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Old 05-25-2011, 09:08 PM
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Default what speakers are best ?

just wanna get some opinins on what speakers i should get. i believe they are 6 by 9's. not looking to spend too musch but let me know
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Old 05-25-2011, 09:19 PM
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get some components. i have infinity kappa 680.9 components and they sound awesome but they are on the pricey side. i would suggest either some component kicker door speakers or some 3 way kenwoods. either one sounds good
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Old 05-25-2011, 09:23 PM
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Default Re: what speakers are best ?

Also got the Kappas. Havent had a problem with them. I had an old set of Pioneers and the cone part ended up seperating from the cloth part. Dont know if there is a BEST but I feel you get what you pay for.
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Old 05-25-2011, 09:43 PM
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I like my Infinity Reference 2 ways.
They are a great value.
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Old 05-25-2011, 11:39 PM
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Rocking the rockford fosgates.. gotta support the local businesses..
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Old 06-02-2011, 12:04 PM
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Are all ranger speakers the same? because i got an 04 ranger edge and the side speakers are starting to go. is it a 6x9 and are there aftermarket speakers that will fit that size? thnkz

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when changing the speakers on the door, should i change the wiring too? and i am looking a a 7" face deck for the truck. should i look at the amps on that and pick my setup on speakers? and is an upgraded amp needed because stock ranger edges have 2 8" subs in the back.
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Old 06-02-2011, 03:11 PM
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Are all ranger speakers the same? because i got an 04 ranger edge and the side speakers are starting to go. is it a 6x9 and are there aftermarket speakers that will fit that size? thnkz

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when changing the speakers on the door, should i change the wiring too? and i am looking a a 7" face deck for the truck. should i look at the amps on that and pick my setup on speakers? and is an upgraded amp needed because stock ranger edges have 2 8" subs in the back.
yea they are all the same
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Old 06-08-2011, 12:11 AM
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Im pretty sure they are 6x8 not 6x9.. And id go with kenwood they always hold up and i put quite a beating on mine. Just use ebay.. And get something not walmart.. Depends what dereaction your going in..
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Old 06-08-2011, 01:43 AM
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Alpine speakers
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Old 06-08-2011, 03:44 AM
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the Kenwood Stereo i want has the option of coming with a set of 200W speakers
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Old 06-21-2011, 11:01 AM
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You can use 5x7's or 6x8's, they are the same overall frame size. the only difference is size of cone area and surround. Ive used MTX Thunder Coax's, Polk audio db's, and currently using older Pioneer TS-D681R series or "revs". The new version of the Pioneer "revs" is TS-D6802R I believe. However Ive also heard the Infinity (both kappa and reference) and Polk Dxi's and they also sound good as well.
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Old 06-21-2011, 11:16 AM
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Im pretty sure they are 6x8 not 6x9.. And id go with kenwood they always hold up and i put quite a beating on mine. Just use ebay.. And get something not walmart.. Depends what dereaction your going in..
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You can use 5x7's or 6x8's, they are the same overall frame size. the only difference is size of cone area and surround. Ive used MTX Thunder Coax's, Polk audio db's, and currently using older Pioneer TS-D681R series or "revs". The new version of the Pioneer "revs" is TS-D6802R I believe. However Ive also heard the Infinity (both kappa and reference) and Polk Dxi's and they also sound good as well.
x2 theyre 6x8s or 5x7s, youd have to cut for 6x9s in the door.
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Old 06-21-2011, 11:19 AM
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Default Re: what speakers are best ?

i have infinity door and rear speakers, sound great and not too pricey! had them for about 2-3 years now and havent had issues, even with them getting weekly baths of mud and water!
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Old 06-21-2011, 03:40 PM
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I have pioneer 6x8's that I actually got from wallmart lol whats wrong with buying from walmart if the brand is good? I have my speakers and headunit from there, had them for 4 years now with no problems at all..
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Old 06-21-2011, 06:58 PM
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Default Re: what speakers are best ?

All speakers are not the same. Some reproduce some music better than others. As a child of the 60's my musical preference is guitar influenced rock. But I like old school R&B with some bass. I have found that Infinity or Alpine reproduce the rock riffs better.

I build 60's musclecars and usually put Infinity 6x9's in the rear deck and smaller Polk's in the front kick panels. That allows for some bass impact that does not take away from how rock truly sounds. A test for a good speaker is whether or not you can clearly hear the drummer. If you are at a concert you can.
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