I need some 6x9's...

djswivel · 15-01-2008, 18:48

For SWMBO's micra.

I haven't bought 6x9's since 2001 so I no longer know which are good ones.

The last set I had were vibe's, with a really big magnet. And as a proof of their greatness, they have just travelled into their 4th car (SWMBO said she didn't want them in the micra because their blue and the car is green).

So - do I go for Vibe again?? Are they still making good 6x9's or is someone making superior ones?? Budget is irrelevant really, but don't start saying get components because she said [nagging] you're not cutting holes in the doorcards. Their bad enough as it is. Just cut the shelf at the back.[/nagging].

Babs · 15-01-2008, 18:58

There are no good 6x9s.

HTH

Dan Walton · 15-01-2008, 19:05

Nobody needs 6*9's...

djswivel · 15-01-2008, 19:10

I agree, but SWMBO is insisting.

Babs · 15-01-2008, 19:53

upgrade the front speakers, job done

Adam K · 15-01-2008, 22:36

get some neons, some massive subs, and a "bass the final frontier" sunstrip for her

cheezemonkhai · 15-01-2008, 23:52

you can get some OK 6*9, but i wouldn't bother myself.

I hid some components in a car so such that i didn't need to cut anything, but even upgrading normal speakers would work.

I really think all 6x9 do these days is attract people to your car to nick stuff.

How about fitting comps into the cards then getting the cards trimmed with suitable audio neutral cloth.

Got a pic of the cards in question?

4x4t · 16-01-2008, 00:06

I am not to sure what speakers you can fit in the front of a micra but try and fit better fronts with some sound deadening and if you have to fit 6x9's, try infinity reference 6x9's.If you havent already fitting a better headunit with a built in crossover so you can remove the lower frquencies to the fronts <100 hz.

philje123 · 16-01-2008, 10:38

I have some 6x9's going cheap! Also have an amp for em too if you're interested?!

Not sure i want them in my car as im happy enough with good front speakers and a sub and we're movig soon so i need to get rid of some cr*p!

They're mutant ones (quite cheap but can really pump the sound out with the amp) 300watts and the amp is a BOSS 2x 200watts.

skudmissile · 16-01-2008, 11:04

6x9's are just wrong from every angle you look at them.

They dont project sound properly so are not suited to the rear for a start

You would be better off getting some components for the rear shelf and angling the tweeters forward.

I have just said all of the above, when i have 6x9's in my car

But i only have them because i had to fill 6x9 shaped holes in my parcel shelf left by the previous owner

150HP&counting · 16-01-2008, 11:50

Even though i am aware that 6x9 s are not from a purist point of view great... however if you run them off a seperatley powered amplifier as i did once they do actually produce some half decent sound (bloody loud too)with a clearer signal

runs and hides befoe getting shot

philje123 · 16-01-2008, 13:08

I agree... although not the best form of getting your music out of your stereo when hooked up to an amp like i had they didn't half shake the back window! lol

The only thing that puts me off is cutting holes in the parcel shelf

cheezemonkhai · 16-01-2008, 15:50

They work ok for what they are, I just think replacing the standard speakers even if just with quality 2 ways and adding some dynamat etc would probably do a lot more than 6x9's.

That plus you don't have the look , steal my stereo advert on the rear shelf either.

philje123 · 17-01-2008, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

That plus you don't have the look , steal my stereo advert on the rear shelf either.

When i fitted them to my old car to fill the wholes i used to have to cusions on the parcel shelf covering them up!!! hehe

djswivel · 18-01-2008, 17:36

She's happy now.

Picked up some bright pink Fli ones from the local performance place.

cheezemonkhai · 18-01-2008, 18:33

I take it she is more pleased they are pink lol

djswivel · 18-01-2008, 18:43

Yes, it's the fact they are pink more than anything else.

She wants the matching pink sub for her birthday now.

Dan Walton · 18-01-2008, 21:23

Oh dear...

Whatever makes 'em happy though, eh!

