sound upgrade

sonkakaro · 10-16-2002, 04:23 PM

Hey guys what's up! I'm basically a newbie when it comes to sound and i was interesting in adding better sound to my truck. Will i get better sound by just upgrading speakers and adding tweeters? I know most of you guys all put the amps in the back which fits good but i would like to keep my back clear. Is their any other option? What about small amps? I don't want monster sound just better sound then stock and maybe some more bass. Any suggestions on brands/parts will be appreciated.

Cartman · 10-16-2002, 06:58 PM

First thing to do is a new head unit, almost any aftermarket unit is better then stock, Pioneer, Alpine and Kenwood make good units, Personally I'm very happy with my Pioneer DEH 330.
Next would be new speakers, Pioneer 6x8's sound good and alot of people on the board have them.
For some bass look at the MTX thunderform, it fits into the rear cargo pocket so you lose no cargo space.

*bates* · 10-16-2002, 08:59 PM

you can put amps under the seats, or behind the back interior panels. or mount them behind the back seats, you will lose minimal cargo space with this.

93exploder · 10-16-2002, 10:30 PM

I have a pioneed deh-1000 cd player I will sell to you for 70 bucks.

sonkakaro · 10-17-2002, 03:38 PM

hmm may take you up on that. Used right? How's the condition

sonkakaro · 10-17-2002, 03:51 PM

The thunderform is nice but alot of money for the amp/subwoofer combo like 400! I'm seeing the parts separate for a lot less money.

*bates* · 10-17-2002, 05:36 PM

where are you looking? there is also a jl audio thing made that is like the thunderform, but its prolly more expensive. when you say seperate, do you mean the same amp and subs?

aras · 10-20-2002, 09:14 PM

There is also a clarion similar to the thunderform. It is a powered 10" that goes in the rear cargo space. It's not that expensive right now in some places. Also I just went to a high end audio store and the JL similar to the thunderform is over 500 and it isn't powered. It's made from a fiberglass form

*Mbrooks420* · 10-21-2002, 07:23 AM

$500? Damn, go on E-bay. You can get a new one for under $200.

davesexplorer · 10-21-2002, 09:15 AM

if ya want better sound, get 4-6x8 speakrs and put in the doors run off of a decent head unit, 20-25 rms x4, bass will need a sub though, just look around there are so many choices its ridiculous!!

'97EddieB · 10-21-2002, 07:11 PM

buy a factory JBL/Ford subwoofer unit used off some dude online for like <100 bucks and use the included sub amplifier to power your choice of aftermarket 8" sub. I have an 8" bazooka (300 w) that cost me less than a hundred and the sound is fantastic. As far as the enclosure goes, you can't do any better on being stealth!

sonkakaro · 10-21-2002, 07:52 PM

man i saw the nos bazooka one! It's cool no one would know it isn't nos unless they examined it.

*Mbrooks420* · 10-22-2002, 04:25 AM

Quote:

It's cool no one would know it isn't nos unless they examined it.

Until you get smoked by a 4 cylinder ricer:p

sonkakaro · 10-22-2002, 08:07 PM

ha you mean me smoking the ricers!

xwhaler · 10-22-2002, 11:48 PM

1st upgrade in SQ for me:
Kenwood Excelon Deck
5x7 Boston Acoustics front
5x7 Kenwoods Back

very happy with the results for not ridicoulous amoutns of $$$$

10-16-2002, 04:23 PM	#1
sonkakaro Wannabe Elite Explorer NY 00 Xplorer Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 250 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	sound upgrade Hey guys what's up! I'm basically a newbie when it comes to sound and i was interesting in adding better sound to my truck. Will i get better sound by just upgrading speakers and adding tweeters? I know most of you guys all put the amps in the back which fits good but i would like to keep my back clear. Is their any other option? What about small amps? I don't want monster sound just better sound then stock and maybe some more bass. Any suggestions on brands/parts will be appreciated.

10-16-2002, 06:58 PM	#2
Cartman Wannabe Elite Explorer Waterloo, Ontario '96 Sport Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 537 Vehicle Specs	First thing to do is a new head unit, almost any aftermarket unit is better then stock, Pioneer, Alpine and Kenwood make good units, Personally I'm very happy with my Pioneer DEH 330. Next would be new speakers, Pioneer 6x8's sound good and alot of people on the board have them. For some bass look at the MTX thunderform, it fits into the rear cargo pocket so you lose no cargo space. __________________ Pioneer Premier DEH P-750MP HU, RF FNX 2514 components, Pioneer 6x8 2 way speakers, MTX 4244 amp, MTX 6500D, MTX 9512-44 Subwoofer, Stinger wiring, Streetglow interior neons. Westin Sportsmen Grille Guard Cartman's Website

