3rd Gen Ram Speaker Upgrade. WACH THIS FIRST!!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ธ.ค. 2024
- Much needed upgrade for the sound system in the 3rd gen. Installing a full set of JBL speakers in the truck. They sound so much better.
NOTE!!! Not all 6x9s fit the front door. Check Crutchfield for fitment.
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Just goes to show that even a year or more later, good videos are worthwhile. I have an 06 2500 and want to upgrade my speakers. This was VERY useful.
Glad it helped!
Did you do it? I would definitely spend a little and get a very small, budget priced, 4 channel amp and make it very simple and put the amp close to the front of the truck so you can easily run wires to it and from it to your speakers. It’s really worth it. Under powering speakers blows more drivers than too much power.
I just installed a set of infinity reference 2 way 6x9s in the front doors of my 06 ram 1500 with factory infinity system. Had no trouble, but did have to use the spacer that was supplied with the new speakers. Bolt holes lined up perfectly. Took me maybe an hour total, and it was my first time. I did watch the TH-cam videos and go on Crutchfield to find a exact fit set of speakers, and got the plug on connection adapters so i wouldnt have to cut on the existing wiring. The speakers took care of the distortion and vibrating i was experiencing, and sounds very good. The other factory speakers still play okay, so i will replace others as needed. My factory head unit still sounds good, so i will probably keep that, as well, till it starts giving problems. Glad i watched this first and done some research.
The older I get the more I realize grandpa trucks last longer for a reason.
I have owned my 06 since new. It’s a gem. But yes it needs new speakers.
And I used to beat on trucks.
Engineer here: regarding the rear speaker bolt pattern, we use asymmetric patterns to poka-yoke the part aka it can only be installed in one orientation. This helps assembly and service.
I guess that makes sense in regards to an assembly line.
FYI to anyone doing this type of upgrade. Aftermarket head units usually only put out 15 to 25rms watts per channel at best. If you want to upgrade speakers but not add an additional amplifier. I recommend going with speakers that are only 50rms tops. Underpowered , say 100rms speakers with no amplifier won't even compare to the sound quality of even Walmart lower powered but fully powered speakers. Match your RMS power as close as possible.
Good advice 👍🏻
Literally answered my questions I was looking for these past couple days. Went through groups and forums and I couldn’t get a straight answer. Everyone says 6x9s fit but a lot of people said you had to modify to fit 6x9s. Everyone says 6.5s fit with no mods. That was also a lie lol so thanks for this video bro keep up the good content 💯
Glad my learning experience could help!
Make another cutting board adapter for the rear doors.
I went with the 6x9 - 6.5 adapter for the front door.
JBL components in all 4 doors and tweeters in the same door panel location as the f series trucks. Rear tweeters high up on the C pillar
Incredibly helpful and exactly what I was looking four. Thanks for taking the time to share this. This earned a subscription from me and I'm looking forward to more content from you thanks again
I’m glad to hear it man and good to have you following along!
The kenwoods sir upfront pretty good the 6x9 the 5x1/2fit but need self tapping screws
I got the sony 6x9’s from wal mart. Cost about 60 bucks and they sound/fit great
Also the Sony 6x6’s fit perfectly as well
thanks i have the rears already
Good info!
Tunes will probably be one of the last projects I do to my 7.3. 😎
I trust tuning a stock 7.3 a lot more than a stock Cummins haha. It’s good to get the odds and ends taken care of though.
Thanks for the content and the much needed fitment information.
Hopefully my “learning” experience helps others out haha.
I ran into the same bs when I did my speakers lol. I like the cutting board spacer though!
