schwartzki Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 So I'm looking at replacing my front speakers and polls are always fun, so I need input from the community. First of all, it looks like people have replaced the factory tweeters, but can you replace the tweeter in the door, I don't want to mount new ones if I can fit in the old location. So im looking at a couple different choices for upgrading the stock audio system. The reasons why is my left front woofer is blown, so its a high priority. I'm looking to stay under 150 for a component set, but the Polk's have peaked my interest. Ive had good experience in the past with Alpine, what do you have/what do you like? Thanks for you time and feedback. 1. Alpine SPS-600C (Type S Components) 2. Blaupunkt GTc652(scared by the price, anyone have any info?) 3. Infinity Reference 6020cs 4. Polk Audio db6501 5. Boston Acoustics SX60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman7 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Now I know all of you Subaru folks love your Alpines but personally I don't think they have anything on Boston or Infinity. I've got the Boston Acoustics SX60's in the front of my Honda and they're great. My old Grand Cherokee had an Infinity component system but I don't remember what series they were. Anyway they were fantastic. It had an amp though (not sure what the 05 outback xt has). Probably the best sound system I've ever had in a car. And I like to think I have pretty high standards for high quality music. Just my IMHO though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isaacpeel Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I have those exact Blaupunkts for my front speakers and I love them. Of course I'd go with the Boston Acoustics if I had the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylgt1 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 have you thought about diamond audio,had them in the past and was very pleased with them... http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=19448 this place has pretty good prices and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGT-Hank Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 No love for Pioneer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman7 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Not to interrupt your survey thing but I noticed you posted that the sx60's were way over 150. I did a quick search and found crutchfield offers them for 250. If you go on ebay there's a new in box set for about $150. Anyway just figured it might help you out. I bought the one's for my honda from the same ebay retailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwartzki Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Not to interrupt your survey thing but I noticed you posted that the sx60's were way over 150. I did a quick search and found crutchfield offers them for 250. If you go on ebay there's a new in box set for about $150. Anyway just figured it might help you out. I bought the one's for my honda from the same ebay retailer. This is why I love this community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylgt1 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 sx60 for $105 http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=20416 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwartzki Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 sx60 for $105 http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=20416 Has anyone bought from these guys before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylgt1 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Has anyone bought from these guys before? I bought some mb quart components a head unit and cd changer from them about 3 years ago or so and had no problems at all had everything in about a week...when I bought my stuff there were a few places a little bit cheaper out there but this place looked more legit to me so I ordered from them and I had no probs with this place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frkkevin Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Boston. You might look into getting some JBL Power Series as well.. nice comps but you will need an amp for them 512whp/465ftlb 2005 5EAT Legacy (Build Log) Videos - - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingFiend Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Are u going to run them off the stock HU power? If so, look for the one with the highest sensitivity rating... Good components, want power and the stock hu is lacking there. The high sensitivity will help get closer to the efficient factory speakers. Otherwise you get improved sound and reduced topend volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8dwn Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I beg you not to buy Quarts. They are not what they used to be. I very much regret buying mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingFiend Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 neither is Orion, Precision Power, Phoenix Gold etc... These great shops were corporatized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwartzki Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 I beg you not to buy Quarts. They are not what they used to be. I very much regret buying mine. How about Boston SX60's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwartzki Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 What about Cerwin Vega Vega 65cs, I know they make good home audio, what about car audio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8dwn Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 How about Boston SX60's? Can't say as I haven't heard Bostons in years. I would try and listen to a variety both in a car and on the sound board at different shops. Bring a reference CD you like and compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman7 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Can't say as I haven't heard Bostons in years. I would try and listen to a variety both in a car and on the sound board at different shops. Bring a reference CD you like and compare. Wow, I'm fairly surprised. I thought they were a fairly common company. I'd let you listen to them in my car but I'm no where near you. And the acoustics are a little different between cars. If it makes any difference to you I'm using a stock head unit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylgt1 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I beg you not to buy Quarts. They are not what they used to be. I very much regret buying mine. Yeah quarts are not like they were! I had a set of the Q series which was a great set very expensive though...that was the last of the good mb quarts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwartzki Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Well I got a 50 gift card to amazon for my birthday and the alpines are 74 and the boston's are 160, dang so much more...grr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frkkevin Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 you get what you pay for 512whp/465ftlb 2005 5EAT Legacy (Build Log) Videos - - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwartzki Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well I just purchased the Polk Audio db6501. I wanted better quality then the alpines but not the price tag of Boston. The sensitivity of the polks is 92dBm where as the alpine is 88dBm, and anyone who knows dB scale knows thats a huge difference. Cheers, added to the weekend todo list: Heated Seat w/ pics Yellow Fog install Front Door Speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman7 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well I just purchased the Polk Audio db6501. I wanted better quality then the alpines but not the price tag of Boston. The sensitivity of the polks is 92dBm where as the alpine is 88dBm, and anyone who knows dB scale knows thats a huge difference. Cheers, added to the weekend todo list: Heated Seat w/ pics Yellow Fog install Front Door Speakers Good choice, and good luck with your install! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I love my focal 165kp power's, they sound phoenomenal with my surround sound on my pioneer 940mp deck. I got some slim depth polk 2-ways in the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr20bet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 If price to benefit ratio is taken into considertaion....these speakers are very difficult to beat: 6.5" BSM components from AVI. It's a boutique highend speaker company near vancouver, bc. http://www.avisound.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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