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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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In my 97 reg cab my speakers are stating to crackle at lower volume witch means I can upgrade speakers what are some good speakers to put in
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Infinity,pioneer,Polk audio, alpine, if you have the stock head unit almost any decent name brand will suffice.
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Infinity Kappa. Its not what I have now but I wish I did.
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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underpowered speakers can be a terrible sound too so be careful
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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I have amped Rockford fosgate punch pro's in the back and Rockford fosgate t2 component systems in the front. It sounds really good. An amp makes all the difference. My speakers do the highs and my subs so the lows.
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Focal, Polk, JL, Alpine. I have infinity's in mine and their alright. If I could do it over I'd get good components up front.
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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Without an amp, Alpine Type R coaxials sound amazing on just the radios power. Good bass and overall sound is unmatched. Infinity is also a very good brand.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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Depends on what you mean by good. Are you looking for a simple drop in to run off the factory unit or after market unit? Or are you looking to run a full blown system with amps, subs, mids, tweets, etc?

If you are looking for simple drop ins then I prefer Polk db571. Can be found for around $60 on line. Unlike many other drop in coaxial speakers in this price range the Polks have a legit tweeter.

You can also make your own adapter plate out of some plastic cutting board material and drop in a 6.5/6.75 coaxial speaker to give you even more options.

If you're going to have your door panels off anyway then it's a perfect time to treat your doors as well. Get some vibration damping material to put on the inner door skin as well as the outer skin. Contrary to what you see on Overhaulin and shows like that you do not need 100% coverage. They are advertising a product for a sponsor while you just need the right amount of coverage. Also cover as many of the holes in the door skin as well so you can attempt to create an enclosure that will really give your speakers some midbass thump.

Getting a good seal around where the speaker is attached to the door and covering as many holes as you can in the door will make a huge difference.
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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I have a pioneer head unit and mainly just to drop them in
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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The real question is "what is your budget?" If you are willing to spend $300-$400 on door speakers then that is one thing, but if you are happy with good enough then look under $100. I like to use crutchfield.com for ideas. (I have bought from them and they do have great service).

Let us know what you decide.
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