Looking for some 5x7's

[Ledoux289 10+ year member]

I just picked up some Eclipse Aluminum 10's and I'm going to be running around 900 watts to them. I drive a Focus so I have 5x7/6x8 speakers. I'm looking to upgrade them. Question is how much power do I need to run through some 5x7's to hang with the 10's? I've got an old Kenwood KAC-645 amp that runs 25x4, but I'm thinking that isn't going to be enough juice. I also have an old school 2 channel Punch 200ix. Should I take my 4 channel and run it 2 channel to the rears and run the Punch to the fronts? I'd really like to not have to run 3 amps though. Any ideas guys?

Thanks,

Dillon

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[Ledoux289 10+ year member]

Oh and one other thing. I'm looking for SQ more than SPL. I'd like to get 2 sets for around $200.00. Is that possible?

 

[joshualittle]

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=5002. Not quite at the $200 for 2 sets mark but close. Here's some image dynamics with silk tweeters. They handle 75 watts rms.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

I have a almost new set of Pioneer REV 5x7/6x8's for sale in the for sale section...I ran a set in my Focus when I had it they sounded great...I put that set in my F150 and they still sound great....I've tried many different brands and you can't beat these

 

[Ledoux289 10+ year member]

So in this case I'm better off running my Punch at 100 watts per channel at 4 ohm to the fronts and the Kenwood at 70 watts per channel at 4 ohm to the rears?

 

[joshualittle]

Yea that'd be fine but just watch your gains if u go with the I'd's because they only handle 75 watts rms. I read some reviews on them and they got great reviews. I'm getting my brother 2 sets for his truck for christmas.

 

[Ledoux289 10+ year member]

What do you think of something like this? I've always heard good things about this brand.

http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/dkf168.aspx

 

[geowick07 10+ year member]

They make adapters to let a 6.5" round fit in a 5"x7" or 6"x8" opening. Just a suggestion. May broaden your possibilities.

Oh...and wasn't there a thread the other day about dealercostcaraudio? Not sure....but I think there was //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

geo

 

[Ledoux289 10+ year member]

Thanks for the heads up on that website. Did a seach, not looking good for them. I think I'll steer clear of them.

 

[Ledoux289 10+ year member]

I've got some old Eclipse 6 1/2's in the car front and back right now. I just managed to make them fit. I've thought about going and finding some adapters for them, but I'm not sure they can handle the power I'm looking at throwing at them. I'll pull one of the door panels off and get the model number in the next couple days. Just thought I'd replace them with speakers that were meant to be in that spot. But maybe just picking up some nice 6 1/2 coaxils for all 4 speakers and some adapters is the way to go. Will I have more luck finding some 6 1/2's that can handle about 100 watts be thrown at them for around $100.00?

 

[joshualittle]

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=7325. I've heard good things about these.

 

[joshualittle]

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6571. Here's another set of 6 1/2's. Diamond audio another good brand.

 

[geowick07 10+ year member]

You would probably have better results going with components than with coaxials. For power handling and sound quality. You already have the amp...may as well put it to good use!

geo

 

[Hoodlum007 10+ year member]

The MB Quart speakers are very harsh and lack SQ. MB is no longer made in Germany by the origianl company, they are now made in china by the owners of Hifonics.

I would suggest the Image Dynamics coaxils, very good sounding speakers.

 

[Ledoux289 10+ year member]

I didn't know that about MB. Thanks for all the info guys. I'll let you all know what I decide on soon. Just got my box plans so I'm getting closer and closet to puting this whole thing together.

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