abbas
Junior Member
since i don't have money for a component setup, i'm pretty set on the Sony XS series speakers (6.5") for my Jeep Cherokee. i tested out comparable speakers by Eclipse, RF and Alpine and even Pioneer, etc, using Nick Drake and Slayer. Sony's 1631/2 mid-range was clearer, more defined, so you got a little extra punch from the snare and bite of the wailing solos, all the way to the richness and clarity of Drake's voice and guitar. Good for front where I spend most of my time. 1620's had a nicer bass, was gonna put those in rear to fill it out.
i've looked around and found about the same prices for last year's models, the 1631 and 1621 (both 3-way) as well as this year's, the 1632 (3-way) and 1620 (2-way). speakers seem to be the same, w/minor RMS power differences. i also found the 1635m - seem to be higher priced everywhere, but no noteworthy differences, and the 1655g (both 3-way), which i can't find any specs on anywhere, but there is a new 3-way model coming out, XS-HD160G, with built in 2-way crossover, so i'm guessing the 1655g is the precursor. how much better are speakers with built in crossovers?
i've looked around and found about the same prices for last year's models, the 1631 and 1621 (both 3-way) as well as this year's, the 1632 (3-way) and 1620 (2-way). speakers seem to be the same, w/minor RMS power differences. i also found the 1635m - seem to be higher priced everywhere, but no noteworthy differences, and the 1655g (both 3-way), which i can't find any specs on anywhere, but there is a new 3-way model coming out, XS-HD160G, with built in 2-way crossover, so i'm guessing the 1655g is the precursor. how much better are speakers with built in crossovers?
