mcmarkrazz

i have a new pioneer head unit on route and would like to do a basic stock speaker swap and if that doesnt do it for me then a sub/amp down the line..anyone have some sugestions ? like to stick with 6x8 for direct easy fit with stock look..thanx

Rusher289

I love my infinity reference 6x8 I don't use an amp and they are clean... I use components speakers and everyone says there is a stock tweeter location the tweeter can be place in... idk about it but I would def go infinity... A lot of others say infinity kappa series are the way to go... They are the better series But a lot of them use amps to power there kappas and I didn't want to get into all that... I hope this somewhat helps

Kellyrepper

Got 4 6x8 2way kicker speakers at best buy on sale for $75 a pair. They are amped cause I kept factory head unit.
They make my ears bleed when it's cranked!!!!!

A FORD RIDER

yea i heard infiitys really kick...im actually getting the 6x8 kappas and powering them with a small but nice amp..its gonna b more than enough for the single cab..fosgate R300-4channel

Tallyman89

Did you use speaker inputs for your amp? If so where did you tap them? I too want to keep my factory HU. Thanks

Kellyrepper

I got a PAC audio wire harness. Plugs into back of factory headunit. It allowed me to run an amp

Grapple_ace

speaking of harness....when installing the new speakers do you need a wiring harness for them or is it just unplug the old and plug in the new?

Tallyman89

You need a harness/adapter.

mcmarkrazz

why couldnt u just use the existing wires and plug them into the old ones ?

Hobbes80

There is a custom plug on the speakers that mates to the plug coming from the truck. If you buy the harness, you can plug right into that and either use quick-disconnects on your speaker, or solder your connections directly to the speaker (not usually the best choice).

OR you can cut off the factory connector and then wire in your connects for the speaker. The problem with this, is going back to stock you have to re-wire in the factory connector to use the speakers again if you want to. Some people don't care about ever going stock, others do... for example, if you get into an accident or decide to trade in the truck, you can swap out the upgraded for stock speakers and re-use the upgraded speakers in the new truck...