10-16-2002, 08:59 PM	#3
bates Shine on Benevolent Sun Kingston, Ontario, Canada 1991 Eddie Bauer 4x4 4dr Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,170 Vehicle Specs	you can put amps under the seats, or behind the back interior panels. or mount them behind the back seats, you will lose minimal cargo space with this. __________________ Josh Johnston 2006 Toyota Yaris RS <-- beater 1991 Explorer 4dr 4x4 EB 1989 Mustang LX 5.0L

10-16-2002, 10:30 PM	#4
93exploder Wannabe Elite Explorer Lubbock, TX - Texas Tech 93 XLT 2wd Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 557 Vehicle Specs	I have a pioneed deh-1000 cd player I will sell to you for 70 bucks. __________________ Clint 1993 Explorer XLT 2" lift - 31" BFG's Pioneer and JL audio system - XM Roady2 Grill Guard w/ Hella 500's

10-17-2002, 03:38 PM	#5
sonkakaro Wannabe Elite Explorer NY 00 Xplorer Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 250 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	` hmm may take you up on that. Used right? How's the condition

10-17-2002, 03:51 PM	#6
sonkakaro Wannabe Elite Explorer NY 00 Xplorer Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 250 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The thunderform is nice but alot of money for the amp/subwoofer combo like 400! I'm seeing the parts separate for a lot less money. Last edited by sonkakaro; 10-17-2002 at 04:29 PM.

10-17-2002, 05:36 PM	#7
bates Shine on Benevolent Sun Kingston, Ontario, Canada 1991 Eddie Bauer 4x4 4dr Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,170 Vehicle Specs	where are you looking? there is also a jl audio thing made that is like the thunderform, but its prolly more expensive. when you say seperate, do you mean the same amp and subs? __________________ Josh Johnston 2006 Toyota Yaris RS <-- beater 1991 Explorer 4dr 4x4 EB 1989 Mustang LX 5.0L

10-20-2002, 09:14 PM	#8
aras Wannabe Elite Explorer Canton, MI '00 XLT Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 24 Vehicle Specs	There is also a clarion similar to the thunderform. It is a powered 10" that goes in the rear cargo space. It's not that expensive right now in some places. Also I just went to a high end audio store and the JL similar to the thunderform is over 500 and it isn't powered. It's made from a fiberglass form __________________ aras 1993 XLT 2000 XLT

10-21-2002, 07:23 AM	#9
Mbrooks420 High Voltage. Erie, Pennsylvania 1998 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,090 Vehicle Specs	$500? Damn, go on E-bay. You can get a new one for under $200. __________________ 1998 Mounty 5.0 AWD TT/Shackles/rear AirLift springs 31x10.5 Kelly TSR's 1995 Subaru Legacy AWD Sedan RIP---Killed by an suicidal deer 1972 El Camino---Project Dirty Old Chevy---Fresh Marine Longblock .060 over, Forged crank RV Cam 454/th400 swap, Hooker Headers, fresh coat of white 1999 KTM 300exc RaceTech Suspension, Rekluse Slipper Clutch, single track killer

10-21-2002, 09:15 AM	#10
davesexplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Central PA 2001 F350 7.3 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,808 Vehicle Specs	if ya want better sound, get 4-6x8 speakrs and put in the doors run off of a decent head unit, 20-25 rms x4, bass will need a sub though, just look around there are so many choices its ridiculous!! __________________ 2001 F350 Extended Cab Long Bed Lariat 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4 1999 Mustang GT 5spd vert

10-21-2002, 07:11 PM	#11
'97EddieB Wannabe Elite Explorer Knoxville 97 Eddie Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 38 Vehicle Specs	buy a factory JBL/Ford subwoofer unit used off some dude online for like <100 bucks and use the included sub amplifier to power your choice of aftermarket 8" sub. I have an 8" bazooka (300 w) that cost me less than a hundred and the sound is fantastic. As far as the enclosure goes, you can't do any better on being stealth!

10-21-2002, 07:52 PM	#12
sonkakaro Wannabe Elite Explorer NY 00 Xplorer Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 250 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	man i saw the nos bazooka one! It's cool no one would know it isn't nos unless they examined it.

10-22-2002, 08:07 PM	#14
sonkakaro Wannabe Elite Explorer NY 00 Xplorer Sport Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 250 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	ha you mean me smoking the ricers!

10-22-2002, 11:48 PM	#15
xwhaler Wannabe Elite Explorer Dover, NH 2000 XLT Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 160 Vehicle Specs	1st upgrade in SQ for me: Kenwood Excelon Deck 5x7 Boston Acoustics front 5x7 Kenwoods Back very happy with the results for not ridicoulous amoutns of $$$$ __________________ 00 4wd XLT SOHC