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Please suggest!!
So I don't get any flack, I posted this in the Super Crew section thinging Super Crew owner would have first hand experience with my exact factory stereo. Sorry for posting in two forums, but I figuered the true stereo buffs would be here. I look forward to your suggestions.
I don't want to go crazy (money wise) on a entire new sound system, but I'm looking for a little better quality sound. I debated whether to post this is Crew Cab or Speakers, but I was wondering what speakers actually fits in the Super Crew? I have a 2002 F-150, XLT, SuperCrew, 4x4. It has the casette player with the 6 disc changer in the middle console. I'm not sure if it's 4 or 6 speakers? The problem I have is the music is very easily distorted. I don't BLAST my music, but when a good song comes on I like to crank it up some. Nothing worse then only being able to play a good CD at 1/4 volume. Will this improve by simply replacing the speakers with some quality ones or do I need to replace the stock stereo? All I'm looking for is better sound quality. I'm a little leary because a couple years back, I took my 2000 Maxum 21ft Open Bow boat in for a simple stereo upgrade. Well, about $3200.00 later I was able to ROCK the lake!! I don't have a clue about stereo's, but I am a smart shopper and will get killer deals. If I have a budget of $350.00, what would you suggest? Please know the $350.00 must include installation. I might add a small sub down the road. Maybe something like the page below? If I did the sub, it would be down the road and is not included in the $350.00 budget. Any and all help is appreciated.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymo forums, but I figuered the true stereo buffs would be here. I look forward to your suggestions.
I don't want to go crazy (money wise) on a entire new sound system, but I'm looking for a little better quality sound. I debated whether to post this is Crew Cab or Speakers, but I was wondering what speakers actually fits in the Super Crew? I have a 2002 F-150, XLT, SuperCrew, 4x4. It has the casette player with the 6 disc changer in the middle console. I'm not sure if it's 4 or 6 speakers? The problem I have is the music is very easily distorted. I don't BLAST my music, but when a good song comes on I like to crank it up some. Nothing worse then only being able to play a good CD at 1/4 volume. Will this improve by simply replacing the speakers with some quality ones or do I need to replace the stock stereo? All I'm looking for is better sound quality. I'm a little leary because a couple years back, I took my 2000 Maxum 21ft Open Bow boat in for a simple stereo upgrade. Well, about $3200.00 later I was able to ROCK the lake!! I don't have a clue about stereo's, but I am a smart shopper and will get killer deals. If I have a budget of $350.00, what would you suggest? Please know the $350.00 must include installation. I might add a small sub down the road. Maybe something like the page below? If I did the sub, it would be down the road and is not included in the $350.00 budget. Any and all help is appreciated.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2451750393
I don't want to go crazy (money wise) on a entire new sound system, but I'm looking for a little better quality sound. I debated whether to post this is Crew Cab or Speakers, but I was wondering what speakers actually fits in the Super Crew? I have a 2002 F-150, XLT, SuperCrew, 4x4. It has the casette player with the 6 disc changer in the middle console. I'm not sure if it's 4 or 6 speakers? The problem I have is the music is very easily distorted. I don't BLAST my music, but when a good song comes on I like to crank it up some. Nothing worse then only being able to play a good CD at 1/4 volume. Will this improve by simply replacing the speakers with some quality ones or do I need to replace the stock stereo? All I'm looking for is better sound quality. I'm a little leary because a couple years back, I took my 2000 Maxum 21ft Open Bow boat in for a simple stereo upgrade. Well, about $3200.00 later I was able to ROCK the lake!! I don't have a clue about stereo's, but I am a smart shopper and will get killer deals. If I have a budget of $350.00, what would you suggest? Please know the $350.00 must include installation. I might add a small sub down the road. Maybe something like the page below? If I did the sub, it would be down the road and is not included in the $350.00 budget. Any and all help is appreciated.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymo forums, but I figuered the true stereo buffs would be here. I look forward to your suggestions.
I don't want to go crazy (money wise) on a entire new sound system, but I'm looking for a little better quality sound. I debated whether to post this is Crew Cab or Speakers, but I was wondering what speakers actually fits in the Super Crew? I have a 2002 F-150, XLT, SuperCrew, 4x4. It has the casette player with the 6 disc changer in the middle console. I'm not sure if it's 4 or 6 speakers? The problem I have is the music is very easily distorted. I don't BLAST my music, but when a good song comes on I like to crank it up some. Nothing worse then only being able to play a good CD at 1/4 volume. Will this improve by simply replacing the speakers with some quality ones or do I need to replace the stock stereo? All I'm looking for is better sound quality. I'm a little leary because a couple years back, I took my 2000 Maxum 21ft Open Bow boat in for a simple stereo upgrade. Well, about $3200.00 later I was able to ROCK the lake!! I don't have a clue about stereo's, but I am a smart shopper and will get killer deals. If I have a budget of $350.00, what would you suggest? Please know the $350.00 must include installation. I might add a small sub down the road. Maybe something like the page below? If I did the sub, it would be down the road and is not included in the $350.00 budget. Any and all help is appreciated.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2451750393
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There are other questions to be asked before a good answer can be given.
Are you wanting to retain the factory changer?
Have you considered selling the factory HU and changer on ebay? (they usually bring around $125-250 which you could add to your budget)
For now I will assume you will sell the HU and changer and get $125 for them. This brings your budget to $475. Find a used CD player (or new for around $125-150) I have an Alpine CDM-7871 45x4 HU power with front rear and sub 4 volt RCA outputs which would allow an amp add on later it is in excellent shape that I would sell for $125 + shipping if your interested. Next find 4 6x8 (5x7) coaxial speakers of decent quality such as Alpine, Pioneer, Infinity, Rockford Fosgate, MB Quart, etc. Cost around $200 for the pair. This will bring your cost to around $325 for components then you will need about $25 in parts and about $100-150 for installation. This would give you a good start with future expandability in the future for a sub and amp to drive all your speakers.
Are you wanting to retain the factory changer?
Have you considered selling the factory HU and changer on ebay? (they usually bring around $125-250 which you could add to your budget)
For now I will assume you will sell the HU and changer and get $125 for them. This brings your budget to $475. Find a used CD player (or new for around $125-150) I have an Alpine CDM-7871 45x4 HU power with front rear and sub 4 volt RCA outputs which would allow an amp add on later it is in excellent shape that I would sell for $125 + shipping if your interested. Next find 4 6x8 (5x7) coaxial speakers of decent quality such as Alpine, Pioneer, Infinity, Rockford Fosgate, MB Quart, etc. Cost around $200 for the pair. This will bring your cost to around $325 for components then you will need about $25 in parts and about $100-150 for installation. This would give you a good start with future expandability in the future for a sub and amp to drive all your speakers.