Hi

I drive a '96 Chevy Blazer XLT and I recently replaced the factory receiver with a Dual XML8110. My factory left-door speaker is dead so I want to replace it and the right one with aftermarket ones. I looked online and found out that I need 6 1/2'' ones, but what is the maximum power of speakers I can get that will work with my receiver (i.e. won't be blown out by it). I don't have much money to spend, and I don't need them really loud or anything, I just want to be able to hear my music properly again.

Thanks
Tom

 

Just find some pioneers, they are not too expensive, and will sound great.
You wont have to worry about blowing them, unless you set the Gaines on your built in EQ for your new receiver too high


i installed a system in a friends car, and swore up and down that she could not blow the speakers, because she had a sub, so I set the base on the receiver at 0, takes less strain off of the speakers, well, she decided to go in there and change it, put it at 6, week later, speakers blown.

I have found, to try to never go above +3 on the bass for a reciever

 

Thanks for the info. I'll look into it.

Edit: I just bought some Pioneer TS-1644R's (250 watts) for $50. Thanks again for the advice.

 

I'm sure it's a matter of opinion, but you should never put bass gains on speakers. The low frequency is really hard on the tweeters, and not great for your mids either. . Personally I would put 4 good 6×9 4way speakers instead. That is if your not planning to eventually add a sub