6×9 speakers# which ones you running/recommend

[BR3W CITY]

For big box brands, I like Alpine, Pioneer and Kicker...but only if your buying the slightly upmarket stuff. All 3 can make some pretty bad ultra-cheap speakers, and some pretty great mid to high end stuff.

6x9's are fine, just keep in mind that they are a higher surface area speaker. They are made to move more air, meaning better bass. They will distort easier tho, which means that at higher volume, they will become less-clear, faster. I wouldn't recommend them as your ONLY speaker, but as a fill or a rear speaker they are just fine. If its possible, I'd try to pair them with some 4.25, 5.25, or 6.5 front speakers; ideal a set of components. They will be much more responsive and clear for the voices/guitars/synths in the music. Components have the tweeter mounted seperately and use a crossover (basically a filter) to feed the right sounds to the right speakers for the best audio. They cost a bit more than entry level 2 and 3 way speakers, but they are the standard in higher quality audio systems.


Generally we need higher volume because of how loud the cabs of truck can be, so you'll fight distortion as I mentioned above. This will be made worse if your only using the head-unit power. An amp will help your clarity and still give you the power you need for higher volume listening. A small 4channel is all you'll need for front and rear.