Help me pick components for my C6
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Racer
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From: Bethlehem PA
Help me pick components for my C6
Looking for component options for my C6 up front. I know 6.5" (or 6.75") is the way to go, but are there any suggestions on what to check out? I'm not looking for anyone to make a decision for me; just looking for people to point me in the right direction of what to listen to.
Music types are largely rock/top 40, with some hip hop and R&B in there, though it'll be a good mix of everything except country. I'm looking for good, clean sound, with a good balance to it. Nothing overly bright, and nothing overly boomy.
Power will come from Alpine PDX, either 4.100 or 4.150. I will also have a sub in the car, so that will cover the low end. Most likely Image Dynamics ID10V3 sub.
I'd like budget to be under $300, preferably under $200.
I've had good luck with Polk stuff in the past, so I'd like to check out Polk DB6501 and MM6501. Any other suggestions on what brands or models to give a listen to with this type of setup?
Thanks!
Music types are largely rock/top 40, with some hip hop and R&B in there, though it'll be a good mix of everything except country. I'm looking for good, clean sound, with a good balance to it. Nothing overly bright, and nothing overly boomy.
Power will come from Alpine PDX, either 4.100 or 4.150. I will also have a sub in the car, so that will cover the low end. Most likely Image Dynamics ID10V3 sub.
I'd like budget to be under $300, preferably under $200.
I've had good luck with Polk stuff in the past, so I'd like to check out Polk DB6501 and MM6501. Any other suggestions on what brands or models to give a listen to with this type of setup?
Thanks!
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Racer
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From: Bethlehem PA
Do you mean the MMC6500? Looks like they've been replaced by the MM6501, according to Sonicelectronix website. $40 difference between the two. The new ones aren't labeled Momos anymore; they're mobile monitors, that's why I ask.
Le Mans Master
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should have been more specific, I have done quite a few installs with the mmc6500 which are now the mm6501 mobile monitors
i have done one install with the new ones and they are NICE. either one shoudl treat you well, if you can find a sweet deal on mmc6500 then grab em
i have done one install with the new ones and they are NICE. either one shoudl treat you well, if you can find a sweet deal on mmc6500 then grab em
Racer
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Focal's seems to be pretty popular (don't know which line as they have many).
I'm going with Image Dynamics CXS64 components. Why? I've listened to these in my friends vehicles and enjoyed them. Plus, they are supposed to handle pretty good power RMS.
I'm going with Image Dynamics CXS64 components. Why? I've listened to these in my friends vehicles and enjoyed them. Plus, they are supposed to handle pretty good power RMS.
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Racer
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should have been more specific, I have done quite a few installs with the mmc6500 which are now the mm6501 mobile monitors
i have done one install with the new ones and they are NICE. either one shoudl treat you well, if you can find a sweet deal on mmc6500 then grab em
i have done one install with the new ones and they are NICE. either one shoudl treat you well, if you can find a sweet deal on mmc6500 then grab em
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Also FYI the PDX amps are underrated and the 4.100 should be plenty of power. I just did a PDX 4.100 in a C5Z06 with elemental designs 6000 components and an elemental designs 13kv sub and it sounds awesome. PM ROBLS6 and he can attest to the 4.100 capabilities
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Racer
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Right, I've seen a bunch of birth sheets on them. They're more around 120 per channel, where 150s are more like 170-175. I'm thinking the 4.100 will be enough; just concerned about getting enough to the sub, though that should be plenty when bridged I think.
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I just ordered my parts for a winter install. I went with the PDX 5 and the MM6501. Thanks to Pentavolvo for the advice! Can't wait to get it all up and running. I'm going to tackle this at the same time that I add a HUD to my C6... This is going to be a big job, but I figure I have all winter...
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Racer
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So, my install has taken forever, partly because I'm lazy, and partly because I'm pretty happy with the way the DNX5120 sounds when paired with the factory speakers. Yeah, I know... sacrilege.
Anyway, I have my 5120 in the dash and working fine, and it's been there for several months. Waiting to go, I have a Madvette sub box, Alpine PDX 4.100, and I just purchased a set of MM6501 components today. The good thing about waiting is that you can score some smokin' deals; I snagged the last set of those 6501s from a vendor on Amazon for $189 shipped
What I still need: amp wiring kit (have patch cables already), sub, interior insulation kit, and speaker mounting plates. Oh, and speaker wire, I guess.
Optional: rear camera. I'm debating on this. I do not want to have to drill any holes, so I'll only do this if it can be done without drilling.
