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nomad_289
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Apr 19, 2013

E450 front speaker upgrade?

What's the "Best" way to improve the front cab speakers on an E-450? Space looks very limited, possibly necessitating use of the existing in-door speaker mounting locations???

1. Easiest would be to replace better quality 3-way speakers in the door; and add Dynamat and foam to deaden vibration. What size are the stock speakers? How hard is panel removal?

2. Next step up might be to install "Component" speakers, with mid-range in door and high frequency tweeters elsewhere (likely higher in door?).

3. Other "better" mounting locations, ideas or advice? Will be using high end components.

Thanks
  • Good questions, I'll be watching the answers.

    Judging from the sound of mine, a better speaker should improve the sound considerably, even mounted in the stock location (bolt in swap). The rear coach speakers driven by the same stereo sound much better than the front speakers. Better across the range too, not just in the bass (differences of baffle effect).