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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Best 6.5in Components

What components do you guys recommend for me i don't want to spend allot of cash just something that will sound good?

I was considering polk db, infinity or rockford fosgate. I also plan on getting a 4ch amp so if you could give me a recommendation about that it would be appreciated.

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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 01:03 PM
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infinitys give a really clear high. if you have subs and want to even it out those are good. ive always linked infinity with very nice highs, avg mids, and avg bass....polk is like a good all around company nothing super noticable but everything is nice....the main thing, get a better than avg amp....if your underpowering them, your not getting your moneys worth....
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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yea i was thinkin about the rockford fosgate 801X cause its cheap at allot of places and, from what i've heard, rockford fosgate makes some of the best amps available today
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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cdt cl61's... great comps for the price of $150. people like mine over my buddies perfects... but the cdt's have a laid back tweeter if you go with silk.
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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The tweeters on the 6.5 Kappa Components are really bright. They really standout.
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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The Eclipse components that I'm selling sound really good.
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 03:34 PM
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If you only want to spend $50ish then Pioneer and Kenwood are pretty good if you want to spend $90ish then go with infinity or maybe alpine.
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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The components aren't that cheap.
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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He thinks we're talkin about regular ol' speakers. Forgive him
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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is cdt a good speaker cause there on special on thezeb.com I think
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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The term "best" is way too subjective. There really isnt a best speaker out there per say. It goes by what sound good to the owner of the speakers. All of the above listed Infinity,Polk,CDT,etc are all entry-mid line speakers. They are not typically regarded to in the "best" category. By any of the regular audiophiles out there. If they sound good to you then go for it, but best bet would be to go to a few local dealers and see what You like. Opinions of course could always help in pointing a direction for you, but bottom line is that Your ears will be listening to them.

If your jumping up into higher end components then a few would be: Diamond Audio,Rainbow,Arc,ScanSpeak,Morel,Vifa,Phoenix Gold (Elite only),Eclipse, etc...

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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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as far as amps dont go with rockford, they USED to be some of the best in the industry but their time has come and gone. go with something better im sure people here would have alot of suggestions for you.
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
The term "best" is way too subjective. There really isnt a best speaker out there per say....
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I have the JL Audio XR650-CSi set and feel that they have incredible sound quality, but they aren't the most affordable.
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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What about the RE or Adire Koda components? Pretty good bang for the buck.

As far as amps go, I would go for whatever you can find a good deal on and does what you want.
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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ive heard good things about both sets. but how about 2 koda 8's and get some tweets for them.
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 12:14 AM
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ive heard good things about both sets. but how about 2 koda 8's and get some tweets for them.
If you put them in the doors, the 8s won't have as good an off axis response as the 6.5s. if you wanted to run the Koda8s I would go with a three way setup with the mids mounted in kicks. Maybe the 4" XBL^2 driver that everyone is waiting on Adire to release. Now that would be sweet

I will probably try the Koda 8s in my rear doors at some point...just need to find the time and the money.
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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The Diamond Audio CM3 convertibles are very nice for the price(my bros car)- I personally like laid back silks and natural sounding mids myself- Rainbow, CDT,etc...
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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i think if you want a cheap set go with kicker or infinity

on the high end side dont forget to add Focal that i run & MB Quart to the list of high end from above
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 12:31 PM
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Focal is very nice. Sweet and neutral European sound, not overly warm or saturated. Reminds me a lot of B&W on the car audio side.
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Rainbow Reference are the best components
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by darrick
i think if you want a cheap set go with kicker or infinity

on the high end side dont forget to add Focal that i run & MB Quart to the list of high end from above

If you think infinity components are cheap, you might want to reconcider. Here's one of their sets. I'm not sure how much the others cost, but these aren't cheap, at least not in my book. I am unsure what your definition of cheap is though. Just wanted to clear this up.

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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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thanks to all...now what to do with amps for my speakers and subs...i need a 4ch and a 1ch(mono) for my subs what do you reccommend...i am considering alpine,rockford fosgate or jl audio

i also dont know what to buy for a new sub probably gonna get 1 12 in
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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whats your budget for the sub and amp?
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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what good is a pair of excellent comp if they arent install right?
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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I have the Profi Vanadium components and Soundlines in the rear. Rainbow all around. They sound great!


Originally Posted by andy21
What components do you guys recommend for me i don't want to spend allot of cash just something that will sound good?

I was considering polk db, infinity or rockford fosgate. I also plan on getting a 4ch amp so if you could give me a recommendation about that it would be appreciated.

Thanks
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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well i sold my old stuff for 425 so i want to spend 850-900 total with sub,2 amps, components and probably a new wire kit
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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wiring=50
components lets say around 200.
amp for them around 150.
so you have around 400-500 pending on how much you spend on comps and their amp to spend on sub/amp/box. do you plan on making your own box or will someone build you one? do you want sealed or ported?
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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did i mention Rainbow Reference are over $6000 a set
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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did i mention Rainbow Reference are over $6000 a set

$7500 to be exact. Handbuilt to order, with a lifetime warranty.

Second in line is the Platinums at a mere $2500.

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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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did i mention Rainbow Reference are over $6000 a set
Is that what you're doing with donations?

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Is that what you're doing with donations?

Old Sep 8, 2004 | 02:35 AM
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Is that what you're doing with donations?


i wish you guys arn't the Mercedes board so i only have Diamonds all around
Old Sep 8, 2004 | 05:57 AM
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If you think infinity components are cheap, you might want to reconcider. Here's one of their sets. I'm not sure how much the others cost, but these aren't cheap, at least not in my book. I am unsure what your definition of cheap is though. Just wanted to clear this up.

Mooney

Well the perfects are only 300 bucks , its the top of the line Infinity and its a good speaker but in my thinking any thing at this price is still pretty cheap stuff .now don’t get me wrong they are nice units for the average Joe but if you want something that sounds as good as your maxima looks then go ahead and step up to a quality set of components your ears will thank you for a long time.
Old Sep 8, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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And what would that be darrick?
Old Sep 8, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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anyone heard the RE XXX Componenets?
$400 bucks a set i believe.. i think thats what im getting when i get my taxes back next year.
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Originally Posted by ShRapNeR
anyone heard the RE XXX Componenets?
$400 bucks a set i believe.. i think thats what im getting when i get my taxes back next year.
no but deaden those doors before you do.
Old Sep 8, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ShRapNeR
anyone heard the RE XXX Componenets?
$400 bucks a set i believe.. i think thats what im getting when i get my taxes back next year.

Actually the XXX comps are not meant to be run IB, they are more for sealed boxes like in kicks or door pods. The RE comps are meant for IB in doors and they are even more reasonably priced.

I am not sure if the XXX comps are out just yet...if they are I haven't read any reviews yet. If anyone has a review please post.
Old Sep 8, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxima Dan
Actually the XXX comps are not meant to be run IB, they are more for sealed boxes like in kicks or door pods. The RE comps are meant for IB in doors and they are even more reasonably priced.

I am not sure if the XXX comps are out just yet...if they are I haven't read any reviews yet. If anyone has a review please post.
thats what i read.... i was like when i read that they were for boxes....

so hopefully w/ing the next month i can pick me up a set of RE components..
you know if they come w/ crossovers and Tweeters? and do they have XBL^2 technology?
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max

Second in line is the Platinums at a mere $2500.

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