Audio Systems/Ford Explorer

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Expert: - 6/7/2010


Question
I have a Ford explorer 1997 XLT i want to replace my sound system but dont know what to get so i was wondering if you could tell me the size of speakers i need and what would be the best speakers for my car since it is kinda big dont really know if that has anything to do with it. thank you a bunch

Answer
Yes, it is a very particular matter for speaker size, diameter and depth, because each automobile has its own unique design.

The best place for getting this is crutchfield.com  as they have the most exhaustive database of such facts and dimensions.  Go to their site and work through the "outfit my car" sequence.  It will ask you simple questions about the year, make, model, options, etc. and give you a listing of products that will fit its dimensions, etc.   It is a powerful tool.  If you purchase from Crutchfield they will provide wiring harnesses and installation instructions, but you can decide where to purchase your system components as you please.

All the best.  

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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.

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Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.

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Life Fellow Member of Audio Engineering Society Life Senior Member of Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers

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Review technical manuscripts for IEEE Spectrum Write occasionally for high-end audio publications

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Past Employee/advisor to several well known audio products manufacturers

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