rfairwea
04-21-2009, 11:01 AM
I know this is a Polk forum but looking for some objective guidance - I don't have a quality car audio shop nearby to do any serious auditioning so looking to narrow my list before I travel to finalize my decisions.
I'm looking for a 6.5" component set that will go into my '97 Porsche 911 - the head unit is a Becker and my intent is to utilize 1 (or both) of the Helix HXA-400 MkII amps I have on my bench.
It's really important that I maintain a stock appearance in the vehicle so I need the driver & tweeter will be on the lower part of the door behind the factory grill - approx 3" from eachother. I'll be able to set the driver & tweeter at pretty much any angle I want. I'll most likely use passive crossovers (presumably what comes with whatever I buy).
Also...there is no room for a sub in the car...so the bass I get in the car needs to come from this component set.
I'm not even sure I'm going to run a rear stage...but if I do, I really need something that will fit into the factory 4x6 cutouts.
Now to the essence of my question...I'm trying to narrow my search list for components. I'm not trying to waste money but not concerned if the best choice will be $500-800.
I've been seriously looking at the SR6500...my previous car had a DynAudio component set (which I loved) so I've given a bunch of thought to the Esoterec Sys 242/242GT. From the research I can do online, it seems like Focal, Rainbow Profi, CDTAudio, Diamond Audio Hex Pro, etc... also offer 2-way component sets that seem to be good potentials based on their published numbers.
I really appreciate any expertise & suggestions...hopefully I've provided enough information to get some helpful direction.
Thanks much,
Rick
I'm looking for a 6.5" component set that will go into my '97 Porsche 911 - the head unit is a Becker and my intent is to utilize 1 (or both) of the Helix HXA-400 MkII amps I have on my bench.
It's really important that I maintain a stock appearance in the vehicle so I need the driver & tweeter will be on the lower part of the door behind the factory grill - approx 3" from eachother. I'll be able to set the driver & tweeter at pretty much any angle I want. I'll most likely use passive crossovers (presumably what comes with whatever I buy).
Also...there is no room for a sub in the car...so the bass I get in the car needs to come from this component set.
I'm not even sure I'm going to run a rear stage...but if I do, I really need something that will fit into the factory 4x6 cutouts.
Now to the essence of my question...I'm trying to narrow my search list for components. I'm not trying to waste money but not concerned if the best choice will be $500-800.
I've been seriously looking at the SR6500...my previous car had a DynAudio component set (which I loved) so I've given a bunch of thought to the Esoterec Sys 242/242GT. From the research I can do online, it seems like Focal, Rainbow Profi, CDTAudio, Diamond Audio Hex Pro, etc... also offer 2-way component sets that seem to be good potentials based on their published numbers.
I really appreciate any expertise & suggestions...hopefully I've provided enough information to get some helpful direction.
Thanks much,
Rick