Speaker Help

[OneAndOnly]

I’m currently running a JL JD 400/4 amp providing 75 watts RMS at 4 ohms and 100 watts at 2 ohms per channel. I have Alpine S2-S68 speakers, however they clip a lot even with the amp gain turned down quite low (Tuned at 75% volume). Does anyone have any loud 5x7 or 6x8 speaker recommendations? I especially love the 1-2k and 5-8k hertz range so tweeters are important to me. Thank you!

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[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

What vehicle is it? Are you certain one speaker size is 6x8 and not the most common of a 6x9?

 

[OneAndOnly]

What vehicle is it? Are you certain one speaker size is 6x8 and not the most common of a 6x9?

It’s a 2011 ford edge. Unfortunately 6x9 speakers won’t fit, which makes me particularly sad because the 3-way infinity kappa speakers looked very appealing.

 

[HardofWhoring]

If you can fit a 6x8, then go with a 6.5. Poof you just went from 3 options to 3,000.

 

[Firewalker]

Just have to watch the depth on those with the 6x8s originally on the Fords. I had to do spacers to get my 6.5" mid-bass to fit properly when I went to the Stevens MB-6s. So make sure you measure that as well. But he is right 6.5" components will fit when measured properly for the depth.

 

[HardofWhoring]

I've got a real shocker here, but this is wrong.

 

[chillin 10+ year member]

I think you inhaled a little too much smoke during the fires.

 

[HardofWhoring]

I've got a real shocker here, but this is wrong.

IS HE GONE???

 

[deadrx7conv 10+ year member]

What's the crossover point on the Alpine speakers? running it full range?
https://www.alpine-usa.com/product/s-series-speakers-s2s68 The tech specs aren't anything to brag about. Should've considered the Alpine R-types which are a little better, like the rs68 or spr68

If running full range, get a sub, cross the door 6x8 speakers at 80hz, and you'll be able to reduce your clipping issue, assuming your amplifier isn't junk.

If you up your budget from cheap entry level speakers, you might be able to find some improvement too. Here are some upper and mid level 6x8's.

STADIUM 862CF

JBL's Stadium Series speakers - available in 2", 3", 5-1/4",6-1/2", 6" x 8", 4" x 6", 6" x 9", and 3/4"- bring iconic JBL sound that can only come from a 75-year pedigree of audio excellence to virtually any car on the road.

www.jbl.com

GS682 6"x8" PREMIUM GRADE AUTOMOTIVE - AUDIOFROG

Designed as an easily installed premium upgrade, the GS682 includes a proprietary injection-molded ABS and fiberglass vented basket with mounting tabs to fit many factory 6x8” and 5x7” locations. Ease of installation is ensured with a 1” fabric dome neodymium tweeter that extends a mere x mm...

www.audiofrog.com

C5-570

2-Way Component System: 5 x 7 / 6 x 8-inch (125 x 180 mm) Woofer, 0.75-inch (19 mm) Silk Dome TweeterMany people mistakenly believe that an oval speaker cannot perform as well as a round one, leading to many instances of 5.25-inch speakers being installed into 5 x 7-inch openings. JL Audio's...

www.jlaudio.com

JBL Stadium GTO 860C | Stadium GTO860C 6" x 8" two-way component system w/ gap switchable crossover

JBL—speaker of choice for the world's top recording studios, concert events and movie theaters, delivers a world class listening experience to car audio with the new Stadium speakers. Unmistakably JBL.

kh.jbl.com

KICKER | KS Series 6x8" Components

KICKER produces high-performance car audio, vehicle specific solutions, marine audio, home and personal audio, and power sports products since 1973.

www.kicker.com

Sony Mobile ES 6 x 8" (16 x 20 cm) 2-Way Coaxial Speakers | XS680ES

Enjoy premium audio experience with Sony Mobile ES 2-Way Coaxial Speakers. Includes MRC aramid-fiber matrix woofer for responsive bass. Coming soon.

electronics.sony.com

E-68CX

At Sundown Audio we have one goal in mind, and that is total customer satisfaction. Sundown Audio only builds and sells products that meet our exacting standards for quality.

sundownaudio.com

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

If it were my vehicle, Id shave the speaker opening to fit 6x9s for a better option list of speakers. You could even use 6x9-6.50 plates to get even more options for the 6.5s. A Dremel or Rotozip wouldnt take long to open the gap. I like to use duct tape along the opening and gut from there to make it easier to cut the metal