Looking for a pair of 6.5" speakers...

[Stripes 10+ year member]

I want to get a nice pair of 6.5" speakers, but I don't even know where to start...

What Brand :

What RMS that sounds clear :

What RMS that gives good bass :

All of this I don't know. I would like to start with what brands to look into and what not to look into. My budget is $200.00 I can get stuff from $30.00 to $150.00 cheaper than stock price through online buying, from non manufacturer.

I am not looking to buy from someone here, but I want advice. Please let me know your opinion, ESPECIALLY if you have personally been in this situation and found out what to get...

Thanks

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[emilimo701 10+ year member]

Coaxials or components?

Powered by head unit or external amplifier?

Are you going to need shallow mounts?

Those are some of the things you need to figure out before considering power handling, brand, etc...

I have four alpine type S sitting around, all yours $80 shipped

 

[Stripes 10+ year member]

Comps, amp eventually, head unit for now. Will get amp AFTER I get the speakers, thus knowing the RMS etc to get for the amp. It's on an 1985 Dodge Ramcharger, door speakers, so I don't think they need to be too shallow..?

 

[emilimo701 10+ year member]

Basically, if you are going end up amping, you want RMS power handling >60 watts. For "bass", check out the low frequency response. But those specs tend to get twisted and are more helpful in comparing within a brand instead of between brands.

Alpine Type Rs have decent bass... I'd probably recommend those for your situation. Or MB Quart PVI 216's would work. On the upper end of your price range, Alpine type X or Boston Acoustics SR60s would be great

If you might not be getting an amp for a while, speakers with lower impedance would squeeze the most out of your head unit. A lot of people would recommend Infinity Kappas for that but I don't liek the way they sound. The JBL P660C at 2 ohms made by the same company but that might be better choice. Good luck with your install

 

[Stripes 10+ year member]

So basically you're recommending Alpine overall...I definitely was gonna get over 60 RMS no matter what. I was thinking around 75 or so was my least, and I have only found a few 6.5" with more than like 80 RMS...what does type R offer to me over type X? I want clarity around 3/4 volume and bass with that, then clarity can go down after 3/4 volume. But up to that, I want it nice and clear...what type offers this?

Could you just recommend the speaker pair, and what RMS of amp to get for them? I will change brands likely on the amps since we have quite a few...but I can't argue with Alpine stuff...my head unit will be a CDA-105 by Alpine, I just didn't know to go with them or something like Polk or even HDT?

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Look at this stuff.

components: CTX65CS - Image Dynamics 6.5" Component Speaker System

sound deadener: Damplifier Pro - Automotive Sound Deadener CLD Vibration damping mat - See what all the fuss is about

amp: FD 2200 - ARC Audio 2 Channel 370 Watt Amplifier

wiring kit: Car Audio Wire

speaker wire: Car Audio Wire

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

PHOENIX GOLD RSD65CS 6.5" Component Speakers FREE SHIP - eBay (item 110529918077 end time Jun-06-10 17:19:26 PDT)

Crescendo Audio :: Component Speaker Systems :: CCX65

CADENCE CWM6-KIT ALUMINUM ALLOY 6.5" COMPONENT KIT - eBay (item 260612305836 end time Jun-10-10 11:02:26 PDT)

HERTZ 165 HSK (italian hi-end speaker system) - eBay (item 170487215142 end time Jun-15-10 18:28:37 PDT)

CTX65CS IMAGE DYNAMICS NEW 6.5" PRO COMPONENT SPEAKERS - eBay (item 110532403265 end time Jun-11-10 14:37:10 PDT)

CDT AUDIO CL-61A-25 PRO NEW CLASSIC 6.5" COMPONENT SET - eBay (item 130389598152 end time Jun-06-10 17:24:28 PDT)

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

For $200 the absolute best SQ speakers I've found are the Hybrid Audio Technologies Imagine series coax/component.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

For $200 the absolute best SQ speakers I've found are the Hybrid Audio Technologies Imagine series coax/component.

I don't think I could bring myself to pay $200 for some coaxials with plastic baskets.

 

[Stripes 10+ year member]

misfit - are those both 100 RMS or just the pair? Also ... why is it that you recommend them...do you have a pair?

mclerico - those all looked interesting except the top 2 or 3 for under $100.00 looked low end, and I don't recognize any of those brands until Cadence and CDT

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

misfit - are those both 100 RMS or just the pair? Also ... why is it that you recommend them...do you have a pair?

100 watts per side. I'm sure they can take much, much more if you know what you're doing. And no, I don't personally own the ID components. I have a pair of Rockford Fosgate T152S' and I'm currently putting together some CDT's (still need to buy a crossover). The reason I recommended the ID's is because many people on here have used them and most have positive things to say. They're constantly brought into the conversation when someone is looking for nice, budget friendly components.

For the record, Image Dynamics is a pretty highly regarded brand.

 

[Stripes 10+ year member]

Alright, so if I were to find comps that had more RMS...would you even recommend them since they technically have more power?

 

[blazeplacid 10+ year member]

wattage isnt everything

more wattage doesnt mean louder or better

 

[evanirr 10+ year member]

got a pair of polk mm6501's. $150 + ship

 

[Stripes 10+ year member]

What would you guys consider better

CTX65CS - Image Dynamics

100 RMS

MM6501 - Polk Audio

125RMS

Both Comps, both I'm willing to pay their price...I heard that a paper cone is better than all others...but I don't know if this is true.