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6.5" Replacements - Which Ones???

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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Default 6.5" Replacements - Which Ones???

I am about to replace all the speakers in the system and looking for recommendations. I would like new components up front, and obviously the soundbar ones have to go. I am re-powering everything with an aftermarket amp (PDX-5) and the PAC harness so that I can get a full pass signal to everything...or at least better control it. Amp will be pushing about 75 RMS for the 6.5"s.

I want marine grade speakers, and would like to keep them to "bolt in" replacements so that everything stays stealth. What brands are turning out best? Boston Acoustics, Rockford Fostgate, Polk Audio, Bazooka... ????
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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Nice amp. Small and powerful. Mine is going under the passenger seat. I am hoping the install will be next weekend if it gets delivered.

The speakers I am going with are the Kenwood KFC-P708. They aren't marine grade but the power handling and fit seems to be good. They came with adapters to fit oversized holes. The tweeters come apart so I am going to replace the ones in the dash and maybe flush mount the second set in the roll bar. I haven't heard them yet but they review well. We will see.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Vernnz
Nice amp. Small and powerful. Mine is going under the passenger seat. I am hoping the install will be next weekend if it gets delivered.

The speakers I am going with are the Kenwood KFC-P708. They aren't marine grade but the power handling and fit seems to be good. They came with adapters to fit oversized holes. The tweeters come apart so I am going to replace the ones in the dash and maybe flush mount the second set in the roll bar. I haven't heard them yet but they review well. We will see.
I'm going to fit mine in the factory hole and keep it stealth. Should turn out alright, but may be a PITA to modify the bracket and wire things back there...just not sure yet since I don't have the amp in hand.
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