radio problems on 2001

[wagntagn]

A few months ago I lost the speakers on the driver side ,now I only have 1 speaker left on passenger side ,not sure if the problem lies in the radio or wiring?

[VectorG]

Either bad connection, short in the wire or your speaker finally ate it.

[Mopar1973Man]

I'm going to vote on speakers...

[shanebob]

just recently had the same problem, thought it was a short. checked the connection, still had power. turns out the stock speakers just arent that good:shrug:

[Rogan]

just recently had the same problem, thought it was a short. checked the connection, still had power. turns out the stock speakers just arent that good

This statement is not 100% accurate, but is more-so, an opinion

My '97 still has original stereo and speakers, and it sounds great!... ...For what it is, which is stock, and 15 yrs old.

Having been in the mobile audio/video industry, I can attest that the 2nd Gen factory radio with factory speakers will produce better sound quality with an RTA (Real Time Analyzer)

than say, a Pioneer CD player with the OE speakers, or the OE radio with aftermarket speakers. Either way, you will lose much of the mid-base/mid-range driver quality. The OE stuff is designed to work together, as a set.

Now, an aftermarket radio AND aftermarket speakers is a different animal, especially when combined with an amp.

[shanebob]

This statement is not 100% accurate, but is more-so, an opinion My '97 still has original stereo and speakers, and it sounds great!... ...For what it is, which is stock, and 15 yrs old. Having been in the mobile audio/video industry, I can attest that the 2nd Gen factory radio with factory speakers will produce better sound quality with an RTA (Real Time Analyzer) than say, a Pioneer CD player with the OE speakers, or the OE radio with aftermarket speakers. Either way, you will lose much of the mid-base/mid-range driver quality. The OE stuff is designed to work together, as a set. Now, an aftermarket radio AND aftermarket speakers is a different animal, especially when combined with an amp.

guess i should have clarrified:doh:, the stock speakers were great until i went with an aftermarket unit with a sub and amp. thats when the speaker started popping and cutting out. i did replace it with a stock speaker and havent had any problems since:thumb1: