Help Picking Out Replacement Speakers- 2009 Sierra Ext. Cab

[Getwild2]

I'm looking to replace my factory speakers with some aftermarkets but I do not want to externally amplify them nor do I want to replace my factory radio. I realize I can only gain so much without amplification or after-market radios, however I just don't want to go down that road. All I want are some nice speakers that can get loud with minimal distortion with just the amplification of the factory non-Bose radio. I'm also not looking to spend $500 a set, I know there's got to be some reasonably priced sets that would sound better than stock. I also listen to ALL types of music.

 

Suggestions would be appreciated.

[Pun]

I have a 99 Sierra Ext. Cab (new body style) so I'm assuming you're newer model will carry the same size speakers.

 

I didn't use amplification and still run the stock radio.

 

Walmart carries the Sony 6 1/2 4-way XSR1643 that will fit the front and the Sony Explode 4x6's that will fit the rear (don't remember the Sony number). The sound was just find for the stock configuration and wiring, better than stock in fact, louder and cleaner, and with tax and all it was about $92 for both pair.

 

You'll have the audiophiles all over you about "Sony sux, or Clarion sux, etc." but when you just want something a bit better, with the stock head unit and wiring, and not spend a lot of money most any aftermarket stuff will be just fine.

 

I replaced my speakers not because the stock speakers didn't sound good enough for me, I replaced them because they finally got old enough that the woofers were starting to come apart.

 

YMMV...good luck.

 

-Punisher

[Jnk]

Unfortunately your new speakers will be at the mercy of your stock radio. The more you turn it up the better chances for distortion. Get yourself a decent set of speakers that are mid level. Maybe some infinity reference, alpine s series or the like. As speakers get more expensive, they tend to have more power handling. Power that the factory unit will not be able to provide. Likely only 15-20wrms. So with that being said, shop around, you will find an infinite array that will sound better than stock for around $100 a pair more or less.

[Getwild2]

Unfortunately your new speakers will be at the mercy of your stock radio. The more you turn it up the better chances for distortion. Get yourself a decent set of speakers that are mid level. Maybe some infinity reference, alpine s series or the like. As speakers get more expensive, they tend to have more power handling. Power that the factory unit will not be able to provide. Likely only 15-20wrms. So with that being said, shop around, you will find an infinite array that will sound better than stock for around $100 a pair more or less.

Actually I just ordered a set of Infinity Reference! Good call! lol

 

Thanks, guys, for the suggestions. I know the stock radio is the root of the sound quality but I figured for $150+/- I could squeeze a LITTLE more sound out. Also, Crutchfield had 30% of Infinity today so I snagged $200 worth of speakers for about $130!

[rbiggers277]

I did the exact same thing last summer and replaced all my factory speakers with Infinity Reference from Crutchfield. They are not amped. I am very pleased with the quality. I think you will be quite happy with them!