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novafrog · 01-30-2014, 09:06 PM

what is the difference between 2way,3,4,5,way speakers,looking at 6x9 to fill holes in door,and back of seat,thanks

panhandler62 · 01-31-2014, 08:32 AM

That is referring to how many speakers are in each mount. The idea is to optimize performance in a given band by using a speaker designed for that band.

The best approach is discrete components. That being a bit expensive for a lot of people; I would say 3 way 6x9s in the doors and 2 ways behind you. You aren't going to hear a lot of detail from behind the seat but bass works fine that way.

novafrog · 01-31-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by panhandler62

That is referring to how many speakers are in each mount. The idea is to optimize performance in a given band by using a speaker designed for that band.

The best approach is discrete components. That being a bit expensive for a lot of people; I would say 3 way 6x9s in the doors and 2 ways behind you. You aren't going to hear a lot of detail from behind the seat but bass works fine that way.

what kind of speakers would you use,don't need no mind blowing sound,but if I want to turn it up I want to be able to understand it,what kind of head unit would you use,started to go to stereo shop,but they will tell you any thing to make a sale,thanks very much

panhandler62 · 02-01-2014, 11:46 AM

Opinions will vary a bit (OK, a lot) but I like Infinity, Bose and Polk.
Pioneer makes a perfectly good speaker also (not as good as those above, but our trucks are hardly good sound beds to begin with.)

This is just my own experience with things I have had. There are some audio experts on this forum that can probably give much better advice.

novafrog · 02-01-2014, 08:41 PM

panhandler,thanks again

Special-Ed · 02-02-2014, 02:10 PM

the key to building a good sound system is to know what you want when its complete...

and then build it to meet those requirements...

JLaudio, kenwood, clarion, those would be a good start as far as speakers go...
personally i rock kenwoods in my suburban, clarion in my boat, and JL will be going in the projects car/trucks

head units and amps... its to personal... get the best you can afford...
head units typically dont have enough power to rock out of a wet paper towel.

Andy4639 · 02-02-2014, 11:16 PM

I have 2 mids in the stock dash location, 2 3 ways under the bench seat, 2 10" subs behind the seat and 2 tweeters in each cab corner where the old clothess hanger use to be. I have the cab corner panels yet installed with 6x9 in them.

Subs are on there own amp. The 2 mids and 3 ways are on their own amp.

01-30-2014, 09:06 PM	#1
novafrog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dunlow wv Posts: 435	speakers what is the difference between 2way,3,4,5,way speakers,looking at 6x9 to fill holes in door,and back of seat,thanks __________________ 72,2wd short bed cheyenne,350,350trans,air,tilt,tach,posi 373 gears 70 nova 5.3,350 trans 80 z28 350,350,trans,bought new 03 cat. 06 gmc swb ext cab

01-31-2014, 08:32 AM	#2
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: speakers That is referring to how many speakers are in each mount. The idea is to optimize performance in a given band by using a speaker designed for that band. The best approach is discrete components. That being a bit expensive for a lot of people; I would say 3 way 6x9s in the doors and 2 ways behind you. You aren't going to hear a lot of detail from behind the seat but bass works fine that way. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

02-01-2014, 11:46 AM	#4
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Re: speakers Opinions will vary a bit (OK, a lot) but I like Infinity, Bose and Polk. Pioneer makes a perfectly good speaker also (not as good as those above, but our trucks are hardly good sound beds to begin with.) This is just my own experience with things I have had. There are some audio experts on this forum that can probably give much better advice. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

02-01-2014, 08:41 PM	#5
novafrog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dunlow wv Posts: 435	Re: speakers panhandler,thanks again __________________ 72,2wd short bed cheyenne,350,350trans,air,tilt,tach,posi 373 gears 70 nova 5.3,350 trans 80 z28 350,350,trans,bought new 03 cat. 06 gmc swb ext cab

02-02-2014, 02:10 PM	#6
Special-Ed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Floriduh Posts: 386	Re: speakers the key to building a good sound system is to know what you want when its complete... and then build it to meet those requirements... JLaudio, kenwood, clarion, those would be a good start as far as speakers go... personally i rock kenwoods in my suburban, clarion in my boat, and JL will be going in the projects car/trucks head units and amps... its to personal... get the best you can afford... head units typically dont have enough power to rock out of a wet paper towel. __________________ Ed will be known as the Tiger Woods of the integration business

02-02-2014, 11:16 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: speakers I have 2 mids in the stock dash location, 2 3 ways under the bench seat, 2 10" subs behind the seat and 2 tweeters in each cab corner where the old clothess hanger use to be. I have the cab corner panels yet installed with 6x9 in them. Subs are on there own amp. The 2 mids and 3 ways are on their own amp. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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