Component Speaker Recommendations?

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Tue May 17, 2011 1:47 am

It's going to be a little down the line, but I'll soon be looking into replacing the front speakers. I currently have the M&T package. The two I'm interested in are:DD Audio CS 6.5 $150Infinity Reference 6030cs $200I am really pleased with DD Audio's products (still have that sub for sale....) and am really tempted, but the impedance is 3.1 ohms. The Infinity is rated at 2 ohms. If I researched correctly, the M&T speakers are at 2 ohms. Will this be enough to make a noticeable difference? Also, with the free stuff Crutchfield supplies, and considering they would be about the same performance wise, would that make up the $50 difference in price of the two?

papacueball · Post by **papacueball** » Tue May 17, 2011 2:56 am

The 3.1 ohm spec for the DD set is given as dc resistance, which is not the same as impedance. It is likely they are 4 ohms nominal impedance. All the speakers I have come across show a dc resistance that is a little lower than the rated nominal impedance. I would think the Infinity comps would play louder, but I have no idea what they sound like. I have heard the DDs, but it's been a while. Seems like they were pretty good. Either would probably be a good set of speakers, but if you don't plan on adding an aftermarket amp, I would choose the Infinities.

TxVibe · Post by **TxVibe** » Wed May 18, 2011 11:30 pm

Out of curriousity, where do you plan on mounting the tweet? With the side airbags in my '09, I don't know where a safe place is that would work.

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Wed May 18, 2011 11:40 pm

I have factory tweets located basically on the A-pillar but on the door. I'll simply place them there. I have an 06 and not even sure that side airbags were an option for my year. If they were, I definitely know that I don't have them.

TxVibe · Post by **TxVibe** » Thu May 19, 2011 12:02 am

Can you post a picture when you get a chance?

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Thu May 19, 2011 12:34 am

Yeah I will. I'm at work now so it will be later tonight but I'll get it posted.

audiovibe · Post by **audiovibe** » Thu May 19, 2011 3:34 am

I've heard the DD 6.5s but not the infinity's. I liked the DDs for the most part and if amped they will give you some great midbass. I felt they were lacking a little in the midrange detail and the tweeter was to bright IMO, but they do play loud. I talked a buddy into buying a set as he loves loud music, we installed these and a Rockford p400.4 running 50x2 to the fronts and they do scream.Hope it helps.

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Thu May 19, 2011 3:47 am

I'm probably keeping the factory M&T amp though. I really like the quality of the DD sub which is why they are on my short list. Just not sure if the stock M&T will do them justice?

TxVibe · Post by **TxVibe** » Fri May 20, 2011 8:37 am

Were you able to get that picture?

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Fri May 20, 2011 12:35 pm

Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 »I'm probably keeping the factory M&T amp though. I really like the quality of the DD sub which is why they are on my short list. Just not sure if the stock M&T will do them justice?That's a big negative.. the factory amp won't even get them started good.. lol.. DD make some great products no doubt, but DD is an SPL company, not a SQ company... remember this... seriously, go out and listen to some things if you can... Infinities are well known for lacking midbass..

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