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!

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.

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!

New_MaN

New_MaN Jan. 31, 2025, 2:14 p.m.

Spent more time cleaning my door panels than actually installing speakers... found a whole ecosystem in there πŸ’€

nfy.if

nfy.if Feb. 21, 2025, 7:35 p.m.

Ordered speakers from wish once... now my truck sounds like a dollar store bluetooth speaker underwater

k1ler

k1ler March 9, 2025, 11:26 p.m.

Yall acting like audiophiles with 6x8s in a truck that sounds like a tractor anyway 😭

Ichigo101

Ichigo101 March 31, 2025, 10:10 p.m.

tell me why i spent 2 hours watching speaker reviews just to end up flipping a coin

41fef848

41fef848 April 3, 2025, 5:19 p.m.

Copped those Pioneer TS-A6880F and honestly? my morning commute just went from sleeping pills to festival vibes real quick ⚑️

ben123456789

ben123456789 July 1, 2025, 10:44 p.m.

Restoring 1972 Ford, original speakers long dead. Modern replacements transform driving experience while maintaining period-correct appearance. Compromise between authenticity and functionality, classic car ownership full of such decisions

metty

metty Sept. 12, 2025, 3:27 p.m.

Install car audio professionally, seen every mistake imaginable. DIY enthusiasts consistently underestimate importance of proper door sealing. Expensive speakers sound terrible without addressing basics first. Fundamentals matter more than premium equipment

Alpa

Alpa Oct. 27, 2025, 12:02 a.m.

Cross-country drives for work, decent audio preserves sanity. Upgraded speakers transformed commute from endurance test to enjoyable experience. Quality of life improvements don't always need justification beyond personal happiness

katrina 2

katrina 2 Dec. 1, 2025, 8:47 p.m.

6x8s pumping real bass in a truck door is basically asking a hamster to deadlift your subwoofer goals but hey some setups surprise you anyway

sMMIT

sMMIT Feb. 15, 2026, 4:22 p.m.

you planning to just drop them in stock or throw a small amp behind the seat cuz without extra power most door speakers still sound kinda thin on the low end no matter the brand

somson92////

somson92//// April 8, 2026, 6:49 p.m.

The real bass performance from any 6x8 comes down to how well you seal the door cavity otherwise the lows just leak out the back like they were never there