6x9 woofers
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: April 29, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Topic: 6x9 woofers
Posted By: 5150azn
Subject: 6x9 woofers
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 10:53 AM
Do they exist? Are they good? Where can I get some?
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Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 11:06 AM
Yes they do, no there not, not a clue. Google anyone?
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Posted By: pimpincavy
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 2:47 PM
I think DYohn has mentioned them before....perhaps he can shed some light on the situation.
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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 2:51 PM
I've used 6X9 subs before with no issues at al - except they will not produce the same kind of SPL as a 10" or 12" wooferl. Onkyo makes a 2-ohm 6X9 subwoofer, and Madisound makes a 6X9 4-ohm subwoofer in their Sledgehammer series. Also any standard 6X9 coaxial can be used as a woofer, it depends on what you need. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: 5150azn
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 3:11 PM
Hey awesome! The reason I ask is I just want to replace my 6x9 in the rear deck of my 96 accord. This car used to be a decked out show car but after I bought another car a while back I ripped out everything (including the w7) and it's all factory now. Well so happens I will be driving the accord again. But I don't want to go too far as to "sub it up". After the stint with the W7 my appetite for bass is not as strong as it was before. I still want to surpise people when they listen to my car but this time I think I'm going to go another route.
Here's my plan:
-5.1 surround sound
-3way components (8",6",tweeter)in the door
-bass shakers (hopefully Ebay has some)
-6x9 woofers maybe for midbass or sub
-maybe a 10" depending on how the 6x9s sound
does this sound good to you guys?
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Posted By: gladbach
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 10:29 PM
the 6x9s won't ever compare to say a 10, or probably even an 8...
just go w/ a single ten bridged off a small 2 channel and call it a day.
audiobahn's 6x9's give you the choice of mounting the tweeter on the woofer or seperate.
kev
Posted By: Poormanq45
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 11:09 PM
You could use the 6x9s in the rear to "fortify" the mid bass of the front speakers. You won't get too much bass, but you'll get more then from a 6.5in driver in the front.
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Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: April 18, 2005 at 11:34 PM
I'd try those madisound drivers out...
With 8"s in the doors, 6x9"s in the back, and bass shakers you may not need a sub for personal listening.
Edit: madisound, along with a "new look" to their website (same crappy way of finding products) seems to have discontinued those 6x9" subs. At least I can't find them anywhere. :/
Have you thought about making some quickie mdf 6x9 to 6.5" baffles? How about some of those 13mm of excursion RE 6.5"s
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Posted By: specialauto
Date Posted: April 20, 2005 at 9:10 AM
i think if u just get a small 10, with a good amp, it'd be perferct and look good
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Posted By: xTimx
Date Posted: April 20, 2005 at 11:45 AM
here are some bass shakers for ya click it HERE! ------------- xTimx
Posted By: 5150azn
Date Posted: April 20, 2005 at 1:52 PM
haha Thanks, Already placed an order for the Pros.
-But I've read alot on other threads about overpowering these bass shakers. what do you guys recomment to power them? I think DYohn said he's used them before.
-I guess I might have to use coaxials for subs if I can't find any real 6x9 subs. Any suggestions on bass output coaxes?
-And what do you guys think about my setup? I'm really really really getting second thoughts. Worried about 8s in the front... Worried about if I'll have enough bass without a sub...
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Posted By: Poormanq45
Date Posted: April 20, 2005 at 1:54 PM
krf01] wrote:
ow about some of those 13mm of excursion RE 6.5"s
Wow! 13mm excusion! What is the actual cone area? It's probably close to a standard 5.5 because of the large surround, correct?
ANyway, could you please provide a link or a little more information?
Oh, I've felt those bass shakers in action. Even though they mimick a bass frequency, they don't feel anything like a standard subwoofer playing at the same frequency and dB level.
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Posted By: Poormanq45
Date Posted: April 21, 2005 at 9:11 PM
krf01: What speakers are you talking about?
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Posted By: 5150azn
Date Posted: April 23, 2005 at 3:03 PM
Ok guys I got the salt shakers. Now I'm gonna get an amp and start on Phase one! Woo hoo can't wait.  ------------- Tell the Snap-On guy I'm not here!
Posted By: dwarren
Date Posted: April 23, 2005 at 3:20 PM
you gonna install them with that hammer and pour some pepsi on them too for better sound?
just kidding. good luck.
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Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: April 24, 2005 at 1:28 AM
If you are still looking for 6x9 subwoofers, Rockford used to make them and you might be able to find a used set of ebay. When I heard them they sounded ok. Might be worth a look
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Posted By: 5150azn
Date Posted: April 24, 2005 at 1:46 PM
Hey thanks guys! I'll see if I can get the 6x9 off ebay too I guess. I'm still debating on how to power everything. Maybe small 2ch for the shakers and a 4ch for everthing else... or maybe 4ch for shakers and front and mono for 6x9s... I dunno any suggestions?  ------------- Tell the Snap-On guy I'm not here!
Posted By: chittyboomboom
Date Posted: April 25, 2005 at 12:15 AM
wow ive never seen or heard of them bass shakers. they look pretty cool. but are they just made to shake things up? and do they feel like bass or like a vibrator under ur chair?
Posted By: 5150azn
Date Posted: May 03, 2005 at 9:17 PM
Cool guys I got the driver's side in! It's not bad considering total build cost was same price as 2 subs. I just got some cheap amp to push'em and a cheap 4 gauge kit. Don't get them if you don't already have bass. I recommend these for those 300watt single 10" systems. It really brings out the lows. But don't let anyone tell you that these shake like heck cause they don't! They don't create any bass worth talking about. You barely notice them but they do what their designed to do.
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Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: May 03, 2005 at 10:00 PM
My boss screwed a couple of those to the bottom of his couch for effect. They were kinda cool but I would have a hard time justifying pulling power from my stereo to run them
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Posted By: 5150azn
Date Posted: May 03, 2005 at 10:14 PM
Just get a seperate amp. For the 60 or so bucks I spend on the shakers themselves I'm happy. My friend tells me I shouldn't call myself an installer anymore for buying those. I say you don't know till you try it yourself. I totally think everyone should try a pair of these. But as for longevity we'll see how long they last.
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