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**mongocanfly** · 08-26-2020, 03:20 AM

I have a retrosound radio for my truck and need to get speakers..
I need 2 for underdash and 2 for behind seat..
behind seat I can get by with 6x9,
underdash needs to be on the small side due to space..
I get lost when they start talking ohms,watts,power,etc etc
what do I need to look for when buying..
I don't care about rattling the windows..just like to hear the songs
been looking at JBLs..

msg · 08-26-2020, 05:42 PM

Ill follow along here, I have a situation where I have nothing at all in my 66 and from what Ive been looking at on Classic Car Stereos site there were Kicker and JL options that have a bracket which I would need. Here is the link to the JLs.

https://www.classiccarstereos.com/jl...t-speaker.html

I get lost in the same ohms and channels and watts. All I want for now is a stereo and a dash speaker set to get me by until I can afford more goodies like the amp and rear speakers and a subwoofer. I dont know if the JLs are worth the $100 more than the Kicker brand but I would like to know if they truly are great.

sprint_9 · 08-26-2020, 07:11 PM

Personally I have had and have been happy with Alpine, Rockford, Polk Audio, Infinity, and Kicker. Some of those were quite a while ago but the trend seems that all the brands are good for what they have to work with.

I see you mention JBL, JBL and Infinity are both owned by Harmon audio I believe. I have swayed away from there newer models because they dip down to 2.7 through 3 ohms. I find that to be stupid myself as most head units are rated for 4 ohms. Maybe in a factory application where your using the 20 gauge wire everything equals out, that's their claim, and it probably is true. I personally would rather have a straight 4 ohm nominal speaker.

I usually try to pick something based on the following. Price, cheaper is always good but usually its good to stay in the middle of the pack for a little more quality. Sizing, especially important if your in a tight spot like the dash is. Type of tweeter, I prefer silk or soft domes. Type of surround, I usually try to find something with quality rubber. Sensitivity, higher is generally better. Power Rating, really only look at RMS, if using just a head unit look for something with the low number at 8 or below.

You wont probably wont get a full filled out sound without some kind of sub, even a smaller 6 to 8 inch sub will make a significant difference and make for a complete system. That is my personal preference.

08-26-2020, 03:20 AM	#1
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,674	which speakers I have a retrosound radio for my truck and need to get speakers.. I need 2 for underdash and 2 for behind seat.. behind seat I can get by with 6x9, underdash needs to be on the small side due to space.. I get lost when they start talking ohms,watts,power,etc etc what do I need to look for when buying.. I don't care about rattling the windows..just like to hear the songs been looking at JBLs.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

08-26-2020, 05:42 PM	#2
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,325	Re: which speakers Ill follow along here, I have a situation where I have nothing at all in my 66 and from what Ive been looking at on Classic Car Stereos site there were Kicker and JL options that have a bracket which I would need. Here is the link to the JLs. https://www.classiccarstereos.com/jl...t-speaker.html I get lost in the same ohms and channels and watts. All I want for now is a stereo and a dash speaker set to get me by until I can afford more goodies like the amp and rear speakers and a subwoofer. I dont know if the JLs are worth the $100 more than the Kicker brand but I would like to know if they truly are great. __________________ Progress thread for my 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623848 Last edited by msg; 08-27-2020 at 04:01 PM.

08-26-2020, 07:11 PM	#3
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 862	Re: which speakers Personally I have had and have been happy with Alpine, Rockford, Polk Audio, Infinity, and Kicker. Some of those were quite a while ago but the trend seems that all the brands are good for what they have to work with. I see you mention JBL, JBL and Infinity are both owned by Harmon audio I believe. I have swayed away from there newer models because they dip down to 2.7 through 3 ohms. I find that to be stupid myself as most head units are rated for 4 ohms. Maybe in a factory application where your using the 20 gauge wire everything equals out, that's their claim, and it probably is true. I personally would rather have a straight 4 ohm nominal speaker. I usually try to pick something based on the following. Price, cheaper is always good but usually its good to stay in the middle of the pack for a little more quality. Sizing, especially important if your in a tight spot like the dash is. Type of tweeter, I prefer silk or soft domes. Type of surround, I usually try to find something with quality rubber. Sensitivity, higher is generally better. Power Rating, really only look at RMS, if using just a head unit look for something with the low number at 8 or below. You wont probably wont get a full filled out sound without some kind of sub, even a smaller 6 to 8 inch sub will make a significant difference and make for a complete system. That is my personal preference.



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