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*1972C10* · 08-08-2004, 11:15 PM

I am about to purchase 4 new speakers for my 85C20 i have decided on some blaupunkt 3 1/2s for the front

But im undecided for the rear it came with 4x10s THE P.O Has cut the brackets out for a 6" speaker i assume
I had some 4x6 in there and they worked pretty well but I want something that will sound good and fit relativley right.

Has anyone put 6x9s back there? Ive heard that 4x10s dont sound good nor can i find any good ones

Opinions ? Suggestions? Prior exp?

78SilveradoSWB · 08-08-2004, 11:24 PM

Kenwood & Pioneer make a nice 4X10, which is far-far better than the stock OEM one. Get a kickpanel speaker assembly, use a Kicker 5.5 and tweeter, a power amp, sub woofer, and use the two 4X10's and you should be a rock'n.

*1972C10* · 08-08-2004, 11:29 PM

I have looked at them kickpanel setups in lmc I woulndt buy one with them cheap jappy speakers in it Id rather buy and empty one and put my own high dollar jappy speaks in it. LoL

I was thinking of getting some new 3.5s for the dash get some 4x10s or something for the stock rear location and get a good audiobahn DVC 12 for the bump and possibly a set of highs undecided on that yet.

I was thinking of getting a 4 channel amp to run fronts and rears and then use An Amp i have for the sub.

*1972C10* · 08-08-2004, 11:33 PM

These look like a pretty good bargain.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...713627417&rd=1

cliffsta · 08-09-2004, 12:18 AM

the only 2 speakers i have in ol red is a set of Pioneer TS6970R three way 6x9s, and im getting an amp in november. maybe after i finish the rest of the truck ill add a couple 10s, but if the 6x9s get just slightly better bass with an amp over the head unit, then ill pass on subs.

*1972C10* · 08-09-2004, 12:21 AM

Are the 6x9s in the stock location ?

Destructo · 08-09-2004, 12:23 AM

I have a pair of 6x9s in boxes behind the seat, I don't like to use anything less than 5.25's usually because I don't like where they mount in the dash and don't like them very small. I'm planning on keeping a set of 6x9s in boxes behind the seats, then some kick panel speakers, and a couple 10" subs or so.

*1972C10* · 08-09-2004, 12:27 AM

Im going to get some good dash speakers I was lookin around on ebay and found a few i like as much if not more than the blaupunkt's Ill decide on the rest later they dont require takin the dash off .

Im wanting to try to avoid behind the seat boxes at the moment Althou i have thought about putting some with 6x9s

Nvbowtie · 08-09-2004, 03:01 AM

I am running two 5- 1/2 Pioneers under the dash pointing
straight down at floor and two tweeters on the pillers at dash level.

Two 6x9's and two 8" subs pushed by two Pioneer amps behind
the seat.

*1972C10* · 08-09-2004, 03:09 AM

I was thinking about tweeters But i dont have anywhere to put them I was lookin at some flush mounts thinking about putting them in the door panel Kinda thinking against them as i recall when i had my system they got on my nerves to the point where i kept them faded out .

gchemist · 08-09-2004, 05:57 AM

3.5 in the dash
6X9 in the corners
12" dual thumpers behind the seat.
THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP.

gldevall · 08-09-2004, 08:49 AM

I'm running 6X9s in the corners. Mounted to a piece of carpeted plywood. I can get some pics tonight if you want.

*1972C10* · 08-09-2004, 09:19 AM

Thats cool Id apreciate some pics at your convience. gchemist Are your 6x9s in the factory metal peice?

cliffsta · 08-09-2004, 12:33 PM

oh, no they are not in stock location. I cut out a hole in my lower door towards the front of the truck. Looks great and sounds great; the grill is even grey which matches the greying of my interior from red. I'd post a pic but the stupid thing tells me pics only 100 K; no such thing as a 100 K pic

Jonboy · 08-09-2004, 02:15 PM

I had 2 10's in a box behind the seat, with 5 1/4 inch seperates in the dash. The tweeters were in the 3.5 locations, and the 5 1/4's in the center spot. I was running it with a 45x4 amp, with 2 channels bridged for the subs. The system sounded pretty good, and was hidden pretty well.

78ChevySilverado · 08-09-2004, 02:38 PM

Check out what I did. The panel is just a piece of aluminum.

r0lf- · 08-09-2004, 04:00 PM

Thats a clean little setup there.

78SilveradoSWB · 08-09-2004, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78ChevySilverado

Check out what I did. The panel is just a piece of aluminum.

Hey! That looks great!...That gives me an idea on what to do in my truck. Thanks!

apstguy · 08-09-2004, 04:25 PM

I recently just upgraded my system. Pioneer MP3 deck w/ 3 1/2 Pioneer front speakers (in dash) with bass blockers (a definite buy with 3 1/2 makes them sound great!) newly installed 4 way Pioneer 6X9s and a 300 watt amp powering 2 MTX 8". I would love to get 2 10" and another amp and hook the 6X9s up to the current amp - that would be my ultimate system. I'm happy with my sytem now.

TwinTurbo · 08-09-2004, 04:32 PM

Here's what I did:

cliffsta · 08-09-2004, 05:58 PM

yeah i can't decide between 3 8s (harder hitting) or 2 10s (deeper bass); i doubt 10s are gonna be extremely deeper than 8s, and 8s are cheaper. 3 8s is a popular setup and my cousin said he had 3 8s in a ported box, so i'll probably do that.

gchemist · 08-09-2004, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972C10

gchemist Are your 6x9s in the factory metal peice?

