6 1/2 recommendations
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Printed Date: July 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Topic: 6 1/2 recommendations
Posted By: spilot
Subject: 6 1/2 recommendations
Date Posted: March 02, 2005 at 12:53 AM
what are some good 6 1/2 around 60 rms or so? are Phoenix Gold R6.5COAX 6-1/2 any decent, or would you suggest kappas? or, i'm thinking about just getting some mid-ranges in the back...not planning on getting an amp atm. if so, which ones would you suggest, i've noticed, most of them, obviously, require much higher rms.
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Posted By: spilot
Date Posted: March 02, 2005 at 1:13 AM
also, was looking at some Alpine SPR-176A 6 1/2, cerwin vega's, and some jbl's...and, is it any different to hook up 2-way components, then regular 2-ways?
Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: March 02, 2005 at 1:49 AM
1) The RMS rating is the _ABILITY_ to handle higher wattage. NOT a requirement. Don't let high quoted RMS numbers scare you away from nice speakers.
2) Where are these for? The back? Are they just going to be powered by head unit power?
If you are going to be powering them just with headunit power you should look for relatively efficient speakers.
The best way to make speaker buying decisions is to walk into a store with your own CD's, stand there, and demo the heck out of speakers you're considering.
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Posted By: spilot
Date Posted: March 03, 2005 at 7:16 PM
so giving 60rms (from my my amp) to a 125 recommended rms speaker isn't a big deal?
Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: March 03, 2005 at 7:31 PM
No, its not that big of a deal.
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Posted By: spilot
Date Posted: March 03, 2005 at 7:46 PM
btw, my local retailers do not carry that big of a variety. so feel free to recommend any 6 1/2's
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 03, 2005 at 7:57 PM
The type R's are nice. I also like the Type X's, Infinity, Boston Acoustics, Focal...(not in that order)Whats your budget? ------------- Nik
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 03, 2005 at 7:58 PM
Well now that I think about it the Type X's and Focals might not like your 60w. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: spilot
Date Posted: March 04, 2005 at 2:40 PM
is Phoenix Gold Octane-R 6.0 coax any decent. i don't want to buy anything mind-blowing for the back, but nice bass, since i don't plan on getting a sub. i, don't like to blast my music, just something solid. i'm torn between those, and kappa (although kappa's are $20).
also, i can either put 6x9, or 6 1/2 in the back. is it true that the "halfs" sound better then 6x9? i've heard mixed things, that 6x9 might have more bass etc, and the other way around...
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: March 04, 2005 at 3:49 PM
My vote goes towards the Kappa. They would have more bass than the 6.5s and are better speakers.
Posted By: spilot
Date Posted: March 04, 2005 at 3:51 PM
cool, will stick to kappa. so 6x9's are better then eh...
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: March 04, 2005 at 3:58 PM
Well, if you want some decent bass out of your main speakers then they would work the best.
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 04, 2005 at 7:16 PM
Listen to some and see what you think. I personaly don't like 6x9s as they don't sound quite as tight as a round speaker to me. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: spilot
Date Posted: March 05, 2005 at 12:17 AM
k, making a trip to best buy tomorrow, although i don't think they have anything decent...
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