Thanks! I thought it was pretty creative haha
If you have the Infinity sound system the front door speakers only play bass so if you were putting in a 3 way 6x9 that may be why the back was too big to fit in the door
I upgraded my speakers and realized the factory head unit was weak so I put in a boss 320 watt head unit what a difference also if your speaker isn't working check inside the boot between the door and cab they break often
My 08 ram 3500 6.7 laramie has the infinity 7 speaker sound system with factory amp and I installed 2 12" scar audio subs And a eclipse double din navigation system cd player Bluetooth to replace the factory Navigation system and with the stock speakers it sounds amazing! I have 280k miles on it now and I just replaced all the highs and mids / front door speakers rear door speakers and the 3 dash tweaters with all Apline S series speakers 🔊 and wow! Bad ass! Sound way better then the infinity stock system! The front door speakers stock only play mid bass and will do the same with the new speakers do to the factory amp but that is normal so if you get a set of component speakers your good to go! The rears are just 6.5 s with tweaters so no problem there plug and play! So now what is all this talk about 7.3? When the truck is a 6.7? Thanks
My 6x9s and 6.5s PRV speakers fit with no problem however the 6x9s needed an amp (infinity 7 speaker systems). 3rd Gen
Yeah. From what I’ve seen it’s kind of hit or miss depending on which speakers you get.
Lol I bought the same speakers for my 2006 ram and I just found that out myself so imma have to screw with it I blame Amazon 😂
If I were to do it again I’d just return them and buy different ones haha.
Interesting 🧐 my Laramie as welll as all the ones I’ve worked on came with the infinity sound system in them and it was pretty decent
Crutchfield is not accurate. I originally went with the 6×9 infinity reference based on their suggestion and ran into the same problem. Instead I went with the 6 ½ infinity reference and made an adapter plate out of cutting board from Big Lots and they actually sound good once broken in. I will be putting these in the rear.
Yeah, its tricky. From what i've read some 6x9s fit and some don't. I imagine crutchfields algorithms simply go off the size.
hey man i had a similar truck and was wondering where u got the brackets for the rear door speakers
Those actually came with the speakers I got
what adapter did you use for the rear speakers?
I have a question on tuning for the 7.3. I have put a lot of work into my truck but sometimes the idle quality just doesn't seem right to me. My dad bought the truck new in 2002 and I think the dealership put a chip on it because it's always had more horsepower than a stock one, and my mechanic thinks that's the reason too. Long story short, can a chip effect the idle quality and should I look at getting a new tuner?
Tuning can definitely effect idle quality. If it had a chip on it you should be able to see it plugged into the back of your pcm. I’ve never heard of a dealer doing that though. Especially on a brand new truck.
@@LivingOnWheels I need to pull that pcm and see what is up.
On the superduty trucks you can usually see if it’s got a chip in it just by looking at the back side of it up by the parking brake pedal.
On the superduty trucks you can usually see if it’s got a chip in it just by looking at the back side of it up by the parking brake pedal.
So what all do I need to install this head unit and I have some kicker speakers will I need anything to install those I am new to the 3rd gen
I love my music wether it's country or country rap I like it to rattle the entire vehicle with the windows down.
what are the rear 6.5 speakers for as in emitting sound, are they for the high range, mid range or bass? also are 3 way or 2 way speakers supposed to be back there?
They are better for mid to high. Traditionally the larger the speaker the lower it’s range. 2 or 3 way is more personal preference and budget.
Are the 06 dully’s not equipped with 4x4? Just curious.
They are. I’m guessing you weren’t seeing the switch on the dash. I have the manual transfer case shifter on the floor.
Hoping my 04 2500 goes a lot easier
No issue with the window rolling up and down?
No but it is real close haha
The upgraded factory sound system in this truck is made by infinity with aftermarket headunit sounds damn good still lacking low end but very loud and clean and as far as rear 6.5 on that truck just drill your own holes and use sheet metal screws
A lot better
It definitely is
So why the hell didn't you video what you did to make front fit??
Literally just cut the hole bigger like I said. It’s going to be different depending on what speakers you buy.
Name of the song?
I think this is the song you’re referring too.
th-cam.com/video/FxjZctUn5bo/w-d-xo.html
@@LivingOnWheels thx 🙏
Get a different mic.
I had to turn this off because all I can hear is your mouth noises.
5 minute intro to an ad. Boy no one wants a 25 minute speaker install. Chill…
you talk way to damn much
Aside from the fact that I can talk as little or as much as I want in my videos because they are mine, I could have talked less and made the video shorter but if I did I end up spending hours of my time answering the same questions over and over again in the comments.
Every time I get a comment like yours I have 3 more thanking me for going into the details to help them out. So if the video is too long for you feel free to skip ahead or find a different video.
@@LivingOnWheels disregard the trolls. Your videos are great. New subscriber and appreciate the work!