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need a bass specific 6x8

jagdish — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:53:34 GMT

I recently purchased an Alpine IDA x200 from Crutchfield...

I want to change my factory 6x8 speakers. I cannot afford a sub at this time, but can somebody recommend a speaker that does some justice to bass??

I was thinking of the Infinity Kappa, but recently found from a review that it doesn't have good bass. I heard Polk, BA or JL is good for bass? Can somebody recommend a nice set? It would mean a lot..

Thanks...

Jag

Re: 1969 LeMans 'Vert - Component Speaker Selection?

Paul — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:06:47 GMT

Nice Car!

As for component speakers, it is recommended that you keep the tweeter that comes with them close to ear level. While you can mount them lower, this can cause a downgrade in the clarity of the system and can defeat the purpose of going with component speakers in the first place. The Alpine Type X SPX-17PRO component speakers are definitely a great sounding system. However, since you will have subwoofers in your system, you may want to get the Boston Acoustics Pro60 speakers. They do play cleaner for the mids and highs, and have gotten great reviews.

Now, I am not exactly sure what you mean by "sounding funny", but I do know that others have referred to the highs playing much louder than the mids and lows due to the separation of the tweeter and the woofer. The Boston speakers do have a tweeter attenuation that can help correct this issue (if it is the issue you are having).

One thing that can help you get better bass is to give the subwoofer more power. The JL Audio 12w3 can handle up to 500 watts RMS. Since the Kenwood XXV-02A amp outputs 240 watts when bridged, you are not giving the subwoofer enough power to play loud. Also, two 12" subwoofers will move more air thereby giving you more bass. I would definitely recommend getting a separate amp to power the subwoofers. I feel that your best course of action would be to get an amp that will properly power two of the JL Audio 12w3 subwoofers. If you have the 4 ohm version now, then you should get another one and the Alpine MRP-M1000 amp to power them. If you have the 2 ohm or the 8 ohm, then your best choice is to get another subwoofer of the same impedance and get the Alpine PDX-1.1000 amp.

HTH!! Anyone have any other suggestions?

Re: Good Speakers for the Bass

richvette — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:09:40 GMT

I would look at the entry level Boston Acoustics and JL Audio don't go crazy over total watts try to mid- match the RMS watts. In other words if your HU is rated at say 2- 50 RMS an acceptable speaker may be rated at mid-range say 2- 35 watts RMS plenty of room for surges aand digretions yet adequate bass. You do not need to pay for the excess RMS say 2-100 because your HU just can't produce that much power unless, you plan on adding an amd or new HU.

'01 Prelude audio help

flyby — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:57:09 GMT

Hello all (-:

Im looking to replace the front 6.5 comps & the 6x9 rears. I have an alpine MRV-F300 30x4@ 4 ohm /40x4 @ 2ohm amp, & a JVD KD-AVX1 h/u. A pro will do the install, but I have not decided on speakers yet. Here is what I have kinda sorta, not really decided on (there are SO many choices its not even funny) I will not be adding a sub anytime soon, if at all....I have been to 4 shops and I always feel like they wanna sell me whatever they have in stock and with the best profit margin. I may or may not have dynamat done in the doors & rear deck. I listen to top40, electronica, classical, hip hop, and very little if any rock. Lastly, I dont want to go through this process again, so I'd like to get it done right the first time and I do plan on having the car for a long time. I hope that this is enough info for some suggestions or ideas.

Thank you in advance.

front:

SPX-17REF 6.5 comp b/c they drop to 35hz

JL TR650-CSi : but im worried that they have a inline crossover and no tweeter attenuation.

Boston SL60

Rear:

TR690-TXi

Boston SL95 (for the lows)

Boston SX95 (for the lows & crutchfield sells them)

Pioneer TS-D6902R (for the lows)

which brand to get?

marcusvp — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:12:42 GMT

who makes the better speakers in terms of quality of sound, loudness ability, and overall performance for 6x8 speakers?

boston acoustics, infinity, jbl, jl audio, kenwood, pioneer, kicker and sony

Also why is it that 5x7s can fit into 6x8 holes? which brand of 5x7 would you recommend and would they be better than a 6x8?

Need your suggestions!

luv2listen — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:04:26 GMT

I am in the process of putting a SIMPLE system together for my 1995 Crown Victoria and am seeking some suggestions from you good folks out there. Let me start by saying that I will NOT be using and external amp and will only use the H/U. Also I don't own a Ipod,but will run the wire for one so that my kids can use it the few times they are in my car. I listen mainly to A/M and F/M and will listen to some CD's. With that being out of the way, this is what I have narrowed it down to; H/U-Alpine 9881,9883...Pioneer DEH-4900iB or Kenwood KDC-x591. For the rear speakers; JL Audio..TR690-Txi or Boston Acoustics..S95.3,S95 or Sx95. For the fronts; JL Audio..TR570-Cxi or Boston Acoustics..S85 or Sx85. If anyone has any suggestions,opinions or experience with any of the above please let me know. All your feedback will be greatly appreciated!!!