Wanting to use the factory head unit

[03lowram]

I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to car audio. Performance and suspension I know all that stuff, but audio is a different language to me. I had a small system in my old dodge. 2 12" subs, small 500 watt amp, and ran it off the factory radio. It sounded good, and bumped. This was when I was 17 and was on a budget, now I don't have a budget and want a nice sharp sounding audio system in the new truck. I still want that same bump maybe a little more

So my question is what kind of set up you guys recommend??
My truck is a '14 crew cab with the 5.0 Uconnect touch screen with backup cam. I DO NOT wanna replace the factory unit. I like the slick "stock" look. I've never been a fan of aftermarket head units.

I wanna replace the door speakers all 4 and maybe 2 10's with a nice powerful amp.

 

[myoung84]

I've got the base stereo with the 8.4" screen and I'm very impressed with just swapping out the stock speakers with Polk 3.5s in the dash and Alpine Type S 6x9s in the doors. These are running off the stock radio and sound great. I still plan to install my Alpine 10" sub and amp when I get time for some real bass but the Alpine 6x9s sound pretty damn good.

 

[Etroze86]

Are you going to want to amp the door speakers? and are you installing yourself?

 

[03lowram]

Are you going to want to amp the door speakers? and are you installing yourself?

I'll amp the door speakers as well. Like I said don't have a budget, and want the best sound I can get.

My buddy is installing the sound system, he's done tons of them on the side for years.

 

[Graygoose]

Replace the doors with brand you like, and maybe one 10" or two 10", and a good 5 channel amp...most have at least 500w on sub alone, and can retain factory HU.

 

[Etroze86]

What goose said unless you want more power on the sub's a 5ch can make things a ton easier.

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[03lowram]

Replace the doors with brand you like, and maybe one 10" or two 10", and a good 5 channel amp...most have at least 500w on sub alone, and can retain factory HU.

Ok, cool. Thanks for the info guys.