TallestTSX

For those that have replaced their front door speakers with 6.5s, what did you use? Do you like it? Was there something else you were interested in?

Just trying to get as many ideas as possible for what might fit in the car and then choose among those.

BEETROOT

For what vehicle?


edit: should have read your username

97BlackAckCL

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I went with audiobahn because I was on a tighter budget and I got them for wholesale. I also looked at JL, boston, and eclipse, but went cheaper, like my audiobahns for now though

TLBaller

i used image dynamic in my truck. it was alright..

GrandMarkie

I went with DLS Iridium's in front and DLS UR6S in the rear (both 6.5's) Couldn't be happier. I was considering Focals, but have decided this was a better choice.

The only problem is the depth of the magnet. I have a TL so it may vary from your TSX, but I don't see this speaker fitting in any vehicle without modifications.

phipark

Boston Pro60

Very pleased, although they sound probably twice as good with the quality install. My guy made some nice speaker rings and sealed them off very well. I used to have Kicker Resolutions, still have them in a box somewhere, and the Boston's put them to shame. The Kickers are just too harsh.

Also consider, DLS, Dynaudio. I'm not a fan of the big brand companies, ie Alpine, for speakers.

defjukie

I used polk db6500's in the front.

I had to make spacer rings for 'em, it was easy and other than that it's a perfect fit.

The tweeters (6500's are components) required a little bit of trimming of the stock tweeter holes.



overall, a pretty easy swap.

rascalion

Boston Z6

Used in my previous car, not installed in my TL yet, but will be soon.

One of the best 6.5 component speakers on the market. The sound reproduction is amazing.

KaMLuNg

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infinity components...

TallestTSX

It's interesting you say that because I heard specifically that the DLS UP6s weren't as deep as most speakers. Is that not the case, or were you speaking specifically about the Iridiums?

Alos, if you "don't see this speaker fitting in any vehicle without modifications," then does that mean you had to modify your door to get them in?

Reach

^^ Second to the infinity components. Its a good drop-in set (with metra brackets) for a nice bang-for-the-buck upgrade. I think it was the 60.3s components. I have a whole install thread on it somewhere you could look up.

mantis23

focal utopia 165Ws

GrandMarkie

You are talking about the UP6's, I have the UR6's. Sorry, I'm not familiar with the UP6's. Both the Iridium and UR6's were the same depth wise. These are the only pictures I have:

Comparison:


UR6's


Iridiums:


I didn't modify the door panel itself, but created a baffle/shim for the speaker, which was certainly necessary for my car.

zzzed

JL Audio VR650CXI in front doors, Alpine Type R tweeters in dash, JL Audio 10W6V2 in custom box in trunk.......

drewba

For those of you who put in components, where did you put the crossovers?

Napsoner

Diamond audio components up front, and Diamond audio coax in the rear.

Reach

crossovers in the doors. stuck it there with 3M super lock and ran the wires thru the door pass. No rattling/vibration problems so far!

jlukja

Avincar kit. Not sure what brand Ken used or if he even sells them anymore.

CJams

I used Infinity 6012's for the doors. They were the best sounding $100 set I could find at the time.

phipark

In the trunk....

TallestTSX

Nice setup. Did you ever get that amp or whatever it was that was missing back in the trunk there? Also, do you have any closeups of the different pieces? Wanted to see how you finished it off.

phipark

I'm told one more week. Kicker is extremely backed up appparently.

Da SJ

I went with Boston Pro's in the front doors. They are running off a JL 300 2. The Amp is under the driver seat and the crossovers are under the passenger seat.

UNeeKLiNG

iTrader: (3)

did you take out your spare tire or did you just elevate the setup?

phipark

Had to take out the spare to get a 1.0 cu ft box in there.

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

sacrafice spare tire for trunk space.. i think i would do it too...

ricky124

i'm using infinity kappa components as well. pretty happy with them too, and as said before...a good bang for the buck deal

kyotousa

Hi I am wondering if I should just change the rear deck speaker......
put Polk MOMO MMC 690 in...will that work with the rest of stock system?

hornyleprechaun

I got the MB Quart 6.5 components up front and the 6X9s in the rear.. last final is tomorrow then i'm installing my 12W6V2

phipark

You will need a new amp.

sjammer

used boston pro series separates in the front powered by an alpine MRV-F545.

Madeline

CDT HD-62's. Extremely happy with them. I put the x-over in the doors.

http://www.streeteffectz.com/jordantl/

@cUr@-TL

im using soundstream components for the front and soundstream 2-way speakers for the back... sounds good... amplified with a 5-channel soundstream tarantula amplifier (which also powers my sub)... feeded by a motorized panasonic headunit (7-channel EQ).

indytsx1

Diamond Audio 6.5 s600 Hex-FRONT
Diamond Audio 6x9's -BACK
JL Audio 12W3V2-SUB
Alpine MRV-F450
XM Commander Radio Unit

I have the Diamond Audio crossovers and line driver under the carpet in the front seats. I had to cut about 1/4" of the sound insulation to alllow for a flush fit. My next plan is to install a Audio Control 4.1i in-dash EQ to help dial in my music since I only have bass and treble control with the factory head unit. At the same time I do this I plan on putting sound deadening material in the doors, trunk and the floor when I have a very boring weekend : )