Good pair of Coaxials?

[Lincoln LS 10+ year member]

Can anyone recommend a good pair of 5x7 coaxials? I have Infinity Kappas now, but I'm looking for something with a smoother tweeter. I listen to mostly heavy metal with an occasional rap song here and there. I tuned them down to -3db, but that hasn't really taken much away from the harshness of the tweets. I really don't want to get components, because I don't know how long I'll have my car for.

I know Boston Accoustics makes a plate speaker that acts like a component speaker. Has anyone had experience with those? I guess I'm looking for a powerful speaker with a smooth tweeter that won't get all jumbled when the guitars crunch. My budget is probably around $200 - $250. Thanks

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

For that budget, Crystal makes some nice 5x7's...or you could enlarge the hole slightly and go with 6.5's.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

But if you're getting "crunched" sounds with really dynamic music, that sounds more like you're using head unit power instead of a proper amplifier //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

boston SL80s, pioneer revs, eclipse.

 

[Lincoln LS 10+ year member]

I don't really want to make any cuts, because I'm going to hopefully put the stock speakers back in when I sell the car. My amp isn't anything great, Audiobahn 6004T. I know it's not the greatest amp, but I got a really good deal on it.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

make a template and stick a 5.25" or 6.5" zapco iforce coaxial in it.

 

[Lincoln LS 10+ year member]

Does anyone know how the Rainbow coaxials are?

 

[jeeper07 5,000+ posts]

ive got a few pairs of coaxils for sale in my sig... awesome speaks

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

Does anyone know how the Rainbow coaxials are?

they sound pretty good as well.

 

[Lincoln LS 10+ year member]

Thanks everyone for your opinions and suggestions.