old guy-new sound

[pcoff61 10+ year member]

Hi Everyone,

I need to update the "premium" sound system in my 2001 E150 Van...6 6x8 speakers that sound like mush...I have some stuff piled up but not sure of the best options...I have a pair of Diamond D6s, 2 pair of 5 1/4 Alpine SPRs, 2 component & 2 2 ways & one swr 10" sub....I think I'll use the Alpines all around....any problem in using the adapters to fit the 6x8 holes & use the components up front to expose the tweeters since the door panels muffle the stock location so badly...the sub could be installed in one of the rear doors, or is it better in an enclosure?

I'm jones'n for a CDA 7897 to replace the stock unit, but I guess any Alpine would do (yes I'm an Alpine fan)....I do have a TDA 7554 & a Sony M600 & a couple changers to play with in the mean time

just looking for tight mid & high end with some decent bass

Glad I found this site

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[Injected54 10+ year member]

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[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

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[denim 5,000+ posts]

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[LaserRed38 10+ year member]

I'd sell what ya go and get some better stuff. I used to run all Type-R stuff. 6.5 comps in my front doors (with MDF adapters for the 5x7 opening) and two 10" subs. It was...ok. I really didn't like the harshness of the tweets, and I made the mistake of going sealed with the subs so they didn't sound very good or have a lot of output...welcome btw.

 

[caligirl2k 10+ year member]

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