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thirdstreettito · 02-12-2009, 06:59 PM

What systems do you guys have?

I want to upgrade mine so I can hear it over the tires/diesel/rattling/wind. All help appreciated!

jrsmith_2010 · 02-12-2009, 07:37 PM

I have..

2- 6.5 Rockfords on the kickpanels
2- Rockford tweeters by the windshield
2- 5/7 Pyramids behind the seats
1- 12 inch Rockford sub
1- 6/9 Sony Xplod

and i cant hear a damn thing

it covers up the sound of my strait pipes, pretty much covers up everything

cochino12 · 02-12-2009, 08:52 PM

I built some kick panels for 5.25" and 6*9 mounts in the cab corners, 1-2 channels of my amp running front/rear and 3-4 running my sub. Sounds pretty good for a work truck. (Nevermind the carpet on the 6*9 mounts, I havent gotten around to recovering them)

thirdstreettito · 02-12-2009, 10:50 PM

Cool!

What should I do to upgrade my system? I'm not going to put anything in the doors because I put my feet on it and would destroy the speakers.

AceX · 02-13-2009, 02:24 AM

You can do alot with audio, it all depends on your wallet...

Probably a set of 3.5" speakers in the dash, and pair of 6x9's or 5.25" speakers in the cab corners, and a shallow 12" sub will do it for most people.

If your pockets are deeper, then you could start working towards something like I have or had, but trust me, it gets expensive; quick.

thirdstreettito · 02-13-2009, 02:03 PM

I dont know anything about building boxes, brands, or settings or anything.

Cherub · 02-13-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

What systems do you guys have?

I want to upgrade mine so I can hear it over the tires/diesel/rattling/wind. All help appreciated!

I would invest in some dynomat or fatmat first. that will cut alot of the unwanted road noise. I plan on lining my cab with fatmat as its alittle bit easier on the wallet.

thirdstreettito · 02-15-2009, 12:59 PM

Anymore help guys? I know more of you have speakers...

AceX · 02-15-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Anymore help guys? I know more of you have speakers...

I wasn't going to post these because I'm sure that by now everyone is tired of seeing them...

lvschevytrucks · 02-15-2009, 05:14 PM

not to steal the thread but ....AceX we'll never get tired of seeing your setup its always worth another look

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-15-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lvschevytrucks

not to steal the thread but ....AceX we'll never get tired of seeing your setup its always worth another look

x2

Rollinsqrbdy · 02-15-2009, 09:39 PM

Acex- I forsure am tired of seeing it already. Just send it to me and that problem will be solved. lol. Honestly though I never get tired of seeing those pics. I do want to see ur truck with some twenties though.

Walts_restoration · 02-15-2009, 01:04 PM

Dont laugh. Everything in my trucks been free except wiring, and if i do say so myself, it sounds good, just needs some mids and highs up front.

Old kenwood, 4 speaker output, bass treble balance and fadar. Even has some subwoofer preouts.

Two 8" mtxs and two alpine 6x9s circa 1989 i assume lol.

I got some of the cab corner speaker brackets coming from bigblock73, may or may not install them in this truck. I do need some front audio so im thinking about making a bracket to mount 2 4" pioneers where the stock radio goes in the dash. Just gotta get the motive lol. Sounds good as is for a work truck so just gotta keep telling myself its fine dont touch it. haha.

D13 · 02-16-2009, 08:23 AM

The bigger problem is no matter what you will not drown out that 6.2 rattle. You will need fully dyanmat, full new door seals, and then you may have a chance.

My 6.2 is so loud that I pulled the stereo out of the truck, got rid of the temptation to listen to it. That got rid of the ringing sound in my ears.

AceX · 02-16-2009, 05:19 PM

Your best bet is definitely going to be the sound deadening route. Lots of it at that.

Fat Mat, Second Skin, Hushmat, and Dynamat are the best known. About 80sqft will completely cover the inside of the cab and allow you to double up in a few places. This will also provide a much better foundation for any stereo system upgrades you may be making later.

