03 Radio replacement ideas....
 

Hi all,.. so I just got my Rodeo two weeks ago...,.. already thinking that the stock radio just wont cut it for much longer. So, since I have been out of playin around with car audio for several years now, I figure its best to ask those who might know.

First off, the stock setup doesnt sound terrible, but its much less than what I'm used to,.. so. . . ..
Let me start by saying that the radio was in no way over used or abused,.. the Rodeo was a one owner, and it was an older couple that had it from new. I dont think its even ever had a cd put in the thing before I got it !! so speakers also havent been overused. but still not as good of a sound as I am used to having.....

I've got my old Pioneer DEH-P7700MP sittin around that I want to put in there,.

If I should change the head unit, would the stock speakers be able to perform any better than they do now with the stock radio unit?

Also, I noticed grills in the rear cargo area, up top near the rear window,.. no speakers in there, but looks like wires are there. wondering if I can add two speakers to there and tie them in with the rear door speakers?

radio swap done, and yes, it made a big difference in the sound, both volume and quality. I think I will leave the stock speakers in, and maybe add two more in the rear cargo area where the factory mountings are at.

Well it still depends with the conditions of your speaker. But you can surely replace your old head unit.

yes, as mentioned, head unit replaced, factory door speakers dont sound too bad with it, much better than the stock unit sounded,.. but I am not wondering about placing two speakers in the rear cargo area,... it already has places for them, looks like its made for 4 inch speakers, and I think the factory wires are there, and should be connected to the rear door speakers.

You can also add a sub woofer to boost the audio quality of your car stereo.

I thought about that, but dont want to take up the space with a sub,... still thinking of maybe trying to find some speakers for in the roof in the cargo area.

If the grills in the rear are anything like the troopers, they could be vents for airflow to outside.

Edward.