Cobalt08LS

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i was looking at getting new speakers for the front doors, since im getting a headunit too and am going to order the same time

i was talking to people who worked at crutchfield and one came upon Kenwood KFC-1662S Pioneer TS-G1642R Sony GT1625A

the guy said out of all 3 of those the kenwoods would be the best choice
but im still not sure
i kinda wanted the pioneers but am not sure whats the best choice out of the 3 of them

brickloaf

whats your budget on the speakers alone? if you want top of the line get some alpine type r's

lightsout

OK first thing first, do you have the cobalt with the pioneer 7 speaker system, or do you have the non pioneer 4 speaker system?

Secondly, what type of head unit are you planning on getting?

Cobalt08LS

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no i dont have the pioneer 7 speaker system just the stock 4 speaker setup.
i wanna spend around 50-60 on speakers
and i don't want best stuff available i just want decent stuff for the money
and i plan on getting a sony CDX-GT630UI
because i like the design and all that and it has gotten all good reviews on crutchfield and i haven't heard anything bad about it and the specs aren't that bad either

i some how did a double thread because it kept freezing. and i don't think im going to get subs and all that because doesn't really go well with heavy metal and all that i just think im going to do the headunit and speakers.
i don't really need top of the line speakers i just want an upgrade from the stock speakers

lightsout

OK well keep in mind that without an amp, you will not get everything out of the system that you otherwise could. The internal amp in the Sony deck will improve your sound with aftermarket speakers a little, but there wont be a drastic difference. Personally out the 3 speakers that you listed I would go with either the Kenwood or Pioneer. Even a set of Alpine type S would serve you well. However if you really want to improve your sound and power and your willing to spend a bit more, replace both the 6.5's in the front and 6/9's in the back, add a 4 channel amp and your set. You'll be glad you did.

Cobalt08LS

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yeah idk i mean i might get a amp and subs in the future.
but im not getting everything at once. im just going to get the speakers and the head unit for now.
i have a legit system in my garage its been there for 2 years its my sisters but she doesn't want me to touch it because she says she wants to put it in her balt. but she has been saying that for monthssss
i might put it in anyway and not tell her because she'll never know bc she doesn't live at home anymore since she moved out
and im going to replace the speakers in the back, just not right now.

so either the kenwood or the pioneer speakers.. i kinda want the pioneers since its known in alot of cobalt's but am not sure thats why i wanted a few opinions.

EmperorJJ1

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personally i would rate them kenwood, sony, pioneer

i would probably prefer the oem pioneers over the lowest line pioneers. they are really bad

Cobalt08LS

iTrader: (15)

idk i was just thinking to upgrade the speakers to get little better sound since im getting a new deck
but now am thinking if i even should since the speakers that came with the car aren't even that bad.

but your saying if i get speakers to get the kenwoods since u say low line pioneers aren't good?

2007victoryred

get the deck first, then save a little money and get the alpine type r speakers front and rear.

EmperorJJ1

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yup i would stay away from them even if they were free

stinkyfisherman

type r's sound like butt if you dont amp them type s though will sound good.

truth

Cobalt08LS

iTrader: (15)

would something like this be decent


http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500SPS6...00.html?tp=105

i really don't want to drop alot in audio i just want my audio to sound a little better with the new deck i don't need the top of the line speakers i just want a upgrade from the stock ones
thats why i was thinking the kenwoods would be a 1st level upgrade from my stock speakers
i don't know if i want to go and spend 200 in speakers yeah it will sound top of the line but i wanted something a little less money.

stinkyfisherman

^^^ those are good speakers man. They arent top of the line but will sound damn good from factory. Check ebay I just looked on there and you can pick them up cheap.

Cobalt08LS

iTrader: (15)

yeah but i dont get all the mounting brackets and all that. which i would need

so those alpine ones i posted are alot better than the original 3 i posted

i might just get those for the front as a start since they are only 50 more than the other ones

than later down the line get another set for the rear ones

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

i would check to see if the adapter is included before purchasing. it might be but id make 100% sure

i didn't think about it but check these out... worlds better then any of those speakers and a sweet price

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=5608

Spun

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You gotta love that liquidation sale of CTD stuff going on there right now.

I was looking at the M6's, good deal but I would want to hear them before I made up my mind

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

not really. it makes the 3k worth of product we have look less appealing. then again we are running low on hertz stuff so

someone should buy me some ES-03s so i can start on a center channel. take this baby to 5.1

Cobalt08LS

iTrader: (15)

i think im going to buy the deck first
than get all the speakers at once.

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

sounds like a good idea

Cobalt08LS

iTrader: (15)

yeah get the deck working and all that than upgrade the speakers all at once rather than 2 and 2.
than eventually get a 4 channel amp

Spun

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I was thinking of removing my heater vents above the radio and doing the same thing.
My deck has 5.1 on it so I already have the preout for it , but I would have to get another amp.
I have a chance to get a DDS2, like my S4 it will run 1 ohm stereo but still give 350 a side at 4 ohms. I want to use it for midbass, and use the s4 for the rest of the front end.
IDK, it freaking huge but its A/B and not know to draw huge amounts of power, plus its DD so its efficient

http://www.ddaudio.com/dd/amp/s2-amp.asp?series=S

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

what kind of midbass are you planning on adding? god damn (the amp)

once i finally do my center channel its going to have to be above said vents. im not willing to loose them but the center channel probably wont be for some time. sorta sux i cant listen to my dvd-audio in full surround thou

Spun

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Yeah its impressive isn't it.
I never use my vents, I hate the hot or cold air blowing at me, you live in a part of the country where its HOT in the summers and still hot in the winter so I understand why you would want the vents.
To be honest the AC gives me a headache for some reason, so I have never turned it on, besides it sucks up HP

I was looking at the DD 6.5's for mid bass, I have listen to them a few times and the guy that works on my car just made pods for his 350z with them in it, they sound really nice, I just can't make up my mind on the other set I want to use, but I'm leaning towards the polyglass Focals, or the HI energy Hertz.
The problem is every time I go a shop to look at something I'm like kid in a candy store...I want everything

Cobalt08LS

iTrader: (15)

whats a decent 4 channel amp thats around $200 that will good with those alpine speakers and my headunit

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

lol i know the feeling...but im pretty sure those DDs dont take 350w thou