Bang for buck 6.5 car speakers in mid 2023?

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#304565 15-May-2023 13:54

Hi,

Looking at upgrading my car audio and they're currently 6.75" speakers that would suit a 6.5" aftermarket upgrade size.

Standard in back, but component splits in front up to tweeters.

Before just jumping to standard Sony at supercheap etc, I thought I'd ask if anyone has purchased any of these recently (last couple of years or so) and see if there were any recommendations.

Coming from factory paper cones anything will be better but occasionally there's a clear standout value for money product choice.

Powered off a head unit (which I'll also be upgrading) so nothing requiring an amp is required, just solid that sounds good upgrade objective here.

Any thoughts/feelings?

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#3076391 15-May-2023 14:11

these

https://drivingsound.co.nz/product/infinity-ref6532ix-reference-6-5inch-2-way-speakers/

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#3076582 16-May-2023 08:34

Look good, thanks Batman.

Thoughts on matching component splits around a similar price point?

Or I could always just replace the main speaker and leave the existing tweeter in place I guess.

Would depend on how well the crossover worked and assume standard speaker resistance matched etc.

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#3076585 16-May-2023 08:48

Hyperdrive have a good selection that is reasonably priced. https://www.hyperdrive.co.nz/products/category/235/car-speakers

I brought some speakers from Elite Electronics last year, great to deal with and were the best price for a specific model I was looking for. https://www.elite-electronics.com.au/In-Car_Entertainment/Speakers

Good sensitivity is a key factor.

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#3080162 27-May-2023 21:39

Jaxson:

Look good, thanks Batman.

Thoughts on matching component splits around a similar price point?

Or I could always just replace the main speaker and leave the existing tweeter in place I guess.

Would depend on how well the crossover worked and assume standard speaker resistance matched etc.

not sure about component splits - i just disconnected my tweeter

i tested a few and these have the most clearest sound. the bass is thumping and deep and the midrange is lush but the high are also very sweet.

there is also a component splitting speaker but they are a bit more expensive and i didn't test those - maybe these for the rear and buy the component split for the fronts

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#3080167 27-May-2023 21:47

actually no i don't recommend infinity for component - the tweeter when mounted to reflect off the glass is too harsh on your ears you will wish you were not alive

so yeah either mount the speakers in the door or get another brand if you want tweeters on the dash

i have no issue with the direction of the sound as it doesn't feel like it's coming from the bottom of the door and my cheap japanese car dash tweeters were not tuned to sound good, but in cars with properly programmed dash tweeters you do notice a difference with the soundstage. something that's very difficult to do with just slapping on some speakers top and bottom - as i mentioned i put some infiinity tweeters and it nearly killed me, just left it at the doors only, while my other cars with properly tuned dash ones do make a difference.

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#3080182 28-May-2023 00:08

I’ve experienced that previously. Aftermarket components and way too much ear piercing treble.
Had to eq way down.

Tempted to keep the factory ones in my car as they actually sound ok.

not sure is if it’s really ok to mix and match with aftermarket 6.5” speakers, depends on sensitivities matching I guess.

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#3080413 28-May-2023 18:27

the cheap Infinity speakers will turn your car into a audiophile grade disco jukebox when you open the doors and crank up the volume on stock headunit

but it's up to you if you want to spend money and buy something heavy (they weigh a ton!) and end up losing the dash speakers - i suppose you can try to see what happens if you keep the dash tweeters, but i just disconnected mine.

with my car there is a ton of road noise so while driving i don't notice the speakers that much unless i crank it up and damage my ears