which brand do you guys prefer, also any recommendation for models? im planning to get 6.5 component speakers. i listen to alot of hip-hop, rap, or anything good in general.

EDIT: forgot to mention im powering them with a jl audio 300/4 amp, i also have a 12w6v2 powered by a jl audio 500/1 amp

 

I've heard nothing but good things about rainbow, but I think I've only heard a set once. I LOVE diamond audio though.

I have a set of the hex s600s's and I think they blow away many of the $1000 sets of speakers.

<Worked for a higher end audio/video store for 2 years.

 

Diamond Audio Hex Series FTMFW!!

 

Mmmmm Rainbow....

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/ has really good information in regards to reviews of different components.

There is a guy by the name of Don there that gives really good deals on Rainbow gear.