purchasing a sound system
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purchasing a sound system
Hey everybody, I just signed up today and I am hoping to get my problems answered. I have a 2007 Ford F150 Supercrew Lariat 5.4L V8. I am looking into putting in a sound sytem in it but I dont know where to start. I'm looking for a system with some good quality pounding bass with also good quality speakers.
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How much are you wanting to spend and how 'in depth' do you want to get into things??
With a seat lift people are able to fit a sub that has a mounting depth of just a touch under 7 inches, which opens the doors up some to some fairly nice 12's, which I would do if your wanting something that flat out pounds.
Start off with a GOOD head unit though....if you were planning on sticking with the stock one, then forget anything dealing with sound quality, or else I would just about forget the whole idea of a system. I will never again use a stock HU in any of my vehicles, nor suggest it.
Then your to your drivers. Personally I like a set of component speakers. Usually much better sound quality and over all build quality then a set of drop in coaxials, but they do take some work to get them to fit (making a baffle for the mid, cutting some of the door panel, etc). And a nice amp to power them. If you are NOT wanting to run an amp to your door speakers, then forget components and just go with a regular ol set of coaxials with a lower power rating and a high sensitivity (over 90db or so).
With a seat lift people are able to fit a sub that has a mounting depth of just a touch under 7 inches, which opens the doors up some to some fairly nice 12's, which I would do if your wanting something that flat out pounds.
Start off with a GOOD head unit though....if you were planning on sticking with the stock one, then forget anything dealing with sound quality, or else I would just about forget the whole idea of a system. I will never again use a stock HU in any of my vehicles, nor suggest it.
Then your to your drivers. Personally I like a set of component speakers. Usually much better sound quality and over all build quality then a set of drop in coaxials, but they do take some work to get them to fit (making a baffle for the mid, cutting some of the door panel, etc). And a nice amp to power them. If you are NOT wanting to run an amp to your door speakers, then forget components and just go with a regular ol set of coaxials with a lower power rating and a high sensitivity (over 90db or so).
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http://lmiwelding.com/
This is where everyone seems to get theirs. I have to say this though, like I do whenever anyone ask about a seat lift, if you have some decent fabbing skills I would try to make one because they are expensive for a few peices of metal IMO. I would make my own in a heartbeat before I bought one...cost me 20 bucks and be exactley how I wanted it.
This is where everyone seems to get theirs. I have to say this though, like I do whenever anyone ask about a seat lift, if you have some decent fabbing skills I would try to make one because they are expensive for a few peices of metal IMO. I would make my own in a heartbeat before I bought one...cost me 20 bucks and be exactley how I wanted it.
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Originally Posted by Bartak1
http://lmiwelding.com/
This is where everyone seems to get theirs. I have to say this though, like I do whenever anyone ask about a seat lift, if you have some decent fabbing skills I would try to make one because they are expensive for a few peices of metal IMO. I would make my own in a heartbeat before I bought one...cost me 20 bucks and be exactley how I wanted it.
This is where everyone seems to get theirs. I have to say this though, like I do whenever anyone ask about a seat lift, if you have some decent fabbing skills I would try to make one because they are expensive for a few peices of metal IMO. I would make my own in a heartbeat before I bought one...cost me 20 bucks and be exactley how I wanted it.