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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:54 AM
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Hi There

Hi There,

Slim here. K, seeing that I know how to fix a multi-million dollar jet..i'm a total retard when it comes to Car Audio.

I have a 2009 Ford Ranger Sport 4x4, and want to upgrade the stereo in it.

-Head unit
-6x8 speakers (times 4)
-Amp
-Either 2 x 10's or 2 x 12's

Now i'm not looking for TOP of the line, however i am looking for awesome.

any of you have any suggestions (other then "get rid of the ford")..

Greatly Appreciated, and thanks in advance.
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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lol HU go to a shop and check out:P
6x8 scrap those and go with 61/2" instead and make a MDF 6x8 to 6 1/2 plate or buy one
amp well 4 channel would be nice. anything from 50 to 100x4 please dont go to cheap lol
i would go 2 12's running 1000watts rms. well 800 to 1000watts id say.

what shop is available to you?? whats the brands they carry?
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Drop in to see the SARTECH's and ask for Chris MacIntrye. He was one of my part timers here and took a posting in Cold Lake 4 months ago. This way you can have some great hands on expertise and we can ensure that you are getting the products you need. Kick him the butt for me and tell him that Windmill had his bed.

He or you can call me at my shop or on my cell pretty much any time to discuss what it is you should be looking for.
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MR2NR
Drop in to see the SARTECH's and ask for Chris MacIntrye. He was one of my part timers here and took a posting in Cold Lake 4 months ago. This way you can have some great hands on expertise and we can ensure that you are getting the products you need. Kick him the butt for me and tell him that Windmill had his bed.

He or you can call me at my shop or on my cell pretty much any time to discuss what it is you should be looking for.
I'm assuming hes at 417 Sqn?

If i kick him in the butt will i get charged? LOL. I can't play the Ignorant card anymore, been a Cpl too long.

thanks for the heads up guys...
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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What's your goals with the sound system. it's easy to name parts and throw numbers at you but it's more important to get you what you're looking for.

what kind of music you listen to most.? what features in a head unit are important to you. just want something loud that sound spretty good, or you want to get into your truck every day and say "wow" this f&%*ing rocks?
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Sikk Nation
What's your goals with the sound system. it's easy to name parts and throw numbers at you but it's more important to get you what you're looking for.

what kind of music you listen to most.? what features in a head unit are important to you. just want something loud that sound spretty good, or you want to get into your truck every day and say "wow" this f&%*ing rocks?
Yeah i like the "wow, this F&^*ing rocks"..one...

I'm a rock/hard rock fan...basically i like everything except rap..

if its a good song, i crank it.
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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okay groovy.

Head unit: Picky any quality brand name head unit.

Speakers: Infinity REF6820CS for the front and REF6822CF's for the back. Good sounding very easy to find speakers that play great with metalheads at a great price.

Subs. a pair of good 12's like alpine type-R's or similar in a sealed box.

at 600Wrms mono amp for the subs and decent 4ch amp for the mids and you'll be a happy dood.

Of course more power and better speakers is always an option, but I'm pretty sure you'd be really hapy with that.
Old Oct 17, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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What i did with my ranger was 2 channel amp and components in front. Rear speakers just run off your deck for fill... its not like youll be listening to music back there too often. I actaully dont even have rear speakers now. A good set of componenents will be greatly appreciated by your ears.
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