2 10" memphis M3s ???

[svtjoe 10+ year member]

how about the Image Dynamics CTX57 5x7's??

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Product.display&product_id=5002

 

[Plutoman 10+ year member]

You can't go wrong with the image dynamics. However, I'd make a recommendation towards their cheapest component set - assuming you have tweeter mounts in the pillars. They will sound quite a bit better, almost certainly.

But, they'll be harder to install, too. So pros and cons.

The ID speakers will serve you well, though, whichever way you go //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[memphisguy87 10+ year member]

Sounds a bit biased... >_>
Type R's are superior, and will definitely get louder, and have a good reputation for a decent sound.

My recommendation is to get the Type R's, and build your own box to your trunk. It's not a difficult job, and someone here can always design one for you, all you would need to do is cut the wood and build it according to those specs.

As for an amp? I'd say the best amp for the price to power those (or the m3's for that matter) would be an Audioque 1200D, obtainable for $250 shipped, direct and brand new.

Do you have a head unit? If not, that is also a must. Or, if you prefer the stock look, Line Output Converters to allow amps to be run.

In addition, I wouldn't worry about the rear speakers - they don't factor into the sound you hear as much as the fronts. It's much better to save the money on rears, and get a good set of front speakers and an amp, while leaving the rears stock for slight fill.

Atm, a sub setup will run you approximately $500, factoring in materials costs.

A pair of comps, I'd say either the Phoenix Gold RSD's, or a pair of Image Dynamics comps would be best. The difference between them is the PG RSD's run $70 shipped, and the other runs about $180 shipped, if I remember correctly. So that could depend on how tight the budget is.

An amp to power those, you would need a decent 2 channel amp, or a 4 channel to bridge to them, for about 60 RMS to the PG, and 100 RMS to the ID. You have several options there - just avoid the low-end brands.

As I don't know if you need a head unit or not... I can't factor that in so much. But Pioneer, Kenwood, and Alpine all make decent HU's.

I'm not being bias at all, i think you are!

 

[Plutoman 10+ year member]

So... Have you ever compared the two? Have you ever ran anything besides memphis subs? Have you looked at reviews or anything for either of them?

If no to any of those... Yes, you're a bit biased. I'm making recommendations by reviews I've seen.

 

[svtjoe 10+ year member]

You can't go wrong with the image dynamics. However, I'd make a recommendation towards their cheapest component set - assuming you have tweeter mounts in the pillars. They will sound quite a bit better, almost certainly.
But, they'll be harder to install, too. So pros and cons.

The ID speakers will serve you well, though, whichever way you go //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

harder to install? Should i get some 6x5's then?

 

[Plutoman 10+ year member]

Hah - it depends on the vehicle. The 6.5" component set will likely be harder to install if you have to make your own tweeter mounts. But they'll be better for sound. The coaxial speakers, if you want the easier route, find the size that fits your car, so it's a direct swap-out. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Just to make a note - component speakers have the woofers and tweeters separated, and mounted separately. Coaxial speakers are ones that are all together, and not separated.