Best 6.5" components with least hassle

[alex1992]

After peoples recommendations on best 6.5" components that fit with least hassle and butchering as I understand some fit better than others etc after say upper mid range (alpine spr, kappa's rainbow etc

Before people say it yes will be using an amp not sure what yet but most likely an alpine pdx or similar

Thanks in advance alex

 

[Mr R.]

I had JL in the rear of the Clio and MTX in the front, no issues fitting at all.

 

[Goodj]

Stock 1*2 speakers are actually pretty decent, once you've got a proper headunit running them.
Upsizing to 17cm isn't going to make a massive difference to what you're after either

Honestly. speaker money would be better poured into a good quality underseat or boot-mount sub. Depending on your requirements for boot space and non-chaviness.

Shove one of THESE under your drivers seat and I expect you'll be happy with it

 

[alex1992]

Thanks mate but I disagree I already have alpine head unit and already have jl audio 12w6 had focal k2 in previous car a well amp'd good quality components will make a big difference imo

 

[alex1992]

I had JL in the rear of the Clio and MTX in the front, no issues fitting at all.

Where the fronts 6.5 and what did you need to do cut anything away? Use mdf spacers etc

 

[Mr R.]

No bud.

Just standard size, if your fitting larger speakers and using spacers i don't see any problems in fitting what you want.

Sounds like lots of hassle to me.

 

[Goodj]

if you're going to stick an amp n, go for it. But the stock size is 13cm so you'll have to take some trimmers to the mounting holes.

But, for standard (aftermarket) head unit output, you're not going to get anything better than where you are now because the more chunky speaker will need more power to drive them. Power the HU doesn't have to give.

On my old 172, I did alpine headunit, stock speakers and a pioneer sub in the boot.
And it worked better than when I tried another clio that had probably 3x the money poured into the doors.

I guess it depends what you're trying to acheive. If you just want more mid-range, then yeah, go with components. But if you're looking to get more low-end and bass, then I'd say you're heading down the wrong path.

But hey, your car

 

[alex1992]

No bud.

Just standard size, if your fitting larger speakers and using spacers i don't see any problems in fitting what you want.

Sounds like lots of hassle to me.

Hence my post as I have heard some fit better than other some need a little trim some need alot

 

[alex1992]

if you're going to stick an amp n, go for it. But the stock size is 13cm so you'll have to take some trimmers to the mounting holes.

But, for standard (aftermarket) head unit output, you're not going to get anything better than where you are now because the more chunky speaker will need more power to drive them. Power the HU doesn't have to give.

On my old 172, I did alpine headunit, stock speakers and a pioneer sub in the boot.
And it worked better than when I tried another clio that had probably 3x the money poured into the doors.

I guess it depends what you're trying to acheive. If you just want more mid-range, then yeah, go with components. But if you're looking to get more low-end and bass, then I'd say you're heading down the wrong path.

But hey, your car :smile:

As stated in my original post I will be using an amp

 

[Goodj]

Fine.

May only be 13cm, but as drop-in replacement it means you're not tearing your dashboard out.
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/spe...t/pioneer-ts-q131c-13cm-custom-fit-components