Speaker set-up in a 68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smoky02 · 12-01-2007, 07:43 PM

I've got a 68 truck with no gas tank behind the seat. I am trying to figure out to do my speaker setup. Was thinking about doing 2 10" behind the seat, and a 6 by 9 in each rear corner and 5 and a half's in the kick panels. does that sound like a good setup or are the 6 by 9's gonna be wasted? Also does anyone have a picture of something like this that they might could show me?

72 cheyenne pdx · 12-01-2007, 09:07 PM

It sounds like you have a handle on things with placement of the speakers. Me personally, I have never been a fan of 6x9's. Nothing wrong with them, just not my cup of beer. I am assuming you will use an amp for at least the 10's. Everything else can be connected to the head unit. What you can always do is get the 5.25's and the 10's installed and see how you like it. If you think you need more sound, you can always add the 6x9's or whatever you want in the future.

Good luck with your build.

SEA

smoky02 · 12-01-2007, 09:56 PM

Would there be another speaker, maybe a little smaller I could do instead of the 6x9 that's just as good?

Classic69 · 12-02-2007, 12:42 PM

You will love the setup you are planning on doing. 6X9's or 6.5's are both good speakers for behind the seat. You can hook them up to your deck which will be enough to power them. You will need an external amplifier for the dual 10's though.

I have 5.25" components in my kickpanels, 6.5" 2-way speakers and a 10" subwoofer behind the bucket seats, a 400W 4-channel amp powering my front and rear speakers/tweeters, and an 800W 2-channel amp powering my subwoofer. Sounds great and is very loud. My entire system is Rockford Fosgate, which is one of the best brands, but also not too cheap. My stereo system costed me about $3000 just to give you an idea.

72BlckButy · 12-02-2007, 01:26 PM

Components are the way to go.

with 72 cheyenne, I'm not a big fan of 6X9's either. Not for any particular reason, I would just prefer to have a set of components instead.

smoky02 · 12-02-2007, 05:37 PM

Awesome thank you guys for the input...I've already picked my subs which are gonna be fosgate solo barics 10s...does anyone on here make the kick panels? I'm not the best at making stuff like that...LOL

AceX · 12-02-2007, 06:14 PM

Fosgate doesn't make the Solo Baric. Kicker does...

smoky02 · 12-02-2007, 11:00 PM

thanks lol...that's what i meant...what size amp would i need to get good sound out of the 2 solo barics?

Classic69 · 12-03-2007, 01:41 AM

You should find an amplifier that matches the RMS wattage of your subwoofers. Do not over power them past their max wattage rating, you can damage the voice coil.

You can use a mono channel amp, 2-channel amp, or a 4-channel amp. With the 2 and 4 channel ones you can "bridge" the channels to increase the power going to your subs.

smoky02 · 12-04-2007, 04:29 PM

K...does anyone already have 2 solo baric's?? And if so what amp do ya'll run and what would be too much amp for this speakers? I'm buying the L7's and they both run 600 RMS

Classic69 · 12-05-2007, 12:33 PM

OK, so each Kicker solo baric L7 subwoofer can handle 600W RMS (MAX??). Now do you want your dual subs to pound like crazy (SPL) or do you just want some added bass and good sound quality?

The type of amplifier and how much power it will put out depends on these factors.

12-01-2007, 07:43 PM	#1
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Speaker set-up in a 68 I've got a 68 truck with no gas tank behind the seat. I am trying to figure out to do my speaker setup. Was thinking about doing 2 10" behind the seat, and a 6 by 9 in each rear corner and 5 and a half's in the kick panels. does that sound like a good setup or are the 6 by 9's gonna be wasted? Also does anyone have a picture of something like this that they might could show me? __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

12-01-2007, 09:07 PM	#2
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: Speaker set-up in a 68 It sounds like you have a handle on things with placement of the speakers. Me personally, I have never been a fan of 6x9's. Nothing wrong with them, just not my cup of beer. I am assuming you will use an amp for at least the 10's. Everything else can be connected to the head unit. What you can always do is get the 5.25's and the 10's installed and see how you like it. If you think you need more sound, you can always add the 6x9's or whatever you want in the future. Good luck with your build. SEA

12-01-2007, 09:56 PM	#3
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: Speaker set-up in a 68 Would there be another speaker, maybe a little smaller I could do instead of the 6x9 that's just as good? __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

