Best 5 1/4 speakers

93bluetoyota · 02-09-2005, 04:38 PM

Hey I am looking to replace my 5.25 speakers I have know with to some better sounding ones... What do you guys recommend?

BTW they are in the door panel.

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94yotarunner · 02-09-2005, 05:45 PM

In the door panel? In the door 5 1/2s I'd recommend some nice Alpines. I lean towards them though, they've treated me awesome. Are you sure you don't mean under the steering wheel? Thats where the stock front speakers are and those are 4 1/2s.

94yotarunner · 02-09-2005, 05:49 PM

Well, it all depends what you're looking for. I like the sound and clarity I got out of the type R speakers, but I don't know if they make 5.25. The Type X which are a step down, only like 90 US, 5-1/4" Type-S Series Coaxial 2-Way Speaker, are on their website. You can get them for less at the audio places.

93bluetoyota · 02-09-2005, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 94yotarunner

In the door panel? In the door 5 1/2s I'd recommend some nice Alpines. I lean towards them though, they've treated me awesome. Are you sure you don't mean under the steering wheel? Thats where the stock front speakers are and those are 4 1/2s.

Yeah I'm positive they are 5.25's. I took out the 4 1/2's from under the dash and put some crappy ass Kicker 5.25's in. I just want a better speaker thats all.

94yotarunner · 02-09-2005, 06:38 PM

Yeah. Again, I'm a fan of Alpine quality and sound. Are you looking for quality or quanity.

4x4runner4x4 · 02-09-2005, 08:22 PM

i just got Infinity REF5002i and they are great. Best speakers ive ever bought for my car.

EWAYota · 02-09-2005, 09:32 PM

ive got some rockford fosgates in my doors, im loving them!

914runner · 02-09-2005, 10:47 PM

Although I dont have them, alot of people seem to like the Infinity's. I believe Bike4Miles has them?

LBC994runner · 02-10-2005, 11:45 AM

If you are just going to power the speakers off of your HU, I'd say got with Infinity. I had 6 1/2 and 4" in my doors and they sounded great.

sampson · 03-04-2005, 02:24 PM

Hey man if your looking for something I have a set of phoenix gold 5.25 coax that are pretty damn nice. I used them for about 6 months before I got a component set and put them in the component box. I'll let em go pretty cheap hit me up if your interested. Thanks-Sampson

jw · 03-05-2005, 04:44 PM

if you want really good sound, check out CDT, Morel, Focal, Dynaudio. infinity makes good speakers too.

jw · 03-05-2005, 04:55 PM

93blue, how much are you looking to spend? if you could pick up a 2 channel amp rated around 75 to 100 watts RMS per channel, and a 5 1/4" component set, your sound quality would be 100 times better than running coaxials off the head unit.

Bob_98SR5 · 03-05-2005, 06:51 PM

best is subjective. but i know you're probably looking for a 'direction' or at least to have it narrowed down.

i read alot of member reviews here and then went to some audio forums. found out that i liked what i read about CDT speakers, esp their components. i went ahead and purchased some CDT EF51 components from a seller on cardomain.com named Don Smith (djdillion?) at islandsound1@yahoo.com. It is $160 shipped to me in CA. Seems like an excellent price as compared to other brands.

This should fit really nicely in the Q-logic kick panels that I also bought from HaveBlue for $35 shipped. So all in all, for a reasonable $200, I'm (hopefully) going to have a much better sounding system. Oh, I already have an amp, so that's why I decided to buy components.

Bob

nieuwendyk-25 · 03-14-2005, 10:48 PM

Had the 5.25" Focal Coaxes in my 3rd generation....they had no bass response and made my front components sound terrible. I would only recommend the components from Focal...They Rock...you can get them cheap at woofersetc.com

sherri_girl · 03-15-2005, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94yotarunner

Well, it all depends what you're looking for. I like the sound and clarity I got out of the type R speakers, but I don't know if they make 5.25. The Type X which are a step down, only like 90 US, 5-1/4" Type-S Series Coaxial 2-Way Speaker, are on their website. You can get them for less at the audio places.

