Recommendations for some 6.5 components - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

5150 · 11-17-2008, 05:01 AM

Anybody recommend a particular brand/model?

AceX · 11-17-2008, 05:31 AM

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

5150 · 11-17-2008, 05:57 AM

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

AceX · 11-17-2008, 06:20 AM

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...

5150 · 11-18-2008, 03:32 AM

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

AceX · 11-18-2008, 06:05 AM

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...

imillionmax · 11-18-2008, 11:22 AM

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

AZGrower · 12-24-2008, 11:38 PM

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.

AZGrower · 12-24-2008, 11:39 PM

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

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Originally Posted by imillionmax

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

frostie_122 · 01-11-2009, 03:01 AM

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.

11-17-2008, 05:01 AM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Recommendations for some 6.5 components Anybody recommend a particular brand/model? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

11-17-2008, 05:31 AM	#2
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	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 __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

11-17-2008, 05:57 AM	#3
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	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 __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 Last edited by 5150; 11-17-2008 at 06:03 AM.

11-17-2008, 06:20 AM	#4
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	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... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

11-18-2008, 03:32 AM	#5
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,279	Re: Recommendations for some 6.5 components ace, where are the best prices at? besides the normal ebay stuff __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

11-18-2008, 06:05 AM	#6
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	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... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

11-18-2008, 11:22 AM	#7
imillionmax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 18	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

12-24-2008, 11:38 PM	#8
AZGrower Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tehachapi, Califas Posts: 25	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. __________________ 1977 4x4 shorty (soon to be torn down and restored)

01-11-2009, 03:01 AM	#10
frostie_122 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: bend OR Posts: 141	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.



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