animal
animal Aug. 9, 2024, 6:49 p.m.

Best 6x8 speakers for bass? my truck needs an upgrade!

Hey all, Just got a used F-150 and the speakers are shot. Looking to replace the 6x8s in the doors. I'm all about that bass, but don't want to sacrifice clarity. It's mostly for daily driving, but I do some weekend off-roading too. Mostly listen to rock and hip-hop. Any ideas for 6x8s that can pump out some decent bass? Was thinking about components too, but not sure if it's worth the hassle. Thanks in advance!

deen979
deen979 Aug. 9, 2024, 10:24 p.m.

Hey man, welcome to the club! For 6x8 speakers with good bass, look at the power handling and sensitivity. Higher sensitivity = more boom for your buck. Also peep that frequency response - lower is better for that thump you're after.

askersevil
askersevil Aug. 10, 2024, 10:55 a.m.

Dude, I installed the rockford fosgate r168x2 in my ranger last summer. They bump pretty nice for 6x8s. Might be worth checking out if you want some decent bass.

JAMES BOND
JAMES BOND Aug. 10, 2024, 5:06 p.m.

Don't expect miracles from 6x8s though. They're okay for mids and highs, but for real bass, you might wanna think about adding a sub down the line.

gjknfdf
gjknfdf Aug. 11, 2024, 2:38 p.m.

Have you thought about sound deadening your doors? Makes a huge difference, especially with bass.

WareaL
WareaL Aug. 12, 2024, 9:17 a.m.

For real! Did that in my truck and it was like night and day. Bass actually hits now instead of just rattling the door panels.

medine
medine Aug. 12, 2024, 8:26 p.m.

Check out the Kicker 47KSC6804 speakers. They've got a decent bass response for their size. Plus, they can handle a bit of off-road abuse.

5finx
5finx Aug. 13, 2024, 6:58 p.m.

plug up those holes in your doors. Factory setup usually leaves gaps that suck the bass right out. Bit of work, but makes a huge difference.

NeverMore
NeverMore Aug. 14, 2024, 7:31 p.m.

If you're handy, you could try building some small enclosures for your door speakers. Helps with bass quite a bit.

Nail
Nail Aug. 15, 2024, 12:02 p.m.

Bro, 6x8 speakers with good bass? That's like trying to haul a trailer with a bicycle! xD But for real, they can sound decent with the right setup.

arm123
arm123 Aug. 17, 2024, 1:20 p.m.

Hey now, my bike's got mad torque! But yeah, agreed on the setup part. It's all about working with what you've got.

boss010
boss010 Aug. 16, 2024, 12:13 a.m.

Have you looked into whether you can fit 6x9s instead? They usually have better bass response due to the larger cone area.

blabla
blabla Aug. 16, 2024, 11:46 p.m.

Yo, make sure your new speakers match your stereo's ohms. Messed that up once and fried my stuff. Not fun, trust me.

ffflll
ffflll Aug. 18, 2024, 10:37 a.m.

Man, before you buy, hit up that speaker guide on crutchfield. Breaks down all the tech mumbo jumbo into normal speak. Saved my ass when I was clueless about all this stuff.

VEGA
VEGA Aug. 20, 2024, 2:13 p.m.

When you get your new gear, take it easy at first. Don't crank it to 11 right away. Ease into it over a couple weeks. Your system (and your ears) will thank you later!