No. The original owner bought aftermarket replacements brackets for the stock parts. You can modify your originals to accept 6X9 speakers.

*1972C10* · 08-10-2004, 05:40 PM

Good stuff i wasnt all about cutting up the stock ones without knowing if the hole would be depp enuff.

08-08-2004, 11:15 PM	#1
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Rear Speakers In Stock Location Whats Everyone Else Doin? I am about to purchase 4 new speakers for my 85C20 i have decided on some blaupunkt 3 1/2s for the front But im undecided for the rear it came with 4x10s THE P.O Has cut the brackets out for a 6" speaker i assume I had some 4x6 in there and they worked pretty well but I want something that will sound good and fit relativley right. Has anyone put 6x9s back there? Ive heard that 4x10s dont sound good nor can i find any good ones Opinions ? Suggestions? Prior exp?

08-08-2004, 11:24 PM	#2
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Kenwood & Pioneer make a nice 4X10, which is far-far better than the stock OEM one. Get a kickpanel speaker assembly, use a Kicker 5.5 and tweeter, a power amp, sub woofer, and use the two 4X10's and you should be a rock'n. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

08-09-2004, 12:18 AM	#5
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	the only 2 speakers i have in ol red is a set of Pioneer TS6970R three way 6x9s, and im getting an amp in november. maybe after i finish the rest of the truck ill add a couple 10s, but if the 6x9s get just slightly better bass with an amp over the head unit, then ill pass on subs. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-09-2004, 12:23 AM	#7
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I have a pair of 6x9s in boxes behind the seat, I don't like to use anything less than 5.25's usually because I don't like where they mount in the dash and don't like them very small. I'm planning on keeping a set of 6x9s in boxes behind the seats, then some kick panel speakers, and a couple 10" subs or so. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

08-09-2004, 03:01 AM	#9
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	I am running two 5- 1/2 Pioneers under the dash pointing straight down at floor and two tweeters on the pillers at dash level. Two 6x9's and two 8" subs pushed by two Pioneer amps behind the seat. Attached Images __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

08-08-2004, 11:29 PM	#3
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I have looked at them kickpanel setups in lmc I woulndt buy one with them cheap jappy speakers in it Id rather buy and empty one and put my own high dollar jappy speaks in it. LoL I was thinking of getting some new 3.5s for the dash get some 4x10s or something for the stock rear location and get a good audiobahn DVC 12 for the bump and possibly a set of highs undecided on that yet. I was thinking of getting a 4 channel amp to run fronts and rears and then use An Amp i have for the sub.

08-08-2004, 11:33 PM	#4
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	These look like a pretty good bargain. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...713627417&rd=1

08-09-2004, 12:21 AM	#6
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Are the 6x9s in the stock location ?

08-09-2004, 12:27 AM	#8
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Im going to get some good dash speakers I was lookin around on ebay and found a few i like as much if not more than the blaupunkt's Ill decide on the rest later they dont require takin the dash off . Im wanting to try to avoid behind the seat boxes at the moment Althou i have thought about putting some with 6x9s

08-09-2004, 03:09 AM	#10
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I was thinking about tweeters But i dont have anywhere to put them I was lookin at some flush mounts thinking about putting them in the door panel Kinda thinking against them as i recall when i had my system they got on my nerves to the point where i kept them faded out .

08-09-2004, 05:57 AM	#11
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	3.5 in the dash 6X9 in the corners 12" dual thumpers behind the seat. THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

08-09-2004, 08:49 AM	#12
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I'm running 6X9s in the corners. Mounted to a piece of carpeted plywood. I can get some pics tonight if you want. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

08-09-2004, 09:19 AM	#13
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Thats cool Id apreciate some pics at your convience. gchemist Are your 6x9s in the factory metal peice?

08-09-2004, 12:33 PM	#14
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	oh, no they are not in stock location. I cut out a hole in my lower door towards the front of the truck. Looks great and sounds great; the grill is even grey which matches the greying of my interior from red. I'd post a pic but the stupid thing tells me pics only 100 K; no such thing as a 100 K pic __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-09-2004, 02:15 PM	#15
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I had 2 10's in a box behind the seat, with 5 1/4 inch seperates in the dash. The tweeters were in the 3.5 locations, and the 5 1/4's in the center spot. I was running it with a 45x4 amp, with 2 channels bridged for the subs. The system sounded pretty good, and was hidden pretty well. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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08-09-2004, 02:38 PM	#16
78ChevySilverado I love my Chevys Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery, Texas Posts: 236	Check out what I did. The panel is just a piece of aluminum. Attached Images

08-09-2004, 04:00 PM	#17
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Thats a clean little setup there. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

08-09-2004, 04:25 PM	#19
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	I recently just upgraded my system. Pioneer MP3 deck w/ 3 1/2 Pioneer front speakers (in dash) with bass blockers (a definite buy with 3 1/2 makes them sound great!) newly installed 4 way Pioneer 6X9s and a 300 watt amp powering 2 MTX 8". I would love to get 2 10" and another amp and hook the 6X9s up to the current amp - that would be my ultimate system. I'm happy with my sytem now. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

08-09-2004, 04:32 PM	#20
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Here's what I did:

08-09-2004, 05:58 PM	#21
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yeah i can't decide between 3 8s (harder hitting) or 2 10s (deeper bass); i doubt 10s are gonna be extremely deeper than 8s, and 8s are cheaper. 3 8s is a popular setup and my cousin said he had 3 8s in a ported box, so i'll probably do that. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-10-2004, 05:40 PM	#23
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Good stuff i wasnt all about cutting up the stock ones without knowing if the hole would be depp enuff.

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