Best components for $350 and under?

[Nicky Pass 10+ year member]

I have a 2006 F150 and I just installed a Kenwood DDX-514 and I'm bit by the audio bug again. I really only know the mainstream old school stuff. I used to have a JL Audio 10W7 with a 500/1 and JL Evolution 6.5 components and 5.25 coaxes off of a 300/4. I sold it all to to get in to my 2003 Cobra, so I've been out of the game since 2003-ish.

I was thinking Focal or Image Dynamics because a couple of years ago, they were top dogs. I am open to suggestions. I want to spend around $350 topps. I'm goinf to try and find a JL 500/5 to do the whole system.

I have:

Kenwood DDX-514

I want:

JL Audio 500/5 or Alpine PDX5

Components....?

Since its an extended cab truck, I think I'll skip rear fill

Subwoofers:

JL Audio 10W0 v2 under the rear seat.

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[pjhabit 10+ year member]

There quite a few nice sets in that range: Alpine type x pros, CDT ES-620Z, ID CSX62 V.2 to name a few. Depending on what kind of sound you like Focal & Boston might be something to consider as well.

If a pdx-5 w/ a couple months of play is of interest, just let me know, I got one to unload for $300.

 

[okiedokie 10+ year member]

rsetc.com/p7162/UP6i--DLS-Ultimate-65"-2Way-Component-System.htm

or

http://www.woofersetc.com/p3591/HXS-236-G--Helix-65"-2-Way-Component-System.htm

or

http://www.woofersetc.com/p7049/SLC-26525-Kick-NG--Rainbow-SLC-NG-65"-2Way-Component-System.htm

there are many comps set out there that sound nice, but make sure you deaden your doors to get the best out of which speakers you pick

 

[Nicky Pass 10+ year member]

I listen to most rock and heavy metal. I need some nice tight mid bass. I love when you can feel the snap of a snare drum. I forgot about Rainbow!

 

[schackel 10+ year member]

RE xxx componets are sooo sick!

 

[Etac 10+ year member]

install > speakers

 

[okiedokie 10+ year member]

^^^^yes install does equal speaker,

I useing the cdt audio 62i mids which i didnt think i would like in a 2 way set up, but i'm starting to like more & more each & every day, The ES line isnt made by Vifa or peerless.

Nicky Pass i would look into the Rainbow kicks, but ddont forget about deadener.

 

[pjhabit 10+ year member]

^^^^yes install does equal speaker,
I useing the cdt audio 62i mids which i didnt think i would like in a 2 way set up, but i'm starting to like more & more each & every day, The ES line isnt made by Vifa or peerless.

Nicky Pass i would look into the Rainbow kicks, but ddont forget about deadener.

You mean the HD-6, ES-6, ES-06 or ES-600 mids? (the 62i isn't a mid its, mid (6) + tweet (2) + x/over (i) combined)

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

Hertz HSK165 for a comp. set straight out of the box.IMO

 

[Tonyguy 10+ year member]

Hertz HSK165 for a comp. set straight out of the box.IMO

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[nightryderz05 10+ year member]

+1 on hertz hsk165

 

[sarge_in 10+ year member]

I recently got the Focal 165KR right about your range. Love them! Many find the Focals a bit bright for their taste, but now that I have them broken in, I dont think they are harsh at all. Also, the dealer mentioned that the new tweeter has smoothened the highs since last years models.

 

[LaserRed38 10+ year member]

Don't order from wooferestc. After the fiasco another member has been through this past week, they won't get anymore of my money and I will tell everyone on here not to buy from them. I also don't recommend CDT. I used to run the ES-620s and they were okay, but I feel you can do better for the money. The ID comps or Hertz, DLS or Dynaudio would be on my short list if I was going for a passive set again.

 

[HCCA 10+ year member]

I bought a set of Boston Pro60's off of Ebay for $300. No problems so far. I think they should work for what you said you wanted.

 

[Nicky Pass 10+ year member]

The Hertz sound interesting.