Speaker recommendations??

[Motodrew]

I'm looking to replace my factory speakers. For now I'll be keeping the factory head unit but will be looking into aftermarket head units this winter. Im curious which 6x8 setups are considered top of the line right now and your opinions to help me find a great sound are appreciated!

 

[n8bachelor]

My vote is for Alpine. They make a component set that will really rock. Use the R-series if you plan on running an amp and the S-series if not. The component set is quite nice as well. Check them out:
http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/products/series.php?category=SPKR
You should amp them no matter what kind you get IMO.

n8

 

[decibels5]

i am a pioneer guy, but alpine and infinity are said to make a pretty good set.

 

[Amoxi]

I'm running Kenwood Excelons in the front and Pioneers in the rear w/an Alpine sub in the trunk. Pretty happy so far.

 

[Black03]

I would suggest going to a 5.25" or a 6.5" rather than a 6x8/5x7. Also, what kind of budget are you looking at and are you planning on adding an amp later on?

Personally, I am a huge fan of CDT Audio, ED 6500's, Rainbows, Boston Acoustic....

If those are not in your budget I would look at Infinity or MB Quarts. From there I would lean towards Alpine or Pioneer

 

[cpgoodman]

Boston makes a 5x7 componet plate speaker. It is a SL series 5.25 and a tweet on a 5x7 plate. I have installed them into a lot of cars and they really rock. That way you can get a componet set and not have to build pods or anything.

 

[niehues23]

Black03 is right on the money...round speakers (ex. 5.25" or 6.5") sound much better and are what all competion cars use. As for what brand...the question is how much money are you looking to spend??

 

[chocolat1701]

when i upgrade im using these http://www.crutchfield.com/S-9IRQTcbaExW/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=52200&I=1086827CF
for the door speakers and im going to use these to replace the factory subs http://www.shop.com/op/~Genesis_Profile_6x9_Subwoofer-prod-25676141

 

[chocolat1701]

i dont like the 12 or 10 subs i need my trunk space ohh almost forgot i am getting this amp http://www.crutchfield.com/S-R8zE0JiObNJ/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=120&I=108R7541A

 

[chocolat1701]

ebay has all this for 50% of the crutchfield price

 

[ltnate3]

I'm running JL Audios in the doors and rear package tray. In my vette I run CDT components which are really nice speakers

 

[Black03]

The JL's I installed in my friend's truck didn't impress me at all.

 

[ltnate3]

The JL's I installed in my friend's truck didn't impress me at all.

Not very efficient...they need a lot of power but they sound great.

 

[Motodrew]

hey thanks

Well it sounds like going with some plate speakers with 5.25 and tweets all in one is the way to go. I understand bass is hard to get with these smaller speakers, but is this going to delivery better bass than a normal 5x7 speaker?

These Boston Acoustics got good sound? They go for $160ish a pair on Ebay.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-8KWY6Pn3YXC/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=51900&I=065SL80

 

[Black03]

i think you will be pretty happy with those

 

[KD00LS]

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