)

I've spent over $10,000 with Newegg.com over the last 4 years...mostly on computer and camera equipment. I wasn't aware they sold car audio. They are nothing short of excellent to deal with. If they have what you want I highly recommend them. They ship quickly and their return policy is excellent in the event you need to send something back.

Jaredkm Enthusiast

Jaredkm

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What are the speaker sizes in the rear doors of and extended cab truck? I am expecting the fronts are 6.5" like the crew cab. My civic had amazing stock speakers, and no rattling door panels either.

Triki_Dick Enthusiast

Triki_Dick

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I know the back speakers are a joke. However, I love nothing more than to pull the truck beside the redneck pool, open the two back doors sit beer cooler on the back and turn xm on.

 

Truck sits there all day jamming, everyone's happy.

 

So far, dunno why but Best buy's saying either Pioneer and local store is saying Memphis. But I don't know why, but for some reason I want a set of Alpine's.

 

I have found though, that BestBuy is gonna be the most expensive, because of all the addon's I need, but If I want to get some cheap speakers, I won't get no cheaper than $140 discount off $160 speakers, then $50 worth of accessories.

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