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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Got me 2 pairs of Pioneers 6.5 2 way speakers to upgrade my factory speakers on the Dak!! I looked for them on the internet and found them at $49.99 per pair. I was in Walmart today and got them for $39.99 each pair .




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2-way car speakers for 6-1/2" and 6-3/4" locations (pair)
injection-molded polypropylene (IMPP) composite woofer cone with treated cloth surround
1-3/16" PEI film balanced dome tweeter
power range: 2-30 watts RMS (180 watts peak power)
frequency response: 30-28,000 Hz
sensitivity: 90 dB
mounting tabs for use in 6-3/4" openings
top-mount depth: 1-5/8"
warranty: 1 year

So, this is going to be my project for the weekend and also i'm changing spark plugs!!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Right on, good find man.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Are you running the factory head unit? If so, let us know how they sound with it. I want to get a set of Polk Db's, but they are $99/pair.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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I replaced the stock speakers in the doors last year with Pioneer 6.5's, they sound solid. Overall I am happy with them, but I'm probably gonna put a sub behind the rear seat to get some bass though. I also replaced the stock radio with a Pioneer unit.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by dakotaff
I also replaced the stock radio with a Pioneer unit.
This is where Im on the fence. I really want to put new speakers in but I dont want to do a new head unit, but the stock radio will have trouble powering some speakers while others may sound fine. I just dont like the look of an aftermarket radio and I dont want to give anyone a reason to break in to my truck.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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People don't break into cars for radios any more. That is so 90's. Now they go after GPS. Ask me how I know. I got broken into and lost my GPS and Radar Detector. They left my CD's and Radio alone.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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I got a detachable face unit, just throw it in the center console.

DakRadio1-1.jpg
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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I have the same head unit and stock speakers. Just the head unit alonw was a big improvement! This summer maybe new speakers. but I am enjoying the music now.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by paul05dak
I have the same head unit and stock speakers. Just the head unit alone was a big improvement! This summer maybe new speakers. but I am enjoying the music now.
I was only planning on buying the head unit, but the speakers were an impulse buy. 'Kid in a candy store syndrome.'
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dakotaff
I got a detachable face unit, just throw it in the center console.

how do you like that face plate? i got the one where the head unit is in the middle and been looking at that one for a while now.. coldnt complain though. I got my head unit off of ebay and the wire harness and faceplate came free alone with the wipod wire
 
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