I have a 96 dodge Ram 2500. I've got new speakers in the factory locations and now I'm wnating to add somemore not in facotry locations. I'm wanting to atleast get maybe four 6 1/2s or two 6 1/2s and two more 6x9s. Can someone help me out with how you put speakers in different places?
Replies (9)
ShootuhMcBustaCap on 10/18/2006 20:48:13
Hey, cool that was the last vehicle I did an install in! Well not an install, but rather a rebuild.
First things first, you not planning on using internal head unit power for all of this are you? I would bet mony that you will kill something if you do, be it deck or speakers.
Ok then, down to business. I was very impressed with the space for extra speakers in this truck. We set up 6 Boston 6x9's Two in stock locations, two behind the seats, two under the seats, all in boxes, plus room for a sealed enclosure 10" behind the drivers seat. All the 6x9s were in boxes though. Even though I had to repair a few speakers, including the sub, whis was a crappy Rockford P1, this was a strong setup.
You could run a similar rig to this, or you could build boxes and attach them to your rear wall behind your seats with brackets and screws, no matter what speakers you elect to use. tou could probably run about 8 nicely packaged 6.5s all the way across. Kickpanels in the front footwells or modifying the stock ones are also good options. Give me till tommorrow, and I'll look at homeboy's truck, and I'll try to come with some more options for you.
I promise to help you any way I can on this one, as I have done this vehicle before. Really strong setup after I rebuilt it.
Have fun,
Tha Shootuh
swez on 10/19/2006 06:43:10
Just adding more speakers is not always a good or even useful strategy. Yes, stock locations and stock speakers are not always the best choice or quality. However, using quality speakers and adequate amping power, will solve most below par factory systems.
What specific areas are you looking to improve upon? (Ie: Stereo imaging, full range, Midbass and woofer performance or other issues?)
When using more speakers, we can get into lots of problems with proper stereo imaging and cancellation at certail frequencies. For clarity and good imaging, many opt for a quality 3-way Component system. This often includes quality mids and tweets up front and using midbass and a subwoofer in the rear of the vehicle. Adequate amping power, a good EQ and well thought out install plans will often give excellent results.
What are the major aspects lacking in this truck now?
What would you like to get from the system when you are finished?
How much of a budget are you willing to invest here, to obtain the best results possible?
swez
ShootuhMcBustaCap on 10/25/2006 16:06:57
Man does this guy not want any help or what?
swez on 10/25/2006 17:00:23
May may have scared him away with all the details requested... THINK
swez
ShootuhMcBustaCap on 10/27/2006 13:09:08
Word, but you would think he was dying to get some answers judging by howmany times he posted the same question
swez on 10/27/2006 13:21:51
One would think so huh? Maybe he's out of town???
swez
ShootuhMcBustaCap on 11/1/2006 21:26:37
I pity tha fool who sit in ignorance!!
swez on 11/1/2006 22:27:01
Hang around a while and you'll get a clear picture about some peeps that visit this site for help. Some guys have NO BUSINESS working on thier own installs. Some cannot follow directions, take sage advice or admit they lack the skills and tools to do a given job well.
Even pictures, diagrams and all the 'splainin' in the world doesn't click. Hand them a diagram with more than 2 wires and they just go blank. This seems especially true when newbies try wiring up a set of DVC subs. No matter how hard we try to make this easy, guys mess it up.
In a nutshell, assume the new kid knows nothing and start with the most basic stuff first. If they get that right, then press on to harder things. If the guy gets stuck at first base, it's best to send him to a Professional Installer. Otherwise, we'll end up 'splainin' every minute detail and he'll still make costly errors.
Some folks have no business even touching their cars and doing even basic install work. If the guy does not know the difference between a screwdriver and a hammer, best to let others take over.
Nuff said,
swez
ShootuhMcBustaCap on 11/2/2006 00:34:31
Hence why I pity tha Fool!
Replies (9)
ShootuhMcBustaCap on 10/18/2006 20:48:13
Hey, cool that was the last vehicle I did an install in! Well not an install, but rather a rebuild.
First things first, you not planning on using internal head unit power for all of this are you? I would bet mony that you will kill something if you do, be it deck or speakers.
Ok then, down to business. I was very impressed with the space for extra speakers in this truck. We set up 6 Boston 6x9's Two in stock locations, two behind the seats, two under the seats, all in boxes, plus room for a sealed enclosure 10" behind the drivers seat. All the 6x9s were in boxes though. Even though I had to repair a few speakers, including the sub, whis was a crappy Rockford P1, this was a strong setup.
You could run a similar rig to this, or you could build boxes and attach them to your rear wall behind your seats with brackets and screws, no matter what speakers you elect to use. tou could probably run about 8 nicely packaged 6.5s all the way across. Kickpanels in the front footwells or modifying the stock ones are also good options. Give me till tommorrow, and I'll look at homeboy's truck, and I'll try to come with some more options for you.
I promise to help you any way I can on this one, as I have done this vehicle before. Really strong setup after I rebuilt it.
Have fun,
Tha Shootuh
swez on 10/19/2006 06:43:10
Just adding more speakers is not always a good or even useful strategy. Yes, stock locations and stock speakers are not always the best choice or quality. However, using quality speakers and adequate amping power, will solve most below par factory systems.
What specific areas are you looking to improve upon? (Ie: Stereo imaging, full range, Midbass and woofer performance or other issues?)
When using more speakers, we can get into lots of problems with proper stereo imaging and cancellation at certail frequencies. For clarity and good imaging, many opt for a quality 3-way Component system. This often includes quality mids and tweets up front and using midbass and a subwoofer in the rear of the vehicle. Adequate amping power, a good EQ and well thought out install plans will often give excellent results.
What are the major aspects lacking in this truck now?
What would you like to get from the system when you are finished?
How much of a budget are you willing to invest here, to obtain the best results possible?
swez
ShootuhMcBustaCap on 10/25/2006 16:06:57
Man does this guy not want any help or what?
swez on 10/25/2006 17:00:23
May may have scared him away with all the details requested... THINK
swez
ShootuhMcBustaCap on 10/27/2006 13:09:08
Word, but you would think he was dying to get some answers judging by howmany times he posted the same question
swez on 10/27/2006 13:21:51
One would think so huh? Maybe he's out of town???
swez
ShootuhMcBustaCap on 11/1/2006 21:26:37
I pity tha fool who sit in ignorance!!
swez on 11/1/2006 22:27:01
Hang around a while and you'll get a clear picture about some peeps that visit this site for help. Some guys have NO BUSINESS working on thier own installs. Some cannot follow directions, take sage advice or admit they lack the skills and tools to do a given job well.
Even pictures, diagrams and all the 'splainin' in the world doesn't click. Hand them a diagram with more than 2 wires and they just go blank. This seems especially true when newbies try wiring up a set of DVC subs. No matter how hard we try to make this easy, guys mess it up.
In a nutshell, assume the new kid knows nothing and start with the most basic stuff first. If they get that right, then press on to harder things. If the guy gets stuck at first base, it's best to send him to a Professional Installer. Otherwise, we'll end up 'splainin' every minute detail and he'll still make costly errors.
Some folks have no business even touching their cars and doing even basic install work. If the guy does not know the difference between a screwdriver and a hammer, best to let others take over.
Nuff said,
swez
ShootuhMcBustaCap on 11/2/2006 00:34:31
Hence why I pity tha Fool!
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