Ok, once I get my center console installed Im going to want to upgrade my speaker system but I have no knowledge of the stuff (I had to have my brother install the headunit he gave me)


I was just wondering what would make my sound be more "clean", I dont really listen to music that has a lot of bass nor do I listen to it loud. I mean every know and then I tend to rock out but not every week/day. My brother recommended maybe a 10" subwoofer and replacing the factory speakers in the truck.

But I kinda dont wanna go over more than $400 for everything, I was looking at some RF 6x8's 2-way for $128 I could replace the existing speakers (I think) but thats all I really understood after reading around here. I don't know subs or amps or capacitors or any of that fancy stuff.

Any input would be nice. Thanks fella's.

 

putting in a quality mid/high range speaker without an amp is pointless. I personally like polk for mids/high or boston. Little pricey but worth it. On a budget I would go with the RF and get a decent 4 channel amp to power them. You need not a capacitor unless you are running serious power.,.
theres my 2 cents

 

Hi, when you get ready - start with headunit - first - them amp - then sub
last change speakers- to Be honest- Speakers are the least important to change

I used to install stereos for Years, and if you get a good amp - that make the Biggest difference..

if anything- just door speakers.

 

you could upgrade the door speakers, i like polks personally. and u can run an 8 inch bazooka tube. my mom has one in her f150 and it sounds nice.

 

i put 4 pioneers in my truck, (2 in the doors and 2 in the back). i did it cause my speakers were goin out, but it cost mee about 200. and there simple to install. and the sound difference is pretty good

 

does anyone know any subs i can put in, cause im having trouble finding them

 

what kinda sound you lookin for

 

Reviving the Deat post

Ok, I think I found a sub that would work for my little truck if I got a box that fits behind/between the seats, Im looking at the Rockford Fosgate P3SD410,

10" Shallow mount subwoofer
4-ohm Dual voice coil
300 watts RMS / 600 watts Peak power™

Now, from what I understand the RMS is an important factor on how clean it will hit?
Also, what should I be looking for in an amp too? Am I looking to match the 300 watts RMS or go over? Keep in mind I was looking at the Punch 6x10's which are at 60 watts RMS. So would I get an amp with 540 watts RMS total, and how many output thingys (great termanology but I forgot what they're called) would I need?

Thanks in advance

 

i have the Rockford... in a 12.. dude.. do it.. you wont regret it.. its awesome.. you can still use your seats too.. if you go with a shallow box.. it will just sit under the fold out seats.. totally worth it.. I run mine in a huge box though and i hit hard.. my whole system was.. 1300 though.. but you can get that sub online for like 150 and a good amp online for like 200..

 

I got a reg cab...

 

Hmm so you could do 2 of those.. and mount the flush behind the seats and probably also be fine.. but i recommend rockford for amp and sub..

 

yea.. but I only want 1, I don't need it to hit loud and whatnot but just a clean crisp nice sound. I don't really run around down with my truck rattling. That and I don't listen to Rap and stuff that are all beats. Also, I still need to know how big of amp Im looking for

 

Well Rockford makes a P300-1 amp and it runs RMS 412 Watts which is perfect for it. And one 10.. should sound fiine.. those rockfords hit way nice and are fairly clear..

Door speakers.. i run infinity Kappas in my doors and i love them.

 

now if I get door speakers and want to amp them would I run them off of that? and how so would I go about doing it? since I thought that the speakers just got 2 wires one from the HU and one to ground.

 

I think most head units can power speakers but some people believe in amps.. i dont.. but hmmm i would call about that amp to see if it will.. i know it will run two subs.. but im not sure about subs and speakers.

 

Ok, heres a question, would I need 4 replacements with the speakers or just 2? can you really hear the back speakers if you had a sub?

 

Nope just do fronts.. you wont notice much difference.. i didnt know single cabs had four lol.

 

yep they got 4, 1 in each door and two mounted under the rear window

Thanks for your prompt help too, you just helped me spend my next paycheck

 

Sweet ill make sure i send my bill before you get that paycheck

Yeah you need sites for cheap subs and speakers? i have those too haha.

 

Couldn't hurt, I was looking at some places but fleabay has everything cheaper than they did.

 

Fleabay seems to scare me with stereo equip.. : stolen goods =\ haha


crutchfield.com

 

Crutchfield is like the most expensive but they have GREAT tech support

I've bought like 8 speakers and a stereo from eBay, just make sure everything is new in the box.

 

Ever been to speaker store.. even more expensive hahah

 

Ok, idiot question time, what are ohms and why do I worry about them?

 

Has to do with wiring from the amp.. uhh.. i dont know much either.. haha... my was professionally installed.