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97SierraGMC Senior Enthusiast

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http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7595_M...io+TDX6502.html

 

i can get those from work for $61 i will most likely run a 2 channel amp and i am only going to hook up the front two to the amp so i only need 4 ohm.

 

my buddy has a older 2 channel Alpine amp i am going to buy for 20 bucks its 320 watts so its enough to power two speakers. anyways what do you think about those?

 

i can also get these from work

 

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7538_M...io+TDX4602.html

 

for $44, i dont think i would bother hooking these up to a amp though since i dont sit back there and porbably wont hear them anyways

 

let me know what you think. also would i be able to run them 4 ohm speakers for a couple weeks if i am not able to get that amp or it doesn't work or something?

97SierraGMC Senior Enthusiast

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well, the thing is i can get those speakers fairly cheap and mtx does make some good car audio stuff, and i can get it all through work which is nicer than dealing with the Internet. If i have a problem i simply just get another set coming put the old ones in the box and send them back..

 

we are limited to what we can order as far as car audio goes i know there is better stuff out there but spending big $$ on car audio isnt really a top priority. im just looking for something better than what i have now they dont seem to be loud enough or very clear, i can pretty much hear the paper flapping and it sucks

 

do you think it will be a good upgrade?

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well, the thing is i can get those speakers fairly cheap and mtx does make some good car audio stuff, and i can get it all through work which is nicer than dealing with the Internet. If i have a problem i simply just get another set coming put the old ones in the box and send them back..

 

we are limited to what we can order as far as car audio goes i know there is better stuff out there but spending big $$ on car audio isnt really a top priority. im just looking for something better than what i have now they dont seem to be loud enough or very clear, i can pretty much hear the paper flapping and it sucks

 

do you think it will be a good upgrade?

 

 

I have no experience with the components you are thinking of using. I havent heard them at all so its difficult to say if they will sound great or just ok. I will say this..if you dont have the bose system in your truck any speaker and amp upgrade you make will be an improvement. When you remove the OEM units they are shockingly inadequate.

 

I think you sort of answered your own question. Since you are locked into the choices from your work there isnt much sense in looking elsewhere. I am sure the upgrade will be worth while. The one thing I can give advice on is the amp. Many people over look amps and go for speakers. Just a rule of thumb..a good amp will make marginal speakers sound better. A pos amp will make good speakers sound terrible. I am not familiar with the Alpine amp you mentioned.

 

For what its worth the system that I am going to put in my truck within probably the next two weeks will consiste of Hertz components up front, coaxials in the rear. I will probably use a sub from JL audio only becuase they work well and require no box building. I will power this with an audison amp. I was fortunate enough to hear just the components in a GMC extended cab and was impressed. Everyone will have different taste in music and thus require different types of speakers.

 

I would do the upgrade and if you want more you can always add to it. Best of luck to you and I am sure it will sound 10x better than stock especially if you incorporate an amp with the system insted of powering from the HU.

thecraft Senior Enthusiast

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i can also get these from work

 

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7538_M...io+TDX4602.html

 

for $44, i dont think i would bother hooking these up to a amp though since i dont sit back there and porbably wont hear them anyways

Don't bother with rear speakers in these trucks, just fade them out or completely disconnect them. The rear panels are a royal PITA to remove without breaking them, and after all that work, you'll still have crappy sounding 4"x6" speakers.

 

well, the thing is i can get those speakers fairly cheap and mtx does make some good car audio stuff, and i can get it all through work which is nicer than dealing with the Internet. If i have a problem i simply just get another set coming put the old ones in the box and send them back..
Can you get any other brands? MTX is not a terrible brand, but I would try shooting for something else.

 

I am sure the upgrade will be worth while. The one thing I can give advice on is the amp. Many people over look amps and go for speakers. Just a rule of thumb..a good amp will make marginal speakers sound better. A pos amp will make good speakers sound terrible.
+1 New speakers will make a difference, but the amplifier will make an even bigger one.

 

I will probably use a sub from JL audio only becuase they work well and require no box building.
Wait a minute... you're not going to put it in an enclosure!?
97SierraGMC Senior Enthusiast

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ok so i am getting the two MTX 6.5" speakers and a dynamat Extreme Door sound deadening kit. i will most likely be buying 1/4 Dynaliner and taking out the front seats and center console and laying it down to get rid of raod noise as well. it is about $65 a sheet and i will need 2 sheets but that will down the road but sooner than later..

 

i actually got a little better price, $55 even for speakers and $67 exact for dynamat kit...so it comes out to $122 and that is with tax and everything..

 

and now im looking at getting a Kicker 08ZX250.2 to power them but that will be a couple months down the road and hoping for a sale too..

alaska511 Senior Enthusiast

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i can also get these from work

 

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7538_M...io+TDX4602.html

 

for $44, i dont think i would bother hooking these up to a amp though since i dont sit back there and porbably wont hear them anyways

Don't bother with rear speakers in these trucks, just fade them out or completely disconnect them. The rear panels are a royal PITA to remove without breaking them, and after all that work, you'll still have crappy sounding 4"x6" speakers.

 

well, the thing is i can get those speakers fairly cheap and mtx does make some good car audio stuff, and i can get it all through work which is nicer than dealing with the Internet. If i have a problem i simply just get another set coming put the old ones in the box and send them back..
Can you get any other brands? MTX is not a terrible brand, but I would try shooting for something else.

 

I am sure the upgrade will be worth while. The one thing I can give advice on is the amp. Many people over look amps and go for speakers. Just a rule of thumb..a good amp will make marginal speakers sound better. A pos amp will make good speakers sound terrible.
+1 New speakers will make a difference, but the amplifier will make an even bigger one.

 

I will probably use a sub from JL audio only becuase they work well and require no box building.
Wait a minute... you're not going to put it in an enclosure!?

 

 

 

Kyle, I think he is talking about the JL Stealth Sub, in it's own enclosure

97SierraGMC Senior Enthusiast

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well, since both the dynamat kit and the speakers were in a warehouse in the east it is going to take until wed to get it.

 

but is there anyway i took temp hook them up since i plan on deadening the door and i want to run the speaker wire right away so i dont have to rip off the door panel again.

 

could i just hook them up to my current amp and disconnect one sub?

thecraft Senior Enthusiast

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but is there anyway i took temp hook them up since i plan on deadening the door and i want to run the speaker wire right away so i dont have to rip off the door panel again.
Not sure what you mean.

 

could i just hook them up to my current amp and disconnect one sub?
You still have that Kicker ZX300.1 right? If so, no unfortunately.

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