Silver Member Username: DjhasanicesoundsystemVista, Ca Usa Post Number: 127 Registered: Feb-07 | what is a good 6.5" component speaker set for 300 and lower? |
Bronze Member Username: SqhoeHuntington, IN USA Post Number: 16 Registered: Mar-07 | ADS 346cs. Look on ebay. |
Silver Member Username: DjhasanicesoundsystemVista, Ca Usa Post Number: 129 Registered: Feb-07 | what company makes them? |
New member Username: PjgPost Number: 5 Registered: May-07 | Here are some options. Most prices come from woofersetc.com. Rainbow is from speedsound.com and DLS is from mobilesq.com. Rainbow: Power Line CMX 265 ($300) Morel: Tempo 6 ($240) Boston Acoustics: SL60 ($225) DLS Reference MS6 ($255) I haven't heard any of these, but from everything I've read in the research I'm doing these are the brands that people really like and the models in your price range. There are some MB Quart and Focal's in your price range but people complain that the highs are too harsh/sharp from these two brands. |
Gold Member Username: AlteraudiousaConcord Post Number: 1557 Registered: Jan-06 | if you are interested in a set from CDT, PM me and I can get you a direct quote. |
Gold Member Username: AdddisorderWest palm, Florida Post Number: 4467 Registered: Jan-06 | ^^^^so you know PJ i would not buy from speedsound or from mobilesq iv heard about bad things from both. |
Silver Member Username: DjhasanicesoundsystemVista, Ca Usa Post Number: 132 Registered: Feb-07 | ok what are CDT cuz i really just started in speaker area |
Gold Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 4490 Registered: Feb-06 | www.cdtaudio.com |
Bronze Member Username: SqhoeHuntington, IN USA Post Number: 18 Registered: Mar-07 | ADS is made by DEI now. I have a set of them and love them. |
Silver Member Username: DjhasanicesoundsystemVista, Ca Usa Post Number: 133 Registered: Feb-07 | what about these are they ok Elemental Designs DLS MS6A |
Gold Member Username: AdddisorderWest palm, Florida Post Number: 4477 Registered: Jan-06 | they arnt bad. |
Gold Member Username: Matt12490California USA Post Number: 2439 Registered: May-05 | BUT you can do better. |
Bronze Member Username: 350zsplDelray beach , Florida Usa Post Number: 21 Registered: May-07 | were can rainbow be bought from |
New member Username: PjgPost Number: 6 Registered: May-07 | You can get Rainbows from premier-audio.com or from 6spdcoupe on www.caraudio.com/forum. Mat D mentioned above that speedsound.com isn't a good source, but these other two options should work well. |
Gold Member Username: AdddisorderWest palm, Florida Post Number: 4488 Registered: Jan-06 | ^^6spdcoupe aka don is a good guy and will hook you up. aaron is also a good guy to deal with he will give you better prices then on the website. |
Bronze Member Username: RyantPost Number: 37 Registered: Apr-07 | i'm also in the market for some components - what do you guys think of the polk db6500? |
Bronze Member Username: RyantPost Number: 38 Registered: Apr-07 | or the polk db6501? inifinity reference 6020cs? focal 165a? i will get an amp, just not right away. so i want something that will sound good even without an amp. |
Gold Member Username: AdddisorderWest palm, Florida Post Number: 4511 Registered: Jan-06 | the focals are nice. you will need an amp otherwise you will not get much out of speakers. |
Bronze Member Username: RyantPost Number: 39 Registered: Apr-07 | without an amp, is there not going to be a big difference between the focals (or whatever i choose) and the factory set? or is that i just won't be utitilizing everything they have to offer? |
Gold Member Username: AdddisorderWest palm, Florida Post Number: 4514 Registered: Jan-06 | well the HU gives them a small amount of power then what they really need. i would put them in and they will probably be on par with the stock but once you put an amp on them you will see a world of difference. |
Gold Member Username: Matt12490California USA Post Number: 2466 Registered: May-05 | Components with headunit power = waste of money for components. I like how Mat put it, you wouldn't really notice a difference between them and your stock speakers. Bottom line: components and amps make a beautiful couple. |
Bronze Member Username: RyantPost Number: 40 Registered: Apr-07 | so for the components, would you recommend the focals? i want to stay around the price range of no more than $250 for the speakers. also, what amp would you recommend? i doubt i will be doing anything with the back speakers any time soon (or maybe even not at all). (i will be getting tweeter to install both the speakers and amp) I APPRECIATE THE HELP! |
Gold Member Username: AdddisorderWest palm, Florida Post Number: 4518 Registered: Jan-06 | sundown 100.2 would be nice, whats your budget for an amp. i think chad lee runs those focals or the 3way set or something pm him and ask how he likes them. |
Bronze Member Username: RyantPost Number: 41 Registered: Apr-07 | i would like to spend around $200 for an amp (no including installation) |
Gold Member Username: AdddisorderWest palm, Florida Post Number: 4522 Registered: Jan-06 | i think you can get the sundown for around 225, you also might want to look into some kicker amps from hifisoundconnection.com they have great prices. also directed makes nice amps. |
Bronze Member Username: RyantPost Number: 42 Registered: Apr-07 | are there any kicker amps that you would recommend? i'm new to this so it's all greek to me. btw, my hu is a pioneer premier 790bt |
Silver Member Username: SheriffPost Number: 477 Registered: Jan-07 | Either zx200.2 or zx350.2 depending on what ohm the comps are. |
Bronze Member Username: RyantPost Number: 43 Registered: Apr-07 | i will probably go with the focal 165a comps |
Bronze Member Username: RyantPost Number: 44 Registered: Apr-07 | say i don't get an amp, would you recommend going with coaxials? and what coax's would you recommend? |
New member Username: Joe96sl2Post Number: 5 Registered: Jun-07 | Try out some of exile's X65's for coaxials, I've heard nothing but good things about them. http://exileaudio.com/2006/products/coaxial/ |
New member Username: Joe96sl2Post Number: 6 Registered: Jun-07 | A pair of x65 exile coaxials are only $120. excellent price and company, 2 year parts and labor warrenty. 'nuff said http://exileaudio.com/2006/products/coaxial/ |
Bronze Member Username: RyantPost Number: 45 Registered: Apr-07 | so without an amp, what is the difference between the comps and the coaxs just running off the hu? i understand that the comps need an amp to fully maximize their potential - but will the comps and coaxs sound about the same just running off the hu? or do the comps still provide a noticeable difference? |
Gold Member Username: AdddisorderWest palm, Florida Post Number: 4528 Registered: Jan-06 | its hard to tell what would make you happy, in car audio its best to just do it right the first time and go all out. |
Bronze Member Username: RyantPost Number: 46 Registered: Apr-07 | that makes a lot of sense. i got a new car and am getting a new hu (pioneer premier 790bt) to go along with it. i want new speakers too but i'm a newb when it comes to speakers. so i'm just trying to learn all i can before i invest in speakers. i'm not opposed to an amp but i'm not hard core into car audio - meaning i'm not going to be getting a sub or seeing how loud i can get my system. but i do want something that isn't too expensive (maybe looking to spend around $600 including installation) and want a clear sound that will be a big improvement over my factory set. |
Gold Member Username: AdddisorderWest palm, Florida Post Number: 4531 Registered: Jan-06 | then defiantly get some nice comps and an amp. |
Bronze Member Username: RyantPost Number: 47 Registered: Apr-07 | appreciate the help. i can't wait! |