Recommendations for some 6.5 components
 

Anybody recommend a particular brand/model?

Re: Recommendations for some 6.5 components
 

It really does depend on what type of music you listen to.

Personally, I love MB Quart, Focal, JL Audio, and Arc Audio.

The performance of the speakers is also going to depend heavily on tuning, amp selection, speaker placement and signal quality.

I remember that you're having a set of kick panels made for your truck, so the placement is near perfect. Now, if you don't want to put speakers in the dash (not sure if the truck originally came with them) then I suggest the Focal 165KRC's matched with an Arc Audio amp. Either the KS300.2 or KS300.4 (which can be painted to match your truck), the KS125.2 Mini or KS125.4 Mini (which can be hidden almost anywhere in the truck).

Also, it depends on how much you want to spend. Let me know if you want more information. I can gather part numbers and MSRP on certain products.

http://www.focal-america.com/

http://www.arcaudio.com/products.asp

http://www.arcaudio.com/amps.asp

Re: Recommendations for some 6.5 components
 

I listen to Van Halen, Leppard, Crue, you know, good music :)

My body guy has some 6.5 component pods that he had made for his truck but decided not to use them. He said I could have them if I wanted. Looks like they'll mount really well down by the kick panel.

Reasonably priced

Re: Recommendations for some 6.5 components
 

Ok, you and I listen to alot of the same stuff.

I'd go with either the Focal 165KRC's, or a set of MB Quart Reference speakers. Maybe the Premium's if you don't mind dropping the extra coin. Feed either set with a good amp and you'll hear notes and tones you didn't know were there. You'll also here all the background noise from the super old recordings...

I haven't found any "remastered" recordings of Stairway to Heaven or Freebird, but I'll let you know if I do...

Side note: If you don't mind dropping the extra coin, get the MB Quart Premium components. You'll never want to stop listening. Every tone, symbol, guitar string, everything is so clear. It's hard to put into words really, but it makes you appreciate the music that much more...

Re: Recommendations for some 6.5 components
 

ace, where are the best prices at? besides the normal ebay stuff

Re: Recommendations for some 6.5 components
 

I don't trust ebay for anything any more. There's alot of fake product as of late popping up on ebay.

I'd check with a local shop and see what they can do for you. I'll look around for a "licensed" online Focal dealer and also one for MB Quart. I get all my parts through a local shop...

Re: Recommendations for some 6.5 components
 

www.onlinecarstereo.com/ has a ton of stuff and really good prices, especially on sale items. They also have very great feedback

Re: Recommendations for some 6.5 components
 

A great low end set would be CDT Audio CL-61A.
Can be had for about $150

Higher end like Dynaudio can be found for about 4 bills. I also like the Image Dynamics CSX6 set.

Or you can go with an active set like some Seas CA18rnx mids and LPG 25nfa tweeters, but require an actively controlled crossover network to separate the frequencies to the appropriate speakers.

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Yes, this a great resource! I have bought several pieces of equipment from them with no problems and they have great pricing!

Re: Recommendations for some 6.5 components
 

How much do you wanna spend? Didn't you want them to be water proof?
if waterproof is what you want JL audio is the best marine out there. If not a big deal Hertz/Audison makes entry level to super high end components that will blow you away. I've sold/heard/and seen many many speakers in my career in the mobile audio domain an nothing comes close.