^^^ agreed! I have Alpine Type R 5 1/4" and they sound great. For the price, you cant go wrong with Type Rs. I like the series so much I have 2 12" subs and im gonna get the 6X9s as well.

Jeffires · 03-15-2005, 10:08 AM

I also agree that Alpines are excellent speakers, I have some in my other vehicle and my sis has some. For my truck, I went cheap and got Pioneer 5 1/4 speakers for the back. For $50 - $70 you can get some Pioneer 3way 5-1/4's off ebay. I run them and Pioneer 2way (TS1018 fit factory spot in front dash) off my head unit and IMO they sound damn good for the money I spent.

frankenrunner · 03-18-2005, 04:30 PM

i've read what everyone had to offer by way of an opinion on what is the best when it comes to sound, so pardon me while i chime in my two cents worth as a second-nature audiophile( yes, you actually have to be one in order to both know how to spell it & know what it means). everyone is talking "Infiniti", "Alpine", even "Rockford Fosgates" & some other letter-only type speakers, but i hear no mention of the as of yet unsurpassed "Polk Audio" brand of speaker.
engineered by both a master of, & pioneer in, audio technology w/the only patented dynamically balanced, linear-laser, w/synchronized frequency harmonics, speaker cone technology on the market, period!... yes, folks, i'm talking about a Mr. Matthew Polk, P.E.;M.
i have used almost every brand you guys listed in your posts here & elsewhere on the site & have determined through 1st. hand experience that nothing compared to the audio reproduction, clarity, expansion & fullness of sound that i get from the "Polk Audio" speakers that i've got in my rig & they're only the 4" oem size (because i subscribe to the "...out of sight-out of mind..." philosophy)!!! i still recieve comments from various people (friends & others) who ride w/me somewhere on how "good" my system sounds & about how they can "...'hear parts' &/or the 'sound(s) of instruments & lyrics' that they've 'never heard in the same song' on their systems..." & these are people pushing aftermarket systems, competition grade even (which, admittedly, does seem to be more oriented towards loudness & not necessary clarity), & me w/just my stock,oem radio, too!
don't get me wrong, each brand named has it's own merits, what w/"Infiniti's" high end of the spetrum clarity (although back in the day when "Polk" first hit the market w/their single unit flagship speaker, it took two(2) of "Infiniti's" speaker units [& admittedly, @ the time, only "Infiniti" could do it] to even nibble @ the lead in the competition, & then "Polk" turned his up...!), while "Alpine" has primarily been better known for their tuner & amplifier technology (& i genuinely like "Alpine") & "RF" for it's pure, brute strength in the amplifier market, no other manufacturer has even come close to the true to life audio reproduction standard that "Polk" set quite some time ago, according to my research.
finally, it trully does seem to have been better back when apples were apples & oranges were oranges...oh, wait...it still is!!! well, that's my two cents worth on the subject, as a second-nature audiophile.
later,
frankenrunner

02-09-2005, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
94yotarunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: State College, PA Posts: 333	In the door panel? In the door 5 1/2s I'd recommend some nice Alpines. I lean towards them though, they've treated me awesome. Are you sure you don't mean under the steering wheel? Thats where the stock front speakers are and those are 4 1/2s. __________________ nic por colombia ______________ 94 Yota 4Runner V6 SR5 4x4 Manual 5-Speed Sunroof, Brush Guard Silverstar Bulbs, Hella 500s, Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo Tires, Taillight Guards, Limo Tint Front and Back Alpine Type R System Sony 600W Amp 10 inch P2 sub fishing... gone wheelin new pic website

