I need a set of 3.5" speakers, Which ones?

[Sleeper-6 10+ year member]

I know that for the most part this size tends to ****, but for now I'm just looking to replace what I have for the next few months until I have the time to build a set of pods and install components. So here's the deal. I need a set of 3.5" for the dash of my car. the previous owner installed a pair of Boston Acoustic 703's that I hate, they have no tweeter, therefore no highs. The whole car sounds real flat. I have found three so far in my price range on e-bay, MB quart DKC 108, Infinity Kappa 32.5cf, and Audiobahn AS31Q. But I'm open to suggestions. I prefer clean over loud usually. I have older green cone Kappas in my other car and like them. I have tried local shops but they're all useless. nobody has a selection of 3.5's to listen to and compare. What do you think?

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[Tek 10+ year member]

I have JL Audio 3.5"s that sound great even just off the head unit, check my sig for the model #, I got em real cheap too because The Zeb got a bunch of JL stuff when they bought all the stock of a car audio shop that was going out of business.

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/caraudio/product.asp?sku=13213

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/caraudio/product.asp?sku=12433

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/caraudio/product.asp?sku=11397

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/caraudio/product.asp?sku=11892

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/caraudio/product.asp?sku=11005

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/caraudio/product.asp?sku=13299

Plus the comparable Infinity, Boston Acoustics, etc...

- Steve

 

[Sleeper-6 10+ year member]

So I guess I would be happy with any of these? How do they compare to eachother?

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

There is no possible way you could opt for a 6.5 " (or any other size) component set?//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif I think (know) you would be much happier lol.

But the JL's are nice speakers, nice sounding for a 3.5". That is really too bad no one around you has any 3.5's that you can compare...not even Circuit City?

- Steve

 

[Sleeper-6 10+ year member]

In a few months or so I plan on going to a 6.5" or a 5.25" component set, but I need to do something for now. I tried 6th Ave, Circut city, Best Buy, hell even Pepboys with no luck.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif I can get a set of those foam baffles thay sell to put behind the 3.5's that should help some. I'm not expecting much from them, but someting better than I had would be nice. Thanks again

 

[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

i got infinity referance 3.5 they sound nice and clear, and i think they were only like $50

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

I would just spend a few bucks and go with the JL's. Either those, or something from Infinity. If you plan on upgrading real soon, dont spend a lot of money

- Steve