Front Components

[Rebelchevy87]

I have the Non-Bose components, and I am on my 2nd set of stockers (replaced under warranty) and they are blown again.

I am going to skip the dealer this time and replace them with something aftermarket. Not lookingfor anything spectacular, just something better than stock. I still have the stock HU.

I was looking at the Alpine SPS-600C components. Anyone ever use these? I have had Alpine products in two different vehicles in the past and have always been satisified.

Thanks.

 

[LarryJewell]

Alpine is good quality, dont think you can go wrong here

 

[dbtravis]

alpine are nice, i suggest asking about what the installer thinks is best. sometimes names arent always the best

 

[LarryJewell]

I recently switched to kickers in the doors and they sound better than the alpines I took out

 

[dbtravis]

ive got cerwin vegas up front, im probably gonna switch to mb quart soon though

 

[Rebelchevy87]

All good suggestions. Thanks for the input.

 

[jpowel29]

I recently picked up a used set of Rainbow components for my door speakers. I never heard of that name but the many stereo guys said they were great speakers and I got a nice deal on them.

 

[fajitatone]

I agree on the MB Quart. I also like Focal, but them's some pricy speakers.

 

[Durasizzle]

Ive always used Boston Acoustics for speakers

 

[JMDuramaxLB7]

I have a set of Rockford Fosgate in mine and they sound much better than the stockers. I have also had Eclipses in another truck and they sounded real good also.

 

[Big Block 88]

I have always run Kicker or Infinity, or JL I had alot of kickers blow and a couple JL's blew but never blown an Infinity.

 

[SmokeShow]

what size are the stock speakers up front? 5.25"?

Both of mine are blown apart. Literally. The little tweeter parts are just dangling behind the screen and rattling on it. They've GOT to GO!!


Of the speaker [brands] that have been listed, which are the best VALUE. Meaning get the most for the least amount of money? I'm NOT willing to spend big money on the speakers but want something better than stock and Jensen. :rofl:



While I'm at it, I want to do the rears as well. What size are they? is better to go just mids, 2-way or 3-way on the fronts and rears? If it matters, I'd like to add a subwoofer in a box under the backseat. I'd imagine a single 10" will be enough for me. I'm not into bleeding ears and the such. Just good sound quality and hear/feel it a little bit when I'm in the mood to jam. :coolspot: The rest of the time it's talk radio.


C-ya

 

[KEVINL]

I have always liked boston acoustics and MB quart


I have heard good things about focals

My speakers suck I need some new ones too

 

[WTF]

i run boston's but they cost around 6bills but they sound so clean i like them better then the mb quarts

 

[Dieselmax]

The Speakers in the front are 6.5s real easy job to do.

 

[Combine Pilot]

What about Pioneer speakers? Are they any good?

 

[JMDuramaxLB7]

They are ok, i have them i my fronts right now, but there are better things out there.

 

[Rebelchevy87]

The fiance bought me the Alpine components I was looking at. To be sure there are better speakers out there, but these sound great and are reasonably priced. Easy install job as well. The woofers mount in the factory spot after drilling a couple of holes and using the brackets that came with the speakers. I removed the stock tweeters from the plastic mounts, modified them w/ a dremel and mounted the replacements in the stock mounts. Everything looks and sounds great.

 

[Combine Pilot]

What does a guy do with the stock tweeters? Is there something that will bolt right in or do you have to modify?

 

[JMDuramaxLB7]

They are separately mounted from the speaker. If your just changing the door speaker you don't even hve to bother them.