02-09-2005, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
94yotarunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: State College, PA Posts: 333	Well, it all depends what you're looking for. I like the sound and clarity I got out of the type R speakers, but I don't know if they make 5.25. The Type X which are a step down, only like 90 US, 5-1/4" Type-S Series Coaxial 2-Way Speaker, are on their website. You can get them for less at the audio places. __________________ nic por colombia ______________ 94 Yota 4Runner V6 SR5 4x4 Manual 5-Speed Sunroof, Brush Guard Silverstar Bulbs, Hella 500s, Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo Tires, Taillight Guards, Limo Tint Front and Back Alpine Type R System Sony 600W Amp 10 inch P2 sub fishing... gone wheelin new pic website

02-09-2005, 06:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
94yotarunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: State College, PA Posts: 333	Yeah. Again, I'm a fan of Alpine quality and sound. Are you looking for quality or quanity. __________________ nic por colombia ______________ 94 Yota 4Runner V6 SR5 4x4 Manual 5-Speed Sunroof, Brush Guard Silverstar Bulbs, Hella 500s, Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo Tires, Taillight Guards, Limo Tint Front and Back Alpine Type R System Sony 600W Amp 10 inch P2 sub fishing... gone wheelin new pic website

02-09-2005, 09:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,597	ive got some rockford fosgates in my doors, im loving them! __________________ DJ 1994 Pickup 22RE, Engnbldr 261 cam, 5 speed. Tires that go around and around... Preping for SAS...... Originally Posted By Fustercluck "Proof that Gangus did not spontaneously generate....he has relatives." Originally Posted By Tacoclimber "My two year old better get a job, soon..." Reply Posted By Oly884 "I hear coal mining is a great career." Myspace

02-09-2005, 10:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
914runner Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tigard, Oregon Posts: 2,083	Although I dont have them, alot of people seem to like the Infinity's. I believe Bike4Miles has them? __________________ 1997 Toyota 4Runner, 3.4L (5VZ-FE), 5-Speed (R150F), 4WD, 4.10's, 33's 1998 Toyota 4Runner, 3.4L (5VZ-FE), 5-Speed (R150F), 4WD, 4.10's, 33's 1991 Toyota 4Runner 4 Door, 3.4l (5VZ-FE), 5-Speed (R150F), 4WD, 32's, 4.10's

02-09-2005, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
4x4runner4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 23	i just got Infinity REF5002i and they are great. Best speakers ive ever bought for my car.

02-10-2005, 11:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
LBC994runner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 149	If you are just going to power the speakers off of your HU, I'd say got with Infinity. I had 6 1/2 and 4" in my doors and they sounded great.

03-04-2005, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
sampson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 79	Hey man if your looking for something I have a set of phoenix gold 5.25 coax that are pretty damn nice. I used them for about 6 months before I got a component set and put them in the component box. I'll let em go pretty cheap hit me up if your interested. Thanks-Sampson

03-05-2005, 04:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
jw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 24	if you want really good sound, check out CDT, Morel, Focal, Dynaudio. infinity makes good speakers too. __________________ '84 4Runner - Weber carb - 4" Rancho lift - 33" BFG MTs - Memphis Audio

03-05-2005, 04:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
jw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 24	93blue, how much are you looking to spend? if you could pick up a 2 channel amp rated around 75 to 100 watts RMS per channel, and a 5 1/4" component set, your sound quality would be 100 times better than running coaxials off the head unit. __________________ '84 4Runner - Weber carb - 4" Rancho lift - 33" BFG MTs - Memphis Audio

03-05-2005, 06:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	best is subjective. but i know you're probably looking for a 'direction' or at least to have it narrowed down. i read alot of member reviews here and then went to some audio forums. found out that i liked what i read about CDT speakers, esp their components. i went ahead and purchased some CDT EF51 components from a seller on cardomain.com named Don Smith (djdillion?) at islandsound1@yahoo.com. It is $160 shipped to me in CA. Seems like an excellent price as compared to other brands. This should fit really nicely in the Q-logic kick panels that I also bought from HaveBlue for $35 shipped. So all in all, for a reasonable $200, I'm (hopefully) going to have a much better sounding system. Oh, I already have an amp, so that's why I decided to buy components. Bob

