6x9 speaker suggestions

Tough to say, so many variables... sometimes mounting locations can cause rattling in panels and so on, what sounds good to one person may sound different to another you will more than likely be happy with any nice middle of the road speaker from a reputable manufacturer. Almost anything is an upgrade from stock.

 

Yeah I have the alpine 6x9's now but don't have a amp powering them and one went out from lack of power. Just wondering if I should buy the same when I get my amp or get components.

 

For the front, the component's are much better.. ONLY if you are using an amp to run them.

 

Just saw this.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/audio-video/234691-fs-alpine-speakers-type-r.html

 

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=underpowering+speaker

thats all I have to say about the matter

 

I would go and listen to both and see what sounds good to you. I like components myself. They can present installation challenges over just bolting in a single speaker as you now have two each side and typically a crossover module each side, but imo worth it. That being said, just got some Crutchfield deal with a unscientific head to head and they were split on which they liked, component or coax. Moral of the story is what sounds good to you is what you should get.

I would just say to stick with a good brand, look at quality of construction and materials used, efficiency, rms power they are designed for, frequency range, mounting fit etc. and listen to them all.

When I shop for speakers I take a disc I'm familar with listening to with me and a note pad. I make sure the test hu is set flat, talk to the sales person to find out how their board is built (are the speakers in separate chambers and how big or are they just in an open cabinet etc.), are they being run off an amp, how much power are they getting and then listen subjectively to the speakers. Compare brands, models, sizes. Make notes on my impressions.

Then I take a break, walk around, go to a quieter part of the store or outside for a bit to give my ears a break. Then go back in and listen again and see if I still get the same impressions or notice something different. I add to my notes and if needed go to the next place in town that has another brand I'm interested in and do the same thing.

Once done I then review the notes, compare how the speakers will fit within my planned system and go from there.

Most importantly I'd advise getting your gain structure set correctly in your vehicle. Start with your signal source and then follow through the system to any amps you are adding. Plenty of how-to posts on the audio forums. Alternatively if you did not feel comfortable with doing the gains then you could take it to a decent audio shop and have them do it for you. Would be time/money well spent.

 

Because everything on google is true.

 

that's a good method.