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75sierraclassic · 07-12-2005, 09:04 AM

I am new to this board and wanted to know what kind of audio systems you have in your trucks, where you put your speakers, what sizes and what kind.
I have two 4" speakers in the factory 4x10 hole and two 6x9's mounted in the rear cab corners. I also have a 10" sub behind the seat. Where else have you guys mounted subs? Has anyone welded in a box in the floor under the seat?
I'd appreciate any input.

Paso76GMCstepper · 07-12-2005, 09:12 AM

I have my amp under the seats. 2-6X9's in the doors (holes were allready in doors) and 2 8" subs behind the seats. Works out great. I just need a bigger amp. Do u have any pics of your truck. I have a 76 K15 Sierra Classic. I would love to see your truck

PS Welcome to this board. You will find all kinds of help here

75sierraclassic · 07-12-2005, 09:18 AM

I'll work on getting some pics up

bodydropped · 07-12-2005, 01:29 PM

4 12's

memphis 1000d and memphis line driver

and i got 2 memphis pr 6x9's thats all the high end i will ever need

75sierraclassic · 07-12-2005, 01:48 PM

Looks like a pretty thumpin setup, but I am trying to keep as much room behind my seat since I am 6'5".
Do you like your Memphis amp?

bodydropped · 07-12-2005, 02:12 PM

well im 6'1 230 and i put honda seats so that i can have much room as possible for the 12's i love the memphis amp i had a kicker kx600.1 on the same setup and it didnt make them hit as hard as i wanted but the 1000d is only runnin 2 ohms but i will be runnin at 1 ohm soon when i get my 2 dvc memphis 15s my amp sits under a console and has never gotten hot or any problems but i want to take a step up and get me a mempheis belle which is a high end amp and sub amp all in one

75stepside · 07-12-2005, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75sierraclassic

Do you like your Memphis amp?

I had a memphis amp in my daily driver... 2000 s10 ... the amp really rocked... NEVER overheated... is small and easy to hide away... and puts out true power... the main thing on the d class amps is the efficiency... any amp can claim tons of power, but, how much power is lost as heat and how much is getting to the subs?!?! w/ the memphis 1000d, its like 90% to the subs!

cliffsta · 07-12-2005, 03:20 PM

Two Pioneer 6x9s mounted in the door, Pioneer head unit in the dash, and I'm buying another set of 6x9s from my buddy to put in the cab corners.

squint · 07-16-2005, 03:29 PM

bodydropped, How did you install those seats?.. did you need special rails?.. I would to drop some new Honda buckets into my truck.. Thanks..

My audio setup consists of:
2 way 6.5" Alpine door speakers,
10" sub behind the middle of the seat ( closed box )
2 6x9's behind the seat in each corner.

I am planning on putting in buckets like bodydroped, and building my 10" sub into a custom center console in the future.

matthufham · 07-16-2005, 08:48 PM

72 chevy has

-2 5X7's in cab corners, wanting to upgrade to 6X9's some day, i left room for 6X9's when i mounted the 5X7's
-2 6-1/2" rounds for doors
-12 inch sub in box behind bench seat
-rockford fosgate 1500 watt amp under seat (too much but i got a huge deal) i have it bridged to my single 12 for 500 watt rms, even though the sub runs at 300, 500 max. i ran a switch on the dash to the "rem" on the amp so i can turn off the amp, which turns off the sub if i choose.
-im thinking about buying some bass shakers. i might get up to 6 because they only run at 10-15 watts and i can mount them under and to the back of the bench and instead of producing sound, they shake so it's more thump in tight places. better than buying alot of 8 inch subs for kicking in tight places.
-jvc cd receiver with detachable faceplate. next to basic

a28doc · 07-17-2005, 01:02 AM

im in the process of redoing my interior and am installing a sony head unit a lightening audio 1000w amp 2 6x9 in the doors 2 6x9 in cab corners and 2 12" subs behind buckets seats was also considering a speaker setup overhead somehow but that will be later lol
Doc

K Dubb · 07-17-2005, 01:10 AM

4 12's...What a big waste, theres not enough air space for 4 12's i runing 2 10's with a escalade seat

k72516 · 07-17-2005, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K Dubb

4 12's...What a big waste, theres not enough air space for 4 12's i runing 2 10's with a escalade seat

Ouch...

Lemme grab my popcorn, I wanna see where this goes...

bodydropped · 07-18-2005, 06:42 PM

i could care less about what ppl say about 4 12s but i want to see ur spl (sound pressure level) or thump off score because i got the one of the best systems built behind a seat im hittin 149's at dash and im proud of it but ive seen 6 10s behind a seat in a square body and it would hit hard and the seats we welded nuts to the floor pan for the outside rail and the inside we made a riser for them all in all it took a day to install

miracle_boy9 · 05-04-2007, 06:44 PM

bodydropped, K-Dubb does have a point...Unless you cut through into the bed there is no way a wedge box behind a regular cab truck seat can suppourt four twelves. And yes your SPL maybe high now but you would have even higher numbers if you rethought your enclosure so your not starving your subs. K-Dubb do you have a picture of your setup??

Rc 415 · 05-04-2007, 07:00 PM

Dude... you just brought up a 2 year old thread.

AceX · 05-05-2007, 12:10 AM

Does that mean he wins?

