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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 01:08 AM
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just looking for some speakers for under $350, mine crackle and im pretty sure theyre blown. want clean speakers that i can turn up pretty loud with confidence. i have a kenwood HU. and what kind of amp would be sufficient.
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400 including amp?

Do you want bright speakers or tame speakers?
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i guess $500 total would be fine. i do want good highs cause im planning on getting a stealth box soon. but i think most of all i want speakers that i can turn up and sound clean, no distortion.
on crutchfield i saw

Boston Acoustics SC50 $224
Infinity Kappa 50.9cs $249
Focal Access 130 A1 $299

and what amp?
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I wouldn't run Kappas, ever. They offend my ears. to me, they sound like distortion if turned up past 0.

BAs are OK. Focals are the best of that bunch.
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I agree, Focals and send a as much power as budget allows to them.
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I have these in my Vette and love em. Very good midranges and silk tweeters that are smooooth. I have mine paired up with a JL Stealthbox also.
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...io_C5-650.aspx

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thanks for the info, those JL's are 6 1/2's though, i thought they had to be 5 1/4? and how much is a reasonable price for an install of the speakers and sub separately?
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You can fit up to a 10" speaker in the front door... Get 6.5s.
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Originally Posted by Kale
I wouldn't run Kappas, ever. They offend my ears. to me, they sound like distortion if turned up past 0.

BAs are OK. Focals are the best of that bunch.
yes, go with the focals... on a side note what Focals have you been able to hear in a car?
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and what about the amp?
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thanks for the info, those JL's are 6 1/2's though, i thought they had to be 5 1/4? and how much is a reasonable price for an install of the speakers and sub separately?
Most use 6.5's in the front. With an inexpensive backing plate they fit fit with plenty of room. The 6.5's give better midrange. The rears are 5.25's.

I had the whole system done together so I cant give you an install price for what you asked. Someone can give you a ballpark # Im sure.
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Crutchfield is great for research, but before you pull the trigger contact Dennis (C5 BearsFan) and/or Rick (RAAMaudio) to see what kind of deals they can give you. You won't be sorry
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how about polk audio mm6501 6.5 inch components?
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Hey my advice is go see Dennis at Doube D Mods, can go wrong he has the best price I could fine. He set me up with a HU, Amp and Speakers. He has several options and is great to work with.
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