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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=43469
Printed Date: October 31, 2024 at 6:47 PM


Topic: memphis component system

Posted By: AJRXtreme
Subject: memphis component system
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 1:20 PM

Right now i have 6x8 pioneer 3 way door speakers. I want to switch to memphis 2 way component speakers because of the fact that when i turn up the volume on the pioneers the sound is not clear when the bass hits. When i bought the speakers i thought 3 way was better, but now i know that 3 way speakers are for cars that dont have subs. I have looked on the memphis web site and they dont make 6x8 door speakers. Is there any alternative to having these speakers in my car? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thankyou

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03 F150 on 24's
HU:Pioneer DVD5700
Frt:MC57
Subs:(12)S12L7
Amps:(3)KX2500.1's, MC-2004



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Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 1:48 PM
Three way speakers arn't neccesarily for systems without subs. Usually these three way speakers just have an extra "supertweeter" or two, like your Pionner ones. I think it's a waste. You Don't see any high end speakers with three supertweeters do you? I think the Memphis speakers will sound alot better than the Pioneer ones you have right now.

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Posted By: AJRXtreme
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 1:50 PM
if they dont make 6x8 then what else would fit in my car?

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03 F150 on 24's
HU:Pioneer DVD5700
Frt:MC57
Subs:(12)S12L7
Amps:(3)KX2500.1's, MC-2004




Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 1:55 PM
You can fit 5.25" components in there, and with a little modification (probobly just an MDF ring to hold the woofer in place) you can fit 6.5s in. Another alternative would be to make kickpods.

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 1:59 PM
You can find many speaker adapters used to fit a 5 1/4" or 6" or 6.5" round speaker into a standard 6X8/5X7 opening.  Or you can make your own.

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Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 4:06 PM
I made my own adapter with MDF and a jig saw. It was easy. Get 6.5" components if you can, the midbass will be slightly more full.

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New Project: 2003 Pathfinder




Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: November 21, 2004 at 4:07 PM
Also, do you have a high pass crossover on the 6x8s? You might want to try that first.

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New Project: 2003 Pathfinder




Posted By: dedlyjedly
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 5:08 PM

arjx-

i think you should know that a "6x8" and a "5x7" locations actually have the same size speaker opening.  i know its confusing, but we wouldn't want car audio any other way.



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MECP certified, 5yrs experience, you probably otta listen bitch!!




Posted By: dedlyjedly
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 5:10 PM
i know it's off topic guys, but i would be interested in feedback on memphis car audio in general.  as an independent specialty dealer, the dealer program is very enticing, but quality of product and performance are my primary concern in bringing on a new line

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MECP certified, 5yrs experience, you probably otta listen bitch!!




Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: November 22, 2004 at 5:31 PM
Memphis makes very good, high quality gear.  The company is the creation of Arthur Fulmer (and used to be called Fultron.)  The name "Memphis" comes from his 5-channel "Memphis Belle" amplifier design.   Mostly American-made gear, with honest ratings and very good reliability.  A recomended brand, IMO.  And since this thread began about their component speakers, the Memphis M-Class performs comparibly to sets from Boston, MBQ or Focal.

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