TerryBallou-Crawford Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 I have a 1999 Silverado, and its time to upgrade speakers. The front pair are 6.5/6.75 and the rear are 4x6. I'd like to spend 200 or less. I plan to get a RF Punch 600.4 to run them. 1)Should I spend 200 on the 6.5s and leave the stock 4x6s for now, or buy four cheaper speakers and have them all upgraded? 2)Depending on the answer to #1, what are the best (in terms of SQ w/ loudness)components for that price(~$200 for 6.5s or ~$100 apiece for 6.5s and 4s)? I've been looking at Diamond Audio, Arc Audio, Image Dynamics, and Focal. I don't want a main brand, and I assume that the low end of these brands is better than comparably priced models of main brands. Thanks in advance for advice. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Hertz HSK 165.3 JL Audio Slash 300/4 Fi BL15 Fully Loaded D2 Memphis 16-MCD1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifted_silverado Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Focal makes nice gear as well as diamond audio. If you want better go with Hertz. I say upgrade all. You'll be much happier with the balanced sound over the half and half anyday. My .02 Edit: less than $200 is a small budget for any SQ equipment Everythings in the attic or garage since the truck was sold last year. New build should be coming soon in a dodge cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryBallou-Crawford Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Yeah I know it is, but just about anything is better than what GM put in it. SQ is relative, and anything is an upgrade. Would you go ahead and spend 200 on the 6.5s and leave the back for now or what? Thanks 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Hertz HSK 165.3 JL Audio Slash 300/4 Fi BL15 Fully Loaded D2 Memphis 16-MCD1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryBallou-Crawford Posted December 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Alright, so I'm considering going 300 for the front comps. Listened to Focal today, sounded good but a little bright. Going to Kansas City and will listen to some Hertz and Rainbows, hopefully next to some Focals. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Hertz HSK 165.3 JL Audio Slash 300/4 Fi BL15 Fully Loaded D2 Memphis 16-MCD1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jworley83 Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Alright, so I'm considering going 300 for the front comps. Listened to Focal today, sounded good but a little bright. Going to Kansas City and will listen to some Hertz and Rainbows, hopefully next to some Focals. Go with the hertz. I had the rainbows and while i did like the tweeters on them better they couldn't really handle the abuse and I ended up blowing them. I have the Hertz hi energy's now and love them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine8SST Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 RF T1652-s......I have them and love them. 1998 SS/T Ram Build Log - Kenwood KVT-514 and KNA-G510 Navigation - 2 DC Level 3 12" - Components??? - Sundown ??? - Sundown??? - Knu Konceptz - Second Skin Dampy Pro - XS D6500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryBallou-Crawford Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 RF T1652-s......I have them and love them. Don't most people go with t2? The price isn't much different. If I can find an RF dealer I'll give them a listen. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Hertz HSK 165.3 JL Audio Slash 300/4 Fi BL15 Fully Loaded D2 Memphis 16-MCD1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryBallou-Crawford Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Hey so I can get 2 sets of Hertz HSK 165.3 (last years model I was told) for 175/pair. Is this a steal? 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Hertz HSK 165.3 JL Audio Slash 300/4 Fi BL15 Fully Loaded D2 Memphis 16-MCD1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine8SST Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Hey so I can get 2 sets of Hertz HSK 165.3 (last years model I was told) for 175/pair. Is this a steal? Ray is the guy to ask about Hertz, he is Teh Masteh! 1998 SS/T Ram Build Log - Kenwood KVT-514 and KNA-G510 Navigation - 2 DC Level 3 12" - Components??? - Sundown ??? - Sundown??? - Knu Konceptz - Second Skin Dampy Pro - XS D6500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryBallou-Crawford Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Well the current HSK is going for 450 and the ESK are 250, I figure I can't lose on these. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Hertz HSK 165.3 JL Audio Slash 300/4 Fi BL15 Fully Loaded D2 Memphis 16-MCD1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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