Hu and speakers

[kaycee]

OK not the sharpest tool in the shed with electronics,I have a Pioneer system HU P2900 and 2 )6x9 in the cab corners allso have a little box for 2 )6.5 that sit on the trans. hump in front of the seat.System sounds good but kinda hollow,I am looking for that crisp clean sound.Do I need an amp or what?? Front 6.5 (TS-675)speakers are 60 watt nom. and 300 watt max the 6x9(TSA-6916) are 230watt max. and 40 watt nom.I thought I was putting together a pretty good system but somewhere along the line I messed up,could use some HELP here

[_Ogre]

separate your front speakers into your kicks angled up will help a lot, both in the center is worst case scenario
that head unit is only pushing 22 watts to 4 channels, trying to get good sound without a sub and amp will be hard.
you can buy a 5 channel amp with 50x4 for the speakers and 300 to a sub, even an 8'' sub will improve your bass

[kaycee]

Sheeet I was avoiding the kickpanel don't really care for the look of them there,GUESS I might try my hand at the fiberglass.I have a set of 8" Rockford Fosgates in a set of MDX ported boxes.

[Billett]

Check sonicelectronix for pretty good deals on amps. I got a really nice 5 channel RE audio for only 225 and it has plenty of power. Unless you are doing competition it doesn't take much to make these cabs loud. I actually have my 6.5" speakers under the seat but with an amp behind them the audio is still clear as day.
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[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by kaycee

Sheeet I was avoiding the kickpanel don't really care for the look of them there,GUESS I might try my hand at the fiberglass.I have a set of 8" Rockford Fosgates in a set of MDX ported boxes.

fitting a pre-built sub box in a truck can be tricky
where is your gas tank located?

kicks are easy if you cover them in vinyl or bed liner
look at my build or i have a kick build in the audio forum

[Billett]

You'll never get a pretty built box to work. Even without the tank most just don't fit. Also if you don't have the time to fiberglass yourself there is a member on here who sells them with different size holes depending upon what speaker you have.
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[kaycee]

Tank is in the rear ,was trying to make a set today got the structure built and need to cover it now.Well it's like everything I do, I can BUILD it cheaper

[Billett]

Pre* not pretty... and I agree with that wholeheartedly! Its always cheaper to make it yourself.
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[BR3W CITY]

Add an amp for sure, but keep in mind that more power won't necessarily make it sound cleaner. Sound deadening is one of the most time consuming things, though not expensive, and makes a huge difference, and is needed if your even going to consider adding a sub in these tin-can trucks.

In general, 6x9's are better at volume then they are at clarity.

[kaycee]

OK Thanks for all the help ,I'll try and glass today and see how this turns out wish me luck

[_Ogre]

if you don't have a tank in your cab, try this

[BR3W CITY]

I like that spot for a sub. On a similar train of thought, I built 6.5" components and an amp into a functional center console. Killed two birds with one MDF stone. Pics are in my build....I'd re post them but Photobucket hates me for using too much bandwidth.

[kaycee]

OK Thanks you-all for the input/idea help etc.Did make some kickpanels last week got them painted and installed.Actually kinda enjoyed making these and am really suprised how they turned outDid make a better sound by seperating them,I will keep an eye out for a amp.Thanks again have a great day

[_Ogre]

nice work on the kicks kaycee
how did the other side work out with the brake pedal?
a good paint for kicks is rattle can bed liner

[woodwright]

What about putting small tweeters in the dash where the ac vents are angled up, and some 6 1/2" mids in the doors? I'm not a fan of the kick panel placement. Or, how about putting the two tweeters in the stock location in the center of the dash?

[kaycee]

Thanks Ogre ,I put the drvs. side a little lower to clear e-brake,I need to move dimmer switch up or right a coupla inches.Paint I used some Rustoleum hammered it blends in good with the rest of interior and seems pretty durable.
woodwright wouldn't that defeat the purpose of having A/C then where would you cool air come from.I much rather have kicks then cut my door but I did think about it.I figured this was the best place to put them ,plus I was kinda wanting to try my fiberglass skills.Had a buddy drop by today and gave me a little 100 watt amp so will hook it up this week.