Help me pick a 3-way component set

[clickclickw00t 10+ year member]

I'm looking for a 3-way component set for my 2012 Scion TC.

1 inch tweeters

3 inch mid

6x9 (or 6.5 with adapter) for the lows.

I'm also trying to find a good amp that matches these. I'd like to have a 6x9 in the doors because it definitely fills the 63-200hz range. My 12 inch is crossed over at 63hz- AQ HDC312 and AQ 2200D.)

I've heard good things about the hertz energy 3-ways but I dont wanna drop $700+ on a component system, probably about $200-300 and I wouldn't mind a nice used set. Probably $400 overall with an amp.

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

good luck ,might wanna wait for black friday with this budget

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I'm looking for a 3-way component set for my 2012 Scion TC.
1 inch tweeters

3 inch mid

6x9 (or 6.5 with adapter) for the lows.

I'm also trying to find a good amp that matches these. I'd like to have a 6x9 in the doors because it definitely fills the 63-200hz range. My 12 inch is crossed over at 63hz- AQ HDC312 and AQ 2200D.)

I've heard good things about the hertz energy 3-ways but I dont wanna drop $700+ on a component system, probably about $200-300 and I wouldn't mind a nice used set. Probably $400 overall with an amp.

May be best to look into making your own setup,by choosing a 6.5 component setup,and adding a 3in mid, and finding a 3 way cross over to bring it together with the $300 maxed budget, and look at a good used amp for $100 bucks maybe less that will get you some good clean power.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

New DLS® Reference R6 3 6 5" 3 Way Car Component Speaker System 6 1 2" R 6 3 | eBay

RF3 6C Soundstream 6 5" 3 Way Ref Component Speakers | eBay

Found these right off the batt, not prem. gear, but??

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Hertz ESK 163L 6 1 2" Energy Series 3 Way Component Car Speaker System | eBay

Another option

 

[clickclickw00t 10+ year member]

May be best to look into making your own setup,by choosing a 6.5 component setup,and adding a 3in mid, and finding a 3 way cross over to bring it together with the $300 maxed budget, and look at a good used amp for $100 bucks maybe less that will get you some good clean power.

would this affect the sound signature and timbre if they are mismatched?

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Crossfire Tek 100 2 Car Power Amplifier | eBay

I have one these and very nice amp for the price/power..tdh isnt bad

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

would this affect the sound signature and timbre if they are mismatched?

somewhat. depends on the frequency ranges they play. if you can get the mids to handle 200Hz-4kHz then matching the midbass or tweeters isn't as critical. mid location and aiming is crucial. no need for a 6x9, my 6.5's play down to 50Hz with ease and they were $30 each on Madisound. You could piece together a 3-way buying raw drivers from Parts Express and/or Madisound. Seas, Tympanny/Peerless, Dayton Reference, Scanspeak, Morel, Vifa, etc. are all options in your price range. Running active makes this process easier so you're not designing a custom crossover.

I paid $150 for my (current)front 3-way using Silver Flute 6.5" midbass, Dayton Reference RS100 mids, and Vifa ring radiator tweets. But I have over a hundred hours in the install and a few years of driver testing and tweaking. At this point, my speakers are the weakest link in the system, but I believe speaker make/model to be the least important part. A $500+ component set still only has

timbre-matched matters more in home audio where there is a lot of overlap in the vocal range.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

would this affect the sound signature and timbre if they are mismatched?

Thats when you need to take your time and do some research ,and look at the hertz/ohm load, and choose what best you desire/need..same as being/going active,build your component setup

 

[thevic24 5,000+ posts]

New DLS® Reference R6 3 6 5" 3 Way Car Component Speaker System 6 1 2" R 6 3 | eBayRF3 6C Soundstream 6 5" 3 Way Ref Component Speakers | eBay

Found these right off the batt, not prem. gear, but??

Woah.....3" coil for the SS mid bass??//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wow.gif.23d729408e9177caa2a0ed6a2ba6588e.gif

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

Woah.....3" coil for the SS mid bass??//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wow.gif.23d729408e9177caa2a0ed6a2ba6588e.gif

Ppi makes a copper colored set instead of blue same exact thing otherwise

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

I'm looking for a 3-way component set for my 2012 Scion TC.
1 inch tweeters

3 inch mid

6x9 (or 6.5 with adapter) for the lows.

I'm also trying to find a good amp that matches these. I'd like to have a 6x9 in the doors because it definitely fills the 63-200hz range. My 12 inch is crossed over at 63hz- AQ HDC312 and AQ 2200D.)

I've heard good things about the hertz energy 3-ways but I dont wanna drop $700+ on a component system, probably about $200-300 and I wouldn't mind a nice used set. Probably $400 overall with an amp.

Some good comps.

MSW | Car Audio Stereo, Car Subwoofers, Car Amplifiers and Speakers

Reference 6.3 - 3-way component

Boston Acoustics GT-2125 (gt2125) GT Reference 2-Channel Amplifier