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Old 02-04-2013, 01:46 AM   #1
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Default looking for: 6.5 inch with 2ohms speakers

i have been looking around for some door spears that are 6.5 inches and 2ohms.

i only come up with JBL. is there anything else out there?
not looking for anything over 100 rms watts. less is better for my setup.

im also leaning towards non seperates like 2 or 3 way, but im still open to any suggestions while doing more research.
so what do you guys suggest?

brand and models and why?

must be $100 or less.
no components. coaxial speakers only.
it can be two way but mounted on the speaker.

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Old 02-04-2013, 01:57 AM   #2
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CDT Audio has a fair share of component and coaxial speakers in 2 Ohm

http://www.cdtaudio.com/coaxials/coaxials.htm
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:24 AM   #3
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CDT Audio has a fair share of component and coaxial speakers in 2 Ohm

http://www.cdtaudio.com/coaxials/coaxials.htm
CDT.
But why 2 Ohm?
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Old 02-04-2013, 02:49 PM   #4
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Your other options are primarily Infinity.
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Old 02-04-2013, 06:21 PM   #5
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What are your reasons for wanting 2 ohm speakers?
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Old 02-04-2013, 08:36 PM   #6
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Yup Infinity makes good 2ohms speakers. They also make a very nice pair of 3 ways. Look up Infinity 63.9i. I'm putting it in my car soon. Just trying to figure out what kind of spacer I need for it.
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Yup Infinity makes good 2ohms speakers. They also make a very nice pair of 3 ways. Look up Infinity 63.9i. I'm putting it in my car soon. Just trying to figure out what kind of spacer I need for it.
The 63.9i are a solid speaker. The Infinitys will need to have an adapter with a cutout of 5 1/8". Contact me if you need a pair and I can get you set up.

To the OP- if you are trying to cut costs, the 62.9i or 62.11i are just about as good as the 63.9i and typically are cheaper. In my experience, a "3-way" speaker has been a marketing tactic more than having a true benefit in performance.
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:22 AM   #8
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The 63.9i are a solid speaker. The Infinitys will need to have an adapter with a cutout of 5 1/8". Contact me if you need a pair and I can get you set up.

To the OP- if you are trying to cut costs, the 62.9i or 62.11i are just about as good as the 63.9i and typically are cheaper. In my experience, a "3-way" speaker has been a marketing tactic more than having a true benefit in performance.
I sold all my audio stuff to get winter tires so I haven't contacted you about getting those spacers. the only thing I have left is those 63.9i so I thought might as well throw them in my car if I can't sell them. I don't really want to spend any more money right now so I'm going to figure out a way to use the included 1/4" spacer.
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Old 02-05-2013, 10:49 AM   #9
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Aren't the POLK MM speakers 2 ohms too?
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2 Ohm gives better protection with smaller gauge wires (aka factory wiring).
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Old 02-05-2013, 11:42 AM   #11
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2 Ohm gives better protection with smaller gauge wires (aka factory wiring).
Can you please explain?
If I'm not wrong isn't the stock wiring 16 gauge?
If so that would handle up 200 watts with ease I would think.
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Old 02-08-2013, 07:51 PM   #12
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2 Ohm gives better protection with smaller gauge wires (aka factory wiring).
I don't mean to cause a stink, especially since I'm a noob to this forum, but the post I've quoted is incorrect. Using a 2 ohm speaker will actually increase the wattage going through the factory wire, not decrease it. However it doesn't matter, as the factory wire is more then capable of safely conducting 2-3 times the amount of power that most people will put to their door speakers. Also, using a 2 ohm speaker with the stock deck could potentially damage the amplifier circuit of the deck as it was not designed to run that low of an impedance.

The only rational reason to run 2ohm door speakers is to get more power out of the amp that is driving them. This does come at the expense of sound quality though as most amps will produce increased distortion at lower impedance levels.
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Old 02-11-2013, 10:12 AM   #13
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I don't mean to cause a stink, especially since I'm a noob to this forum, but the post I've quoted is incorrect. Using a 2 ohm speaker will actually increase the wattage going through the factory wire, not decrease it. However it doesn't matter, as the factory wire is more then capable of safely conducting 2-3 times the amount of power that most people will put to their door speakers. Also, using a 2 ohm speaker with the stock deck could potentially damage the amplifier circuit of the deck as it was not designed to run that low of an impedance.

