stock over jensen 6x9s

jwateland · 07-26-2008, 06:53 PM

would it be a good idea to switch out my stock 6x9 s for these http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

?

Vtolds · 07-26-2008, 07:08 PM

probably better than stock, but still aren't the greatest.

jwateland · 07-26-2008, 07:16 PM

yeah i'm sure they aren't the greatest i figured i'd start my audio project with the cheap pair so when i'm putting in something permanent i won't have to modify. and just install it like stock. same with amp but there's an exception for the amp cause i know how important it is to have a really good deck and really good wires.

jayson_waltz · 07-26-2008, 10:26 PM

those will work a little better than stock if you have a factory stereo. but if you have a good aftermarket they are gonna sound slike crap when you turn it up cause they don't have a very high power rating.

El Pablo · 07-26-2008, 10:52 PM

anything beats stock but jensen isn't the best. Probaly already knew that

jwateland · 07-27-2008, 12:53 AM

yeah i gotta stock player but thanks for the info

meadus101 · 07-27-2008, 01:00 AM

Put your money up front.

Wait for Ryan's Post before you touch any audio.

GoldStar611 · 07-27-2008, 01:28 AM

Yeah 80 watts RMS is for the pair, so thats 40 watts RMS each, you're really not looking at that much. I had some nice (pricey) pioneer speakers and they sounded awesome compared to the stock config. I'd go with meadus101, put it all up front..

jwateland · 07-27-2008, 02:54 AM

well i had just put some polk audio speakers up front and it sounds really clean. is there any special insructions to installling the 6x9s or is it ok to splice the wires?

CactusWill · 07-27-2008, 04:40 AM

The power driving those 6 x 9's is more important than the speaker upgrade itself... Upgrade to the jensens on a stock deck output and you probably won't notice too much... But if you put a 200w amp or so between your deck and your stock speakers, that would make a big difference.

jayson_waltz · 07-27-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CactusWill

The power driving those 6 x 9's is more important than the speaker upgrade itself...

not really on the stock paper speakers.
yes you wanna invest in a good pair of speakers and tweeters for the front to sound good, but you can't just forget about the back or take them out like some people. it just doesn't sound right.

Fi-Alero · 07-27-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jayson_waltz

not really on the stock paper speakers.
yes you wanna invest in a good pair of speakers and tweeters for the front to sound good, but you can't just forget about the back or take them out like some people. it just doesn't sound right.

The majority of top SQ competitors do not use rear fill. It is all in the front stage. A quality frontstage is the key to enjoying your music even more.

I guess using rear fill or not is just an opinion. Some people prefer it, yet others hate it. I got rid of mine when I started running 600rms up front on a pair of Boston Z6s.

Those Jensens would be perfect for a pair of rear fill speakers. Not too loud since they have a low power handling. Some people run stock rear fill just so the people in the back seat can have a little bit of music lol.

jayson_waltz · 07-27-2008, 01:49 PM

^ yea i agree with you the quality factor is all in the front, thats why that is where i put most my money. i just got cheap kicker ks60's in the rear. this might sound wierd but the sound just seems to "surround" me more and i like it better

Ryan from Ohio · 07-27-2008, 01:52 PM

For rear fill they aint even good.

If you want to do rear fill find a set of midrange 6X9's or a simple set of2 ways like the infinity ref's.

If you got good speakers up front and a stock radio, dont buy these 6x9's. Buy a head unit then get an amp for the front speakers. You will be happy you did. Its a better investment than crappy speakers.

jayson_waltz · 07-27-2008, 01:55 PM

^ i was waitin for u to chime in

jwateland · 07-27-2008, 02:15 PM

well, i'm not investing in these speakers, just buying them to replace the stock ones. I plan to do upgrades later when money starts coming in

Ryan from Ohio · 07-27-2008, 06:43 PM

Well let me give it to you straight up and its blunt. not to sound like a jerk.

But these speakers arent really an upgrade. The best upgrade you can make is to just take out the 6X9's and forget they exist.

I can get pretty technical on the topic if you like- but for the sake of keeping it simple 6x9's in a rear decka re a total WASTE. Doesnt matter if they are $25 ones or $300 ones, still the worst investment in Car Audio... I wouldnt do it either, and Ive bought some fancy sets in my time. I spent $240 back in 1997 for a set... Not worth it man, trust me.

jwateland · 07-27-2008, 07:15 PM

k bro i trust your opinoin thanks for the info = )

Fi-Alero · 07-28-2008, 02:48 PM

Awesome front stage ftw.

Valley olds · 07-28-2008, 06:23 PM

I don't get it. Why is it such a bad idea to put speakers in the rear? Wouln't it be a good idea to get an amp and power all the mid and high range speakers with it? That's how I had my delta and it sounded pretty nice. All my other friends with sound systems have it that way too. Up to now, I didnt even know people would work with the front only.