Hey bhpian ppl,
I just found this comparo on the Top 10 component speakers. I'm not too sure if many would wanna accept with this rating, but do check it out. Might help a few to decide on a good and effective component speakers. Do check the link for a better read...
http://stereos.about.com/od/carstere..._6halfinch.htm
1) Focal Access 165A 6.5" Component Speaker
Focal has made a strong reputation in the OEM speaker driver world. Their home line JMLab, is well-respected and the Focal car line is one of the bright spots in car stereo. The 165A is a great component setup with a 1" tweeter and a 6.5" bass driver. The crossover network features an adjustable tweeter level and gentle sloping. It's also high-sensitivity (92dB) so it'll work well with low-powered receivers or amplifiers. Lacks a little in the lowest registers but still an excellent choice.
2) Infinity Kappa 60.5cs 6.5" Comppnent Loudspeaker
One of the best speakers available in the class, the Kappa line gets excellent reviews. In the words of one buyer, they are "...floored with the sound reproduction these speakers offer, especially for the price!" Beware of a little brightness at the high-end with female voices, but that can be taken care of with a little crossover adjustment. From my experience, they sound best with a little more power, but they have a high sensitivity so they are versatile.
3) Polk Audio db6500 6.5" Component Loudspeaker
Polk's db6500 component loudspeakers are simply excellent! Great low-end extension gives good bass performance, and the adjustable crossover network is going to correctly tailor the output to your ear. Polk's reputation for value-driven performance is well earned with this model. The liquid-cooled silk/polymer composite tweeters can be mounted in either flush- or surface-mount for your convenience, and the woofer will give you deep, rich lows.
4) Kenwood KFC-P605ie Component Speaker System
Kenwood's '605ie is an under-rated system, with great low-end extension, and lots of good sound. The system is of fairly high-sensitivity, (90dB) so it'll work well with even low-powered systems. The stiffness of the Mica-impregnated driver means stiffness and lightness for good responsiveness. The dome tweeter is efficient, if not super-precise. Still, overall this is a good option for low-cost component setups.
5) Alpine Type-S SPS171A Component Speaker System
The Type-S component speakers are very advanced and they are one of the best speaker value on the market. Excellent low-end performance produces deep, tight bass that will make the most exacting audio enthusiast happy. With a swivel tweeter design for better imaging and more lively sound, you can make your sonic sweet-spot even sweeter. What's best is that they perform great with the power from regular head units, so you can use them with or without an amplifier.
6) JBL P650c 6-1/2" Component Speakers 6-1/2"
If cost is no object, the the JBL's are the class of the bunch. They finished a bit low in this comparo, not because of poor sound quality but because they were a tad costly. I love the performance of these "plus one" speakers, but they are a tad expensive. Design features include an edge-driven tweeter; these are true dome tweeters with larger voice coils - like those found on upper-end home speakers.
7) Rockford Fosgate X162S Component Speaker System
Mr. Fosgate does car and home stereo well. Very well. Unfortunately, in the face of this competition, the 162S comes up a little short. A good component setup, it suffers a bit in low-end extension. It will only go as low as 70Hz, which leaves it on the short-end compared to others in this comparo. It is a well-built system, certainly, but I think that Rockford Fosgate can do better.
8) JL Audio TR650-CSI
This speaker system is a perfect fit for many GM cars and European cars that accept a true 6.5-inch speaker. Very versatile, it offers multiple hole patterns for very easy installation. Designed for smooth, balanced output above 60 Hz and capable of handling the power of today's high-powered head units and amplifiers. I think an amp might benefit this package. The tweet is a textile (paper) dome for smoothness, and the woofer is a mica-injected polypropylene driver for stiffness and strength.
9) MB Quart DSE-216
This is a good, value package. MB Quart offers up an impressive component system at a great price. Its best feature is a coaxial tweeter with an integrated cooling element. The cooling element pulls heat from the magnet and voice coil assembly in the tweet to extend operation and improve power handling. This insures no catastrophic failures and long service life for the component system.
10) Pioneer TS-C1653 6-1/2" Component Speaker
Pioneer's entry into the component market is good. But in the midst of these other offerings, the Pioneer's low sensitivity (which makes it necessary to have an amplifier to effectively drive the system), makes it a low-performer in this comparo. Now, it does offer nice low end extension (down to about 30Hz) so one can get some of that deep bass without adding a subwoofer. The prices on this package are good, so they make a great bargain offering for system builders on a budget.
Navin, what do you say? Would this rating be fair? I'm planning to settle with JBL 6x9 for the rear and Clarion Double Din HU and the Infinity Components, a 6" for the front, and a sony/blaupunkt amp to power the infinity... no sub.. Lemme know what you think. You're the audio man
Peace
AK