So my older brother knows someone who works at bestbuy, and he can get me some Alpine speakers (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp? skuId=6983464&type=product&productCategoryId=cat03076&id=1099388651279) for about forty five bucks a pair. Money not being a factor, i would like to know if this is a good setup. I haven't been dissapointed with the stock audio in my 03 blazer, but i think thats a hell of a deal. I wouldn't change the dash radio, just the speakers. Also, what is involved in the install on those? Also, is this the right size for my 03 2dr blazer ls? Thanks all.

hey alpine is a great setup what type s or r and the right size for the blazer is 6.5 at least it is in my 2001

alpine is a really good setup. and go to www.crutchfield.com to see if thats the right size.

Ok, thanks a lot guys.

Even off the stock deck the alpines will sound better than the stockers - no matter the series.

Yeah, i'm gonna do that. I put the order in for the speakers today, i'm getting pumped up for it. I'm a little worried about the instal though. I've never done any audio work, this is my first car, and i want to be carefull. Any suggestions/ tips on making it go smooth? I'm a real technical thinker, and as far as i can see, the basic procedure is to remove the door panel, take the old speaker out, plug the new one in, drill new holes, screw it in, and put the door panel back on. Is this correct? Also, i have heard that the door panel removal/installation is the trickiest part of the whole thing. Any pointers? Thanks much.

ORIGINAL: Canadian88

So my older brother knows someone who works at bestbuy, and he can get me some Alpine speakers (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp? skuId=6983464&type=product&productCategoryId=cat03076&id=1099388651279) for about forty five bucks a pair. Money not being a factor, i would like to know if this is a good setup. I haven't been dissapointed with the stock audio in my 03 blazer, but i think thats a hell of a deal. I wouldn't change the dash radio, just the speakers. Also, what is involved in the install on those? Also, is this the right size for my 03 2dr blazer ls? Thanks all.

if your not going to replace your stereo with an aftermarket deck, dont waste the money on speakers

Alpine speakers are really good but they would sound alot better with an amp and headunit

I really didn't want to spend a whole lotta dough, because i'm not really dissatisfyed with the stock setup, it's just that on some of my favorite, real heavy bass doors song, (soul kitchen especially), the speaker makes a rattle, and it's such a good deal, and my older bro is gonna end up giving them to me for xmas.

ORIGINAL: FatRyan

if your not going to replace your stereo with an aftermarket deck, dont waste the money on speakers


I agree...pointless unless you get a new deck. Plus, you can get a decent deck to go along with it for a reasonable price. I bought mine for under $140 (with a discount, so it was actually about $180 retail). It's doesn't have to be top of the line, but with what you are planning on doing, it will still make a difference I think.

Thanks for the input. I'm still recovering from buying the car. Maybe in the spring though.

ORIGINAL: m00nwater

ORIGINAL: FatRyan

if your not going to replace your stereo with an aftermarket deck, dont waste the money on speakers


I agree...pointless unless you get a new deck. Plus, you can get a decent deck to go along with it for a reasonable price. I bought mine for under $140 (with a discount, so it was actually about $180 retail). It's doesn't have to be top of the line, but with what you are planning on doing, it will still make a difference I think.

yeah, i got a hell of a deal on mine too. only $450 lol :)

I got everything listed below for about 800 via etronics.com i also have another sub thats not listed in that price the retail value is over 2000

ORIGINAL: 2000ZR2

I got everything listed below for about 800 via etronics.com i also have another sub thats not listed in that price the retail value is over 2000

Deck: Eclipse 8445 $450
Front: MB Quart pce-216 $250
Rear: MB Quart pce-216 $250
Comp amp: Orion 500.4 $120
Sub: 2 Kicker S12L7's $315
Sub amp: USAmps Merlin MD2 $480
Sub box: 2.5cubes net @ 38Hz /chamber $50ish

thats just what i paid, not retail (and i get gooood deals)

and i just recently got rid of my JL 13w7 and Jl 1000/1, which if you dont already know are worth a grand a piece retail...course i only paid $855 for both :)

SWEET deals yea i pretty much got the same deals except my 2400 watt amp retailed at 1200 and i got it for 300 congrates on the good findings were did you get them from ebay right??

got the head unit from a local shop. got the Merlin MD2 from flakko at caraudio.com. got the orion 500.4 from kngofthepkinglot at caraudio.com. got the components on ebay. subs on ebay. and made the box.

as for my old setup, i got the 13w7 from Ronnie_C at caraudio.com. and i got the 1000/1 on ebay