Factory Audio system upgrade in a 2001 Ford F150 Supercrew

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Old 02-09-2005, 10:18 AM
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Factory Audio system upgrade in a 2001 Ford F150 Supercrew

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I want to replace my factory speakers with aftermarket and add a amp and sub. There are so many choices out there. However, the more I read the more confused I become. My goal for this upgrade is sound quality not loudness.
Speaker Size. I have used online sources to get sizes and I get 5 1/4 and 6 X 8's. I call local installers and they say 5 X 7'. Does anyone know the answer?
I have chosen to go with a 5-channel Alpine MRV-F450 amp. I have read good reviews on it for sound clarity. And it should be able to power both my speakers and my sub. I have also chosen an Alpine SWR-1021D Subwoofer. As for speakers, I was trying to go with the Infinity Kappa 63.5 I 3-way speakers for the four doors. Do these sound like good choices and will those speakers fit my 2001 supercrew without too much adjusting? Also, I read that the Front speakers are the most important and the back speaker don't matter as Much.

Thanks, any help with matter would be greatly appreciated.
 

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Old 02-09-2005, 05:04 PM
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The 6x8's and 5x7's can be used interchangeably(is that a word?). Lots of people here also use the rounds, which fit fine in the oval holes!
 
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Old 02-10-2005, 09:17 AM
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The actual holes are 6x8 size. Most if not all 5x7s have additional screw tabs that line up with 6x8 holes. I had Polk EX 368 (true 6x8s) in my front doors and they sounded great until I blew one. I now have Adire Koda Components with 6.5 inch mids. I made a wood plate to adapt them. They sound even better than the Polks. More midbass.

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Old 02-10-2005, 09:27 PM
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if i were you i would check out the jl audio xr 5X7s. i have a pair of them powered by a jl 300/2. ive been through many-a-system and they sound the best by far. check em out!!
 



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