Need options for speaker replacements

[JinxCanada]

I have a 2010 Ram Sport (4 full doors) I dunno if that's called crew or quad? I need a list of speakers that will fit directly into the front and rear doors if possible. I do not have the Alpine stereo...just basic stereo and my front speakers sound like they are blown now. Any help would be VERY appreciated.

TIA

Jinx

 

[stimpy433]

Go to crutchfields website and enter your truck info... it will give you lots of option on what speakers will fit.

 

[JinxCanada]

i did that but it said I needed 6.5" speakers, however looking at the doors the cut outs certainly look like 16x9 speakers front and back. This is why I asked.

 

[Wahrsuul]

In a Quad Cab, the rear seat doesn't have as much leg room as a Crew Cab, and the bed is a lot shorter.

 

[stimpy433]

i did that but it said I needed 6.5" speakers, however looking at the doors the cut outs certainly look like 16x9 speakers front and back. This is why I asked.

It's common to use 6.5" speakers (with an adapter plate) in the place of 6" x 9" speakers. If you order them thru Crutchfield, they will send you the required adapters with the speakers.

 

[S0CAL]

Stimpy is correct and Crutchfield is a good site, if for no other reason, to see what fits. I have the 2010 Crew, and have 6.5's in the front and rear, and 3.5's in the dash, a different head unit and an amp. Lifetime tech support from Crutchfield, too. Good luck!

 

[JinxCanada]

so I was thinking about getting these since they are a pretty good deal for the front and back of my 2010 Ram Sport. The question I have is will they fit and also what speaker should I get to replace the small 3" speakers on the dash in the corners or should I bother with those at all?

https://www.amazon.com/JBL-GX962-2-Way-Coaxial-Loudspeakers/dp/B074FHZD4R?th=1

Thanks so much for the help and advise. I really HATE the way the stock stereo sounds....basic stereo no Alpine or anything. I also really want to add a subwoofer. Could I just cut a hole and use the cover and storage area as the box rather than buying a box for that area?

 

[adrianp89]

Should fit fine, and we install a ton of the GX speakers, pretty good for the money.

 

[JinxCanada]

awesome. now what about that 3" speaker on the dash? Does it need to be replaced and if so what should I get?

 

[JinxCanada]

how about these for the dash?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O8MNNT...7155a0c5923&ref_=pd_luc_rh_sim_03_01_t_img_lh

 

[BadHabit2Break]

how about these for the dash?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O8MNNT...7155a0c5923&ref_=pd_luc_rh_sim_03_01_t_img_lh

Do not use these. They are 2.3 ohm speakers. The OEM are 8 ohm speakers. If you use those, they are going to play very bright. The dash speakers are wired in parallel with the front door speakers.

 

[JinxCanada]

what should I use then to go with those 6x9 JBL door speakers? These 3.5" are the matching speakers so that's why I thought I'd get them.

 

[Graygoose]

a good 3.5 in either 4, or 8 ohm. 8 ohm preferably.

 

[JinxCanada]

how's this for the sub option? Decent for the money?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0161ICXH...K0&pd_rd_r=CWXV112YQNHRAWXWB450&pd_rd_w=mUHWT

 

[Graygoose]

Check out Fox box.

 

[JinxCanada]

So I called a local shop and they said I couldn't just replace my speakers because I'd need more power to drive new ones. Is this true? I thought I could just swap out the 6x9 for new speakers and it should work just fine. Any thoughts?

 

[Graygoose]

LOL, they are trying to up-sell you...yes, of course you can replace just the speakers without adding amplifiers.
Now would they sound better with an amp, yes...but you can just replace speakers with no amp.

 

[JinxCanada]

oh great! Perfect! Ya they said I needed a "mid driver" for the door because the Ram only has mid drivers...and then a tweeter for the dash and a 3 channel amplifier for that and the sub at a cost of $1500.00???!?!?! I thought that sounded a bit nutz and when I questioned him he got all pissy with me.

 

[JinxCanada]

oh...also he said if I put 2way or 3way 6x9 in the doors they wouldn't work because of this mid driver issue? sounded like BS to me...so I wanted to ask you guys.

 

[adrianp89]

oh...also he said if I put 2way or 3way 6x9 in the doors they wouldn't work because of this mid driver issue? sounded like BS to me...so I wanted to ask you guys.

If you had the Alpine System - he would be right.

If it was high-end equipment, the price isn't outrageous.

$100 - Install Components
$120 - Amp Install
$50 - LOC install
$150 - FoxBox
$30 - SpeedWire
$100 - Amp Kit
$30 - Two sets of RCAs
$30 - Two LOCs
$15 - Speaker Harness

That is $625 just in parts/labor.

A solid amp will be at least $300, figure $200 for component set and $200 for subwoofer, so $700 in equipment brings you to 1325.

Add in tax and you are right under $1500.

Of course equipment could be cheaper and you could do it your self.