Choices in 6.5inch speakers? thoughts?

[anomaly65]

Hi all,

In a recent post on budget 6.5" speakers, I noted the following:
in increasing order of my preference:
boston acoustics (sorry to see them go)
infinity (not the OEM system type)
diamond audio (very clear)

I have a new car (kia optima sport edition), and of course, wish to upgrade the sound system. Main music types do NOT include rap, but I like female vocals (evanescence, mazzy star, but old metallica and others are totally part of the mix), and often find piano and acoustic guitar (eagles, when hell freezes over) difficult to accurately reproduce.

I love a nice CRISP accurate bass thump to fill out the sound, but do that via properly engineered sub in the rear of the trunk. Yes, in my old car, I could shake the mirrors, but clean sound is king even at that level. I like clean, undistorted sound, and I'm in my 40's, not 17 (nor having blown my hearing with overuse of an ipod ).

Couple choices I see (feel free to add/suggest others). 6.5" speakers in front and rear doors (yes, dynamat or similar to be included!) along with in dash mid/tweeters and likely an infinity basslink II in the trunk (perhaps 2....).

Polk Audio db651s seem to be about the best fit at the moment (also more efficient, less taxing on HU or amp). under $100/pair
Diamond Audio D364.5 had these in my last car, and zero complaints. really solid. double the price of polk audio
Boston Acoustics SC65 (or SE65, whichever was the better pair!). price varies, but likely right in the middle of the other two.

Any suggestions or diffrent recommendations welcome. As for the polk audio, I have a "home theater set" I adore, and have excellent sound clarity, and very good staging.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or guidance!!
andy

[neonblack]

Looking for comps or coaxials? If you're using more than one pair do not mix brands because all speakers sound different (and overall sound will suffer). To me the Diamonds 6.5" I had were weak in the mids and were not full. My ADS are fantastic, extremely realistic but are no longer made. Check into JL Audio and Infinity. Go listen to speakers if you can - that's the best bet. And read reviews. If looking for components make sure tweeters do not require tons of power or you will not get full effect. I would listen to Infinity, especially Infinity Perfect.

[JeremyC]

I've heard a lot of good things about the Polk Comp set, but you really need an amp tp push them well.

And why Infinity Basslink? One of the guys here tried one and wasn't very happy with it.