Best 6.5" speakers????

Post by **Dustin_T** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

What are the best 6.5" speakers I can buy? (preferrably under $200)

Post by **sprstu** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

pioneer TS-A series. $80 for two way $100 for the three way. go to http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi...cc=01

or http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi...cc=01these are what i run and have run in the past, they are the best for the money.

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

I can not stress this enough.........ALPINE TYPE-R'S !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **j30t** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

what about infinity kappas?

Post by **t^2** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

what are you looking for? Comp, Coax, Midbass or Midrange. If you are looking for Midbass or Midrange, go with VIfa or Focal

Post by **mattlord42** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

Gonna have to go with Former_240 on this one. My alpine Type-R's sound sweet in my car. I only have the 5.35 components but my roomate has the 6.5 components and they sound even better.

Matt

Post by **scruf1986** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

Dude I just got back from Cartoys. Damn. MB Quarts sound really good and a lot of the installers like them.

Post by **Dustin_T** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

I was thinking about going with the Alpine Type-R, now its definite from reading your opinions. Well atleast I'll get them for the rear.I talked to some salesmen at stores like Best Buy and Circuit City and they just gave me 50/50 chance that it will fit in my door panels, with its huge magnet and all. Anyone know if they will fit in the doors of my 96 Nissan 240SX ???

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

i wish i could answer for ya, i am pretty sure it will, may have to do a little custom work, but nothing too bad i am guessing, goodluck on the install, and remember you could always take them back!

Post by **Dustin_T** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

true......true.....

The cheapest I found 6.5 Type-R's for is $108do you guys know any good places with better prices?

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

that price sounds very reasonable.....it would be hard to top unless you know a friend who can hook u up with a discount

Post by **scruf1986** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

The install should not be a problem. You would be suprised at how much room the 240 has.

Post by **Dustin_T** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

well I just purchased a pair online, it was $109 w/free shipping, not too shabby.

http://www.ikesound.com

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

great, write back on how they sound and difficulty of install, i wanna see picks if you get a chance!!!

congrats on the new speakers.

Post by **jefftrexler** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

Personally I like the Infinity Reference series 6-1/2" component set I have in my front doors. I saved allot by buying last years model instead of brand new ones. I think I paid only $75 for the whole set. Infinity Reference series coaxials and component speakers do NOT provide good bass at all. They must be used in conjunction with a subwoofer to get good full tonal quality. The sound on the Reference speakers are super clear and crisp sounding. They include a silk dome tweeter to get rid of the harshness that you get with plastic and metallic tweeters.

Post by **Simmsled** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

Good call.

Post by **CyberCJ30** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

scruf1986 wrote:Dude I just got back from Cartoys. Damn. MB Quarts sound really good and a lot of the installers like them.

Of course they sound good, they have the best high range I've heard out of any speakers I think:ylsuper , besides the fact that they're not a budget item.

Post by **Simmsled** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

MB Quarts seem to have a very forward presentation to them. A little too harsh for my taste, however when I heard the Q system with 75w x 2 from Tube Driver amplifers, they were clear and sounded incredible. (Tubes have a tendancy to give a "warmer" sound than conventional amps.)

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

imho, i do not care for MB quarts, esp. for the price they are. not worth the buck to me...just give me my alpine... : )

anyways....I am really intrested in hearing JL Audio's components, haven't had time to yet....

Post by **astron** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

i have 4 memphis audio 6.5 inch 2 ways, 100 bucks a pair, i really like them, even running off the head unit's power, they dont handle alot of power, but still sound very nice.ast

Post by **scruf1986** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

See I haven't really seen anything good about memphis. A lot of my friends like them because they say that all the speakers are made in the same factory and that there really isn't a difference. Yeah but there is. They don't sound that good. Memphis is just ok but I do prefer infinity or MB Quart

Website · Post by **drifter** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

I went with Polk Audios....my friend's dad hooked me up and got it for me for $40 bucks a pair. Sound is excellent

Post by **Sopdadope** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

MB Quarts are a bit a harsh. As are the vaunted Focal Utopias. However, Focals have superior clarity over anything I've heard. As for as high's go, I like the natural sound of Dynaudio's but their component sets suffer in the midbass dept. IMO, CDT HD's are the some of the best sounding 6.5's, especially considering their only real competition (Focal Utopias) by almost $200. Another good bang for the buck set of speakers are the DEI's.

Post by **scruf1986** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

I posted this in another thread. But a lot of my friends are blowing their infinity kappas with amps that can't get to the peak wattage. The amps matched the speakers perfectly in rms and everything else. But they still blew them. Also for you people that like components speakers. Audiobahn has their removable tweeters that you can mount anywhere or keep it on the speaker. Plus they can handle a lot of power and they sound really good at high volumes. But I think I can predict what yall are going to say. Yall are going to say they sound too harsh.

Website · Post by **diamondj30** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

digital designs 6.5 is cheap and can help out in the midbass department.qsd's by mbq are good,the tweets are 400.00.thats what i use.if you use a processosor the quarts are very tamable.the passive crossovers suck big time,at -6db on the tweet they still enduce listener fatique.since i got rid of all the passive bullsh9t i never blew another speak.your speaker is o nly as good as the install.if your running an i.b. setup in your doors at least line the door panel with plumbers duct wrap,3 bucks a roll.its thin green matt w/aluminum skin.will warm up the sound insulate and cut down on noise passing thru door.infiniti refs are what i run in my 200sx.hey jeff,going to any shows this year.

Post by **ayjay** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

hey not sure if these count cause they are kinda in a different category, the the AVI Tri-Star components are absolutely amazing. 3-way components made straight out of Richmond, BC, Canada... yea yeah represent!

apparently these components can hit about 120db with no distortion!! anyways you guys prolly haven't heard of em so here's the link:

http://www.avisound.com

the Tri-Star components go for about $2500 CDN, so about $1600 US, a bit pricey... the link to their review is in the "News" link, then go to the Auto Sound & Security review of them...

Website · Post by **diamondj30** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

120 db full range will damage your hearing fast.i know,ive been there.at 115dbs my friends would wonder if the ringing would go away.

Post by **Bayarea Q** » Tue Mar 04, 2003 7:46 pm

I got some Polk Momo's 6.5 seperates in my Q. Sound great...I have an alpine amp pushing 40 watts RMS, and I feel like I need a little more juice going to them.....

Best 6.5" speakers????

Best 6.5" speakers????

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