85 C4 Speaker suggestions

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Jul 2, 2007 | 09:22 PM

lrb452

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85 C4 Speaker suggestions

Hi to everyone,

I've got an 85 coupe with a Sony MEX-5DI HU and a new Pioneer GM6300F 4channel amp on the way from CC. I'd like to replace stock speakers and I'm looking for suggestions regarding speaker selection to compliment HU & amp. I'd really like a simple, clean installation. I'm planning to place the amp under or behind driverseat. From some of the threads I've looked at people have stressed the importance of the door speakers and said "don't even bother with dash speakers" or "don't even bother with rear speakers". I'm more interested in really good clean sound than Thump-Thump, but all suggestions are welcomed. Thanks in advance

P.S. I'm thinking in the $250.00-300.00 range for speakers

Jul 3, 2007 | 12:32 PM

Shimy86

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I'd recommend Infinity Kappa 6.5 in the doors and Infinity Kappa 6x9 in the rear. if your amp can push some power it will sound great. If you need a bit more bass they also have a small powered sub that would fit under the pass seat. I run those speakers and a 10 inch bass link and I think it is great...to much from the bass link but the wife likes the "thump thump".

Just my 2 cents

Jul 4, 2007 | 09:12 AM

lrb452

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Thanks for your input. Did you install the infinities on your car? I've heard that the 6X9 fit right in, but what about the 6.5s in the doors? Do you have to cut or fabricate anything for the install? Thanks again

Jul 4, 2007 | 01:42 PM

bogus

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the 6x9s won't just drop in. you will have to build a baffle to support it. this is assuming you have bose.

the 6.5s will require the removal of the bose box, assuming it's bose.

Jul 4, 2007 | 03:36 PM

lrb452

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Thanks Bogus for the input. Also does anybody know if (on a 4 channel amp) you can use channel 1 & 2 to run 2ohm speakers and bridged 3 & 4 to run a 4ohm Sub?

Jul 4, 2007 | 05:04 PM

bogus

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why run 2 ohm speakers? most drivers are 4 ohm.

Jul 4, 2007 | 06:58 PM

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From: Dyer IN

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in theory you can but I can tell you that amp wont be happy with that setup its gonna run hot. Polk DB line of speakers are totally budget oriented and very smooth sounding with solid midbass... anyone who has heard my car can attest to this