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Old 06-13-2011, 05:58 PM
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Hey guys i have a 1999 Civic DX Sedan and i am looking for the best 6x9 rear deck speakers and 6.5" front speakers out there for about $200-$250 total. I am looking for the best bass and the best sound quality in that price range. Let me know
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Go to Crutchfield.com
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i have http://www.audiosavings.com/products...TS1223+RB.aspx as my receiver. what is the strongest set of speakers i can buy that will sound great and loud on my car.

i saw crutchfield but im sure that there are better deals and stronger speakers on other sites. thats why im asking people here cuz they might have had some nice setups on their cars before.
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I didn't say to buy them off of Crutchfield. I said go there. Look at the specs and reviews and compare prices. Find the combo you like and shop elsewhere. Crutchfield is way overpriced.

This also isn't a real tech question. You would have been best served posting here.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/audio-security-video-27/
YOu might want to ask a mod to move it for you.
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Listen to Grumble, find the speakers your looking for or something similar on Crutchfield. Then take that search to eBay or Amazon which is your best bet for proven speakers and attractive cost...should easily be able to pick up a pair of Infinity Kappas for the front and rear.

Or... You can go to West Coast Auto Sound off Oso Pkwy right before the Best Buy there on the right.

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what combo are u talking about...? i dont know what the best ones are for my car and idk what the best combo is. im not sure which ones to choose, thats why i posted on honda-tech and i am asking to see what the best speakers would be that would match up with my receiver. post up some speakers for me, or recommend a few plz
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I'm no car audio expert, but a set of 6X9 and 6.5 coax"...I'd look at Hertz audio. They make some good stuff, and their entry stuff will run about $300 for what you requested.

I'm running 6.5" components up front, and four 5.25" in the rear (gathers), and I love the setup. Solid mids and good highs without sounding bright.

But if you want "bass," I'd get a small sub. 5.25, 6.5, 6x9 can only push so much air.
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tell me how these will turn out guys? are they good speakers?
http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-6929I...CE/ref=lh_ni_t
http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Refer...AA/ref=lh_ni_t
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my car has only 4 speakers, 2 in the rear (6x9) and 2 in the front (6.5")
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I'm guessing they're pretty decent for the price. Infinity used to be pretty big in the late 90's with their Reference and Kappa lineup. For the price, they might be worth considering.

Remember that some components sound their best coupled with an amp, and might not sound good with just a head unit. The Hertz components I have don't require an amp and still sound good.
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can you link me the exact same ones you have on your car? or maybe ones that will fit my 1999 civic dx sedan? and also will everything work well with my pioneer deh-11e receiver?
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and can you also link me a cheap amp that can maybe improve the sound a bit? the most affordable amp for my little civic :D
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1)each of your speaker's link specs were....
6.5 = 75 rms, 67Hz - 21kHz
6x9 = 110 rms, 35 - 30000 Hz [bass is 20 -250 Hz]
but your head unit only produces: Less than 20 watts x 4 rms

In order for the speakers potential, you need an amplifier.
...but it is not that bad if you don't listen to loud deafening music.
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so will those infinity speakers provide a reasonable amount of bass and good sound quality?
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If you like deep bass, you will want to add a sub setup as "Transporter99" recommended.
As the specs indicated, the quality should be good
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can you link me a good amp, nothing too expensive. i just dont know exactly which amp i am looking for
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This is the general site, as a direct link isn't available. Go to products, "Dieci" line, "system", "DSK 165". I spent $180 for these last year. This was a perfect price for a Civic. Didn't want to cheap out, but didn't want to spend hundreds on a set of components for an 18 y/o daily driver either.

http://www.hertzaudiovideo.com/default_en.htm

Amp-wise, I'd check a site like crutchfield for more info. But you'll need a good 4-channel or 5-channel amp (if you want to add a small sub later).
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http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-KAC-52.../dp/B001Q9ER8K

is this worth it? or can you guys find a much cheaper and better amp? and will an amp make a difference?
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I'll leave you with this (I'm on east coast time, and tired) when looking for amps make sure you get one with good RMS power, and not just peak power. Advertising suckers in audio newbies with "Max power" or "peak power." Those descriptions represent the maximum power output that the amp rarely reaches, and won't necessarily give you great sound unless at insane volumes (which is stupid). RMS power is continuous power to the speakers. THAT's what you want for great sound. The Hertz speakers I showed have an RMS power handling of 80w, and peak of 160w. So finding an amp around those numbers (but particularly the RMS power) is critical to get the most vibrant sound system.

keep shopping around for good prices, and good luck.
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Skip the rears

Use all of that toward the front + get a 4 ch amp to power it
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Originally Posted by edzy
Skip the rears

Use all of that toward the front + get a 4 ch amp to power it
agreed!!
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you wont get much bass at all from a 6x9 or a 6.5....one 8inch sub would put those to shame.
get some decent speakers for the doors and back and put in a small sub....you will thank me later.
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would you guys recommend any REALLY CHEAP 8" enclosed subwoofers for my car? i wanna get a reasonable sub that is very cheap and will give me reasonable bass, not looking for anything extraordinary.
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Default Re: Sound system advice needed

i have one p1 12' and 800 watt amp in my 92 hatchback and it gets the job done.i think this should sound good in you car
http://www.audiosavings.com/products...10SV---K1.aspx
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