Speaker Replacement

[JSRocket]

I recently bought a 2003 Expedition with a factory 6 CD changer. I find that the speakers are very weak. Is it really the speakers or the fact that the cabin is so open that it sounds that way? Has anyone had any luck replacing them?
Thanks

 

[1999xlt]

I believe its the speakers. I have seen threads elsewhere about drastic sound improvement by merely changing the speakers.

 

[BikeRider]

Yeah, I put some Infinity Reference 5x7's all the way around and they made a difference. I was not satisfied with the low end so I added two amps, one for the factory locations and one for a 12". Now I'm a little more satisfied.

 

[BikeRider]

By the way, it's an easy DIY, read here:

http://www.expeditionforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=207&highlight=door+removal

You'll need a torx head, that is the only problem I encountered.

 

[big pacheco]

they also sell speaker adapters to install 6"woofers.

 

[rwinch]

I've got a '98 EB, but if replacement is anything like your '03, then it is just plain stupid simple. I changed all my door speakers in about 45 min.

I bought thru Crutchfield (I have no ties to them), and they provide all the extras plus instructions.

One note to the wise, be sure to protect the speakers. In my case, the front door speakers were enclosed in a case. I wondered why, then saw that if there were any leaks from the seal on the window, the speakers would be dripped on and trashed. I had purchased just for the heck of it the waterproof foam baffles, not knowing if I would need them....I did, and put them on all speakers. I also installed the "bass blockers" to help prevent distortion, letting the sub handle the lows.

Good Luck!!

 

[Guest]

I replaced mine with 6.5" Focals. And as with the others it made a huge difference in sound quality.

 

[hurlyboy74]

What is the size of the stock speakers in a 03? Thanks

 

[BikeRider]

5" X 7" is the stock size for the speakers. There is a guy that has a SPAM somewhere on the site that says he has adapters for sale to go from the factory size to 6" or 5 1/4". You can get them at Circuit City or Best Buy as well from Metra. They should cost $10 or so. If you order that size from Crutchfield, they give you the adapters and speaker harness free.