Will these speakers work in my 2013 XLT Ecoboost with stock radio? Do I need an amp or will I be able to see a big improvement. I listen to Country.
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I replaced the stock speakers with these and still used the stock radio system I got with the truck. These speakers do no need an amp, but you will hear a lot more treble and sound clarity. I thought stock speakers sounded muffled so I got these because they are 3-way and have more clarity. They are almost too much of high range where you could try 2 of these in rear seat area(if 4 door) and stock in front to hear the effects. You could go with all 4 speakers and add seperate bass speaker in back, but then you will need an amp. I still give them a thumbs up.
419456
You can run them from the factory head unit if that is what you are asking. Of course $250 of external amps would make them sound better.
1654252
No you don't, however I would not recommend hooking these up to a stock/factory stereo. I am using these with a Alpine CDE-123 and they sound amazing. Very good bass, mids and highs. These speakers can handle 100 watts RMS, which is a ton of power. In order to really push these speakers to their best, you would need to amp them. But that is a whole other beast. If you're one to amp these, then it's probably because you are adding a sub as well. I hope I answered your question. Let me know if you need anything else.
1654253
In my opinion you do not need an amp for these speakers. I think most of these speakers are supposed to be for a radio output of 50 watts per speakers so that match the typical radio. But, I will have to let you know that I do not really like these speakers for my car. I finally realized that my original speakers in my car had no tweeters; therefore, when I replaced them with tweeter it sounded to high pitch and not enough base. I bought some speakers at "speaker city" in burbank, which have given me the best sound, and they only cost $25 each. Good luck
1111072
You can do what I did and cut the adapters off and tie the connectors that come with the speakers to your existing wires after cutting the adapter off. Or u can buy the speaker wire harness that will hook in to your stock speaker adapters. And just food for thought look into speaker adapters for your make and model of your vehicle.
1974547
I installed them in a 2008 Miata with the entry level sound system. Nice speakers but I need an amplifier to get the most out of them.
189826
Are these 4 ohm speakers going to be used on the existing head unit? If so..it is not advisable to use 4 ohm speakers unless they are amplified.
1543904
i really dont know, i only buy those speakers to substitute the originals in my car so i don't use nothing more than the radio, i don't have the info to respond you question.
1991000
KPC, definitely get an amp. If you're not going to amp these speakers don't get them. With an amp they'll put out boat loads of lows and highs. So much that I disconnected my pillar tweeters. I installed them on a 2013 F150 super crew and they're amazing. I have no regrets installing them. You can always go back and add pillar tweeters, but I don't think you'll need them. Thanks, Jeff.
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IMO if you putting these on a aftermarket amp get some 4 ohm speakers to be more amp friendly. These are 2 ohm and probably best for factory replacements. As far as what amp to get i am guessing you are going low budget. MBQuart and hifonics make cheap good 4ch amps. Stay away from the wally world stuff and don't forget high level inputs or a line out converter. PAC SNI-35 great budget LOC
1193457
These speakers are excellent but need to have an amp powering them to truly appreciate. Go to crutchfield.com to check compatability with your vehicle.
1932529
Seriously, you want alpine S series for that. They are cheap, and at low power, they sound amazing. These would need tweeters, and a bit more power than a head unit is going to put out.
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In my case they are hooked up to a weak output stock Honda Accord stereo and there are a noticeable improvement from the stock rear two way. These are rear speakers not door speakers jfyi. I'd buy them again, I like them. If they were connected to an amp they would have a lot more kick, but so would any speaker I guess. Hope this helps.
1290729
Instead of an amp I would change your current radio to any modern pioneer. It will provide more than enough juice to these speakers. Cheaper than an amp, easier too, and you get the features of a new radio.
1700922
Electrically, yes, and they will work. Will they hold up over time given the extremes of temperature and humidity found in cars? My guess would be, probably not. And realize these speakers are, by design, heavily dependent on having an external subwoofer to handle all the bass.
49535
99% of cars will require some sort of modification to make these work. This is not the speaker to run unless you are doing a full system and plan to run these of an amplifier.
1829194
If this helps, I had these installed in a 2013 Dodge Durango in the front doors, and they brit and sound great! Fantastic upgrade over the Factory speakers.