Speakers for the L
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Originally posted by Jim03Lightning
I put a pair of Pioneer TS-A6880R 6x8 4-way speakers in my '03 L's front doors ($99/pair at Best Buy). They bolted right in. It sounds like I upgraded the entire system! The highs are crisp and clear, and the lows are strong and tight -- a huge improvement over stock.
I can't guarantee that the effect will be as dramatic on you older system. My wife's '01 Sport Trac appears to have the same 6-disc system as my L, but it's obviously a lower-quality and lower-powered unit. In the ST, the same speakers gave only a moderate improvement, and the system still doesn't sound nearly as good or as loud as the one in the L.
I put a pair of Pioneer TS-A6880R 6x8 4-way speakers in my '03 L's front doors ($99/pair at Best Buy). They bolted right in. It sounds like I upgraded the entire system! The highs are crisp and clear, and the lows are strong and tight -- a huge improvement over stock.
I can't guarantee that the effect will be as dramatic on you older system. My wife's '01 Sport Trac appears to have the same 6-disc system as my L, but it's obviously a lower-quality and lower-powered unit. In the ST, the same speakers gave only a moderate improvement, and the system still doesn't sound nearly as good or as loud as the one in the L.
I had a pair of Infinity Kappa series 5x7's in my Ranger (before the L). They were powered by an Alpine deck, and I never heard a better set of speakers. I'm looking at either another set of Infinity's or the REV series, which sounds comparable, for my L.
Crutchfield, easy to work with. But for rock bottom prices, go to:
www.audiowarehouseexpress.com
or
www.carstereoexpo.com
I've bought from both and been very happy.
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ILLINI-SVT,
I just noticed your sig.
2002 Black SVT Lightning 1833 of 4726
Built 02/15/2002 Bought New 11/24/2003
K&N Filter (so far) - 353 RWHP 425 RWTQ
Is that a typo or did your L really sit on the dealer lot for a year and a half!? You must have gotten a hell of a deal if you really got it new.
I just noticed your sig.
2002 Black SVT Lightning 1833 of 4726
Built 02/15/2002 Bought New 11/24/2003
K&N Filter (so far) - 353 RWHP 425 RWTQ
Is that a typo or did your L really sit on the dealer lot for a year and a half!? You must have gotten a hell of a deal if you really got it new.
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If you can afford them the mb quart speakers are the best, I will be getting those eventually. I went with the kenwood excellons from goodguys, there ok but I will replace them with some sort of separates soon. I also ripped out the entire interior and used dynamat extreme over every square inch i could find. the excellons accompany my 2 jl audio 8w7s great but again go with mb quart.
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try the memphis power reference 5x7. its the best sounding coaxial speakers i heared (even better than some components) and at some places they even come with a lifetime warranty for $20 more, (free replacement not repair)even if it blows. you can't go wrong with that. 
Last edited by KUKS; Apr 17, 2004 at 04:34 AM.
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Originally posted by RollinLimp2001
Is that a typo or did your L really sit on the dealer lot for a year and a half!? You must have gotten a hell of a deal if you really got it new.
Is that a typo or did your L really sit on the dealer lot for a year and a half!? You must have gotten a hell of a deal if you really got it new.