Anyway, I have my 5120 in the dash and working fine, and it's been there for several months. Waiting to go, I have a Madvette sub box, Alpine PDX 4.100, and I just purchased a set of MM6501 components today. The good thing about waiting is that you can score some smokin' deals; I snagged the last set of those 6501s from a vendor on Amazon for $189 shipped
What I still need: amp wiring kit (have patch cables already), sub, interior insulation kit, and speaker mounting plates. Oh, and speaker wire, I guess.
Optional: rear camera. I'm debating on this. I do not want to have to drill any holes, so I'll only do this if it can be done without drilling.
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From: Greer, SC
So, my install has taken forever, partly because I'm lazy, and partly because I'm pretty happy with the way the DNX5120 sounds when paired with the factory speakers. Yeah, I know... sacrilege.
Anyway, I have my 5120 in the dash and working fine, and it's been there for several months. Waiting to go, I have a Madvette sub box, Alpine PDX 4.100, and I just purchased a set of MM6501 components today. The good thing about waiting is that you can score some smokin' deals; I snagged the last set of those 6501s from a vendor on Amazon for $189 shipped
What I still need: amp wiring kit (have patch cables already), sub, interior insulation kit, and speaker mounting plates. Oh, and speaker wire, I guess.
Optional: rear camera. I'm debating on this. I do not want to have to drill any holes, so I'll only do this if it can be done without drilling.
Anyway, I have my 5120 in the dash and working fine, and it's been there for several months. Waiting to go, I have a Madvette sub box, Alpine PDX 4.100, and I just purchased a set of MM6501 components today. The good thing about waiting is that you can score some smokin' deals; I snagged the last set of those 6501s from a vendor on Amazon for $189 shipped
What I still need: amp wiring kit (have patch cables already), sub, interior insulation kit, and speaker mounting plates. Oh, and speaker wire, I guess.
Optional: rear camera. I'm debating on this. I do not want to have to drill any holes, so I'll only do this if it can be done without drilling.
I would suggest DARVEX for your wiring needs. They have good products are reasonably priced and they ship fast.
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Racer
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Isn't there an existing harness going through the firewall that I can put the power wire in/next to? If not, no big deal; I don't care about drilling a hole through the firewall. I should've been more specific: I don't want to drill a hole in the outside of the car, aka back bumper.
Thanks for the wiring company tip.
Thanks for the wiring company tip.
Safety Car
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There might be but we couldn't find a good one to use. Here is where we drilled mine in case it helps. We drilled from the inside and removed the battery first of course.
In the passenger side footwell....
Under the hood exiting...
In the passenger side footwell....
Under the hood exiting...
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If you don't want to use the OEM harness, drilling a hole and using a grommet would be best for the power wire, but it's pretty easy to run the wire through the right front quarter panel and into the cabin at the accordian gizmo for the door wires. There's a 3x5" piece of plastic that just pops out in the footwell for easy access to the accordian.
For the rear camera, there are plenty of options that wouldn't require drilling a hole in the bumper itself, but depending on the camera you may have to drill through the plastic panel at the rear of the trunk. But that panel is completely hidden, so who cares. Check out this thread for the one I like and some other ideas.
For the rear camera, there are plenty of options that wouldn't require drilling a hole in the bumper itself, but depending on the camera you may have to drill through the plastic panel at the rear of the trunk. But that panel is completely hidden, so who cares. Check out this thread for the one I like and some other ideas.
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Racer
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Thanks, guys!
Mark: by "right", do you mean driver's side, or passenger? Got a photo?
Ryan: I'm assuming you went with the components up front? How do you like them? What are you powering them with? Did you do any sound deadening? What about speaker mounts?
Thanks!
Mark: by "right", do you mean driver's side, or passenger? Got a photo?
Ryan: I'm assuming you went with the components up front? How do you like them? What are you powering them with? Did you do any sound deadening? What about speaker mounts?
Thanks!
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Right = passenger side 
I ran 8 gauge wire to my amp that I attached to the bolt next to the fuse box:
It looks much neater with the fuse box lid down:
There's a hole next to the battery to run it through:
Then a small slit in the accordian gizmo and it's inside the cabin:
I have the Polk db6501 components mounted on custom plates and I'm quite happy with them. You could easily buy the speakers and plates for under $200. I have the crossover switch at 0, but have been considering popping the door panels off one more time to bump them down to -3. Check out my sig for a complete list of what I have.
I ran 8 gauge wire to my amp that I attached to the bolt next to the fuse box:
It looks much neater with the fuse box lid down:
There's a hole next to the battery to run it through:
Then a small slit in the accordian gizmo and it's inside the cabin:
I have the Polk db6501 components mounted on custom plates and I'm quite happy with them. You could easily buy the speakers and plates for under $200. I have the crossover switch at 0, but have been considering popping the door panels off one more time to bump them down to -3. Check out my sig for a complete list of what I have.