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will 6.5" splits fit into R33 front?

sidewaymambo

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Hi,

New to here (get drag to here by ONARUN), just say "HELLO" to all of you!! :)

I know nothing about stereo, however want to install a JVC MP3 head unit in my R33 (at moment all stock stereo and speakers), but at moment I feel the sound mostly comes from back. I'm wondering should I get a new set of front speakers somrthing like 6.5", a bit more power split into front or...whatever is more ideal you think..

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Spiderman Enthusiast

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If u want really clear quality sound from the front i recommend u get splits, they will set u back about $300 for kenwood splits, the great thing about spilts is that is a 2 way speaker which is split in 2 , one goes in the door and the other a tiny little tweeter sits on the dash somewhere or where ever else u decide to put, it the sound is crystal clear and it sounds as if the singer is actually by ur side singing in ur ear.

At the back either 3 way speakers or you go splits again and then of course a Sub 12" probaly in the boot for the base. And u should great sound

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I reccomend you do not get Sony or Kenwood splits. If 6" splits do not fit in the stock locations you can easily make them fit by making door pods. When installing them i suggest you put a MDF ring around the hole before screwing the speaker in. Door pods would be the best for Sound Quality as you can make them on an angle to face the speaker towards you. I suggest you save a bit more and spend at least $500+ on front speakers and an amp for them, you will thank me later :)

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Hi,

I have a set of MB Quart 6.5" splits in the front doors. The mids fit perfectly into the stock locations, and I have the tweeters on the sails next to the side mirrors. Sounds awsome....

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Sorry, let me ask a stupid question; what's brand name of MB Quart? thanks!!

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I've heard alot of splits

Alot side by side

and alot in fully tuned SQ sysetms

i am talking 50 channels per speaker is how fine tuned they are

and i can honestly say

If you are in the market for splits around the $1k mark, Boston Pro 2-ways are the definate way to go. Focal Utopias are OK, overrated though. Dynaudio System 260 and 360 are also very sweet, but the Bostons are slightly better.

Mb Quarts are good, But i would not call them the best. They sound sweet, tweeters are a bit harsh tho. A thing you will like about the boston pros is that they can absoloutely scream with about 40wrms going into them, and not lose a single bit of quality at high volume. Although they can go very loud and sound very good with only 40wrms i would reccomend at least 90wrms going into them.

Usually it will just come down to user preference. You're probrably not a SQ junkie like i, so none of the things i mentioned above will matter to you much.

MB Quarts are great quality, but do not sound the best.

Cheers

Ryan

  • 4 weeks later...
GoldZilla Grand Master

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Splits are the go, for sure. Everyone's made some good suggestions here, but it depends on a few main things:

* Are you gonna run them straight off the head unit? If you have a high power unit you should be able to get away with this, but look for a speaker with high sensitivity (i.e. good efficiency so that the speaker runs loudly AND efficiently from the small amount of power a head unit pushes out, compared to the amount an amp puts out). Remember that the power ratings on a deck are almost always measured in PMPO (Peak Music Power Output - the amount of power that is able to be pushed out in small bursts, and usually with at least some distortion) which is far less accurate than an amp's power output when measured in RMS (Root Mean Square - the amount of power that is CONSTANTLY being produced with minimal distortion). If you're using an amp to run your speakers, then you can sacrifice efficiency a bit to get better sound and build quality in exchange.

If you're gonna be running your speakers directly off the deck at high volume levels, there's a good chance that they'll be distorting and will therefore be damaged a lot more easily. :D

* The most important thing: do the speakers you sample sound good to YOU? Everyone's ears and tastes are different, so only YOU can decide if YOU like the way a speaker sounds. (When you hear some speakers you like, but are still shopping around, get EXACT model numbers so you can compare apples with apples.) After all, they're going in YOUR car, and primarily for YOUR enjoyment. If you like the sound of the speaker(s) you've sampled, then you can decide on the next point.

* How much do you wanna spend? Ryan suggested some nice gear, but if you're on a budget these may not suit you (then again they might - some people are lucky enough to be able to spend $250,000 on a pair of speakers for their living room, along with their $25,000 CD player, $30,000 amplifier/receiver and another $30,000 on their plasma TV or projector and screen. I wish I had these options!!!). You never know, you might end up being happy with a pair of ReSponse speakers from JayCar.

Set yourself a budget and work around that.

MB Quart's and Boston's are nice, I have never heard Dynaudio's so I can't comment. Focals: a lot of specialist home and studio speaker manufacturers use Focal drivers in their gear, so that should give you some indication on how highly their products are regarded...

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Focal? Overrated?

Hmmm.... someone wants to get into a debate.....

Seriously though, I will sound like a broken record... but go the splits and a decent amplifier. If you spend a little time setting them up, you can get surprisingly good bass response from them. And unlike most systems, which have "thump and scream" tendencies, a good set of splits will really fill the car with loud clear sound that doesn't become fatiguing to the ears.

Anyway, my personal faves are the Focal range. Utopia are awesome (the World IASCA Champion used focal) and the PolyKevlar are awesome too. Bostons are sweet, Dynaudio phenomonal. If you want good sound quality at a lower price, from my experience the lower Focal range is awesome value for money. Polyflex splits are about $350 and in a comparison, beat the top of the line Sony, Alpine and JL audio....

Bottom line, go somewhere where you can hear them, and have a listen yourself. Best test there is. It is your sound, so make sure you pick something you like....

Cheers,

Slaz....:)

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