which radio would you pick?

[shane96ranger]

I don't have a sub in my Ranger. I bought the Pioneer D Series 6X8's that sound amazing, so I haven't put in a sub. Definitely thought about it.

My experience with a sub is in my Mustang. I have a 2009 model Pioneer deck with the same sub control as my Ranger's.

What are the dimensions of the tube?

 

[RavoHimself]

Its an 8" tube so in reality its like 10" tall and like a foot and a half long

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

it looks so funny though. everything about that interior says old and then theres my pioneer.

It could be worse... a lot worse. Personally I wish there was a way to get something resembling a factory style radio to control a hidden aftermarket one under the seat or something.

It looks kinda goofy at night with my fairly dim geen dash lighting and a bright blue and white CD player.

 

[Original_Ranger84]

It could be worse... a lot worse. Personally I wish there was a way to get something resembling a factory style radio to control a hidden aftermarket one under the seat or something.

It looks kinda goofy at night with my fairly dim geen dash lighting and a bright blue and white CD player.

They actually do have stuff like that but its kind of expensive. You can keep your factory stereo then run it to a port that will allow you to plug in Ipods and USB's and then hook up amps for subs and speakers. I think htye did it beccause most newer vehicles have built in radios that are a nightmare to replace.

Time to get some blue and white lighting I think?

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

They actually do have stuff like that but its kind of expensive. You can keep your factory stereo then run it to a port that will allow you to plug in Ipods and USB's and then hook up amps for subs and speakers. I think htye did it beccause most newer vehicles have built in radios that are a nightmare to replace.

Time to get some blue and white lighting I think?

My stock radio was probably too crude, it was just a basic AM/FM. I have seen it for older (like 50's) cars but I haven't seen anything for the '80's.

I like the green... it isn't so blinding and goes with the green truck.

 

[shane96ranger]

Its an 8" tube so in reality its like 10" tall and like a foot and a half long

I've seen them strapped in the back of Ranger's horizontally before. I wonder if you could do something vertical ?

I've also seen these enclosuress by Clarion. I had the same sub (different enclosure) in my Explorer, and it sounded great. It should work in a supercab too, I would think.

http://www.soundsgreatusa.com/servlet/the-1118/Ford-Ranger-Subwoofer-Enclosure/Detail

EDIT: It's also powered, and the amp in it is decent.

 

[Jason]

RMS is another story. Plus sound quality. I am not saying dual is bad, but that pioneer is better.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

RMS is another story. Plus sound quality. I am not saying dual is bad, but that pioneer is better.

What Jason said.
i tested a Dual a friend of mine was selling and its nothing like my Pioneer on sound quality.

Id go with the Pioneer.

 

[RavoHimself]

Already did. Its incredible