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mtmtx · 08-23-2013, 09:26 PM

for all the experts on this board, I am seeking guidance. I currently have stock speakers powered by a JL 700/5 with a FARK. The sound at low speed with the top down is ok, not great. At 40+, all I hear are the tweeters. I am considering going to a two-way 6.5 or upgrading the the front components. I have researched plenty, everyone seems to have a brand to whom they are loyal, Focal, JL, Hertz, all get good reviews, but is there one that stands out on delivering the mid to low frequencies better than others? I have been to several audio shops around town and am struggling to get a feel...the doofii behind the counter or running the booth(s) are less than helpful. Thoughts?

darkrider01 · 08-23-2013, 10:46 PM

I'd say give the Rockford Fosgate Power Series (like T2652-s or T3652-s) a shot. IMO, back when I was running the T2652-s in my car, I had great mid-bass from them and they sounded great. They're also a heck of a lot less expensive than the other brands you mentioned. I would say they perform above their price point (especially when you can get them online for around $200). The tweeters are pretty good on the T2 set and they aren't as harsh as a lot of aluminum domes I have heard.

One other option to entertain when replacing speakers would be to disconnect your rears and bridge 4 of the channels into 2 and double the power going to your fronts. I know the RF Power series really like lots of power and throwing 200 watts at them would go a long to some nice full midbass.

Twilborne · 08-24-2013, 04:58 AM

I have Hybrid Audio Clarus in the front and infinity kappa 3.5's in the back with the JL700/5 and the FARK. I think it sounds great top up or down.

08-23-2013, 09:26 PM	#1
mtmtx Drives: 2SS/RS convertible, 6M Join Date: May 2011 Location: ATX Posts: 237	need more low end with the top down for all the experts on this board, I am seeking guidance. I currently have stock speakers powered by a JL 700/5 with a FARK. The sound at low speed with the top down is ok, not great. At 40+, all I hear are the tweeters. I am considering going to a two-way 6.5 or upgrading the the front components. I have researched plenty, everyone seems to have a brand to whom they are loyal, Focal, JL, Hertz, all get good reviews, but is there one that stands out on delivering the mid to low frequencies better than others? I have been to several audio shops around town and am struggling to get a feel...the doofii behind the counter or running the booth(s) are less than helpful. Thoughts? __________________ 2011 Black SS/RS Synergy Edition / 6M hurst / C.A.I. / ARH LT's / Corsa / Vmax ported TB / GT-12 cam / HPT tune / Hotchkis TVS

08-23-2013, 10:46 PM	#2
darkrider01 Aural Assault Vehicle Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS, 2015 Sierra Denali Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 792	I'd say give the Rockford Fosgate Power Series (like T2652-s or T3652-s) a shot. IMO, back when I was running the T2652-s in my car, I had great mid-bass from them and they sounded great. They're also a heck of a lot less expensive than the other brands you mentioned. I would say they perform above their price point (especially when you can get them online for around $200). The tweeters are pretty good on the T2 set and they aren't as harsh as a lot of aluminum domes I have heard. One other option to entertain when replacing speakers would be to disconnect your rears and bridge 4 of the channels into 2 and double the power going to your fronts. I know the RF Power series really like lots of power and throwing 200 watts at them would go a long to some nice full midbass. __________________ My amplifier pop/click/thump solution thread Power Mods * K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back exhaust, Hurst Short Throw Shifter Exterior Mods * Black Phantom Grille * 22" T.I.S. 537MS wheels w/ Nitto INVO rubber * OEM body kit Suspension Mods * BC Racing Coilovers * Lakewood Strut Tower Brace Audio Mods * Stinger SPP 2250 Battery * Mosconi 6to8v8 w/ RCD * Pioneer AVH-X7500BT * Scosche Dash Kit * 2 - Mosconi AS200.4 * 2 - JL Audio 13W6v2 * Focal 165KRX2 Power (active) * Mosconi Gladen One 240.2 * Rockford Fosgate Power T1692

08-24-2013, 04:58 AM	#3
Twilborne Drives: 2013 Blue Ray Blue 2LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orange Park, Fl. Posts: 376 View My Garage	I have Hybrid Audio Clarus in the front and infinity kappa 3.5's in the back with the JL700/5 and the FARK. I think it sounds great top up or down.