6.5" subwoofers

[mastarecoil 10+ year member]

Thanks for all the help guys! Based on what I have seen, the idea to use a bunch of tiny subs isnt going to work out well for me. I still appreciate all the help.

I am looking to build a new stereo in my 2003 Taurus. I am going for great sound quality, good loudness, and good budget-wise.

So far I have an Aura 4 channel (4300) and Aura 2 channel (2300) amp from parts express. Going to use the 2 channel for subs and the 4 channel for speakers. I _may_ send the 4 channel back and get another 2 channel, if I decide to ditch the rear speakers, but thats undecided right now.

I am going to get a descent set of components for the front. Perhaps a set of OZ audio 6.5" comps, those seem to be a great bang for the buck, but I am still looking around, open to any suggestions.

For the rears, I have a set of kenwood 2 way 6x9"s. They are pretty good, used to be door speakers in my old car. Again, not sure if I want to use them or not, but if I do, they dont cost me any extra.

Subs is where I want to go unique. I first started looking at a set of 10s or 12s, but then began looking elsewhere. For a while I had my mind pretty much made up on 4 AA assassin 8". Now, I am considering more unique...

How do you think an array of 16 goldwood 6.5" woofers would do? At partsexpress they can be picked up for as little as 10 bucks a pop. Fits my budget well, and definitally has big unique points, however, is my quality going to be worth a hoot? Quality is my biggest priority, but I will sacrafice some for the unique factor. Does anyone know what I could expect from doing this? Or does anyone know if those little woofers will even work well as a subwoofer? Any input here would be greatly appreciated.

Here is a link to the speakers:

http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?&DID=7&WebPage_ID=240&CFID=599827&CFTOKEN=23164066#standard

Thanks guys!

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[Sonnick 10+ year member]

I dont know anything about the Goldwood 6.5s...but I know the eD eu700s are great 'subs.' Also the new Mpyre Audio 6.5s look pretty nice, but they are $100 each

 

[mastarecoil 10+ year member]

Eh...both those are a bit out of my pricerange. Thanks though.

 

[btnhfan 5,000+ posts]

TB has a 6.5 on partexpress.

DD also makes a 6.5 woofer too.

 

[newusername 10+ year member]

TB http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=264-832

 

[Kevokrook77 10+ year member]

Eh...both those are a bit out of my pricerange. Thanks though.

I second the eu700's

PM me if you're interested, I can get you a pretty good price on them.

Also, for components, I was reallllly impressed with the edi6500's when I heard them. Great budget components as well.

I dunno about the Goldwood, but that certainly would look cool.

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

16 6.5 inch speakers would definately be interesting. would also be pretty loud.

I'd do it if i could.

 

[Alpine CDA-9815 10+ year member]

TB http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=264-832

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[mastarecoil 10+ year member]

16 6.5 inch speakers would definately be interesting. would also be pretty loud.

I'd do it if i could.

Ill do it if I can do it cheap enough.

Those tangs are nice, but 16x$40 is way too much.

Would my sound quality be worth a crap?

 

[mastarecoil 10+ year member]

Looking over at partsexpress, these are the only ones I can afford to purchase 16 of:

Pyramid 6.5" WX65

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=290-270

Goldwood 6.5" GW-206/4

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=290-300

Goldwood 7" GW-S650/4

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=290-308

Goldwood 6.5" GW-406D

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=290-352

 

[mastarecoil 10+ year member]

Duh...

16x 0.5 cubic feet = 8 cubic feet. No way I can fit that and still retain an even slightly usable trunk. Any way to reduce that space requirment? Maybe get 32 and go isobaric?

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

get 16. and run them at 5 cubes.

youll be fine.

 

[mastarecoil 10+ year member]

All of these the Xmas is incredibly low and the Fs seems high. I am having doubts about how they will sound, but I am not a pro by far, any input?

 

[ballstothewall 10+ year member]

Xmax isn't everything with a speaker

 

[mastarecoil 10+ year member]

I understand that. There are a lot of factors, but I dont know all of which to be looking at and what is good and what is bad for each. Anyone want to share anything?