Need some help deciding what to get

[magnumsrt8215 10+ year member]

I'm looking to do a modest system more oriented in sq. I'm looking for a set of 6.5 components that will be powered by an old school jl 300/4. I want something different as far as brand. Not the mainstream Rockford, kicker, alpine etc. I wanted to try a 3 way but speaker placement for the mid will be a bit of an issue for where i originally wanted to place it. So I've decided to save stress and money, I'll just stick with a nice 2 way set. Vehicle is a 2006 F 150. Budget I would say no more than 4-500 max. Not opposed to buying someone's used in good condition equipment. My musical taste have changed since ive aged so something good for Jazz, Orchestra with some rock thrown in here and there. Anyway, throw out some suggestions that will work with that amp and my budget. Thanks in advance

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[Jimi77 Premium Member]

CDT always has sales going. I like Morel, Dyn & Hertz as well. .

 

[jtkrpm]

I'm looking to do a modest system more oriented in sq. I'm looking for a set of 6.5 components that will be powered by an old school jl 300/4. I want something different as far as brand. Not the mainstream Rockford, kicker, alpine etc. I wanted to try a 3 way but speaker placement for the mid will be a bit of an issue for where i originally wanted to place it. So I've decided to save stress and money, I'll just stick with a nice 2 way set. Vehicle is a 2006 F 150. Budget I would say no more than 4-500 max. Not opposed to buying someone's used in good condition equipment. My musical taste have changed since ive aged so something good for Jazz, Orchestra with some rock thrown in here and there. Anyway, throw out some suggestions that will work with that amp and my budget. Thanks in advance

CDT

 

[Old_Slapper]

My son has these in his Ranger and they sound really good.

XSP65KIT 600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5" X-Series 2-Way Component Speakers with Carbon Fiber Cones and 25mm Silk Dome Tweeters

Product Details: 6-1/2" NVX X-Series 2-way Component System Car Speakers Power Handling: Peak: 600 watts per set / 300 watts on each side RMS: 200 watts per set / 100 watts on each side Carbon Fiber cone material Rubber speaker surround 1" Silk Dome Tweeters CEA-2031 compliant 1-3/16" Voice coil...

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[magnumsrt8215 10+ year member]

My son has these in his Ranger and they sound really good.

XSP65KIT 600W Peak (200W RMS) 6.5" X-Series 2-Way Component Speakers with Carbon Fiber Cones and 25mm Silk Dome Tweeters

Product Details: 6-1/2" NVX X-Series 2-way Component System Car Speakers Power Handling: Peak: 600 watts per set / 300 watts on each side RMS: 200 watts per set / 100 watts on each side Carbon Fiber cone material Rubber speaker surround 1" Silk Dome Tweeters CEA-2031 compliant 1-3/16" Voice coil...

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According to the site, It doesn't fit the truck. I'm gonna assume it's because of the tweeter size vs the factory hole?

 

[Old_Slapper]

According to the site, It doesn't fit the truck. I'm gonna assume it's because of the tweeter size vs the factory hole?

It's because your factory speaker size is a 6x8. This is a 6.5. You will have to get a plate to fit it and you will have to make the tweeter hole bigger. If you get a component set, the only speaker that will fit perfectly is a 6x8/5x7. You might have to trim the tweeter hole for just about any tweeter.

 

[huberoy123 10+ year member]

3-way infinity reference speaker in 6x8 size. Check it out.Or Pioneer 6 x 8 , 4-way speaker TS A683R, 80 watts nominal and 350 watts max. Just a suggestion.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

CDT makes really good drivers. Considering the performer vs price it's hard to beat them without digger deeper into your wallet