Cheap(er) Component Speakers

shooter5635 · 12-16-2012, 01:10 AM

Hey,

I know I'm going to catch flak for this, but I blew my rear driver side speaker in my crew cab. I don't have the $$ for great speakers, nor do I need them.

I'm looking for a set of components in the price range of $50-$60. I've been to best buy and they didn't have anything worthwhile.

I don't have subs, and have a stock headunit. I was told component speakers are the way to go when replacing, but if you have other opinions let me know.

You guys have any suggestions?

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08Canyon · 12-16-2012, 01:52 AM

You can buy stock replacements for that cost from the dealer, I think they are about $25 a piece. Bargain! since you only need one, and you can buy just one.

If you're going on the cheap for a pair, you don't have too many options. Go to Crutchfield to see what they offer for replacements for that cost. At least you get the free wire pieces and such included. You may have to do some custom fab work to get them to fit. The higher end models have adaptor rings to fit, but you won't find them boxed in with the cheap set. By the way, you probably won't find components for $50 unless you catch a killer sale. Too many parts to sell anything of quality for that cheap. The tweeters are larger as a component than they are as a coaxial. Plus you have a crossover included.

(N.L.C) · 12-16-2012, 09:47 AM

Rockford Fosgate R1675-S 6-3/4" 2-Way PRIME Component Car Speakers

BLUE STEEL · 12-16-2012, 10:12 AM

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eBay.com
Onlinecarstereo.com

shooter5635 · 12-16-2012, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (N.L.C)

Rockford Fosgate R1675-S 6-3/4" 2-Way PRIME Component Car Speakers

I saw those. Also saw they had good reviews and I know RF has good stuff, but, I was a little iffy on their bottom line stuff. Do you have them?

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08Canyon · 12-16-2012, 12:49 PM

Anyting bottom line is bottom line. If they are truly the $100 retail priced set they should be fine. Don't be sold on the name though. Everybody makes junk and puts their name on it. I used to ride a Mongoose BMX bike, now you can buy Mongoose at Walmart and break it before you leave the store. Just as an example.

Look up that part number at other retailers and see if they charge $100...if everybody sells them for $60 then it's probably not a $100 speaker.

throwinsparksatu · 01-20-2013, 02:07 PM

I got ppi components for 60 ill let u know how it works out

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throwinsparksatu · 01-20-2013, 04:37 PM

Here

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so far

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Boricua SS · 01-20-2013, 04:47 PM

i just bought Rockford Prime compnents for my daily driver... they absolutely scream... paid $50 bucks for the front pair (my front door speakers were blown) from the local Audio Shop...

Rockford Fosgate PRIME R165-S 6-1/2" PRIME Component Car Speakers

hmmbagodden · 01-20-2013, 06:55 PM

Amazon usually has good deals as well. I rarely buy from electronic/audio shops up here, they never go below MSRP. I'll go to Amazon & can typically find them for cheaper there... and most often free shipping.

shooter5635 · 01-20-2013, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boricua SS

i just bought Rockford Prime compnents for my daily driver... they absolutely scream... paid $50 bucks for the front pair (my front door speakers were blown) from the local Audio Shop...

Rockford Fosgate PRIME R165-S 6-1/2" PRIME Component Car Speakers

Are they worth it for a cheap upgrade from stock? I've got the stock HU and don't plan on putting a system in for awhile.

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08Canyon · 01-20-2013, 09:06 PM

Just find something with a low RMS requirement. Your stock HU has about 8watts, so anything that takes a lot of RMS won't sound AS good as they could. And prepare to loose most of your bass response.

Boricua SS · 01-20-2013, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shooter5635

Are they worth it for a cheap upgrade from stock? I've got the stock HU and don't plan on putting a system in for awhile.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08Canyon

Just find something with a low RMS requirement. Your stock HU has about 8watts, so anything that takes a lot of RMS won't sound AS good as they could. And prepare to loose most of your bass response.

exactly how 08Canyon put it... mine scream because i have an aftermarket HU thats 52W per channel...

**comdrop9073** · 01-20-2013, 09:19 PM

Which did you blow the tweeter, or woofer?

throwinsparksatu · 01-20-2013, 09:35 PM

I put in the one side noticeable that it wants more power

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throwinsparksatu · 01-20-2013, 09:40 PM

Cheap(er) Component Speakers-imageuploadedbyag-free1358735980.245010.jpg

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shooter5635 · 01-21-2013, 12:21 AM

Question:

If I wanted to put an aftermarket HU in, can you keep OnStar and chime? Pretty sure I read you need a harness, but I don't remember entirely. How much are the harnesses?

