5 x 7's have more bass than 6's

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

6.5s can fit easly with no modification to the door //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[Steveopevo 10+ year member]

Are you just going for a set of components, coaxials, or are you running active?

can't afford more than $150 a pair and want to stay coaxial, and I want to hear jl audio's before I buy anything just to satisfy my curiosity. Infinity reference sounded decent, boston was okay too but I need to hear em first

 

[joshualittle]

Get the image dynamics I recommended in ur other thread. My friend can do them for $85 shipped. Woofersetc.com wants $129.

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

6.5s can fit easly with no modification to the door //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

I had to use a 3/4" spacer where my 6x9's used to go...I assume it'd be harder with stock 5x7's.

 

[joshualittle]

I meant to say plus shipping, not shipped.

 

[Steveopevo 10+ year member]

Get the image dynamics I recommended in ur other thread. My friend can do them for $85 shipped. Woofersetc.com wants $129.

I'm a little apprehensive about buying stuff I can't hear first especially after people said kappas were the best and I ended up not liking them and liked the ref's better.

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

the space size depends on the depth but a simple properly mdf baffle will cover the hole and have space for the mounting diameter of the average 6.5" woofer...ive done it plenty of times

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

the space size depends on the depth but a simple properly mdf baffle will cover the hole and have space for the mounting diameter of the average 6.5" woofer...ive done it plenty of times

I didn't have any issues with the depth, but the hole just wasn't big enough for my RS180's. But you're right, a MDF space by itself may work...it really depends on how quickly the basket goes inwards towards the magnet.

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

not to mention the rs180s are 7"

 

[joshualittle]

Yea I understand what your saying about not hearing them first. I'm getting a set for my brothers truck just because of image dynamics reputation and because they have silk tweeters and I'm a big fan of the silks.

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

not to mention the rs180s are 7"

Meh, they have an overly large flange on them(which I hate...feel like I'm getting robbed of midbass)...they have the pretty much the same cone area as a 6.5.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I've got an 05 ford taurus and 5 x 7 is all you can fit in the doors with out major surgery. I could go 5.25 with a bracket but I didn't want to sacrifice the loss off bass, although sq would be better.

What have you done to the door?

'Dre's right, 6.5's will fit without any modifications, but even a 5.25" will extend down to the subbass range given proper installation.

Once you've heard it done, the "loss of bass" argument really doesn't hold any water //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

What have you done to the door?
'Dre's right, 6.5's will fit without any modifications, but even a 5.25" will extend down to the subbass range given proper installation.

Once you've heard it done, the "loss of bass" argument really doesn't hold any water //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

i was unaware you still had a keyboard havent seen you in a while

 

[Steveopevo 10+ year member]

What have you done to the door?
'Dre's right, 6.5's will fit without any modifications, but even a 5.25" will extend down to the subbass range given proper installation.

Once you've heard it done, the "loss of bass" argument really doesn't hold any water //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

I havn't done anything yet, but i read on polk audio's website that an adapter bracket is available to convert from 5 x 7 to 5.25. I've got the tools to make the modifications too if need be but i'm debating on how much money and effort I want to put into it. I would definitely rather have 6.5's as they do sound better

 

[timaishu 10+ year member]

What have you done to the door?
'Dre's right, 6.5's will fit without any modifications, but even a 5.25" will extend down to the subbass range given proper installation.

Once you've heard it done, the "loss of bass" argument really doesn't hold any water //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

I installed 6x8 speakers in my 97 ford taurus. You say 6.5's will fit? As in, I would just have to drill my own screw holes and it would work? No mdf baffle or anything?