i have a 2005 scab and ready to change out all the factory speakers. What size are my front speakers? Not sure if i can get 6.5" components in there.

 

haven't done it myself yet but www.crutchfields.com says the 6.5 inch will fit the front door enclosures.

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I'm not sure if i should go with 5.25" components or 6.5". Looking at less hassle with the 5.25" but not sure if the sound quality will be taken away, any advice?

 

um!? they are 6x8/5x7 front, buddie.

 

The stock size is 6x8/5x7. That doesn't man he can't adapt a nice 6 1/2" to the speaker opening.


My advice is that if you go to the trouble of adapting, be sure and get something worthwhile, so you can appreciate what nice components have to offer. There are lots of very, very mediocre components on the market. It seems that many companies are trying to take advantage of the general assumption by many people that components are "better" than a coaxial speaker, and that is NOT necessarily true. An extreme example; the Pyramid components at the flea market will not be as good in any way as a nice set of Alpine 2-ways. If you buy something that isn't going to be any better than a run-of-the-mill 5x7, you might as well buy a 5x7. On the other hand, if you are just looking for something a little better than stock and aren't a sound quality fanatic, then a nice 5x7 would be fine from the start. There are some pretty decent ones around.

 

I appreciate the advice...I have about $600 to spend on my components and amp. I know i can go cheap and do it but will not get the quaility i want. everything is stock except for my H/U pioneer deh-p480mp. I listen to alot of rock and some hip hop. So is it worth adapting the 6.5" or just go with a 5.25" component?

 

With sets of the same quality, there MAY be a difference in quality, audible midbass with a 6 1/2" over the 5 1/4". However, you can find high quality 5 1/4s that will, in every way, kick the crap out of lesser quality 6 1/2s. Generalizations like, " 6 1/2s are better than 5 1/4s " can be proven wrong. In fact, generalizations concerning audio equipment are usually worthless. There is so much involved in constructing quality equipment, and so much NOT involved in making junk equipment, that those generalizations are junk also. If you do not intend to use subs, you may want to find a 6 1/2" with really nice lower midbass extension(ignore specs, listen for yourself). That's going to be it with the bass. These are NOT subs in component sets, and are usually designed with the thinking that they will be used with subwoofers. They are capable of nothing good that is audible and worthwhile below a given frequency level, and pushing them beyond that is counterproductive. All you can do is listen, listen, listen, and then compromise(it's always a compromise in some way) on what fits your budget, needs, etc. Try to listen to something in a vehicle similar to yours. If you go to a reputable shop, they should be able to hook you up with an audition. Notice the word "reputable". You will pay more than on ebay, but there are reasons for that, and it may be worthwhile IF the shop is reputable. Do your homework.

 

depending on the hassel of installing a 6 1/2 in the stock enclosures, kicker makes very good quality mids and highs for a cheap price. Ordinarily i would reccomend JL audio but Jl tends to be a bit expensive. The Kicker KX series speakers are loud and have a great sound quality. I have them in a chevy suburban and a friend of mine has them in his excursion( along with 4 15" Kicker L7 subs. and they keep up) Depending on the shop you go to, these speakers will run you about $120-$150 a pair but kick some serious butt!

 

97f250 - solid advice. BTW, what's a "sound quality fanatic"? LOL j/k

rob72x - you say you have $600 for speakers and an amp. May I suggest that you use some of that for installation. Get some sound deadener (raamat or damplifier) and concentrate on your doors (for now) since you are adding speakers. At least 1 layer on each side of the inner door skin and 1 layer on the inside of the outer door skin. Also, seal up any large holes with some 1/4" MDF. You'll be suprised how this can make a mediocre set of speakers even better. This will help bring out the midbass.

 

brypink, solid advice yourself. Sound deadening is very overlooked as an effective way to increase output dB at the listener's position. It's the equal of increasing amplification, in terms of what the listener hears.

 

Lol, way to pat each other backs. If your gong to spend 600, then i would atleast get 6.5/7 components and as already mentioned sound deadener. I wouldnt waste my time with 5.25s unless your going to add a dedicated mid bass later. For the deadener check out second skin and raamat.

 

I don't do that much "backpatting". LOL. I don't think people should get kudos for telling it true and straight, same as they SHOULD get their butts ripped for throwing out misinformation. I hate that. Some things are debatable, like things that are a matter of taste. Other things are just wrong. Don't get me started. HA! HA!