Coytee Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Since it's difficult to audition them right now.... I am open to putting new rear speakers in my car. Eyeballing them, they are 6x9. Factory stuff (Toyota Camry). I'm not going to put amps, subs or anything in there.... I'm willing to yank the original rear speakers and put new ones in and that's it. (I've even turned the side speakers off as they too need replaced but will do rears first) I don't care what they cost as long as they're nice sounding and will operate off the original head unit. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 JBL makes car speakers, Kenwood, Pioneer......Focal? Budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 For a pair of 6x9's I'm open to budget (they can't be THAT much can they??) How about 200-300 for the pair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 I've read somewhere about a brand.....I think it's called "MB"?? Never heard of them but the commentary I was reading talked about how nice they sounded. (hurry Klipsch.....I'm game to buy some blind and don't mind being an early adopter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 23 minutes ago, Coytee said: Since it's difficult to audition them right now.... I am open to putting new rear speakers in my car. Eyeballing them, they are 6x9. Factory stuff (Toyota Camry). I'm not going to put amps, subs or anything in there.... I'm willing to yank the original rear speakers and put new ones in and that's it. (I've even turned the side speakers off as they too need replaced but will do rears first) I don't care what they cost as long as they're nice sounding and will operate off the original head unit. Any suggestions? Go to the Crutchfield site and put in your year, make and model. You'll get speakers that fit perfectly and every accessory needed for installation including pig tails that plug into your factory harness. Highly recommended and have use them multiple times in the past. Service after the sale and technical assistance are top notch and are located in the USA. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Oh, and I realize it's going to probably be impossible in today's age.....but if I can get a pair that are NOT made in china, all the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 MB Quart, they were around a few years ago. There's another company called Memphis Audio, probably made in Tn. These are $200 per pair....https://www.memphiscaraudio.com/product-page/ms69-6x9-convertible-set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 26 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: MB Quart, they were around a few years ago. There's another company called Memphis Audio, probably made in Tn. These are $200 per pair....https://www.memphiscaraudio.com/product-page/ms69-6x9-convertible-set Sold at Crutchfield as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 If 6 was 9...I don't mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 It has been a while since I did any aftermarket car HiFi, 2006 Honda Civic. My last 2 cars have been top trim level VW Golf and GTI, no need for aftermarket stereo in these, the Fender systems are fantastic! But, back to my Civic era. I would suggest doing the front speakers first and if you get good speakers from either Focal or MB Quarts (both top tier, at least use to be). Rear speakers would be unnecessary, other than ambient fill. 6x9s were more for old school North American cars with huge rear decks when we all thought music should come from the rear of the car. IMHO, music should come from in front of you, just as we typically listen to our home 2 channel systems. With a good speaker from either of the 2 brands I mention and a good installation, you should get a beautiful wide, full soundstage from the top of your windshield to your knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Not sure which year your Camry is, but a 2019 had 6x9s in the front door and rear deck, the rear speakers were 2 ohm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 You know what we all would tell a new person....you need a sub 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Two words for you... Focal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I was big time into car audio in the past. I built a couple systems that I could just sit in my car, close my eyes and get lost in the music. The problem was that as soon as you start driving, you get road noise, engine and drive train noise, air noise etc. You can insulate all you want and it'll never sound as good as when you're sitting still with the key on and engine off. If I'm going to do that then I'll listen to my home stereo. I quit spending money on upgraded components and just roll with what came in the vehicle now. Hell, if I'm concentrating on my driving sometimes I forget that there's music playing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I agree Carl, but that is what Dynamat and a volume control with a big amp are for... to drown out those pesky noises. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 20 minutes ago, HPower said: I agree Carl, but that is what Dynamat and a volume control with a big amp are for... to drown out those pesky noises. 😎 Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Schu said: Two words for you... Focal. What’s the second word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 45 minutes ago, DizRotus said: What’s the second word? Maybe he meant syllables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Maybe he's telling me "Two words for you..... Focal dumbazz!!" ?? Just a theory I'm working on. I don't need the kick hiney tunes in the car like I/we might have had when we were younger. Also....car is a 2005 with around 260K miles on it so the car isn't long on my list. In fact, I'm REALLY dying to get back out on the road for work....as I get paid mileage and generally bring between $1,500/$2,000 month home "tax free" and since the car gets around 32 mpg, it's generating funds. I'd like to get back on the road (they tell us June) and buy a second (new) car and use this one to kill the miles (and PAY for the new one) and go to pick up my diesel so I can spare the new one. That's my idea anyway. Usually on the road I'm listening to any one of maybe three radio stations unless I'm out in the boonies....at which point I'd like to be able to have it sound nicer than it currently does. Sun has ruined the covers over the speakers so the raw drivers are totally exposed. The rears are intact but only sound "ok". The ones in the doors have tons of distortion. I'm guessing they've rotted out. Don't know that I want to go through the issues of taking the door panel down to get to those. (I'd rather jump on tractor or backhoe and do something in that world) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I should have also suggested CDT Audio. CDT is what I went with in my old Civic back in 2006, my front doors had 6.75in for the OEM front for speakers so I replaced them with ES-062 Braxial. https://www.cdtaudio.com/braxials/braxials/es062brax.php These were a very nice sounding speaker! After looking closer at the 2005 Camry I see that it did use 6x9s in the front doors, this could be a very nice drop in replacement... https://www.cdtaudio.com/coaxials/es0691cfx.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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