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Looking for advice upgrading stock speakers

Discussion in 'General Car Audio Discussions' started by MadOx23, Sep 3, 2008.

  1. MadOx23

    MadOx23 Full Member

    I recently purchased an 08 Ford Fusion with the "upgraded" Audiophile system. The system is ok, but I'm definitely looking for better sound quality. The current system is laid out as follows -

    6X8 components in the front doors with 1" tweeter.
    6X8 full range speakers in the rear doors. All of these are powered by the HU.
    6X9 speakers in the rear deck, which are powered by a small amplifier. I am unsure of what kind of speakers they actually are, perhaps midbass....

    So as stated, I want to upgrade the speakers to get better sound quality. Since I have the SYNC from Ford, I can't upgrade the HU, or I lose all that functionality. I want good bass when I play something, but I don't want it to be the overwhelming, license plate rattling kind. I'd also prefer to keep my trunk clear, so suggestions both with and without sub boxes are welcome.

    Sorry about the rambling, just trying to lay out what I'm looking for.
     
    MadOx23, Sep 3, 2008
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  2. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    are you sure you don't want a sub? getting more bass from separates and coax speakers may be hard. if you throw 1 10" sub in a sealed box it won't be trunk rattling. If bass is your biggest concern then I would put a sub. It won't take up much room at all in the trunk. probably .75 cu ft, that's not much at all.
     
    cccullen, Sep 3, 2008
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  3. MadOx23

    MadOx23 Full Member

    I'm not dead set against a sub, especially if its just a single 10". I'm mostly concerned with getting ideas on what to do with the other 6(8?) spots to get some good SQ.
     
    MadOx23, Sep 3, 2008
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  4. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    well, don't put 6x8's in there anymore. take a look at some 6.5" component speakers for you front stage and just leave the rear the same. What kind of budget do you have for the front stage? For a great SQ speaker, i would take a look at Focal or DLS.
     
    cccullen, Sep 3, 2008
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  5. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    maybe you can find a 6x9 sub woofer to go into the factory locations and run them off the stock amp?
     
    pedro quiroga, Sep 4, 2008
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