I want louder then the RF package but dont wanna break the bank...

pi3yeargrad · 08-21-2006, 08:17 PM

What would be good to get for my truck (king cab) I already have some aight bass that Im happy with but I want more from my components...What would be a good upgrade...I sure Ill have to get rid of the RF amp right and buy another? What ae good components that will be pretty loud and clear...I dont want competition and clearer than heck thatll run me a few grand like that rainbow stuff or whatever but what are some recomendations??? thanks for any input...Ive never been a component guy but I wanna be loud-er...the RF stuff is great but I wanna be LOUDER

bestatchess · 08-21-2006, 08:27 PM

I like the 6500s from edesignaudio.com And if you are talking about the OEM RF amp, yeah, you would need to get a decent amp.

pi3yeargrad · 08-21-2006, 08:30 PM

We get any dscounts on those prices

any discount codes or anything??

What would be a good amp to get?

bestatchess · 08-21-2006, 08:51 PM

Something that puts out 150 watts true RMS x 2 @ 4 ohms.

edesignaudio has a Nine 4 that would work. Their site shows a 15% discount for a package deal. So I think that would be (250 + 235) - 15% shipped. They have a live internet chat thing where they are pretty good about answering questions.

But there are a ton of different amps that would work. You would want to get an amp with real RMS power ratings, not some piece of junk with a misleading peak power rating.

And then you would need to think if you want to do anything about sub(s).

pi3yeargrad · 08-21-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bestatchess

Something that puts out 150 watts true RMS x 2 @ 4 ohms.

edesignaudio has a Nine 4 that would work. Their site shows a 15% discount for a package deal. So I think that would be (250 + 235) - 15% shipped. They have a live internet chat thing where they are pretty good about answering questions.

But there are a ton of different amps that would work. You would want to get an amp with real RMS power ratings, not some piece of junk with a misleading peak power rating.

And then you would need to think if you want to do anything about sub(s).

well subs, I got ok for now...but with sound...would I be looking to upgrade all the components in the doors...these are just for te front 2 right (6500's)?

bestatchess · 08-21-2006, 10:27 PM

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well subs, I got ok for now...but with sound...would I be looking to upgrade all the components in the doors...these are just for te front 2 right (6500's)?

Yup, one set consists of drivers for the doors, tweets for the dash, & crossovers. One set is plenty adequate, you could abandon the rear door speakers. (I have two sets in a CC driven by 4 x 100 TRU amp and it gets ridiculously loud.) You would need to make MDF mounting baffles, pull speaker wire through the door boots & deaden the doors (dynamat, etc.). See Sammy's stickied install thread at the top of this seciton.

pi3yeargrad · 08-22-2006, 09:36 AM

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Yup, one set consists of drivers for the doors, tweets for the dash, & crossovers. One set is plenty adequate, you could abandon the rear door speakers. (I have two sets in a CC driven by 4 x 100 TRU amp and it gets ridiculously loud.) You would need to make MDF mounting baffles, pull speaker wire through the door boots & deaden the doors (dynamat, etc.). See Sammy's stickied install thread at the top of this seciton.

lol...whoa so I guess these are some high quality speakers huh?? sounds like something Ill like...any good reccomendations for an amp though that isnt to much but will give good power? Could I keep the rockford amp and let it still run the back speakers or would I have to replace or give them power from a new amp or how would that work? I DO have an aftermarket deck...

grunge311 · 08-22-2006, 09:42 AM

I haven't tried the eds yet but I want to... I am personally very very impressed with the diamond d6 line. $140 on ebay can't be beat.

As far as an amp goes, look around at your local pawn shops or on ebay. I am building a system for a civic right now and I have all the amps (1000x1, 200x2, and 100x2) that I was able to hunt around for for under 300$

bestatchess · 08-22-2006, 10:17 AM

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lol...whoa so I guess these are some high quality speakers huh?? sounds like something Ill like...any good reccomendations for an amp though that isnt to much but will give good power? Could I keep the rockford amp and let it still run the back speakers or would I have to replace or give them power from a new amp or how would that work? I DO have an aftermarket deck...

The OEM speakers will just pollute the sound. You would need to either disconnect or replace them. You could get a 4 x 100 amp and get some decent speakers for rear fill w/o spending a bunch of money on the rear speakers. The old addage a picture speaks 1000 words applies. Check out this pic of the OEM "350 watt" RF amp (the little one on the floor) versus a couple of decent amps:

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/atta...g?d=1098671944

pi3yeargrad · 08-22-2006, 12:10 PM

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The OEM speakers will just pollute the sound. You would need to either disconnect or replace them. You could get a 4 x 100 amp and get some decent speakers for rear fill w/o spending a bunch of money on the rear speakers. The old addage a picture speaks 1000 words applies. Check out this pic of the OEM "350 watt" RF amp (the little one on the floor) versus a couple of decent amps:

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/atta...g?d=1098671944

lol...anyone wanna take a road trip and help me qith an install...lol...I dont have a problem with installations but I have been gettin kinda lazy since Ive been working alot and would be cool to get some help from some people that actually know some stuff as well...

I prolly live to far south for any of u guys but Ill see what happens I guess...these speakers sound like theyll be a good investment...Ill have to look for a good amp...and so ur saying that I just need the front speakers and wont even really need the rear ones? is that how good these things are? I would like to do some rear speakers though for my dvd player and the surround sound...

bestatchess · 08-22-2006, 01:08 PM

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so ur saying that I just need the front speakers and wont even really need the rear ones? is that how good these things are? I would like to do some rear speakers though for my dvd player and the surround sound...

Yeah, there is a huge difference. Maybe there is a group buy going on?

http://www.edesignaudio.com/groupbuy.php I think $185 instead of $250?

There are some other components that people rave about (sea lotus, rainbows) but they are kind of spensive.

pi3yeargrad · 08-22-2006, 01:34 PM

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Yeah, there is a huge difference. Maybe there is a group buy going on?

http://www.edesignaudio.com/groupbuy.php I think $185 instead of $250?

There are some other components that people rave about (sea lotus, rainbows) but they are kind of spensive.

Im calling as I type right now...lol...

pi3yeargrad · 08-22-2006, 01:42 PM

For the 6500's shipped to texas it comes out to 197.73 and for the 9.2 amp (which they say would run the 6500's it would be 175 shipped...so coming to a total of 372.73...

I was thinkin since I got an aftermarket deck I could always fade it to the front and leave the rear speakers as is right? and the front ones will just be way louder?

Is the 9.2 a good amp?

bestatchess · 08-22-2006, 02:03 PM

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For the 6500's shipped to texas it comes out to 197.73 and for the 9.2 amp (which they say would run the 6500's it would be 175 shipped...so coming to a total of 372.73...

I was thinkin since I got an aftermarket deck I could always fade it to the front and leave the rear speakers as is right? and the front ones will just be way louder?

Is the 9.2 a good amp?

I don't have any personal experience with the 9.2. I have noted from reading the forums that people are generally pretty happy with them. It is rated 2 x 100 @ 4 ohms, so you would just be driving the front speakers and driving the rear speakers off the deck power.

pi3yeargrad · 08-22-2006, 03:03 PM

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I don't have any personal experience with the 9.2. I have noted from reading the forums that people are generally pretty happy with them. It is rated 2 x 100 @ 4 ohms, so you would just be driving the front speakers and driving the rear speakers off the deck power.

well the rear speakers would still be gettin the power from the RF amp right?