Hoods69BadBowTie · 05-05-2007, 02:41 AM

LOL, what does he win?

killthewabbit · 05-06-2007, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k72516

Ouch...

Lemme grab my popcorn, I wanna see where this goes...

Guess it didn't go much of anywhere.

07-12-2005, 09:04 AM	#1
75sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 186	Truck Audio Advice I am new to this board and wanted to know what kind of audio systems you have in your trucks, where you put your speakers, what sizes and what kind. I have two 4" speakers in the factory 4x10 hole and two 6x9's mounted in the rear cab corners. I also have a 10" sub behind the seat. Where else have you guys mounted subs? Has anyone welded in a box in the floor under the seat? I'd appreciate any input.

07-12-2005, 09:12 AM	#2
Paso76GMCstepper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 347	I have my amp under the seats. 2-6X9's in the doors (holes were allready in doors) and 2 8" subs behind the seats. Works out great. I just need a bigger amp. Do u have any pics of your truck. I have a 76 K15 Sierra Classic. I would love to see your truck PS Welcome to this board. You will find all kinds of help here __________________ Tony "Life is a Team Sport" To the memory of the Hendrick Motorsports Plane Crash Victims Last edited by Paso76GMCstepper; 07-12-2005 at 09:12 AM.

07-12-2005, 01:29 PM	#4
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	4 12's memphis 1000d and memphis line driver and i got 2 memphis pr 6x9's thats all the high end i will ever need __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

07-12-2005, 02:12 PM	#6
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	well im 6'1 230 and i put honda seats so that i can have much room as possible for the 12's i love the memphis amp i had a kicker kx600.1 on the same setup and it didnt make them hit as hard as i wanted but the 1000d is only runnin 2 ohms but i will be runnin at 1 ohm soon when i get my 2 dvc memphis 15s my amp sits under a console and has never gotten hot or any problems but i want to take a step up and get me a mempheis belle which is a high end amp and sub amp all in one __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg Last edited by bodydropped; 07-12-2005 at 02:13 PM.

07-12-2005, 03:20 PM	#8
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Two Pioneer 6x9s mounted in the door, Pioneer head unit in the dash, and I'm buying another set of 6x9s from my buddy to put in the cab corners. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

07-12-2005, 09:18 AM	#3
75sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 186	I'll work on getting some pics up

07-12-2005, 01:48 PM	#5
75sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 186	Looks like a pretty thumpin setup, but I am trying to keep as much room behind my seat since I am 6'5". Do you like your Memphis amp?

07-16-2005, 03:29 PM	#9
squint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 195	bodydropped, How did you install those seats?.. did you need special rails?.. I would to drop some new Honda buckets into my truck.. Thanks.. My audio setup consists of: 2 way 6.5" Alpine door speakers, 10" sub behind the middle of the seat ( closed box ) 2 6x9's behind the seat in each corner. I am planning on putting in buckets like bodydroped, and building my 10" sub into a custom center console in the future.

07-16-2005, 08:48 PM	#10
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	72 chevy has -2 5X7's in cab corners, wanting to upgrade to 6X9's some day, i left room for 6X9's when i mounted the 5X7's -2 6-1/2" rounds for doors -12 inch sub in box behind bench seat -rockford fosgate 1500 watt amp under seat (too much but i got a huge deal) i have it bridged to my single 12 for 500 watt rms, even though the sub runs at 300, 500 max. i ran a switch on the dash to the "rem" on the amp so i can turn off the amp, which turns off the sub if i choose. -im thinking about buying some bass shakers. i might get up to 6 because they only run at 10-15 watts and i can mount them under and to the back of the bench and instead of producing sound, they shake so it's more thump in tight places. better than buying alot of 8 inch subs for kicking in tight places. -jvc cd receiver with detachable faceplate. next to basic

07-17-2005, 01:02 AM	#11
a28doc '87 V20 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 1,073	im in the process of redoing my interior and am installing a sony head unit a lightening audio 1000w amp 2 6x9 in the doors 2 6x9 in cab corners and 2 12" subs behind buckets seats was also considering a speaker setup overhead somehow but that will be later lol Doc __________________ '86 K5 Blazer 4x4 FOR SALE '87 v20 4X4 '99 S10 Blazer 4X4

07-17-2005, 01:10 AM	#12
K Dubb www.Dubbmotorsports.com Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 110	4 12's...What a big waste, theres not enough air space for 4 12's i runing 2 10's with a escalade seat __________________ DubbMotorSports Edition

07-18-2005, 06:42 PM	#14
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	i could care less about what ppl say about 4 12s but i want to see ur spl (sound pressure level) or thump off score because i got the one of the best systems built behind a seat im hittin 149's at dash and im proud of it but ive seen 6 10s behind a seat in a square body and it would hit hard and the seats we welded nuts to the floor pan for the outside rail and the inside we made a riser for them all in all it took a day to install __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

05-04-2007, 06:44 PM	#15
miracle_boy9 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 7	Re: Truck Audio Advice bodydropped, K-Dubb does have a point...Unless you cut through into the bed there is no way a wedge box behind a regular cab truck seat can suppourt four twelves. And yes your SPL maybe high now but you would have even higher numbers if you rethought your enclosure so your not starving your subs. K-Dubb do you have a picture of your setup??

05-04-2007, 07:00 PM	#16
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Truck Audio Advice Dude... you just brought up a 2 year old thread. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

05-05-2007, 12:10 AM	#17
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