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Old 05-15-2011, 11:00 AM
blackacre blackacre is offline
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Talking Another question for the ranger guru for speakers

i'll make this quick Stock ranger 6x8's sound ok. but i come to you, mystical ranger guru's to tell me what is the best 6x8 to put in my baby.
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Old 05-15-2011, 11:10 AM
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If its the stock Speakers. They suck. Get anything Alpine, sony, or Pioneer. Ive had nothing but good experiences with these companys.
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Old 05-15-2011, 11:11 AM
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Mine are not the best.
I feel like a got a good value for the money.
Infinity Reference 2 ways.
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Old 05-15-2011, 11:29 AM
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i have pioneer 6X8's in my truck and they sound great could be a little better at higher volume but still sound great... got them for like 59 bucks a set at walmart
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Old 05-15-2011, 11:51 AM
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Pheonix Gold RSD6.5's. They'll still get loud off of the headunit's power. Do you have an aftermarket headunit?
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Old 05-15-2011, 11:59 AM
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i have pioneer 6X8's in my truck and they sound great could be a little better at higher volume but still sound great... got them for like 59 bucks a set at walmart
x2, a great sounding speaker that i have also.
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Old 05-15-2011, 12:00 PM
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no, i do not have a aftermarket head unit. i need to get one because the 6 cd changer broke in my truck.
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Old 05-15-2011, 12:09 PM
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get a headunit first.
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Old 05-15-2011, 12:10 PM
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do it all at once. hahahh
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Old 05-15-2011, 12:16 PM
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well if he has the money.
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Old 05-15-2011, 03:52 PM
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Well yes i have the money, i'm thinking 90 bucks for the head unit.. and 100-150 for four speakers.. sound good?.. go all pioneer? or?.
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Old 05-16-2011, 02:48 PM
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Well yes i have the money, i'm thinking 90 bucks for the head unit.. and 100-150 for four speakers.. sound good?.. go all pioneer? or?.
Don't waste money on speakers for the rear, put that towards the head unit and front speakers. If you must have sound coming from the rear speakers for rear fill then the stock speakers will be sufficient. Getting better speakers for front the doors or a receiver with more bells and whistles that you would enjoy would be better spent.

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Old 05-16-2011, 02:54 PM
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Spend 30 bucks and amp them they will sound way cleaner
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Old 05-16-2011, 02:59 PM
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If you have the money replace all four if you are getting a head unit.
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Old 05-16-2011, 03:12 PM
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Default Re: Another question for the ranger guru for speakers

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Don't waste money on speakers for the rear, put that towards the head unit and front speakers. If you must have sound coming from the rear speakers for rear fill then the stock speakers will be sufficient. Getting better speakers for front the doors or a receiver with more bells and whistles that you would enjoy would be better spent.
Couldn't disagree anymore... If the OP is 6' or taller rear speakers tremendously make a difference... I'm 6'2" and sit pretty far back... I didn't have rear speakers for a year and just put some in, It's amazing how much they helped. Not only is the music louder, it is much clearer and crisper.

@OP I would recommend the infiniti kappa's... They are great!!! Have 4 and they are great all around speakers!

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