I'm fanatical when it comes to sound deadening. It's insane how much I have in my truck and guess what? I'm only gonna do more...

02-12-2009, 06:59 PM	#1
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Speakers? What systems do you guys have? I want to upgrade mine so I can hear it over the tires/diesel/rattling/wind. All help appreciated! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-12-2009, 07:37 PM	#2
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Speakers? I have.. 2- 6.5 Rockfords on the kickpanels 2- Rockford tweeters by the windshield 2- 5/7 Pyramids behind the seats 1- 12 inch Rockford sub 1- 6/9 Sony Xplod and i cant hear a damn thing it covers up the sound of my strait pipes, pretty much covers up everything __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

02-12-2009, 08:52 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Speakers? I built some kick panels for 5.25" and 69 mounts in the cab corners, 1-2 channels of my amp running front/rear and 3-4 running my sub. Sounds pretty good for a work truck. (Nevermind the carpet on the 69 mounts, I havent gotten around to recovering them) Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-12-2009, 10:50 PM	#4
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Speakers? Cool! What should I do to upgrade my system? I'm not going to put anything in the doors because I put my feet on it and would destroy the speakers. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-13-2009, 02:24 AM	#5
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Speakers? You can do alot with audio, it all depends on your wallet... Probably a set of 3.5" speakers in the dash, and pair of 6x9's or 5.25" speakers in the cab corners, and a shallow 12" sub will do it for most people. If your pockets are deeper, then you could start working towards something like I have or had, but trust me, it gets expensive; quick. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

02-13-2009, 02:03 PM	#6
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Speakers? I dont know anything about building boxes, brands, or settings or anything. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-15-2009, 12:59 PM	#8
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Speakers? Anymore help guys? I know more of you have speakers... __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-15-2009, 05:14 PM	#10
lvschevytrucks Unfinished Project Club Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florence S.C. Posts: 596	Re: Speakers? not to steal the thread but ....AceX we'll never get tired of seeing your setup its always worth another look __________________ Handle every Stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, Pee on it and walk away. 1996 Dodge Intreped ES Nice car great on gas 1993 Jeep Cherokee. Looking for a swb chevy 73-87 Last edited by lvschevytrucks; 02-15-2009 at 05:15 PM.

02-15-2009, 09:39 PM	#12
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Speakers? Acex- I forsure am tired of seeing it already. Just send it to me and that problem will be solved. lol. Honestly though I never get tired of seeing those pics. I do want to see ur truck with some twenties though. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

02-15-2009, 01:04 PM	#13
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Speakers? Dont laugh. Everything in my trucks been free except wiring, and if i do say so myself, it sounds good, just needs some mids and highs up front. Old kenwood, 4 speaker output, bass treble balance and fadar. Even has some subwoofer preouts. Two 8" mtxs and two alpine 6x9s circa 1989 i assume lol. I got some of the cab corner speaker brackets coming from bigblock73, may or may not install them in this truck. I do need some front audio so im thinking about making a bracket to mount 2 4" pioneers where the stock radio goes in the dash. Just gotta get the motive lol. Sounds good as is for a work truck so just gotta keep telling myself its fine dont touch it. haha. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

02-16-2009, 08:23 AM	#14
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: Speakers? The bigger problem is no matter what you will not drown out that 6.2 rattle. You will need fully dyanmat, full new door seals, and then you may have a chance. My 6.2 is so loud that I pulled the stereo out of the truck, got rid of the temptation to listen to it. That got rid of the ringing sound in my ears. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

02-16-2009, 05:19 PM	#15
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Speakers? Your best bet is definitely going to be the sound deadening route. Lots of it at that. Fat Mat, Second Skin, Hushmat, and Dynamat are the best known. About 80sqft will completely cover the inside of the cab and allow you to double up in a few places. This will also provide a much better foundation for any stereo system upgrades you may be making later. I'm fanatical when it comes to sound deadening. It's insane how much I have in my truck and guess what? I'm only gonna do more... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.



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