Which Speakers?
 

Hey everyone. Apparantly the speakers in my truck are starting to cut out and sounds like crap according to fiance, so new speakers are in order. I am looking at rockford fosgate PRIME 6X8s right now, some good reviews..

What do you all suggest? I have the factory audiophile 6 disc, dont plan on changing it out anytime soon.. Stock sub as well.

Listen to Rap, Hip hop, rock and country.

thanks!

The first thing I did with my truck when I got it, was to install Boston Acoustic SC85 full range speakers. They sounded great on the stock system and since then I've upgraded to a Pioneer system that has four times the wattage output over stock - still sounds awesome!

Stupid question, but I'm guessing all around they are 6x8s? Also, I haven't done much research on this trucks sound system. Is it worth keeping the stock sub, or should I just scrap it all and put in a custom set up?

Sean

Infinity Kappas are very nice. That's what I have in the front. Have Memphis Power Reference in the rear and they're nice too. Really it boils down to what you want to spend. Both of the speaker pairs I mentioned have adjustable tweeters.

Infinity Kappas are great. I had Infinity Reference speakers in my Ranger and they sounded very good for the money too.

I Know they are not the best out there but I have been running Pioneer 6x8s in 3way or 4way since 01, They always sound great and last. I pulled the last set out of my ranger and put them in my F250 still sound awesome. Plus they hold up to the elements of sand, snow, mud, rain, water you name it. They work great for me and are cost effective.

thanks for the comments and suggestions guys! and Sean, if the stock sub still works keep it unless you want more bass. i just want to keep it simple yet sound good so i will prob. keep it! Im still not sure if the speakers are the culpret though because she said if she moves the seat around then the speakers will work, or if she turns the sound way up the speakers will come back on lol. HMmm. wiring?

Ya my back passenger side cuts out, hasn't for awhile now though, been meaning to check the connections on it, but it stops working for half a day then works for a week or more so then I forget about it.

Sounds like a short or loose wire. My stock speakers would pop.

yeah, i dont know what the hell is going on.. The wiring looks aftermarket on the truck, took it to the ford dealership and they said it is for sure aftermarket, so I dont know, could just be a connection. .

I have the mid-range price Pioneer 3-ways. I really like them, sound quality is great, price isn't bad and they lasted for 2 years now with no issues. They work for me

haha thats funny trent, I emailed a crutchfield advisor and guess what they reccomened? the pioneer 3 ways haha. 79 bucks per set. not too shabby!

I would suggest the Polk Audio Db series. I installed these in by stang and they made a huge difference with the stock HU. They are priced pretty good at Crutchfields.

I'm not sure if the later model F-150s use the same OEM speaker connector as a 1999 Ranger, but here is a suggestion when upgrading from the OEM speakers, to aftermarket speakers. The photos below
show how to solder the OEM speaker connector to the aftermarket
speakers so you don't have to cut the connectors off the speaker wiring. You are also guaranteed that your new speakers will be phased correctly:

Please excuse the quality of the photos, they were taken before I got my D70 in January 2005:


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Yea, I was figuring I'd get some new speakers. I guess I'll save my money on the sub and just keep the stock one for now. Its not great, but it works until I can save for a decent one.

Who knows, I may change my mind and want to get new rims instead lol.

Sean

thanks guys! I was fine with the stock system, it was loud enough for me, but the fact that they are cutting out and seem to be dying makes me kind of have to get new ones..

Sounds like a lose connection, did you get this resolved?

My experience with speakers is limited, but the brands I have enjoyed acoustically are Boston Acoustics, Infinity and Morel. I think you can get away with some cheaper brands but make sure you sound deaden some areas around the speaker and behind, ie, do some prepwork.

Naturally adding an amplifier is a must in my opinion but not all people are willing to go that far.

You will find most car audio forums will promote whats cool or popular at the moment, though if you can weed through all that and find the SQ guys they can be very helpful.