new car speakers

[lsufan77]

I just am on a budget and I just got an Eclipse cd3402(bottom of the line).<BR>I am looking for a cheap pair of high quality 6 1/2''s and 6*9''s. I am looking to spend less than $300. I want speakers with some bass because I don''t have the money for a sub. (But not boomy bass)

[apcarandang]

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<DIV>Let me get this straight, you want to spend $300 on a pair of 6.5 and a pair or 6 x 9 speakers?<BR><BR>S & V Moderator</DIV>/idealbb/images/smilies/2.gif

[Avelanchefan]

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<DIV>First off I would shop online at cruthfield or sounddomain. You will get better prices than you would at a local store. Then if you want them profesionally installed you can still go to BB or CC, or your local car audio store&nbsp;and get it done there. You will still save money this way. As for what to get here are a few suggestions.<BR><BR>For 6.5''s I would&nbsp;pick&nbsp;from these three:<BR><A href="http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52000&I=107DB650&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N">http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52000&I=107DB650&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N</A>&nbsp;<BR><BR><A href="http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52000&I=108625I&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N">http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52000&I=108625I&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N</A><BR><BR><A href="http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52000&I=109GTO636&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N">http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52000&I=109GTO636&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N</A><BR><BR>As For 6x9''s I would say these three would do you good too:<BR><A href="http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52300&I=1089603I&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N">http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52300&I=1089603I&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N</A><BR><BR><A href="http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52300&I=107DB690&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N">http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52300&I=107DB690&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N</A><BR><BR><A href="http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52300&I=500SPS690A&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N">http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-awMbMcoB4zb/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=52300&I=500SPS690A&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N</A><BR><BR>Staying with Alpine, Polk, Kenwood or Infinity should do you fine. I have no experience with Blaupunkt so I have no idea what they sound like or there sturdyness. Pioneer....I don''t know...they look to be getting weaker as of late. I know a few people that are not pleased with their Pioneer speakers. RF...I have some 6" Fosgate punch''s. I like them. But if you are willing to spend more money then you are better off with the above suggestions. If you are in a money crunch than Fosgates are a good altenative. Sony....blah....I hate the red plastic cones. JBL...again no experience, but I have heard positive things.<BR><BR>Hope this helps!<BR><BR>Avsfan</DIV>

[apcarandang]

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<DIV>Try Etronics, they have better prices than Cruthfield.<BR><BR><A href="http://www.etronics.com/"><STRONG><FONT color=#3333ff>http://www.etronics.com/</FONT></STRONG></A><BR><BR>S & V Moderator</DIV>/idealbb/images/smilies/2.gif

[GreatDane]

I have an Eclipse head unit (CD5423) <BR><BR>http://www.eclipse-web.com/products/cdtuner/image/cd5423.jpg<BR><BR>For speakers, in the doors of my F150, I have Infinity Reference component speakers that I bought at Crutchfield for $130 when they were discounting them. Now there is a new model for this year.These speakers sound better than I expected, and because they are very efficient, I am using the amp in the head unit to drive them, which I had first thought would not have enough power.<BR><BR>These Infinity speakers will not deliver any real bass...I use 2- 10" Polk subwoofers with a Sony 4 channel amp bridged for 2 channel operation...150 W RMS or so to each Polk.<BR><BR>It is not easy to get good bass from using just 6 inch/ 6 x 9 speakers...maybe add a sub w/ amp later.

[Jear Bear]

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<DIV>Hey, you could also check out <A href="http://www.thezeb.com">www.thezeb.com</A>&nbsp; They have great prices (also price match), free shipping on orders over $99 (i think), and a 90 day return policy (that I have used.) Good stuff at a great price.&nbsp; Here''s what I would recommend:<BR><BR>Pioneer (Personally I like them, and they are great for the price.&nbsp; Great bass!)<BR><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>TS-D160R $82.99<BR>TS-D690R $107.99 (you might be able to find this cheaper, so they will match the price)<BR><BR></STRONG>4 channel amps to get the most of your speakers:<BR><FONT face=Verdana><STRONG>Profile<BR>CA440 $99.99<BR></STRONG><BR>= 290.97 + wiring<BR><BR>Should be a great sounding system without any subs.<BR><BR>~J<BR><BR></FONT></FONT></DIV>