Got More Speakers From A Buddy - Which To Use

TheShadowWRX · 11-01-2009, 03:34 PM

Hey Guys,

As you may have read before, my one buddy gave me his old speakers - a pair of Kenwood KFC-X1710P components and Memphis 15 Pro 50's (5.25s).

Now my buddy who is moving out West had a box of speakers, I don't think they are too good but I have heard Phoenix Gold isn't bad. Anyway, here's what I've got:

Phoenix Gold ZR5.0 Octane R's 5.25"s I think
Fusion FPC-65 6.5" 2 Way Components - says 240 Watts
Fusion FPC-4 4" 2 Way Components - says 150 Watts
Eclipse 8253's 5.25"s

The Phoenix Gold's look pretty solid, the others not so much.

Out of those choices, what would you guys recommend putting into my 02 WRX Sedan on my JL 300/4? I'm going to give the rest away, let me know if you guys want em.

Thanks,

Mike

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BlKsUbYkId · 11-01-2009, 05:44 PM

I say pull off your door panels and give them each a shot...

hookedontronics · 11-01-2009, 07:05 PM

*edit*
I'd go with the fusions but see how they both sound

BryanH · 11-01-2009, 07:36 PM

If those are the eclipse point source coaxials they are really nice sounding speakers. But they are lacking below 100hz.

What else is in your system?

TheShadowWRX · 11-01-2009, 07:36 PM

Yeah, said in the post - JL 300/4.

I also have an Eclipse EA3422 I can use...

-Mike

TheShadowWRX · 11-01-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryanH

If those are the eclipse point source coaxials they are really nice sounding speakers. But they are lacking below 100hz.

What else is in your system?

I can look up the Eclipse's in more detail for ya and I will post back.

I have 2 12" W3's and a JL 500.1 but I don't really want to have that much size/weight in the trunk anymore. My buddy is going to give me his 10" JL W6 but the outer cone is messed up so I need to look into having it fixed...

Edit:

Here's a crappy BlackBerry picture of all the options:

-Mike

LegacyNate · 11-02-2009, 01:40 AM

phoenix golds! they make good speakers. dont get me wrong, eclipse is a great brand but their best stuff is their headunits.

TheShadowWRX · 11-02-2009, 01:43 AM

Yeah I'm in between the Phoenix Gold and the Memphi's for the rears.

I don't think the 4" Fusions will work in the WRX - no where to put em.

For the front, I'm leaning towards the Kenwoods. They seem much better than the Fusions...

What do you all think of that idea?

-Mike

Web Foot STi · 11-02-2009, 05:43 AM

I've been running Kenwood KFC-Xr61p in the front doors for 6 years now and have been very happy with them.

If they fit, I think you will like the newer flavor too.

TheShadowWRX · 11-02-2009, 12:48 PM

Well I think this is the new plan, I'm going to sell all of these and buy a set of Focal 165KR's for the front and not run rears for now.

I also have two JL 12" W3's that I'm going to sell and replace with either the 10" W6 or I can buy a 10" W7... Think that will be a good combo for me?

-Mike

fallehero_08 · 11-02-2009, 11:49 PM

ive herd most of the audio guru's on here say to ditch the back speakers all together. let me know what you decide, and hit me up with a set of components for the fronts. i have to get rid of these ****ty RF's.

11-01-2009, 03:34 PM	#1
TheShadowWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 11654 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: DE, Happy Valley Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan WR Blue	Got More Speakers From A Buddy - Which To Use Hey Guys, As you may have read before, my one buddy gave me his old speakers - a pair of Kenwood KFC-X1710P components and Memphis 15 Pro 50's (5.25s). Now my buddy who is moving out West had a box of speakers, I don't think they are too good but I have heard Phoenix Gold isn't bad. Anyway, here's what I've got: Phoenix Gold ZR5.0 Octane R's 5.25"s I think Fusion FPC-65 6.5" 2 Way Components - says 240 Watts Fusion FPC-4 4" 2 Way Components - says 150 Watts Eclipse 8253's 5.25"s The Phoenix Gold's look pretty solid, the others not so much. Out of those choices, what would you guys recommend putting into my 02 WRX Sedan on my JL 300/4? I'm going to give the rest away, let me know if you guys want em. Thanks, Mike * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-01-2009, 07:05 PM	#3
hookedontronics Scooby Specialist Member#: 216078 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Glenville, NY Vehicle: 2006 WRX Limited AW JSEnclosures	edit I'd go with the fusions but see how they both sound Last edited by hookedontronics; 11-01-2009 at 09:02 PM.

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11-01-2009, 05:44 PM	#2
BlKsUbYkId Scooby Specialist Member#: 92728 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: CSUF/LBC/Cerritos Vehicle: 06 FPgreen'd Shopping Cart	I say pull off your door panels and give them each a shot...

11-01-2009, 07:36 PM	#4
BryanH Scooby Guru Member#: 993 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: that does not smell like teen spirit.	If those are the eclipse point source coaxials they are really nice sounding speakers. But they are lacking below 100hz. What else is in your system?

11-02-2009, 01:40 AM	#7
LegacyNate Scooby Newbie Member#: 226472 Join Date: Oct 2009	phoenix golds! they make good speakers. dont get me wrong, eclipse is a great brand but their best stuff is their headunits.

11-02-2009, 01:43 AM	#8
TheShadowWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 11654 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: DE, Happy Valley Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan WR Blue	Yeah I'm in between the Phoenix Gold and the Memphi's for the rears. I don't think the 4" Fusions will work in the WRX - no where to put em. For the front, I'm leaning towards the Kenwoods. They seem much better than the Fusions... What do you all think of that idea? -Mike

11-02-2009, 05:43 AM	#9
Web Foot STi Scooby Specialist Member#: 39086 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle: 2004 STi White	I've been running Kenwood KFC-Xr61p in the front doors for 6 years now and have been very happy with them. If they fit, I think you will like the newer flavor too.

11-02-2009, 12:48 PM	#10
TheShadowWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 11654 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: DE, Happy Valley Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan WR Blue	Well I think this is the new plan, I'm going to sell all of these and buy a set of Focal 165KR's for the front and not run rears for now. I also have two JL 12" W3's that I'm going to sell and replace with either the 10" W6 or I can buy a 10" W7... Think that will be a good combo for me? -Mike

11-02-2009, 11:49 PM	#11
fallehero_08 Scooby Newbie Member#: 214110 Join Date: Jun 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: north mississippi Vehicle: 2002 WRX WRB	ive herd most of the audio guru's on here say to ditch the back speakers all together. let me know what you decide, and hit me up with a set of components for the fronts. i have to get rid of these ****ty RF's.