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Adam_C - September 16th, 2003 at 02:22 PM

got a sony Xplode HU and some 6 1/2s in the front . . . should i go for 6x9 in the back . . . what is a brand with good value . . . looking to spend bout 2-250 . . . should i budget for an amp? (will save more)

cheers
adz


Doug Sweetman - September 16th, 2003 at 02:51 PM

$200 - $250 should give a whole range to choose from. I've had Kickers in the past in my bug - they were good. I've actually got a relatively cheap pair of Panasonics in the bug now, and they are brilliant !!! Seem to work with the space behind the seat as a bit of an enclosure giving some wicked bass extension for 6 x 9's


*did* - September 16th, 2003 at 02:57 PM

I read somewhere that 6x9s aren't as good as round speakers for sound quality, something about the shape changing the sound...
Its your choice really, 6x9s or just 6's. Go for 2 or 3 way speakers. Sony, Kenwood, Pioneer are the brands that I use, but since you have the sony HU, I would go for sony speakers.


kombi_kid - September 16th, 2003 at 04:19 PM

i dont like sony for sound performance!!!i would use alpine,kenwood, pioneer etc!!! i find that the 6x9's out of AU and BA falcons are great for sound!!! if u can find some they would be great!!
depending on the output of ur headunit u should easily run 4 speakers off it and no need to get an amp!!! plus go to a sound dedecated shop to get speaker wire (proper thick stuff) and measure how much u need itll make a difference from the crappy thin speaker wire!
cheers
rhys


baybuscamperkid - September 16th, 2003 at 05:18 PM

never tested, but ive been told infitiny is one of the best brands around, a step above sony etc. im pretty happy with my sony's tho.


Adam_C - September 16th, 2003 at 05:44 PM

i can build a box of MDF for free .... should i put a box behind the parcel area and a frame with material stretched over it ontop so they cant see the speakers?


or not bother with the box?

im going to go crazy with the sound deadening . . . . bitumen paint and foam ... will also help inhibit rust


Adam_C - September 16th, 2003 at 05:47 PM

and call me stupid but are they sold in pairs or individually

EG i have a price for a set for $199 ... is that Each or the pair


cheers
adz


kombi_kid - September 16th, 2003 at 08:47 PM

a pair adz!!!
ill get a photo of whats my bro has with his sub box and 6 x 9's
cheers
rhys


Adam_C - September 16th, 2003 at 09:20 PM

Phew . . . thought so . .. otherwise it was guna get mighty expensive haha


cheers
lookin foward to that pic..... better quality boxed without a sub?
adz


kombi_kid - September 16th, 2003 at 10:56 PM

if ur gonna build a box the sound lads say use +18mm thick wood!
cheers
rhys