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<blockquote data-quote="LadyBenzSoundz" data-source="post: 548316" data-attributes="member: 556861">I read your post carefully.&nbsp; All the replies mentioned really good component speakers.&nbsp; I am wondering if you chose the JL 3-way components because you auditioned them in a showroom somewhere or in someone&#039;s car?&nbsp; I recommend taking your favorite CD and listening to the speakers that you are considering.&nbsp;&nbsp; My choice was JL Audio&#039;s XR-650 2 way in the front and the XR-650 coaxials in the rear.&nbsp; I believe in matching the speakers with similar makeup even for rear fill.&nbsp; The sound is very balanced especially with my headunit&#039;s sound correction feature.I didn&#039;t have a brand name bias. My first car audio system had Polk Audio which I loved which has a silk tweeter.&nbsp; I prefer a smoother sound.&nbsp;&nbsp; I don&#039;t like harsh and piecing sounds.You did mention crisp though.&nbsp; That makes me think that you lean towards a more piercing tweeter.&nbsp; Even though the tweeter of the XR JL Audio components are aluminum, they are smooth.&nbsp; I enjoy classical, jazz, gospel, rap, and some rock.&nbsp; I do not play my music at extremely high volumes.My JL audio components are run off a JL 300/4 amplifier which delivers constant power with minimal noise and distortion.&nbsp; I have an Alpine CDA-9835 headunit.&nbsp; I highly recommend the JL Audio 300/4 for your components in the front and some coaxials in the back.Three ways don&#039;t sound like a bad idea if you have an optimal place to mount them and you set up the crossovers correctly.&nbsp; Otherwise, a two-way might be sufficient.People on here have good advice, but YOU have to live daily with your choices.&nbsp; You want a stereo upgrade to enhance your vehicle.&nbsp; I say take your time auditioning the speakers.&nbsp; Really listen for the highs.&nbsp; Music type really does matter.For a smooth sound, I highly recommend Polk Audio db or JL Audio XR components as I have experienced both.&nbsp;&nbsp; After having polk audio for years, the Infinity sound is way too crisp and harsh for my taste but that doesn&#039;t mean that they don&#039;t satisfy others.&nbsp; It&#039;s all subjective.&nbsp; Good luck.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="LadyBenzSoundz, post: 548316, member: 556861"] I read your post carefully. All the replies mentioned really good component speakers. I am wondering if you chose the JL 3-way components because you auditioned them in a showroom somewhere or in someone's car? I recommend taking your favorite CD and listening to the speakers that you are considering. My choice was JL Audio's XR-650 2 way in the front and the XR-650 coaxials in the rear. I believe in matching the speakers with similar makeup even for rear fill. The sound is very balanced especially with my headunit's sound correction feature. I didn't have a brand name bias. My first car audio system had Polk Audio which I loved which has a silk tweeter. I prefer a smoother sound. I don't like harsh and piecing sounds. You did mention crisp though. That makes me think that you lean towards a more piercing tweeter. Even though the tweeter of the XR JL Audio components are aluminum, they are smooth. I enjoy classical, jazz, gospel, rap, and some rock. I do not play my music at extremely high volumes. My JL audio components are run off a JL 300/4 amplifier which delivers constant power with minimal noise and distortion. I have an Alpine CDA-9835 headunit. I highly recommend the JL Audio 300/4 for your components in the front and some coaxials in the back. Three ways don't sound like a bad idea if you have an optimal place to mount them and you set up the crossovers correctly. Otherwise, a two-way might be sufficient. People on here have good advice, but YOU have to live daily with your choices. You want a stereo upgrade to enhance your vehicle. I say take your time auditioning the speakers. Really listen for the highs. Music type really does matter. For a smooth sound, I highly recommend Polk Audio db or JL Audio XR components as I have experienced both. After having polk audio for years, the Infinity sound is way too crisp and harsh for my taste but that doesn't mean that they don't satisfy others. It's all subjective. Good luck. [/QUOTE]

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