Best 3.5" and 4x6 speakers?
02-04-2010, 11:27 AM
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Best 3.5" and 4x6 speakers?
Yes, I know, using a Nak CD400's built in amp going to 2 3.5" and 2 4"x6" speakers isn't exactly an audiophile system, but it does sound fairly decent, and there's no reason to have it sounding something less than its best.
In the car now are Alpine S Series speakers. The right rear (4"x6") is blown (makes a lot of vibrating noises when there is the even a tiny amount of bass). Should I just replace it with another one of the same, or are there speakers available in 3.5" and 4"x6" better than the Alpine S Series by enough to be worth changing all of them?
Any local store recommendations?
In the car now are Alpine S Series speakers. The right rear (4"x6") is blown (makes a lot of vibrating noises when there is the even a tiny amount of bass). Should I just replace it with another one of the same, or are there speakers available in 3.5" and 4"x6" better than the Alpine S Series by enough to be worth changing all of them?
Any local store recommendations?
02-04-2010, 01:40 PM
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Re: Best 3.5" and 4x6 speakers?
Yes, I know, using a Nak CD400's built in amp going to 2 3.5" and 2 4"x6" speakers isn't exactly an audiophile system, but it does sound fairly decent, and there's no reason to have it sounding something less than its best.
In the car now are Alpine S Series speakers. The right rear (4"x6") is blown (makes a lot of vibrating noises when there is the even a tiny amount of bass). Should I just replace it with another one of the same, or are there speakers available in 3.5" and 4"x6" better than the Alpine S Series by enough to be worth changing all of them?
Any local store recommendations?
In the car now are Alpine S Series speakers. The right rear (4"x6") is blown (makes a lot of vibrating noises when there is the even a tiny amount of bass). Should I just replace it with another one of the same, or are there speakers available in 3.5" and 4"x6" better than the Alpine S Series by enough to be worth changing all of them?
Any local store recommendations?
02-04-2010, 01:56 PM
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Re: Best 3.5" and 4x6 speakers?
Did you try the Infinity Kappas? Those are the only ones where what I've heard makes me think they might be better than the Alpine S.
Honestly my setup doesn't sound terrible. Maybe it's because of how the speakers are staged against the windshield I don't know. It sounds way better than my brother's e39 BMW, and while those aren't known for good sound systems you'd think with 10 speakers he'd have the better sound.
Honestly my setup doesn't sound terrible. Maybe it's because of how the speakers are staged against the windshield I don't know. It sounds way better than my brother's e39 BMW, and while those aren't known for good sound systems you'd think with 10 speakers he'd have the better sound.
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02-04-2010, 02:00 PM
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Re: Best 3.5" and 4x6 speakers?
What are you putting this in? I'm probably not the best source for comparison, since my car has absolutely terrible speaker placement.... Most people buy the 4x6 to 6x7 adapters and go that route.....
02-04-2010, 02:10 PM
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Re: Best 3.5" and 4x6 speakers?
So I'd stick with the Infinity's..... maybe attach a baffle to the rears to help tighten up the sound.....
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02-04-2010, 02:11 PM
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Re: Best 3.5" and 4x6 speakers?
Oh, well, with the 4x6 in my rear deck there is no room to spare. It's not a matter of just adapting to the mounting holes.
02-04-2010, 02:17 PM
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02-04-2010, 02:26 PM
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Re: Best 3.5" and 4x6 speakers?
Do you think the Infinity speakers are better than the Alpine S by enough to be worth the $90 more that it would cost (because I'd have to replace the fronts too if I go with the Infinity)?
How would you describe the sound of the Infinity? I'm worried they might sound metallic.
How would you describe the sound of the Infinity? I'm worried they might sound metallic.
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02-04-2010, 02:35 PM
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Re: Best 3.5" and 4x6 speakers?
The Kappa 3.5's are definately worth the improvement, IMO... they're about as good as you're going to get from that size... BUT... if cash is an issue right now, and your current 3.5's are still working, I'd just buy the 4x6's for now and see what you think...
Definintly worth the $$ for the Inifinty's though...
Definintly worth the $$ for the Inifinty's though...