photorams65
Junior Member
Hi forum, I am new to this forum and a owner of a new to me 2006 Ram 1500ST. I'm an old head (57) and have not had a decent stereo in any of my cars for at least 30yrs due to life in general. Now, I want to treat myself to a decent (not window shattering) system. Went to a local shop and walked in and told the young man behind the counter what I had, and that I was interested in putting a system in it. First reply was "do you want 2x10's or 2x12's"? I said, "a new WHOLE system (head unit, door speakers etc)." Once he grasped what I was really needing I asked for a quote in writing which he gave me; Pioneer head, 2-Infiniti 6x9, 2- Infinity 6" and a 600W 5 ch Infiniti amp because I was not sure if I wanted to explore a single sub later or not, but would at least have the correct amp and wiring in place later if I so desired. FIRST QUESTION; When I asked about the 3 speakers in the dash, he said that they wouldn't replace them unless they were blown or non functional. OK, why not? I already did my research and know that those speakers are up there and if I want the shop to fill them in so I can do this stereo in one swing, that should be my decision and not theirs. Also, they did not have any of the Infiniti systems available for me to hear which also bothered me. I already went to a prior shop and got a comparable quote, but they are WAY on the other end of town. I found this place within walking distance from my apt and decided to check them out. Wanted to get some opinions on the 3 dash speaker setup and if I should bother with them or not. Also a SECOND question; if I do go with a sub, I really do not want to kill off the under rear seat storage with a big box as I am looking to possibly purchase a Husky Gearbox or Weather tech storage box to go under there. Have any of you heard or seen a single sub install in the passenger side with the rest of the area used for the storage box? I'd be willing to cut the storage box down to house the single speaker enclosure. I know this idea sounds crazy but wanted to ask. Thank you for everything.