15-01-2008, 18:48	#1
djswivel New job!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redruth, Cornwall Posts: 920 Thanks: 82 Thanked 49 Times in 48 Posts	I need some 6x9's... For SWMBO's micra. I haven't bought 6x9's since 2001 so I no longer know which are good ones. The last set I had were vibe's, with a really big magnet. And as a proof of their greatness, they have just travelled into their 4th car (SWMBO said she didn't want them in the micra because their blue and the car is green). So - do I go for Vibe again?? Are they still making good 6x9's or is someone making superior ones?? Budget is irrelevant really, but don't start saying get components because she said [nagging] you're not cutting holes in the doorcards. Their bad enough as it is. Just cut the shelf at the back.[/nagging]. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/lackofpower Last edited by djswivel; 15-01-2008 at 18:49. Reason: Grammatical Idiocracy

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,723 Thanks: 91 Thanked 412 Times in 383 Posts	Re: I need some 6x9's... you can get some OK 69, but i wouldn't bother myself. I hid some components in a car so such that i didn't need to cut anything, but even upgrading normal speakers would work. I really think all 6x9 do these days is attract people to your car to nick stuff. How about fitting comps into the cards then getting the cards trimmed with suitable audio neutral cloth. Got a pic of the cards in question? __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.*

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4x4t Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cornwall Posts: 454 Thanks: 8 Thanked 33 Times in 32 Posts	Re: I need some 6x9's... I am not to sure what speakers you can fit in the front of a micra but try and fit better fronts with some sound deadening and if you have to fit 6x9's, try infinity reference 6x9's.If you havent already fitting a better headunit with a built in crossover so you can remove the lower frquencies to the fronts <100 hz.

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philje123 Nelly the Felly Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: York Posts: 1,644 Thanks: 48 Thanked 82 Times in 78 Posts	Re: I need some 6x9's... I have some 6x9's going cheap! Also have an amp for em too if you're interested?! Not sure i want them in my car as im happy enough with good front speakers and a sub and we're movig soon so i need to get rid of some cr*p! They're mutant ones (quite cheap but can really pump the sound out with the amp) 300watts and the amp is a BOSS 2x 200watts. __________________ 96 Felicia Laurin & Klement 1.3 spi Hatchback (Now with Auto Headlights) -New timing chain -MOT passed with flying colours (again) 10/2008 -73,000 miles and counting!!

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150HP&counting Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 793 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: I need some 6x9's... Even though i am aware that 6x9 s are not from a purist point of view great... however if you run them off a seperatley powered amplifier as i did once they do actually produce some half decent sound (bloody loud too)with a clearer signal runs and hides befoe getting shot __________________ Blk Magic Octy (Not quite a VRS) L&K,Climate,Heated leather,Cruise,Xenons,Clifford G5 w/Proximity (Cat1&2), DiskLok (Cat 3) MODS(so far): Custom Code Phase II JBS-Forge-007P DV, Forge/Samco TIP, 18" Ace 205's, ABD/JBS CAI (*Wooosh), Audi TT 312mm Brakes PLANNED: Full Miltek Exhaust, FMIC, and then More Custom Code Tweaking by James

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philje123 Nelly the Felly Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: York Posts: 1,644 Thanks: 48 Thanked 82 Times in 78 Posts	Re: I need some 6x9's... I agree... although not the best form of getting your music out of your stereo when hooked up to an amp like i had they didn't half shake the back window! lol The only thing that puts me off is cutting holes in the parcel shelf __________________ 96 Felicia Laurin & Klement 1.3 spi Hatchback (Now with Auto Headlights) -New timing chain -MOT passed with flying colours (again) 10/2008 -73,000 miles and counting!!

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,723 Thanks: 91 Thanked 412 Times in 383 Posts	Re: I need some 6x9's... They work ok for what they are, I just think replacing the standard speakers even if just with quality 2 ways and adding some dynamat etc would probably do a lot more than 6x9's. That plus you don't have the look , steal my stereo advert on the rear shelf either. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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djswivel New job!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redruth, Cornwall Posts: 920 Thanks: 82 Thanked 49 Times in 48 Posts	Re: I need some 6x9's... She's happy now. Picked up some bright pink Fli ones from the local performance place. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/lackofpower

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,723 Thanks: 91 Thanked 412 Times in 383 Posts	Re: I need some 6x9's... I take it she is more pleased they are pink lol __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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djswivel New job!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redruth, Cornwall Posts: 920 Thanks: 82 Thanked 49 Times in 48 Posts	Re: I need some 6x9's... Yes, it's the fact they are pink more than anything else. She wants the matching pink sub for her birthday now. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/lackofpower

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Dan Walton Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 505 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Re: I need some 6x9's... Oh dear... Whatever makes 'em happy though, eh! __________________ J'ai douze ans!!

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