Re: Replacing stock stereo

From: Vincent Heckathorn (victorylane@iwaynet.net)
Date: Tue Sep 22 1998 - 01:42:18 EDT


Vincent Heckathorn wrote:

> I was considering the Thunderform with out there subs. It looks about like the
> stock box under the rear jump seats when the seats are down. If I don't go that
> route I will make my own box ( not a big deal ) I have put together quite a few
> systems as well.
> I agree that the stock Infinity speakers are not the best, but the deck was
> worse yet.
> I have two Alpine amps along with a dedicated sub amp and a good set of
> rockford/fosgate tweeters and the subs so all I now have to get are speakers for
> the doors and some for the rear. I would like to get a set of Boston's for the
> rear and doors.
>
> Colin H.
>
> Michael DuBose wrote:
>
> > Vincent Heckathorn wrote:
> >
> > > I replaced the radio in my dakota this weekend with a JVC KD-GS770 unit,
> > > and man what a difference. I kept the Infinity speakers in just to see
> > > how they would sound, they seem to do a good job but they still don't
> > > like to have the bass to high, but they are very musical. I am going to
> > > get a MTX Thunderform for the subs and just use a single bridged amp to
> > > drive my pioneer 10's at 2 ohms.
> > > Has anyone used the MTX Thunderform enclosure? If so what is the cost of
> > > it?
> > > AT least when I do upgrade the speakers there is a lot to choose from in
> > > the size's that the truck takes, 6 1/2's in the rear and I think 6's in
> > > the doors but may be 5 1/4's.
> > > The ones that are in the truck stock are coaxial type but have a paper
> > > cone, the magnets are good size as well.
> > > Any thoughts from anyone????
> > >
> > > Colin H.
> >
> > Well the speakers are Infinity speakers but they are the "cheap" ones. It
> > is true that is you go to the Dodge dealership they will cost you an arm and
> > a leg they are in Infinity's eyes the cheap ones. Well they are great if
> > you don't want to spend alot of money on a system. I have spent about 3000
> > dollars on my system that is in an 84 Chrysler Laser, well enough about my
> > system lets go to yours. I wouldn't spend the money on a MTX Thunderform
> > elcolosure. I would find a reputable stereo shop around where you live and
> > get them to make you a custom box for your Pioneer subs. They would make
> > the box to the right size and it would last longer and look better. If you
> > want to upgrade your whole system e-mail me and I will be more than happy to
> > help you design a system
> >
> > Michael



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