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What is the best radio and speakers?

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by MagicTaco, Jan 7, 2015.

  1. Jan 7, 2015 at 5:37 AM
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    MagicTaco

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    I got my tacoma about 2 months ago for my first truck and I have noticed that they don't have very good speakers and radios. I already have a sub in it..
    WHAT IS THE BEST RADIO AND SPEAKERS I CAN PUT IN IT??:)
     
  2. Jan 7, 2015 at 6:03 AM
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    crutchfield.com , read their reviews. How did you manage a sub in the truck with the stock radio?
     
  3. Jan 7, 2015 at 6:28 AM
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    Madjik_Man

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    1. Hearing is subjective. So what I perceive as great sounding speakers you might think sound "meh."

    2. What's your price range?
     
  4. Jan 7, 2015 at 9:01 AM
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    +1 for Crutchfield
    Selection, price, reviews, and support.
     
  5. Jan 7, 2015 at 9:06 AM
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    Good looking Shepherd.

    :)

    Ed
     
  6. Jan 7, 2015 at 10:16 AM
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    Brizz

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    I just put a system in my 97 ext cab and I'm very happy with it.

    The head unit I got was the http://www.crutchfield.com/S-1PI0MIB5duC/p_13080PRS/Pioneer-DEH-80PRS.html

    It's an awesome unit! One of the features I really like is the DAC (digital analog converter) which essentially up converts the audio files you are using making them sound a lot better.

    I went with the Polk db6501 components in the front http://www.crutchfield.com/S-1PI0MIB5duC/p_13080PRS/Pioneer-DEH-80PRS.html

    and the polk audio db651 on the rear http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-DB...sr=8-2&keywords=polk+audio+component+speakers

    Fosgate punch 2 channel amp, 10" polk sub in the back seat and a 4 channel clarion running my speakers.

    For a low cost, mid level system I think it sounds GREAT and it really pounds clean bass.
     
  7. Jan 7, 2015 at 10:28 AM
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    Sonic Electronix. They're cheaper than Crutchfield and you get the wire harness and dash kit included for free.
     
  8. Jan 7, 2015 at 10:32 AM
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    Thanks Ed - That's Rocco, all black, right at 100lbs, he's 5 now, I used to have another, we had to put him to sleep last year at 11 years old. I'm guessing you have some Shepherds as well?
     
  9. Jan 7, 2015 at 10:37 AM
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    I have two - both Females. One is the direct descendant (Grand Daughter) of THE World Champion!

    I also do volunteer work for about 6 different local law enforcement K9 units. One of my favorite K9s bit right through my fingernail when I was playing with him!

    :)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICOvu5lsylg

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  10. Jan 7, 2015 at 10:38 AM
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    Line out converter.

    Or he has the JBL package.
     
  11. Jan 8, 2015 at 2:49 PM
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    My order from Sonic Electronix when I did mine. I ran the door/cabin mounted Polk speakers for 3 years, then they needed replacement. Put the same thing back in there, because they sounded really good.

    Sonic killed Crutchfield on almost all prices, including shipping.
     
  12. Jan 8, 2015 at 3:07 PM
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    Really easy you can get a low level converter to convert speaker frequencies to RCA signals .
     
  13. Jan 8, 2015 at 3:24 PM
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    great prices, but be careful. At one time, they were not "official" dealers of many stereo brands so the manufacturers would not honor warranty. This may have changed, but you may want to check it out first.

    +1 Crutchfield, or you can get the local hi-end stereo shop ask to get close to the online pricing - this is what I did and very happy with how things went
     
  14. Jan 8, 2015 at 4:46 PM
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    Anybody try the Kickers at Walmart yet? I've been curious as to how the quality fared.
     
  15. Jan 8, 2015 at 5:08 PM
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    I didn't, I was just implying that it has a bad radio, but I got a different one like the first week I got it.. Lol
     
  16. Jan 8, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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    For 2... Like 50-100 or something.
     
  17. Jan 9, 2015 at 6:56 AM
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    $50-$100 will get you an ok deck but not much else.
     
  18. Jan 9, 2015 at 9:35 AM
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    Buy used at that budget.
     
  19. Jan 9, 2015 at 9:39 AM
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    You're looking to spend $50-100 on a head unit and pair (or 4?) speakers?

    You might as well keep it stock and save your money.

    Just my opinion.
     
  20. Jan 9, 2015 at 7:26 PM
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    More like 200 for 4 :)
     

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