Whats wrong with 6x9’s in a saxo?

1. frilla Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2004 At Uni in Colchester United Kingdom (England) Posts: 529

   #1 3rd May 2005, 03:23

   i was just wondering because loads of people seem not to advise them?
2. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #2 3rd May 2005, 03:26

   This thread will make Scotts night when he gets on later..
   We will let him explain as he always gives a great rundown.
   
   Although I'm inclined to agree with what he says, it also down to personal preference, and what type of sound quality you want. Ive got them in mine as they came with my car, but Im not into big sound systems really.
3. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

   #3 3rd May 2005, 05:39

   ive got some 7x10's in mine and like al i aint into big ice installs at all, i only got mine cos they were cheap from my bro's work and i wanted my speakers to be louder, which they now are and i think they sound really nice.
4. S9_DAN Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2005 Sunny Solihull Posts: 3380 Subaru Impreza UK Turbo - 300bhp

   #4 3rd May 2005, 13:59

   I have got some in mine and if you set them up well they will sound great.
5. al_VTR East Anglia Joined: Sep 2004 Essex Posts: 6513 (broken) mk1 Saxo VTR, MG ZS, BMW 3 Series

   #5 3rd May 2005, 18:57

   its all down to personal choice - but as Alex said, Scott will give you a full rundown
6. Sean Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec

   #6 3rd May 2005, 20:17

   again, personal choice, but like Alex they came with my car when i bought it, and i'm not into big systems either so they do the job.
7. Graemep Saxperience Addict Joined: Sep 2004 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 11649 FN2 Civic Type-R

   #7 3rd May 2005, 20:22

   i have them in my car!! and i dont think theres anything wrong with them!!
8. saxo_2004 Established Member Joined: Sep 2004 Cheltenham (England) Posts: 1237 Subaru Legacy 2.0 16V GL AWD

   #8 3rd May 2005, 20:31

   i have infinity 6x9's and they make so much difference in teh car and outside, i would recommend them to every1 who wants a loud system in there car.
   
   Thats my opinon.
9. stuartQPR1 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2004 Southampton (Uni) Slough (Home) United Kingdom (England) Posts: 631 Citroen Saxo 1.1 forte (2000)

   #9 3rd May 2005, 20:50

   2 b honest i dont think there is anything wrong with them, as everybody else has said its about personal preferrence but thats the beauty of modifying your car
10. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

    #10 3rd May 2005, 22:07

    theres not a lot right with them tbh. They dont do any of the jobs that they try to do well.
    
    May i urge anyone to take a look at proper ice cars. Not silly max power ones. Never have i seen an SPL car or an SQ car with 6x9's. Says it all for me.
11. hmuminovic Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2004 b\'ham United Kingdom (England) Posts: 434

    #11 4th May 2005, 04:02

    i got boss 6x9's 315watss each dey just connected insetad of standard rear speakers, sound bloody nice. getting an amp 4 dem to improve sound, also getin a sony explod 1200watt sub which should be a sik system!
12. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

    #12 4th May 2005, 14:56

    people mite not advise them as its a tricky job to get them install cos you need to take off some of the panels to get to the wires from the rear speakers!
13. rsands Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 Banbridge United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) Posts: 1222

    #13 4th May 2005, 16:34

    personal choice and the type of music!
    
    i have them in the car and with them amped and the frequencies setup correctly they do an amazing job
14. matty_87 L-plater Joined: Apr 2005 Cheshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 77

    #14 4th May 2005, 17:48

    ive got a set of pioneer 6x9`s and they sound v nice!
    look very nice aswell!
    defo get some!
15. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

    #15 4th May 2005, 20:21

    sorry but anyone who knows will tell you why they are rubbish, if you must have rear speakers then get some decent ones
16. reevesy_vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2004 Royston Hertfordshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4024 Merc E320 sport estate (the kids made me do it)

    #16 5th May 2005, 02:00

    So 6x9's are crap Lets look at what scott is running on his Shelf CLICK AND LOOK AT ICE Yes if you are running 2 pairs of 6x9's on a shelf and only 13cm in the front you will put the staging well out of balance.
17. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

    #17 5th May 2005, 04:59

    yeah from how many years ago
    
    Before i educated myself to how truly mince they are.
18. rsands Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 Banbridge United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) Posts: 1222

    #18 5th May 2005, 05:01

    can't complain if they are setup correctly..mine sounds sweet!
    
    but it all depends on:
    
    -type of music
    -ICE setup in the car
    -where you want the sound stage to be
19. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #19 5th May 2005, 14:32

    Aye, Scotts is rather different now! lol
20. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

    #20 5th May 2005, 23:39

    another few hundred quid to be spent very soon
21. hmuminovic Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2004 b\'ham United Kingdom (England) Posts: 434

    #21 19th May 2005, 02:20

    if i was to buy component for the front 13cm speakers and the rear 10cm speakers, wherw wud i put the crossover box???i wud want it to be hidden?for the rear speakers i cud put it on the inside of the rear card panel.but for the fron speakers i dnt know how cuz there isnt any space?
22. Sean Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec

    #22 19th May 2005, 02:33

    they're usually put in the pockets of the front door cards(the little pocket nearest the b-pillar). for the rears then i suppose you could hide them behind the rear panel.
23. Deano_ Newbie Joined: May 2005 Posts: 3

    #23 19th May 2005, 17:59

    I have some 6x9's to fit still, i bought them ages ago just havent got round to it yet.
    
    6x9's are ok if you dont wanna spend alot, and dont want it that loud.
24. jaybiss Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Jul 2004 Solihull Posts: 18231 Two Tone Sax

    #24 19th May 2005, 18:06

    
    mine went a long time ago, i only had em in for a week then got my sub and the 6 x 9 where pointless becuase the bass came from the sub. Also i didnt like the way the vocals came from the back of the car so i just kept my front comps.