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Old Apr 23, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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Are these 6.5 speakers any good? :

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...ore=&catid=373
http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...ore=&catid=373

I have never heard of them before
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Hmm im interest in a good set of door speakers because with the t-tops off its hard to hear them highs. I have a sub so bass is no issue, i just need better highs.. anyone recommend me a good 6.5 for highs?
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Old Apr 25, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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I have the infinity kappa 60.5 components in my silverado. They sound great and are loud even though they are a little under-powered with my factory head unit. If you look around you can find them for about $200.
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Old May 13, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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Update post. I finally installed the CDT CL-61A in the doors. I am very very pleased. Good product, thanks for the suggestion above.
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Old May 13, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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As far as the Beyma subs, be sure that you check the mounting depth. They look to be pretty deep.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 12:01 AM
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Update with photos. The system is complete.... almost:

Pioneer DEH-P77DH h/u drives cheapo 6.5 pioneer coax speakers in rear sail panels.
Steering wheel control adapter.
Pioneer GM-X572 amp driving door mounted CDT Audio CL-61A 6-1/2" Components.
Pioneer GM-7150 mono amp driving four JL 6" subs in Slim's 'vert enclosure.
Swapped in a t/a power antenna.

This setup kicks *** with the top down and cruising +70 MPH. I can hear and feel the whole range. The only thing I would consider changing is the rear speakers. If money grew on trees I would throw another set of CDT components in the rear and swap the two channel X572 amp for a four channel. I might just delete the rear speakers 'cause they dont do **** really.

I am filtering high pass, low pass etc via the H/U instead of the amp controls. Its easier to adjust that way. The 7150 amp came with a remote gain control that increases subwoofer output 0,6,9,12 dB on a rotary ****. Bitchen for when I raise and lower the softtop. 0dB for top up. Top down; 6dB for stop and go traffic, 9dB for ~75 MPH, and 12dB for checkin out the ladies

I know the Pioneer stuff isnt as exotic as most others post, but it gets the job done well for the $$.

Just need to put carpet on the amp cover and grills over the subs. Its done.

Thanks to those that helped above.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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That's tight, SSpeedracer! Thanks for linking me to this post. Glad you are pleased w/ the result.

In case someone else is interested in my sub-box, more pics and info are available at:

http://members.aol.com/jbslim/SubBoxNFO.exe <- self extracting zip file

Or checkout my info page at the link in my sig below.

(yeah, I know I'm a real web-page beginner, that earlier link to my homepage was designed by my ex g/f and is a little out of date, wish I could take the time to learn how to update it).

Feel free to PM me here.

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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 08:46 AM
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ADS 246ix 6.5" Speakers $230

Image Dynamics CXS64 6.5" Component Speakers $280

Pick em up for this price @ www.carmedia.com
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