rickya

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Apologies as similar questions have been asked before but I am still a little confused & do not too much about ICE.

Just put my old Alpine Head Unit in which is quite a good one with preouts & sub-controller. (I have a JBL Gto massive & heavy amp lying around as well as a small Alpine V12 amp). Have a Hawkeye Spec C & do not want to add weight with subs & big amps etc, (done that before).

I was thinking of just replacing the front door speakers to give a louder better quality sound without distortion that the std Impreza speakers are giving. I would rather not add rear shelf speakers & an amp (especailly not the larger JBL one though could add the smaller Alpine one?) & wanted to know if just 2 front Infinity speakers running of the head unit will be ok. In deciding which Infinity I am thinking the biggest possible is 6.5" & I want bass/mid/& tweeter & dont want to spend an arm & a leg!

Anyone know which Infinity speakers (or other brand) will suit my needs??
Any help appreciated, thanks.

Microstar

If you want component ('splits') speakers (seperate tweeter unit) then there is the Infinity Reference series. The latest 6-1/2" system is the 6020CS (costs around £60-70) or you can still get the older 6010CS model for about £40 on Ebay.

JBL is the same company as Infinity (both brands of Harman Kardon) and their GTO series look very similar to the Infinities (I suspect they come out of the same factory in China, with a different sticker on them). You can get the 6-1/2" GTO607 for about £50.

escott

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Depends on your budget. I went for the Infinity 6020cs, but am thinking about changing them as I find the tweeter a bit harsh. I've got an Alpine 9887r, and also an Alpine SWE-1000 powered sub - this fits under the drivers seat and does a nice job of filling in bass below the Infinity's. Next job is to amp the fronts.

I would also look at Rainbow, MB Quart, DLS, JL, and there are probably some other good options. Infinity also do the Kappa which is supposed to be better than the reference.

And whatever you choose - use sound deadening in the front doors, although this can get heavy so you might not be happy doing it in the Spec C. If you don't, you won't get the full benefit of the new speakers.

rickya

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Thanks chaps

I would prefer a more bass/deeper sound than a clearer trebble sound as some components may give.
Iv found these on eaby but have'nt a clue which one is better etc??

INFINITY KAPPA 652.7i, 6.5-inch 225W CAR SPEAKERS - NEW on eBay, also, Speakers, In-Car Entertainment GPS, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 04-Apr-08 22:34:47 BST)
BRAND NEW INFINITY REF6012i 6.5" 165mm CAR SPEAKERS on eBay, also, Speakers, In-Car Entertainment GPS, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 08-Apr-08 18:18:49 BST)
JBL GTO 6527 16.5cm 6.5" 180W CAR SPEAKERS NEW 3 way on eBay, also, Speakers, In-Car Entertainment GPS, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 08-Apr-08 10:20:56 BST)
INFINITY REF 6522i, 6.5-inch 16.5cm 180W CAR SPEAKERS on eBay, also, Speakers, In-Car Entertainment GPS, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 07-Apr-08 23:31:11 BST)

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olliecampbell

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escott, I found the same with the tweeters, have you used the -3db option on the crossovers?

Good tip about the sound deadening, havent done that yet. Any pics?

escott

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Yeah, have it set to -3. To be honest it's not bad, I just think that now I know a bit more there are better speakers for my tastes.

Haven't got pics of mine but do a search, I remember a few good ones on here, someone did the entire door! Maybe in the sticky.

olliecampbell

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Hi escott,

Ive splashed out and have all of mine running through a couple of amps, which means I get to tune the sound to my liking. I didn find angling the tweeters in a different direction made a massive difference.

escott

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Yes, you're right, placing tweeters somewhere like the A-pillar and firing across the dash is supposed to amke a big difference. I like to keep the car looking pretty standard though.

olliecampbell

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Me too...I even re-tango'd mine!

Just about to try and hide my tweeters a little by mounting them into the triangles behind the wing mirrors. Have also seen them mounted in the little side window vents on the corners of the dash.

rickya

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???BUMP

escott

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If you are not going for components, then out of those, the first ones - Kappas.

rickya

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Right done it, just drove down to Car Audio Security in Hayes & picked up following, plus ordered speaker mounts from ebay They had a nice blob eye Sti in black, Kenwood display car in their showroom with every ICE product in it! Though they were quite interested in seeing my Sepc C outside. Even caught a young lad in his Evo 8 GT eyeing up mu Blitz Nur Spec exhaust

Got these for £42 after quoting Ebay price
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/3920.html

Got some Max mat sound deading for £20 from them also

And got these speaker mounts from ebay
Vauxhall Corsa Front Speaker Mounts Adaptors 16.5 17cms on eBay, also, Other In-Car Ents GPS, In-Car Entertainment GPS, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 14-Apr-08 22:41:57 BST)

scooby-tc

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Here is what i did in my 05 Spec C and believe me the weight increase is minimal

Here is a quick guide to what i did in my Blobeye.Now you obviously wont install the exact same setup as me but mine does have sensational sound quality and balance with massive midrange and bass

Firstly i removed the standard things they call speakers



Then i fully dynamatted the doors and made up 18mm thick MDF spacers



then i fitted a set of Focal 165K2P component speakers




Then came the build for the subwoofers which comprised of a fibreglass enclosure built into a false floor behind the passenger front seat,dynamatted floor.The subs are JL8w3 and everything is powered by a JL 300/4 amplifier



covered



and the system was finished off with a Kenwood DDX7029 headunit



might be of interest,might not but i thought id share my experiences

rickya

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Excellent, very stealth & not too intrusive or heavy system!
I may copy you at some point, in terms of small subs & amp under seat, thanks

scooby-tc

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The subs are only 8" but pack one hell of a punch.Granted it does restrict the legroom a touch but i rarely carry passengers so don't care