The only rational reason to run 2ohm door speakers is to get more power out of the amp that is driving them. This does come at the expense of sound quality though as most amps will produce increased distortion at lower impedance levels.
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Hmm I'm pretty sure you're incorrect in a way. What you're talking about is wire size and how much current they can carry. The coil in most speakers are 4ohm which in term means more resistance aka requires more power to power the speakers. This is why the wires will heat up if they're not the right size because of the ammount of current the speakers are trying to get. Using 2ohm speakers requires LESS power to run the speakers so the wires won't have to carry as much current in them. But you're right about it'll make the amp heat up faster. So make sure to use a good after market amp instead of the stock HU. This is where I recommened Infinity because they are dual coil so you can use either 2 or 4ohm safely.
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Old 02-05-2013, 12:22 PM   #14
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Well thing is with regular 4 Ohm speakers some wires will make the coil in them heat up too fast. The 2 ohm will be able to take smaller wires without it heating up as much.
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Well thing is with regular 4 Ohm speakers some wires will make the coil in them heat up too fast. The 2 ohm will be able to take smaller wires without it heating up as much.
I guess so looking at it as a resistor. Do you know what size the speaker wire is?
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I guess so looking at it as a resistor. Do you know what size the speaker wire is?
I think the stock wires in the wrx is 16-18. Which is fine unless you're pumping 1000watts around them. I forgot to mention the reason it heats up because a lot of wattage going through the small wires. I'm planning to re-use the factory wires if I upgrade my stereo system. Although I'm not going anywhere past 500watt-600watt so it shouldn't be much of a problem.
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I think the stock wires in the wrx is 16-18. Which is fine unless you're pumping 1000watts around them. I forgot to mention the reason it heats up because a lot of wattage going through the small wires. I'm planning to re-use the factory wires if I upgrade my stereo system. Although I'm not going anywhere past 500watt-600watt so it shouldn't be much of a problem.
I guess you plan on doing it like I am. Just running amps under seats and the speaker wire to the after market headunit harness to the speaker
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Well thing is with regular 4 Ohm speakers some wires will make the coil in them heat up too fast. The 2 ohm will be able to take smaller wires without it heating up as much.
2 ohm speakers will draw twice as much current as 4 ohm speakers with the same voltage input.

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If I do it I'm using OEM HU. I was going to have a nice set up with JBL MS-A1004 amp, Kappa Perfect 6.1 front, and Kappa 63.9i rear. But I had to sell my stuff to get winter set up lol. I'll probably get them again after I get my tax refund since I can get a great discount on them. Might not go with the Perfect 6.1 this time as they have very mixed reviews about the harsh high.
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If I do it I'm using OEM HU. I was going to have a nice set up with JBL MS-A1004 amp, Kappa Perfect 6.1 front, and Kappa 63.9i rear. But I had to sell my stuff to get winter set up lol. I'll probably get them again after I get my tax refund since I can get a great discount on them. Might not go with the Perfect 6.1 this time as they have very mixed reviews about the harsh high.
The CDT's are suppose to be pretty nice.
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I have internal hook up to JBL/Infinity products and can get them at price no one can beat lol.
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I have internal hook up to JBL/Infinity products and can get them at price no one can beat lol.
You should send me a pair of Jbl ms components?
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You should send me a pair of Jbl ms components?
Sure for a reasonable price. JBL MS-62C $140 shipped.
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Sure for a reasonable price. JBL MS-62C $140 shipped.
Guessing thats brand new. If so that would be pretty sweet.
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Guessing thats brand new. If so that would be pretty sweet.
Yup brand new. I'll just order it then have it ships to you. I have done this with another member here. Sold him a pretty sweet set up. (JBL MS-A1004, MS-A5001, kappa perfect 6.1).
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