Quote Originally Posted by 04OFF View Post
Im a bit confused with all you guys saying 6.5 inch splits will out perform 6x9s ?, you are not mentioning brands or dollars spent, yet supposedly "every" 6.5 inch split will out perform "any" 6x9 ?

I can't see how you all can make such a statement, as not all 6.5" splits have seperate crossovers, and in fact some may have the same mid and high frequency drivers (tweeters/speakers) as a 6x9/s, and run the same capacitors to prevent overdriving of the smaller cones.


Some 6x9s have adjustable swivel tweeters so you can tune the direction in which they fire, a 6x9 will generally have the ability to produce better low end responce than the smaller 6.5", yet can still have the same mid and high quality drivers.


Now sure, 6.5" splits have the ability to run your satellite speaker/tweeter in a higher or more suitable location for sound quality, but seperating the drivers is not "always" better, it depends on so many factors, including the type of car ,speaker location, and most of all ,the installer.


Often the tweeter can sound good near the main driver, now having the tweeter up high is not "everything", and unless you know how to set them up (most dont) you will see people just whack em where they fit easy anyway, with no regard to staging or sound quality, and sometimes, too greater distance from the main driver can sound very bad indeed.


For the average joe with no car audio skills, who is going to just put speakers where ever they fit, and will not be going to a lot of trouble to try and get the most out of the system, 6x9s are a great choice !
6x9s are the same price and sound difference is there splits are better sound wise and take up less room so easier to fit dosnt matter what car you have take a look at winning comp spec cars and price is the same if you want a nice brand for splits (infinity) if you want a nice sub go MTX thunder 9500 they have a nice amp as well if you want a good brand head unit go Alpine I have had comp spec stereos running over 5000 wrms do not look at peak power it's watt rms is what you look at when buying a speaker