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Old 06-09-2011, 11:51 AM
Kerick Kerick is offline
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I just got a iPod plug in for my truck and I cant stand the way the stock speakers sound. If I were to get new speakers would I need any extra hardware? Also should I put speakers both in front and back or is just the front or just the back ok? thanks
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Old 06-09-2011, 11:56 AM
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its a good idea to change the oem speakers, if its in your budget i would change all 4, but be careful not to buy speakrs that demand too much power since the oem sound system will not be able to give it and its going to sound like shit.... stay clear away from speakers that demand more 20 Watts Rms. I tried it with some 30 and 40 rms and it sounded like a 1940s tube radio.
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Old 06-09-2011, 12:05 PM
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If you do want to get some nice speakers and maybe some tweeters you can always buy an amp and hook ur speakers up to it.

With new speakers you basically cut off the wires from the old one and plug them into the new one.
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Old 06-09-2011, 01:26 PM
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anyone know the size of the front and rear speakers? Ive heard 6x9 and 6x8 im not sure
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Old 06-09-2011, 01:39 PM
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uhm 6x9 u wud have to trim your door i think its 6x8 i hope someone else has a definite answer.
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Old 06-09-2011, 01:43 PM
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uhm 6x9 u wud have to trim your door i think its 6x8 i hope someone else has a definite answer.
Yea i just searched around on the forum theyre 6x8 now i just gotta fnd some

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alright last question do i need 2 way or 3 way i have no idea what that means lol
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Old 06-09-2011, 09:42 PM
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2 way is a speaker with a woofer and a midranger speaker inside the woofer


3 way is a speaker with a woofer a midranger and a tweeter.

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Get a 2 way if ur not using an amp

Get a 3 way if you plan on using an amp
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Old 06-10-2011, 04:20 AM
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Default Re: noob audio questions

i actually have a noob question too, so don't feel bad for asking, mine is concerning the radios dash kit. I got the kit, but I don't know how to take the radio out of the dash ( the kit is from Scosche)
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Old 06-10-2011, 07:49 AM
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Take the radio bezel off by taking out the screws above the HVAC panel. They're 7mm bolts. On the backside of the bezel you'll see the factory radio and it'll have metal "tabs" on each side of the headunit. Press those in and push the radio out the front of the bezel.
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Old 06-14-2011, 06:48 PM
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how bad would it be if i got 3 ways?
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Old 06-14-2011, 06:54 PM
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Not bad.The only disadvantage is the tweeter being installed in the door.
So unless you want to install a separate tweeter in your A-posts you'd simply get 2 or 3 ways.
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Old 06-15-2011, 03:53 AM
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I run 3 ways without a amp and they sound great.. but i do have an aftermarket cd player.
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Old 06-15-2011, 04:43 AM
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Try this website if only to see if different things will work in your year make and model. I have bought from them in the past. Have had good luck so far. Might give you some good ideas as well

http://www.crutchfield.com/app/car/c...r%2fMyCar.aspx

P.S. Nice lookin truck !
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Old 06-15-2011, 04:57 AM
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Im running infinity kappa fronr and rear..they sound amazing would recommend to anyone looking for a nice clear sound.
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