03-14-2005, 10:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
nieuwendyk-25 Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Republic Texas Posts: 872	Had the 5.25" Focal Coaxes in my 3rd generation....they had no bass response and made my front components sound terrible. I would only recommend the components from Focal...They Rock...you can get them cheap at woofersetc.com

03-15-2005, 10:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jeffires Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 682	How much you wanna spend? I also agree that Alpines are excellent speakers, I have some in my other vehicle and my sis has some. For my truck, I went cheap and got Pioneer 5 1/4 speakers for the back. For $50 - $70 you can get some Pioneer 3way 5-1/4's off ebay. I run them and Pioneer 2way (TS1018 fit factory spot in front dash) off my head unit and IMO they sound damn good for the money I spent. __________________ -Jeff- '91 4WD P/U 3VZE A340H , 197K K&N air ] Optima ] Flex-a-Lite fan ] FloPro exhaust ] ISR Mod ] Warn M8000 ] Powertrax lockers ] Swaybar Discos ] KC Lighting ] Premier MP3 - Pioneer highs/mids - RF DVC 12/ RF 360a² ] Garmin GPSMap60C Photo Album MySpace La Nouvelle-Orléans 'da Ragin Cajun

03-18-2005, 04:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
frankenrunner Guest Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/eastucky Posts: 126	the best sound i've read what everyone had to offer by way of an opinion on what is the best when it comes to sound, so pardon me while i chime in my two cents worth as a second-nature audiophile( yes, you actually have to be one in order to both know how to spell it & know what it means). everyone is talking "Infiniti", "Alpine", even "Rockford Fosgates" & some other letter-only type speakers, but i hear no mention of the as of yet unsurpassed "Polk Audio" brand of speaker. engineered by both a master of, & pioneer in, audio technology w/the only patented dynamically balanced, linear-laser, w/synchronized frequency harmonics, speaker cone technology on the market, period!... yes, folks, i'm talking about a Mr. Matthew Polk, P.E.;M. i have used almost every brand you guys listed in your posts here & elsewhere on the site & have determined through 1st. hand experience that nothing compared to the audio reproduction, clarity, expansion & fullness of sound that i get from the "Polk Audio" speakers that i've got in my rig & they're only the 4" oem size (because i subscribe to the "...out of sight-out of mind..." philosophy)!!! i still recieve comments from various people (friends & others) who ride w/me somewhere on how "good" my system sounds & about how they can "...'hear parts' &/or the 'sound(s) of instruments & lyrics' that they've 'never heard in the same song' on their systems..." & these are people pushing aftermarket systems, competition grade even (which, admittedly, does seem to be more oriented towards loudness & not necessary clarity), & me w/just my stock,oem radio, too! don't get me wrong, each brand named has it's own merits, what w/"Infiniti's" high end of the spetrum clarity (although back in the day when "Polk" first hit the market w/their single unit flagship speaker, it took two(2) of "Infiniti's" speaker units [& admittedly, @ the time, only "Infiniti" could do it] to even nibble @ the lead in the competition, & then "Polk" turned his up...!), while "Alpine" has primarily been better known for their tuner & amplifier technology (& i genuinely like "Alpine") & "RF" for it's pure, brute strength in the amplifier market, no other manufacturer has even come close to the true to life audio reproduction standard that "Polk" set quite some time ago, according to my research. finally, it trully does seem to have been better back when apples were apples & oranges were oranges...oh, wait...it still is!!! well, that's my two cents worth on the subject, as a second-nature audiophile. later, frankenrunner Last edited by frankenrunner; 03-29-2005 at 05:02 AM. Reason: correct "login"

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