Advice on Comps
karate kid
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I will be purchasing a pair of components to replace my db570's. I drive a ford and the factory location will take the 5 x 7's obviously and a 5 1/4 without cutting. The question is do you guys think it's worth it to cut the doors and fit the mmc6500's? Would there be a big difference between them and the 5250's?
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the basket on the MOMOs is massive.... its all up to u.2013 Toyota Prius
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You'll have to pull the factory speaker and make sure there's room (compared against specs for the MMC6500), and take into consideration whether cramming a 6.5 into the OEM location works cosmetically, but ideally you'll get better midbass output by going with the largest sized drivers you can accomodate. I'd take a 5.25 (or preferably a 6.5) over 5X7s any day. Sometimes you can fit a larger speaker by modifying the mounting surface and still be able to fire the new speaker through the factory grill- you won't know for sure until you measure the depth available and determine if you have enough room on the inner door in that area.
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I really appreciate the responses guys. I have 2.7 to the window. I think the 6.5 will fit if I just trim a bit of steel to make the diameter work. Is it worth the trouble going that route for the 6.5 or do you think the 5.25 would be fine?
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If you only have to enlarge the diameter of the cutout and a 6.5" driver works otherwise, go for the 6.5.
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Stick with the 5.25.
I actually kinda like 5.25's better anyway. They do give up a smidge in the midbass but the midrange is so much better. Im running the SR5250's right now and I think they sound pretty damn good. And their midbass is pretty impressive as well.polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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Stick with the 5.25.
I actually kinda like 5.25's better anyway. They do give up a smidge in the midbass but the midrange is so much better. Im running the SR5250's right now and I think they sound pretty damn good. And their midbass is pretty impressive as well.
Thanks Macleod....You just made my decision a bit easier. BTW.....You haven't stopped by the Kingdom for a while???? Did you lose the address? A lot of people would like to hear from you again. -
Nah. Got turned off on that place. Posted my thoughts against rear fill and got everybody all pissed off and was accused of "forcing my beliefs on others". After that I lost interest and whenever I did post anything it didnt get much if any feedback so I moved on.
Plus all those flaming, swirling animated icons started messing with my eyes!polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st
polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D -
Nah. Got turned off on that place. Posted my thoughts against rear fill and got everybody all pissed off and was accused of "forcing my beliefs on others". After that I lost interest and whenever I did post anything it didnt get much if any feedback so I moved on.
Plus all those flaming, swirling animated icons started messing with my eyes!
I can't remember the exact conversation but I can only imagine the majority there now would agree with you. Stop by sometime and give it another shot. I kinda like the icons??
