Best for the $$

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

I have blown my DD 6.5's and wanting to try out a different brand mid so here are a few that I have found and I need help on which one is the best overall. I'f you know of a 6.5that comes in 4ohm with atleast 100rms power handling and can be bought for under $100 for a pair then plz let me know.

Current midbass specs - DDMB Components - DDAudio.com | Digital Designs : Speakers Made in the USA

https://www.madisound.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=45_234_267&products_id=8545

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=250596452279&Category=14936

http://cgi.ebay.com/FOCAL-Polyglass-6-5-Inch-Woofers-Midbass-Pair-6V2S-New-/260624108013?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Car_Speakers&hash=item3cae6849ed

http://www.woofersetc.com/p8482/CTX6M--Image-Dynamics-CTX-Series-65"-Midrange-Speakers.htm

https://www.madisound.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=45_228_256&products_id=8234

Goldwood GW-6PC-4 6-1/2" Heavy Duty Woofer 4 Ohm | Parts-Express.com

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[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

Still needing some input guys.

 

[smgreen20 10+ year member]

I just bought these. Have yet to put them in as I'm working on the custom pods for them still.

https://www.madisound.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=45_228_256&products_id=846&osCsid=980639980351c3d59f1b080a7e232588

You can get the entire PG RSD6.5c comp set for under $100.

 

[stanky1219]

I just bought these. Have yet to put them in as I'm working on the custom pods for them still.
https://www.madisound.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=45_228_256&products_id=846&osCsid=980639980351c3d59f1b080a7e232588

You can get the entire PG RSD6.5c comp set for under $100.

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[genxx 10+ year member]

The best driver you have listed IMO is the Peerless SLS 6.5. They are known to have geat midbass output. With them you have to keep in mind that they are designed as a midbass driver. If you look at the frequency response they start to roll off around 800hz or so, this may create a problem matting a tweeter with them in a 2-way.

The Eminence speaker has an Fs 118hz so if you don't mind having to cross them over at about 150hz and up they might be ok. Do to the Fs I would cross them of the list.

So I would be looking at either the Focal or ID speakers you have listed. The Goldwoods could be a gem but it is really a shot in the dark on them.

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

I was leaning towards focal. I just didn't want to jump to early on them and end up with something that's of less quality then my current DD's. I'f anyone has any other brands that I should look into plz let me know.

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

If you could find a set of Hertz HSK 165 mids or JBL 608GTI MKII mids would be somthing to look at. You might check ebay for the older HSK165 or 608GTI components sets as both can be had for under $200 bucks. Might check with dealers see if they have just some mids or could order some for you. I prefer both over the Focal's.

 

[smgreen20 10+ year member]

Just got my parts-express mailer today and they're having a closeout sale on a lot of speakers. Swing over there and check them out.

Parts-Express.com - Speakers, Speaker Building, Home Audio and Video, Pro Audio, Electronic Parts & Accessories PARTS EXPRESS, Speakers, Speaker Parts, Guitar speakers, Bass speakers, Woofers, Drivers, speaker upgrades and replacement speakers. Emine

 

[disturbed471985 5,000+ posts]

Gennxx do these look to be real? Seller has no idea if there 165.1's or 2's, 3's or 4's any idea?

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[genxx 10+ year member]

From what I can tell from a pic. I have not heard any fake Hertz stuff popping up anywhere, that does not mean that there is not some on the market.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

I have some brand new, never powered, CDT CL-6Es. I'd do $75 shipped for them.

Here's a look:

Specs:

•Diameter: 6.5" (170mm)

•Sensitivity: 90.8 dB

•Power Handling: 80 Wrms (100W pk)

•Frequency Response: 60 ~ 5000 hZ

•Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms

•Voice Coil Diameter: 1.0" (26mm

•Mounting depth: 2.63" (66.8 mm)

•Cutout diameter: 5.78" (147 mm)

•Outer diameter: 6.63" (168 mm)

•Free Air Resonance: 67.4 Hz

•Voice Coil DC Resistance: 3.59 ohms

•Voice Coil Inductance @ 1 kHz: 0.19 mH

•Mechanical Q (Qms): 3.56

•Electrical Q (Qes): 1.08

•Total Q (Qts): 0.83

•Compliance Volume (Vas): 8.73l / 0.308 ft3

•Moving mass, Diaphragm: 15.81 Gr

•Driver Radiating Area (Sd): 133 cM2 / 20.57 In2

•Motor Force Factor: 4.71 Tm

 

[smgreen20 10+ year member]

I haven't heard the CDT's in a few years, but those seem to be a good deal for $75.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

I haven't heard the CDT's in a few years, but those seem to be a good deal for $75.

They're $90 + s&h just about everywhere. Mine are brand new and I'm willing to take $75 shipped. I think it's reasonable. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif