Doesn't have to do with maxipads

1998 Durango
pretty much all of the speakers are blown . I believe the stock system is 2ohm. I'd like to use the factory amp if possible because I don't think I'll be able to find an amp small enough to fit in the stock location.

My Dad does not want an aftermarket headunit, he likes the stock one. The amp cannot go on the back of the seats/under the seats because it will interfere with the function of the truck. There might be the option of inside the center console or possibly under the middle seat in the middle row, but he said he does not want an amp anywhere other than the stock location, he would rather just replace the speakers with stockers.

Doesn't need to be high end stuff, budget is $350 (with some play), yes it is tight, but since he rarely drives it, he does not give a ish.

 

how big is the area where the stock amp is mounted?

 

Well if they are 2 ohm speakers in there without getting another set of 2 ohm speakers, or some with > 90db sensitivity its going to sound like anus. Good luck finding 2 ohm speakers < $350 for 2 sets.

Where is the stock amp located? and how big is it? Does this durango have that little opening in the trunk under on the floor? Don put a diamond amp in there for my old boss and it fit fine.

 

Efficency isnt gonna effect the load at all, regardless of them. Even at a 95+db hes gonna have some pretty poor power runnin em..

 

Like Gordo asked...what space do we have to work with, I do have some amps available with a very small footprint.

 

Well thats true, but thats now why I suggested it. Main reason is say its making 30 watts at 2 ohms and the stock speakers are maybe 85db in the sensitivity department, at 4 ohms MAYBE he'll get 15-18 watts, with a speaker that is more sensitive like up to 94db it should be CLOSE to what stock was... but maybe my logic is flawed, bottom line in any case like this its going to sound bad.

 

First.. the difference between a 88-90 is minimal, further hed be hardpressed to find a 94+ set of coaxs and within the budget he has set. I can find a few, but the pricing wouldnt be there for him. Theres also other factors that would come into play, cant base everything off of one spec.

 

I'll get the measurements later today or tomorrow (it's in the front passenger kick panel though )

stock speakers are 6.5", I forgot to mention that tidbit.

 

A friend was getting me a set of Kappa 2Ohms at cost (<$200) but apparently his work dropped Infinity for Eclipse and since I was waiting for them to come off backorder, me = screwed


yes it has a storage compartment, however it is crammed full of tools, towing and recovery gear.

 

in the kicks? that's pretty small of an area no? but get those measurements!

 

I'll work on getting that for you

I assume I would just throw some RCA ends on the wires going into the amp, right? or would I need a high/low? :-/



and Nismo, why not just find 2 ohm speakers?



honestly everyone was happy with the stock speakers

 

Same as the Acura TL.

 

sticking with 2Ohm ,limits you to what you can use, especially crap like the infinitys.

 

dunno, haven't been in either cars

 

cant be as bad as the stock panasonic speakers i have...

 

And they are hard to find along with few options and high prices on 2ohm speakers.

 

I know, weaksauce but

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-00...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE...spagenameZWDVW

I don't want to tear apart the interior until I'm done with the engine

 

the people driving it don't know/don't care :-/

My Dad said he would rather just put stock speakers in, I just don't want to because I know my sister will blow them again in a few months

 

damn, that's a lot bigger than the stock amp in the 6th gen. i think you'll find many options (from Don )

 

its seems the most logical thing to do is buy some OEM speakers.

 

know of a place I can buy them in a lot of 100?

 

Does he have references?

 

Theres a reason people are selling, AND a reason why people arent buyin em, even at those prices.

Go aftermarket and be done with it, youll thank me later.

Now go get those measurements !

 

My refs own yours.

 

LOL that stock amp sucks. go aftermarket...

 

Don, at Paul's shop we just replaced the factory amp in a TL, in the kick itself. We used an Eclipse amp, it was tiiiiny. I think the model number was 1412 or something. He said it came with a flip out unit from a couple years back, but since the customer was using RCA's, that wasn't necessary.

Maybe a unit like that would work?

 

no, those were just to try and give you an idea until i can get specifics

 

Did you even read the first post?

 

A friend of mine has one but it was stolen

it's tiny

 

I know all about that TL, whos phone do you think kept ringing with questions?

Paul =

Also who ya think supplied him with all the wiring info?

The Eclipse amp is what I had in mind for Shaun.

 

eh, not really. I was more or less referring to that dumb auction on ebay and how much that amp is "supposed" to cost.

 

I have a handful of em in the workroom.

 

Don needs to switch the U and W keys on his keyboard

can you buy those amps seperately?
Even better, will the factory wiring be sufficient? :x:

 

me love you long time :eek5:

 

No he doesnt, he knows Exactly where they both are.

Nope and they havent been made/used since '02

Yes itll be fine.

 

He's a funny one..

seems like we're on the same page

 

yea so
metimes hes a lil slow, but eventually he makes it to the finish line...