I've got an '06 F150 Scab...going to install 5x7 infinitys.....do I need to add a sound dampener to it....in the future I'll be adding an amp...nothing drastic..just something to "juice" up the power a bit....any help is appreciated...

 

Well, it certainly could not hurt.

 

I don't think you have too, but you can if you want to. I installed 6x8 Infinitys in my truck in January and they rock, good choice.

 

Had a friend installed 2 sets of 6x8 infinity components in supercab front & rear with lightning audio amp. Sound awesome. Working to get me 2 sets for my supercab.

 

You SHOULD ALWAYS concentrate on the install aspect of ANY system (i.e., sound deadener, sealing up large holes in your door, etc., just to name a few).

When I was waiting for all of the different components to make up my system, I decided to mat and seal up my doors (since I had the mat). I originally only put mat on the outside of the inner door skin (what most people do) and sealed up the bigger holes with 1/4" MDF. My '05 has a huge hole and a weird shape. After doing this, it made my stock system really come to life (for it's ability). The midbass was truly an improvement that you can hear from the get go!

What I recommend for matting your doors is multiple layers on the inner and outer side of the "inner" door skin and at least a layer on the inner side of the "outer" door skin. Then, seal up any big holes you have and mat the MDF as well. Some even use clay to seal up around the speaker baffle and put acoustic foam inside the door skins.

Along with this I recommend matting the complete inside of the truck...floor, overhead, back wall, etc. Leave no sheet metal exposed and use mutliple layers of mat or liquid deadener w/ mat if you want. Secure all wires/cables with zipties and/or tape so they don't vibrate.

Sounds like alot of work and I wont lie, it is, but the benefits are very rewarding! The biggest misconception is "I didn't spend alot on my system, so I don't need to do all of that", but this can make an inexpensive system sound 10 times better!

 

Yeah....................^what he said lol


He!!, Ive DUCT TAPED holes up in door skins and you would be surprised what kind of difference that makes! Laugh all you want, but I was bored, had a roll of duct tape, and felt like experimenting.
Now, just think. If duct tape can make a noticable difference, think what difference a PROPERLY sealed and deadened door can make.