12-02-2007, 12:42 PM	#4
Classic69 Love That '69 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 360	Re: Speaker set-up in a 68 You will love the setup you are planning on doing. 6X9's or 6.5's are both good speakers for behind the seat. You can hook them up to your deck which will be enough to power them. You will need an external amplifier for the dual 10's though. I have 5.25" components in my kickpanels, 6.5" 2-way speakers and a 10" subwoofer behind the bucket seats, a 400W 4-channel amp powering my front and rear speakers/tweeters, and an 800W 2-channel amp powering my subwoofer. Sounds great and is very loud. My entire system is Rockford Fosgate, which is one of the best brands, but also not too cheap. My stereo system costed me about $3000 just to give you an idea. __________________ *I AM CANADIAN!!!!!* 1969 Chevy C/10 Truck - SBC V8, TH-350, 3.73 Posi, 1000W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System, Dynomax Headers, Lowered 1" Front & 3" Rear, Front/Rear Sway Bars, Racing Seats, 6000K HID Headlights 2008 Chevy Colorado LT - 3.7L I5, 4 Speed Automatic, Crew Cab, 4X4, Z71 Off-Road Package, "Ground Effects" Package, K&N Cold Air Intake, Supermod PTB, Magnaflow Exhaust w/ Resonator, 500W Kenwood / Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Custom LED Lighting, 6000K HID Low's / High's, Blackcat Customs Gauges / Needles, Carbon Fiber Interior Accents, KrFabs 2" Lift Shackles / Torsion Bar Crank with Rancho RS5000 Shocks, Superskids Skid Plates

12-02-2007, 01:26 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Speaker set-up in a 68 Components are the way to go. with 72 cheyenne, I'm not a big fan of 6X9's either. Not for any particular reason, I would just prefer to have a set of components instead. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-02-2007, 05:37 PM	#6
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: Speaker set-up in a 68 Awesome thank you guys for the input...I've already picked my subs which are gonna be fosgate solo barics 10s...does anyone on here make the kick panels? I'm not the best at making stuff like that...LOL __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

12-02-2007, 06:14 PM	#7
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Speaker set-up in a 68 Fosgate doesn't make the Solo Baric. Kicker does... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

12-02-2007, 11:00 PM	#8
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: Speaker set-up in a 68 thanks lol...that's what i meant...what size amp would i need to get good sound out of the 2 solo barics? __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

12-03-2007, 01:41 AM	#9
Classic69 Love That '69 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 360	Re: Speaker set-up in a 68 You should find an amplifier that matches the RMS wattage of your subwoofers. Do not over power them past their max wattage rating, you can damage the voice coil. You can use a mono channel amp, 2-channel amp, or a 4-channel amp. With the 2 and 4 channel ones you can "bridge" the channels to increase the power going to your subs. __________________ *I AM CANADIAN!!!!!* 1969 Chevy C/10 Truck - SBC V8, TH-350, 3.73 Posi, 1000W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System, Dynomax Headers, Lowered 1" Front & 3" Rear, Front/Rear Sway Bars, Racing Seats, 6000K HID Headlights 2008 Chevy Colorado LT - 3.7L I5, 4 Speed Automatic, Crew Cab, 4X4, Z71 Off-Road Package, "Ground Effects" Package, K&N Cold Air Intake, Supermod PTB, Magnaflow Exhaust w/ Resonator, 500W Kenwood / Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Custom LED Lighting, 6000K HID Low's / High's, Blackcat Customs Gauges / Needles, Carbon Fiber Interior Accents, KrFabs 2" Lift Shackles / Torsion Bar Crank with Rancho RS5000 Shocks, Superskids Skid Plates Last edited by Classic69; 12-03-2007 at 01:46 AM.

12-04-2007, 04:29 PM	#10
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: Speaker set-up in a 68 K...does anyone already have 2 solo baric's?? And if so what amp do ya'll run and what would be too much amp for this speakers? I'm buying the L7's and they both run 600 RMS __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

12-05-2007, 12:33 PM	#11
Classic69 Love That '69 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 360	Re: Speaker set-up in a 68 OK, so each Kicker solo baric L7 subwoofer can handle 600W RMS (MAX??). Now do you want your dual subs to pound like crazy (SPL) or do you just want some added bass and good sound quality? The type of amplifier and how much power it will put out depends on these factors. __________________ *I AM CANADIAN!!!!!* 1969 Chevy C/10 Truck - SBC V8, TH-350, 3.73 Posi, 1000W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System, Dynomax Headers, Lowered 1" Front & 3" Rear, Front/Rear Sway Bars, Racing Seats, 6000K HID Headlights 2008 Chevy Colorado LT - 3.7L I5, 4 Speed Automatic, Crew Cab, 4X4, Z71 Off-Road Package, "Ground Effects" Package, K&N Cold Air Intake, Supermod PTB, Magnaflow Exhaust w/ Resonator, 500W Kenwood / Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Custom LED Lighting, 6000K HID Low's / High's, Blackcat Customs Gauges / Needles, Carbon Fiber Interior Accents, KrFabs 2" Lift Shackles / Torsion Bar Crank with Rancho RS5000 Shocks, Superskids Skid Plates



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