New Speakers on Stock Head Unit

thepretzelman · Aug 16, 2008

I want to buy some better after market speakers but I don't want to but a new head unit. I know that it wont sound a whole lot better but would this be worth the trouble. also does anyone know how many RMS watts the factory head unit has? I have a head unit I took out of a 2000 limited explorer with cassette and cd.

Pistons23 · Aug 16, 2008

actually running some new aftermarket speakers to your stock headunit will make a noticeable difference. there will be alot less distortion.

thepretzelman · Aug 18, 2008

What if I buy speakers with higher wattage? will they be louder and hit harder with the stock head unit? I was looking at getting these.

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=400&i=113KFC6882&tp=105

flyingbrick · Aug 18, 2008

They’ll sound clearer and just better, the Kenwood’s are nice, but if you can go to an audio shop in town to hear them before you buy.

thepretzelman · Aug 18, 2008

Ya thats a good idea. Does anyone know how many watts the stock head unit is?

Pistons23 · Aug 19, 2008

these seem to be what alot of guys on here upgrade to. for $34.99 they cant be beat.

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-TS-A6872R-Inch-3-Way-Speaker/dp/B0012K3J78

flyingbrick · Aug 19, 2008

thepretzelman said:
Ya thats a good idea. Does anyone know how many watts the stock head unit is?

i want to say 7-14 watts per channel.

Pistons23 · Aug 19, 2008

i would say 5-10 watts. aftermarket units put out 15-20 watts rms, but the power is cleaner.

thepretzelman · Aug 20, 2008

those speakers look pretty good. have you heard them?

Pistons23 · Aug 20, 2008

i havent heard them. here are some reviews from crutchfield:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=399&i=130TSA6872&tp=12&tab=review

but ive seen a few threads with guys upgrading to these.

DarkBlue03XLT · Aug 20, 2008

the pioneer 3-ways are awesome, paired with an aftermarket headunit the sound and volume is a night and day difference

Danger06Ranger · Aug 21, 2008

DarkBlue03XLT said:
the pioneer 3-ways are awesome, paired with an aftermarket headunit the sound and volume is a night and day difference

What he said except I have 4-ways. I love mine, but I plan on upgrading to Premiers soon.

yeahknights74 · Jun 16, 2011

I have a 2000 ford ranger and wanted to upgrade the system, i found a set of kickers KS680's they have an RMS rating of 6-60 watts, could a stock head unit run these well or would i risk blowing them?

BlueChariot · Jun 16, 2011

Unless you have a special factory instally stereo with above average power, as is available for a number fo car/SUV's/etc, the rule of thumb usually goes:

Stock HU + Stock Speakers = Suck
Aftermarket HU + Stock Speakers = Waste of Time w/ Possibility of blowing the stockers
Stock HU + Aftermarket Speakers = Much Improved
Aftermarket HU + Aftermarket Speakers = Optimum

Stock headunits put out the power needed to power the weaker stock speakers, a stock headunit will power aftermarket speakers perfectly fine, they just won't be powering them to their RMS, which is the optimal power level.

yeahknights74 · Jun 17, 2011

So i do not risk ruining them if i wont be running them on an aftermarket HU?

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