element_2nice

Hello,
I'm in the process of upgrading my front speakers of 5th gen...

I need some good recommendation on what set of speakers to go with. I need something to sound really good.

I already have 4 channel amp ready to pump some power and I'm also in the process of fully dynamat doors, trunk, etc.

I have heard good things about Polk, Infinity, etc...but can't decide.
Also not sure what speakers size i should pick??

Please help me out..

cheers

 

Rich_A

Kicker 04 SS components.

You can find them VERY cheap online. They used to sell for a LOT and are really great sounding speakers.

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Rodmunch

There are already some threads covering this. Do a search for them.

My experience: There are only a handful of speakers that will fit the 5G front doors with little modification. If you don't want to do alot of cutting and fab work, then I recommend the Polk db6500 components, or the newer db6501 (which actually have a smaller top mount depth). I run the db6500's and they work well. I still need to Dynamat, haven't done that yet.

If you haven't already started doing research, the top mount depth is going to be your biggest limiter. There isn't much room in the speaker baffle in the door. This will most likely need to be cut out, and then hopefully your speakers won't interfere with the metal bracket(s) right behind the speaker. The db6500 only requires cutting the rearmost part of the baffle out to clear the woofer magnet, and you will need to do some minimal modding of the tweeter bracket to get the tweeter to fit. Then you will need to find a nice spot to put the crossover, actually Honda already put a nice spot for it...a little pocket on the back of the door panel.

element_2nice

that helps!

what do you think of Focal?? Does any of there speakers fit in 5th gen door with no/minimum fabrication??? Any model that would be recommended?


cheers

Rich_A

focal is great. kind of a glass sound but most like it. they sound best when you have the full low, mid and high range covered in your setup.

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Rodmunch

Focal are pretty high end, I've never even seen any IRL. There might be someone on here who installed them in his doors but they didn't fit properly. He couldn't put the stock grills back on because the woofers stick out too far. Do some research and see what the top mount depth is for those. Maybe they make a version that fits.

badahab

What kind of price point are you looking at?

element_2nice

^^^
$250 max with little or no modification to door..I really want something to sound good...with door fully dynamat, 4 channel amp, you could say my expectations are high. I wanna do it once and do it right!

I think i might go with Polk db6501, still doing research not in a rush. JL VR600 is another option.


Rodmunch
ya i found the thread. The guy had to do lot of cutting and what not...and as pointed out by Rich_A about the full low, mid and high range to get the best out of Focal, Not sure anymore if I would wanna go Focal route anymore, since I'm only changing the front speakers.

Rears were replaced few month earlier with some JBL's.

badahab

You can fit just about anything under 2" without trimming. Above that and you need rings or trimming. Rings will only go so far until your pushing at the grill. I don't know how deep you can get with the combo but it should be more than enough.

Don't buy a coaxial setup. Most of them are lower end junk. The tweeter usually sticks out from the speaker, could cause clearance issues.

I personally would grab something from DLS. They seem to have the best bang for the buck these days. You should be able to pickup a set of their Reference MS6A for under your goal. It might require a little trimming of the plastic thing behind the speaker though. The RS5 would fit without any trimming, but then you are working with a 5 1/4.

I don't know if MB Quart is any good after they got bought out, but if you can find a deal on some of their older stuff its top notch. I picked up a set of pre-buyout Q series for 125 the other day.

I hear good things about Focal. I almost picked up their Polyglass components a few years ago but ended up finding a crazy deal on a kicker reference set. I wouldn't buy anything kicker makes anymore though.

Most of what JL sells is overpriced and has a very "in your face" sound to them. Their mid and upper end components are ok, but only if you get a crazy deal on em.

I think the rainbow germanium line is in your price range. Not totally sure about their price, but defiantly worth checking out.

Polk and Boston Acoustics were OK about 20 years ago... I really doubt they are worth what crutchfield wants for them. I am sure that you can find a better deal.

Ya never know when you are going to find a crazy deal on some used speakers. I'm sure that I am leaving out a few brands worth mention. Depending on where you live you might be able to find a few stores with some high end stuff around you, I always try to buy local.

-Sean

badahab

I just noticed you said dynamat...

You need to check this out
Sound Deadener Showdown

If your going to go through all the trouble of putting mat in the door you should trim the plastic behind the speaker so you don't have to worry about mounting depth.

-Sean