cheap but reasonable 6.5" ?

[predator]

I put in jvc/mp3 unit in my r31 over the weekend. Looks really pweety, but of course its already scrambling my ancient stock front speakers with any form of bass, treble... or actually anything :Oops: . Yes, they are that bad! I pulled them out and they are rated at a whopping 30watt. And i assume that is peak too. Could explain it

Whats a good 2 or 3 way 6.5" speaker around the $120 mark these days? Any recommendations?

I have an 2x75wRMS amp which has been sitting there for months - will probably use this, so they can't be too underpowered.

If i go further with the system in this car one day, i'll probably chuck them in the rear, and get some better splits for the front.

[predator]

How about something like this??? http://www.kenwood.com.au/car3.asp?gid=1&c...&cid=43&pid=348

or

http://www.kenwood.com.au/car3.asp?gid=1&c...&cid=42&pid=428

The above only have a 4.6cm mount depth.. may fit without the use of spacers (its a tight fit on the r31)

Panasonic? http://www.panasonic.com.au/catalogue/deta...CARSPK&cat=12_2

JVC? http://www.jvc-australia.com/products/_pro...ils.asp?ID=1285

[Syphon]

Gordon,

For that kind of money your not going to find something top of the range which im sure you already know:P

But who cares when its just your run about hehe

Quick question first though, did you wire the speakers up yourself..? Because in stock form they use a common ground, Im hoping you didnt wire them up that way because they can damage the headunit.

Are you doing all 4 speakers, or just rears or fronts..? Either way, Id recommend putting 3-ways in the front doors (or splits), and just some 2-ways in the back (or of after some kind of bass, 6 x 9's or even just a small sub, 10 inch so to speak).

Most of those speakers you supplied links to would probably do the job, I havent personally heard any of them, unsure on the JVC and Panasonic speakers. Usually Kenwood seem to make a reasonble quality speaker, usually not too bad bass to mid-range, but top end lacks a little. Thats only IMO though, which doesnt count for much lol. If you can, go somewhere where you can have a listen to all types and pick one that suits your preferences.

You could try some Jaycar splits, titanium series I think arent too bad for the dollars. Not 100% but go and have a listen, and even have a look through the R31 forums, as I think quite a few threads have come up on this type of topic.

Good luck, and give my brother a whack over the head next time you see him for me

[Chris Rogers]

Blaupunkt GTX662.

plenty on bass and they have treble.

$120 a pair.

( I sell them)

or the component set GT217x. these are $160 pr and they are awesome!

with 25wrms they have lots of bass and a similar amount of treble. have a pair in my van currently. they sound like subs!

[predator]

Damn.. oh well.. they would have been around my price point too.

In the end I went for the Kenwood KFC-M1620's. 3 ways, at 30wRMS - http://www.kenwood.com.au/car3.asp?gid=1&c...&cid=43&pid=348.

RRP is $125, and on special at $88 through Brisbane Car Sound. The 3 ways seemed to give a fair bit better sound than just the 2 ways i looked at (cheaper pioneers, other kenwoods, etc). Fairly good bass, but the separation isn't great. Will do fine for rear speakers later on if i get better ones for the front.

Do the trick, but you are right, not brilliant, nor as good as decent splits. But they sound good enough for my needs at the moment, as i basically had nothing (factory.. circa 1986 speakers...blerk).

Also low mount depth so no spacers were required, which saved me $20 or so for spacers (yes this is a very budget system at the moment!)

[Fhrx]

My nomination goes to the Hertz ECX165.

[Haro]

Hi mate,

i know u have already chosen your speaker, but i have a pair of Blaupunkt 6.5" speakers...they are 3 way, GT317s... they are an awesome and expensive quality speaker. Retail for over 300!! i got them for my sis, but she didnt want em and they wont fit my 33 skyline so they are sitting, never used.

will sell for 200....these are BRAND NEW SPEAKERS!

oh well.

"you shnooze u lose"

Haro

[Chris Rogers]

they do fit. just need a bit of creativity.

glad someone else likes them as well.

[predator]

$200 vs $88.. if i was spending $200 i may as well spend $400 .. lol

anyhow, don't matter