Does the auido system sound any better if I were to just change out the speakers? and what does everyone suggest? also are they a true 6x8? I would like to keep the stock head unit! (2004 f-150 x-cab)
Thanks Jason

 

Sure, It'll sound noticeably better. Much more detail. You will probably loose a little bass and it might crackle at loud volumes - due to your stereo being underpowered.

6x8's and 5x7's will be a perfect fit.

 

I'm going to upgrade my door speakers as well and will be putting power to them. Are there any specific 5x7s or 6x8s that you would recommend? Will just any of them fit?

 

Just look at the RMS rating of the speakers your buying. A speaker with a lower RMS demand, will sound better with an OEM HU.

I used these with a 98 OEM HU, and its sounds much better. Notice RMS is 2-60 watts, so they don't need tons of power.

The stock speakers were full-range paper units, and even the cheap Polk 2-ways sounded worlds better. Not sure whats in your '04 stock...

The included directions/connectors made installing all 4 myself, a real breeze.
Real happy with the upgrade.

 

2004 XLT Supercrew, swapped out the front 5 x 7's with Infinity Kappas for $150 ( i know its a cliche' speaker) but it was a "decent" upgrade, Ive since removed the rear speakers (Ill be running an AudioBahn 6004t in tri mode to the 2 fronts and a single 10" sub) Anywa, Im waiting for my sub to come in, so for the time being, 2 infinities up front, amped, and nothing else.......sounds WORLDS better. fills the truck with sound.........and so far, i couldnt be happier. Cant wait to drop the enclosure in the back!

 

i just got a pair of kenwood excelon kfc680 and they sound awsome. They can hit pretty low for only 6x8 and they are run off a factory head unit. The tweeters are sweet as well. awsome upgrade going to order two more for the back doors.
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