alexdbest2000

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is it a bad idea or not

MR2NR

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Why use 6x9's? Bigger does not mean better.

hott-nix

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I'm a firm believer that you should always use factory sizes. (just my opinion though) i would say, if your vehicle doesn't come with 6x9's in the front, don't use them. oval speakers are more susceptible to distortion at high volume than round speakers.

if you have something like the jeep compass, that has 6x9's in the front doors from the factory, then by all means go ahead.

Toddyboy

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Now Its Just My .02 But Since I Installed My 6x9'sin The Doors I Wont Go Back Man Do They Get Lowd Andsound Really Nice

MR2NR

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Considering that he has a Sunfire and that it is major work to install a 6x9 into the front door, it is highly not recommended for a DIY kind of install.

sunfired

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so if the factory deems fit that you listen to distortion ,one should continue doing so?
besides that,ive removed 6.5 factory speakes and fitted 6x9s in the doors of a chevy p/u recently for a freind and they sound awsome!
I would say if you want it and youre willing to customize a bit go for it they will sound good, but in reality doing a 6x9 over a 6" or 6.5 just because you think it will be louder is not a good idea.
My friend that i did the 6x9s for really wanted 6x9s,really couldnt talk him out of it so thats what we did,but they sounded great either way.

sunfired

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ohhh sunfire eh,just do 6.5s dude,they go in pretty easy in place of the factory 4x6,but the way the doors are the 6x9 can fit so if you are handy,go for it.

methodman0666

i would not recomend doing 6x9 yeah they may be "loud " but really the reason that a 6x9 exists is so you can get low frequency with out a sub. But really there a very muddy speaker lo listen to because of the shape really try and get decent mid high out of them its like listening to a 8" sub
really i would do a 5 1/4 in the door build adapter plates for them to fit them .
but a 5/14 is a much easier install for a diy installer

sunfired

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only thing needed in the sunfire to install a 6.5 is a 1/2 inch ring to go between speaker and door,no cutting needed

Ligeia

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Care to prove that in a double-blind ABX test?

A correctly designed suspension allows for sufficient travel without any Cms related distortion. The difference in length and width changes your dispersion pattern (which could be a good thing depending on positioning) and any cone breakup can be controlled if you manage the passband correctly.

I'll use a 6.5" speaker in a door everytime, but the "distortion due to shape" argument is a little weak.