I’m thinking of replacing my stock speakers with some 2-way 55 RMS Kenwood 6x8s. I've read many posts that say that the back speakers are just filler sound. Is this true in a single cab truck? Also, if I have a 220 watt HU will this be enough power to get the full potential out of these speakers?

 

In a reg cab you are usually better off not using or fading out the rear speakers. I don't recommend spending a cent on them.

That should be enough power but if you have the cash/need...an amp is always a good thing.

 

Thanks for the reply, it was very helpful. I guess I will go with the two 6x8s for the door and look into an amp.

 

Just put in 4 6x8" in all the doors. Should have spent more $ for just comp's for the front doors instead. All four makes it muddy. Nice and crisp with just the fronts running. Puttin in the subs now.

 

Yeah, in most trucks, especially a regular cab, you dont really need back speakers. Use the money on a nice set of comps and an amp if you can afford it.

I have a supercab with some cheap 2 ways in the front, no back speaks, and some subs. Sounds good.

 

I disagree with the rear speakers not being needed issue. Maybe it is just me, but i like to be immersed in the sound of a good song. And that in my opinion can't happen with out all four, or more, speakers.


My actual experience is as follows. I bought a '98 f-150 flareside reg. cab 4 months ago. It had an aftermarket stereo in it, JVC Camelleon. Having not had CD player in my previous car I didn't have many cd's i wanted to put in the truck. When I did and turned it up a little I heard the rear stocker cutting out, really pissed me off. I did some looking, the fronts had been changed for aftermarkets' rears were stock. so i faded out the rears until I could turn it up to the volume I wanted. Then I felt like something was missing. When i turned it down, then faded the rears back in i noticed a huge difference in the sound.

All that being said yeah you can get away without them, but it sounds better with them. JMO

 

dont f150s have 5x8s? or whatever it is .. not 6x9s?

 

whooooops sorry, you're right its 6x8's or 5x7s.. its just been awhile since I paid attention to my speakers =(

my mind is not in the right place to be correcting anyone. sorry.


I just read it wrong.. Im beginning to think im dyslexic. My reading skills are **** right now.

 

I agree with scotty, i too have a single cab have replaced all 4 speakers. I also have two 10 inch woofers in the back. There isnt a second of sitting in my truck that goes by that i dont enjoy turning up my music. It sound spectacular.