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throwinsparksatu · 01-23-2013, 06:22 PM

Changed how I did this got a set of 1/2 spacers mounted then to door then mounted. Mid

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12-16-2012, 01:10 AM	#1
shooter5635 Nation Affiliate Join Date: May 2012 Location: Carbondale, IL Posts: 162 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cheap(er) Component Speakers Hey, I know I'm going to catch flak for this, but I blew my rear driver side speaker in my crew cab. I don't have the $$ for great speakers, nor do I need them. I'm looking for a set of components in the price range of $50-$60. I've been to best buy and they didn't have anything worthwhile. I don't have subs, and have a stock headunit. I was told component speakers are the way to go when replacing, but if you have other opinions let me know. You guys have any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ Bigger is always better.

12-16-2012, 01:52 AM	#2
08Canyon Nation Elite Join Date: May 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,147 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: Cheap(er) Component Speakers You can buy stock replacements for that cost from the dealer, I think they are about $25 a piece. Bargain! since you only need one, and you can buy just one. If you're going on the cheap for a pair, you don't have too many options. Go to Crutchfield to see what they offer for replacements for that cost. At least you get the free wire pieces and such included. You may have to do some custom fab work to get them to fit. The higher end models have adaptor rings to fit, but you won't find them boxed in with the cheap set. By the way, you probably won't find components for $50 unless you catch a killer sale. Too many parts to sell anything of quality for that cheap. The tweeters are larger as a component than they are as a coaxial. Plus you have a crossover included. Last edited by 08Canyon; 12-16-2012 at 01:54 AM.

12-16-2012, 09:47 AM	#3
(N.L.C) NeverEndingProject Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DETROIT,MI Posts: 3,749 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: Cheap(er) Component Speakers Rockford Fosgate R1675-S 6-3/4" 2-Way PRIME Component Car Speakers __________________

12-16-2012, 12:49 PM	#6
08Canyon Nation Elite Join Date: May 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,147 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: Cheap(er) Component Speakers Anyting bottom line is bottom line. If they are truly the $100 retail priced set they should be fine. Don't be sold on the name though. Everybody makes junk and puts their name on it. I used to ride a Mongoose BMX bike, now you can buy Mongoose at Walmart and break it before you leave the store. Just as an example. Look up that part number at other retailers and see if they charge $100...if everybody sells them for $60 then it's probably not a $100 speaker.

01-20-2013, 02:07 PM	#7
throwinsparksatu Nation Advocate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 671 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Cheap(er) Component Speakers I got ppi components for 60 ill let u know how it works out Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App

01-20-2013, 04:37 PM	#8
throwinsparksatu Nation Advocate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 671 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Cheap(er) Component Speakers Here so far Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App

01-20-2013, 04:47 PM	#9
Boricua SS New To The Nation Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lorain, OH Posts: 11 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: Cheap(er) Component Speakers i just bought Rockford Prime compnents for my daily driver... they absolutely scream... paid $50 bucks for the front pair (my front door speakers were blown) from the local Audio Shop... Rockford Fosgate PRIME R165-S 6-1/2" PRIME Component Car Speakers

01-20-2013, 06:55 PM	#10
hmmbagodden Members Technical Staff Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anchorage Posts: 1,254 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: Cheap(er) Component Speakers Amazon usually has good deals as well. I rarely buy from electronic/audio shops up here, they never go below MSRP. I'll go to Amazon & can typically find them for cheaper there... and most often free shipping. __________________ '06 Z71 3.5L - Whoa Black Betty, bam-a-lam... '12 LT2 5.3L - ed in...

01-20-2013, 09:06 PM	#12
08Canyon Nation Elite Join Date: May 2011 Location: California Posts: 2,147 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Re: Cheap(er) Component Speakers Just find something with a low RMS requirement. Your stock HU has about 8watts, so anything that takes a lot of RMS won't sound AS good as they could. And prepare to loose most of your bass response.

01-20-2013, 09:35 PM	#15
throwinsparksatu Nation Advocate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 671 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Cheap(er) Component Speakers I put in the one side noticeable that it wants more power Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App

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01-21-2013, 12:21 AM	#17
shooter5635 Nation Affiliate Join Date: May 2012 Location: Carbondale, IL Posts: 162 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cheap(er) Component Speakers Question: If I wanted to put an aftermarket HU in, can you keep OnStar and chime? Pretty sure I read you need a harness, but I don't remember entirely. How much are the harnesses? Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ Bigger is always better.

01-23-2013, 06:22 PM	#18
throwinsparksatu Nation Advocate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 671 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Cheap(er) Component Speakers Changed how I did this got a set of 1/2 spacers mounted then to door then mounted. Mid Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App

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