Infinity suggestion
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Printed Date: June 09, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Topic: Infinity suggestion
Posted By: wvsquirrel
Subject: Infinity suggestion
Date Posted: August 14, 2003 at 10:52 AM
I just ordered my new headunit (Alpine CDA-7995), and am in the process of deciding on new internal speakers (amps I have, speakers I need!) to replace my pioneer's. I've decided to go Infinity, but I'm torn between the Reference and Kappa series (not Kappa Perfect, just Kappa).
I'm looking at either the 5.25" Reference 5000cs's and 6x8" Reference 6802cf's, or the 5.25" Kappa 50.5cs's and 5x7" Kappa 572.5cf's.
I've never dealt with Infinity before, but I've seen them up there with MB Quart (not as good, but as close as my checkbook can get too!). Is the Kappa series worth the extra $'s, or should I go with the Reference? ------------- Squirrel
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Posted By: tech71
Date Posted: August 14, 2003 at 1:11 PM
I haven't bought these or heard them, but recently found some good deals at the link below. I was looking at ifinfinity 5x7" speakers for factory replacement in my Mustang.
572.5cf 5 x 7 2-way custom fit loudspeaker pair
5 x 7 2-way custom fit[/URL]
Posted By: tech71
Date Posted: August 14, 2003 at 1:28 PM
oops on the link in the previous message
INFINITY Infinity Reference REF 5000CS $103.00
https://www.gopcplus.com/pcplus/product.asp?lMainCategoryID=145&lCategoryID=82&lProductid=91263
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: August 14, 2003 at 1:52 PM
I have used many Infinity speakers, and can recomend without a doubt that the Kappa line sounds far superior to the Reference line. The 572.5 is one of the best sounding 5X7 coaxials, bar none.
Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: August 14, 2003 at 8:41 PM
I agree, you should definitely spend the extra for the Kappas--you will be glad you did. ------------- Ethan
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Posted By: hmouta
Date Posted: August 15, 2003 at 2:03 AM
i have the kappa 5x7s. definitely go kappa over reference if u can do it.
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Posted By: Lebult
Date Posted: August 15, 2003 at 3:40 AM
I've heard and own both the Kappa's and Reference 6.5 Comppnent sets, and they both sound great, but the Kappa's are amazing. I would say, if your not on a budget, go with the Kappa's. If not, get the Reference. Either way, yuo wont be disappointed.
Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: August 15, 2003 at 4:46 AM
Thx for the help. I think I'll go with the Kappa's based on everyone's recommendation. Thanks again ------------- Squirrel
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If its too loud, then you're too old
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Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: August 15, 2003 at 9:46 AM
Well, I just ordered the Kappa 50.5cs's and Kappa 572.5cf's. I paid a little more then I should have (I found them for about half of what I paid for them, but it was still less then MSRP), but I needed them here tomorrow. Tight pinch, improper planning, just gotta have it now type of thing! Oh well, its only $'s
I'm planning my install on Sunday, I'll let you all know how it turns out... ------------- Squirrel
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If its too loud, then you're too old
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Posted By: randy_a_smith
Date Posted: August 15, 2003 at 10:29 AM
I just installed the Kappa 6-1/2 3-ways and Kappa 6X9 3-ways in my new altima witha pioneer head unit. I highly recommend them. They are very clean, and you can crank them up with little distortion on the high end. Definitley go with the Kappa's. I recommend a nice 100w RMS X 4 amp to push them. Maybe 75w RMS X 4 for the 5.25's you are looking at. Good choice. I got them at etronics.com. They have the best customer reviews for the price. 112 per pair for my 6-1/2's and 139 a pair for my 6X9's. Can't beat that.
Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: August 15, 2003 at 10:57 AM
I found mine for as low as $143 and $76 per pair on Ike Sound. But I ended up paying about twice that since I still don't trust eBay stores, and I got the "true" Infinity factory warranty.
I'll be using (2) Kenwood KAC-649S 4-channel amps to push them, 80 x 2 @ 4ohms mono bridged based on a 14.4v electrical system. That should give me about 70 x 2 @ 4ohms mono bridged on a 12v electrical system.
New system will be:
(1) Alpine CDA-7995 headunit
(2) 5.25" Infinity Kappa 50.5cs's
(2) 5x7" Infinity Kappa 572.5cf's
(2) Kenwood KAC-649S amps running the Infinity's
(2) Rockford Fosgate RFD2112 Punch HX2's
(1) Rockford Fosgate Power 1000bd amp running the HX2's
I'll build my custom enclosure out of 3/4" MDF later next week. For now it will look thrown together (old amp rack, prefab enclosure, and an Optima gel-cell battery strapped between them) until I can get it built.
OMFG! If this doesn't keep me happy for a while I'm gonna go NUTS! ------------- Squirrel
"No more Cpt. Kirk chit chat"
If its too loud, then you're too old
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