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fastev

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Posted: March 09, 2004 at 11:22 PM / IP Logged

I'm looking at getting some new speakers for the front of my truck. I've got a 2002 Ford Ranger extended cab, and I'm planning on making some custom door panels to mount them in. I'm biased towards Phoenix Gold, Alpine, Infinity, or Polk/Momo. I'm looking to spend up to about $300. They will be amped, Phoenix Gold Tantrum 300.2, specs say 75 watts per channel, but if you know PG you know it's more. I'd like to hear yah's/nah's on any or all my choices. Thanks!!

--Evan

SplSledz

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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 12:54 AM / IP Logged

I'm running Alpine mids in my truck right now. Best and cleanest i've heard in a while. Excellent quality and not super expensive either.

cheagreen

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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 1:33 AM / IP Logged

I no what im talking about so do exactly what i tell you. (lol jk)

Seriously bro, look into what I am about to tell you and you'll never ever regret it. No matter what any rookie car audio guy tells you, consider these products.

CDT CL-61 2 way components $299.99 at thezeb.com (awesome on-line store)

MB Quart PSD216 2 way premium components

^^^ straight up AWESOME...

Head Unit:Pioneer-Deh-1600

Fronts:Kicker 6x8 S57's

Front Amp:Coustic PowerLogic Amp460

Rear Fill:Stock 6x8's

Subs: 2 10" JL Audio W3's

Sub Amp: JBL bp600.1

Wiring: KnuKonceptz

Chad7n7

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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 10:04 AM / IP Logged

I also am partial to MB Quartz, but I don't think that they have a line of components that are in your price range, but as the old wisetale goes, you get what you pay for, but I have installed a few sets of Planet Audio components that were pretty clean, but in that situation it all depends on whats pushing them, and I am not too familiar with Phoenix Gold products, but I have ran across quite a few poeple that swear about them so if you are on a budget, the Planet Audio's are pretty clean, and a good bang for your buck, they are around 250 - 300 dollars, depending on the dealer.

jugga-nemo

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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 10:27 AM / IP Logged

I have a full Infinity component system in my car powered at 85 watts per channel. They have a great range of frequencies from your deep bass to your ear-shattering highs. I wouldn't go another way (unless I want more powerful speakers, in which case MB Quartz). The Infinty's run about $300/set retail, MB Quartz, about $500/set.

5.25" Components & 5x7 Coax Kappas w/Power Acoustik OV4-800

KAC 7252 powering 2 D3 8" Diamonds

KDC-MP728, KGC-4042A

cheagreen

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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 12:10 PM / IP Logged

The sets i recommended fit your budget.

Head Unit:Pioneer-Deh-1600

Fronts:Kicker 6x8 S57's

Front Amp:Coustic PowerLogic Amp460

Rear Fill:Stock 6x8's

Subs: 2 10" JL Audio W3's

Sub Amp: JBL bp600.1

Wiring: KnuKonceptz

Lukester

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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 12:32 PM / IP Logged

I have to agree with "you get what you pay for." I went cheap with a set of Kicker K5.2s and don't like them at all. They are too bright with an overpowering tweeter. I plan to replace them.

Sweekster

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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 1:00 PM / IP Logged

Pay the extra money for the MB Quarts. You'll be extremely happy.

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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 2:34 PM / IP Logged

Mb Quart will have components in that price range with their new line, I can now retail the discus line of components for $400.00 CDN. Definitely look at MB Quart!

www.mbquart.com

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fastev

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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 8:55 PM / IP Logged

I didn't even think of MB Quart. A buddy of mine has one of their subs and swears by it. It sounds great too. I will certainly check them out!..Thanks again for the imput and keep it coming!

--Evan

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