Which 6.5" Splits to buy?

[someonestolecc]

Hello,

I'm interested in getting some 2 way splits for the front. 6.5" is probably the right size for me. Will be running from a Pioneer GMX414 amp (4x60) with some Phillips 6.5" splits at the back for rear fill.

If the front ones don't get enough kick to them that way I will run the rear ones from the headunit and bridge the amp for 2x140 to the front.

At the moment I have a 10" noname sub and a generic amp but will be replacing probably with a decent 12" and decent amp. (If that's enough for a r32 4 door.. i think it should be).

Anyways - I need to know which splits I'm going to audition before going to the shop cos I need to make sure they have them on a soundstage.

I have basically been thinking of looking at these splits and would like to know your experiences with them, and if you have any other comparable ones that may be worth looking at also.

Currently I'm looking at

MB Quartz DSE216 .. i think they're 6.5"

and Boston Acoustics RC620 6.5"

Then I need to find myself some pods or think of a way to mount them nice in the doors with deadener etc but I will cross that bridge when I come to it.

Please let me know what you think guys, or if you have other comparable ones I can look at..

ta!

[CerealKiller]

a lot of people have used Hertz HSK165 and recommend them. If you search back a few pages there are threads on system recommendations.

Personally I have Focal Utopia 165W but I don't think you can afford them

[someonestolecc]

Thanks for the advice - will add them to my list

hehe I've heard focals are excellent - if i was getting into that sorta SQ I'd be spending $2-3k for the rest of the setup minimum?

Whilst i'd *may* be able to afford the splits I wouldn't have the amp and subs and sub amp to run the rest to make it worthwhile (in my mind anyways).

Already bought a pioneer 7650 (that sounds about right).

Slowly building her up

[someonestolecc]

CKill -

Well I priced those and you're right. If I bought them I couldn't buy my subs hehe

They must sound great.

The Hertz ones are underpriced aren't they? I mean they're underpriced compared to the other two... They'd be comaprable to the lower range boston rc60's aren't they?

Also how do the Focal Polyglass v2 series 6.5" components go ?

[Fhrx]

We install all three and they're all quite nice hey. It largely depends on the style of music you listen too.

Hertz are quite bassy and strong, Focals are quite smooth and refined and the Boston Rally are somewhere in between.

[-=BoganRice=-]

Hey mate, I just got a set of Alpine's for mine, all nicely installed and it looks pretty much factory ... Most people that see it don't mind em and they sound OK ... well, they give you sound anyways ...

[someonestolecc]

Thanks for the reply guys.

Bogan which Alpines are they? It's really had to tell from the Alpine webpage which is suited to what. The Alpine SPR-176A and Alpine SPX-177R are the two from alpine I would be looking at so far.

I usually listen to hip hop, trance, breaks. I like heart thumping bass but I will also take SQ over SPL if it's a choice. I just like to have my heart revived by the stereo if I can't find those little electrical plate things

I've always thought if I had the money I'd like to have the (unattainable) goal of creating the club experience in a car.

Fhrx - I've been admiring your work recently and I'm wondering if I could get a roundabout price for some work I'd like to do?

I usually install my own systems cos I prefer to save money but if possible I'd like to get some stuff done professionally and if it makes a saving of money I'd like to do some of the work myself. Would you consider listening to my plan and advising for the parts for the bits I could do myself so they "fit" with the bits I'd like done by yourself? (as well as sourcing some things for me) - If it's an all or nothing thing that's fine also

[-=BoganRice=-]

erm, they are the new school Alpine Type S 6.5" Splits ... they aren't too bad ... I have a 60x4 head unit up them too ...

[someonestolecc]

You run them from the deck?

whowa.. hehe.

[-=BoganRice=-]

Yeah man ... the head unit has ample power to run em ... infact, I know someone with a set of type r's running off their deck too ... thes things are putting out 30-35WRMS of power eh ... not too shabby ... they need to have direct battery links on them to run ...

[Ghodde]

I like my Kicker components, running off a Kicker KX850.4 amp. I'd recommend them to anyone.

[someonestolecc]

Thanks for the reply Ghodde.

Is that the Kicker K6.2 or RS6?

Ta.

[Fro-Daddy]

ok, this goes for all audio related questions...LISTEN TO THE SPEAKERS! if it sounds good to you, then it is good, your gunna be listening to it, so get what you think is good...people have diff oppinions on all speakers, best to make up your own mind and have what you like mate...

i didnt mean for that sound like a rant or anything, but this is the best way to get what you want...

i just got 4" fusion splits for my car (free ) and they go pretty hard aye!

[someonestolecc]

Thanks for the advice! I dig man - I indend of shortlisting a few speakers so I can audition them then make up my mind.

I asked cos I wanted to know if there were any particular quality issues, value on prices etc all those sorts of decision making input you don't get if you just walk into strathos and ask them for a fully sick xplod speaker

On the other it's exactly right.. my ears, my cars, my money and therefor I'm not going to buy speakers PURELY on someone's recommendation.

Go any recommendations on stores that carry all quality speakers mentioned in this post?

I will prolly be looking this weekend.

[Ghodde]

k6.2. The RS6 is just a 6. the 6.2 is the component set:

http://www.kicker.com/ShowPage.cfm?filenam...l&menu=MIDTWEET

(At the bottom of the screen)

Or, up close:

http://www.kicker.com/Closeup.cfm?menu=mid...oducts/K6_2.jpg