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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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What brand speakers do you wish to have and what speakers do you currently have? Front and Rear?

for me is all stock at the moment! :s
what is better?
3 way, 4 way or 2 way?
Do all tegs have the same size for speakers? 6.5" round?
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speakers are rice
Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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As far as I know, Gen 3s have 6.5" all around.
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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infinity speakers..
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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^^ kappas. the best speakers for the money.
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 01:24 AM
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Even the Infinity reference series are good for the money... I always use them and haven't had any problems.

As long as you stick with a name brand, the speaker will be decent... it's really about music and listening preference because different brands have different characteristics. Try to stay away from entry level stuff like Sony Xplod, Pioneer, JVC, and even low end Kenwood.

For 94-01 Integras, the hatchbacks have 6.5"s all around, but the sedans have 6"x9"s in the rear.

If you're gonna change speakers and aren't too into stereo, go with a 3-way in the front and a 2-way in the rear... if you want to spend a little more money and want a cleaner sound, go for a component set which will give you a 6.5" mid-bass woofer, a tweeter, and a crossover.

Do some research on the net... websites like crutchfield.com will go you alot of basic information. Next, go into an audio shop and test out some brands to see the difference. I recommend going to a few different shops though since shops will tend to push certain brands they carry and will be more biased towards what they make the most money on.

Good luck!
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^^^ Good advice. Take his word.

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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 05:53 AM
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rockford fosgate rears, infinity kappa components in the fronts

with these higher powered speakers you're going to need a 4 channel amp to power them to get the best sound out of them.
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 07:22 AM
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yup, everybody know's about infinity kappas...... but like vince said, the reference is pretty good also... for the fronts though, try to find a component set with the crossover
Old Aug 25, 2005 | 08:47 AM
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"speakers are rice"

RiceBoi...what is nice?

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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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lol i'm just kiddin man. dont take it seriosuly
Old Aug 26, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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Im happy with my JL's
Old Aug 26, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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i got infinity reference all around... i think they are pretty good and clean. Go with Kappas if you intend to pound it hard with a nice sub. They have more treble while keeping the sound clean at high volumes. Oh, i remember Wayne's kappa setup....
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From working at futureshop for a while i learned that like said infinitiy speakers are really a great speaker for the money. If i were you try to find a hookup at futureshop or best buy because markup on theese is almost 100%. I personally have audiobahn all the way around they are actually pretty good although i need an amp to power them.

And if you want something out of this world and have some cash. Go for Mb quart.
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Well I wouldn't say 100% markup... the employee price is "cost" + 10% which, on speakers, usually works out to be about 40% discount from the retail price. There are also special deals available directly through the manufacturer where they offer 50% off jobber pricing which means you'll be at about a 70-75% discount off retail.

It's great to have a friend at BB or FS when buying car audio... mark-up's are insane!
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Originally Posted by born2board69
From working at futureshop for a while i learned that like said infinitiy speakers are really a great speaker for the money. If i were you try to find a hookup at futureshop or best buy because markup on theese is almost 100%. I personally have audiobahn all the way around they are actually pretty good although i need an amp to power them.

And if you want something out of this world and have some cash. Go for Mb quart.
sweet my bro works at future shop i can just go and use his discount those morons behind the counter can't tell us apart

i got Alpine, JL and Fusion and all sound good
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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how hard is it too swap the back to 6x9 in a 3rd gen
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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you'll need to build baffles (boards) out of a couple pieces of mdf to mount then securely to the sidepanel and then the grille itself isn't big enough to let all the air the 6x9" is capable of displacing through it's more trouble than it's worth to do it right.

just get a subwoofer instead.

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BUff4Prez_yo, does it mean all of us can get a discount from future shop now?
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alpine, type r's or type s those are really clean sounding speakers.
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 01:58 AM
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should i go with components in front (3 way) and 2 way at the back?
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Solid GSR
alpine, type r's or type s those are really clean sounding speakers.

+1 Alpines type R's are my favorites
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Originally Posted by high-octane
should i go with components in front (3 way) and 2 way at the back?
Do components in the front and co-axial (2way or 3way) in the rear


Alpine Type R's sound awesome i got a type-r 12" sub and never had one complaint in the 3 years i've owned it
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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component speakers -- there is 2way, 3 way, full range
which is better?
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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yeaa infinitys are the ----. i got some for sale 6.5" if your interested. barely used really cheap. msg me if interested.
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Today at work (futureshop) i sat with a customer comparing MTX, Infinity and MB Quart speakers. These 3 speaks are amazing, all put out great sound. You should look into them for sure.
Old Nov 5, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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ok...now the questions is....
component speakers -- there is 2way, 3 way, full range
which is better?
Old Nov 6, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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i have infinity components in the front, they're two way. You cant go wrong with a nice component set that is amplified, doesnt matter too much if they're 2way or 3way, they should still sound sweet.

MB Quart, Boston Acoustics, and a few other highend brands are good too, but really expensive.

i have blaupunkt 3way 6x9's in the back, and surprizingly, they sound really good.
Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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For the infinity component speakers...do I have to cut additional holes for the tweeter? Or do they come with the semi circle mount that you can attach them on the quarter plastic?
Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by high-octane
For the infinity component speakers...do I have to cut additional holes for the tweeter? Or do they come with the semi circle mount that you can attach them on the quarter plastic?

i cut holes in the door and flush mounted the tweeter, i think some teg models come with tweeters, in which case, you could replace the factory tweeter.
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I noticed there was no mention of JBL equipment or even Bose. When I was at Bestbuy out of all there 6.5" speakers the JBL's had the cleanest sound with the most bass. This was in comparison the the usual Kenwood, Pioneer, JVC ect that were on display.

Anyone use JBL audio?

I have the stock JBL sound system in my G/F Toyota Highlander Limited and the sound is unbeleivable clean and pretty loud. Her father acutally prefered it to Bose>
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by DaGizzer
I noticed there was no mention of JBL equipment or even Bose. When I was at Bestbuy out of all there 6.5" speakers the JBL's had the cleanest sound with the most bass. This was in comparison the the usual Kenwood, Pioneer, JVC ect that were on display.

Anyone use JBL audio?

I have the stock JBL sound system in my G/F Toyota Highlander Limited and the sound is unbeleivable clean and pretty loud. Her father acutally prefered it to Bose>
I have the JBL power series speakers in my car for all 4 points... they sound good, really clean.. the only downside... the tweeters. Even with the component setup, the tweeters blew within a couple of months.
Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by high-octane
BUff4Prez_yo, does it mean all of us can get a discount from future shop now?
I know his brother can get me a discount!!
Old Nov 10, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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i had infinity ref 6.5" components in the front, 3-way 6x9's in the rear (g3 sedan)
all running off rockford fosgate 4 channel amp, 100w x 4rms

sounded crystal clear

i've since sold the components, and have the amp/6x9's for sale..

i don't need it so loud anymore, gonna hookup some lower end speakers without an amp direct to deck once car is back on the road.. i mean for a year i've been listening to stock '00 cavalier sound system, so anything is a cut above that

lol.. and can mike get me a discount too?
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