Which would you guys prefer, a plate, or a coax, and why?

And who has actually heard the two, and what difference is there?

 

For the most part, everything that comes in a plate (something x something) is a coaxial. The argument should be, Coaxial vs Component ... what sounds better? And the answer is the Component Set. Coaxial setups come pre-fit for the factory locations (4x6 or 6x9 for our cars) and are either 2 way or 3 way. The tweeters are usually placed directly above the midrange speaker. These are good enough for the average system, but when you aim for a high end system, you should upgrade to a Component setup. Components seperate the midrange speaker from the tweeter. This allows you to place the speakers for the best sound (sound staging), and you avoid the distortion caused by having the tweeter directly in front of the midrange speaker.

 

Crazy said everything I was going to. But I have had plates before and they are nice and I think they are a tad bit better, but it also depends on the speakers.

CrazyH, I have seen you sig many-a-times but i have to say that your pic is freakin awesome, I love it.

Brian

 

The biggest difference between a coaxial speaker or component set is the quality of the crossover. If a given plate speaker had the same cheap XO as most coaxials then I see no benefit to the plate (other than it may have more mounting holes). If a given plate speaker had a better XO (because of more space available to mount the components) then it would be a better choice soley based on the XO. Also, there are available coaxial speakers with a separate XO (just like in a component set) and these would be better than the regular coaxials.

 

Are the Infinity Kappa 4x6s two components with a crossover? Or considered coaxial. I'm not too clear on the difference

 

According to their website, the Kappa 4x6 is a plate and it appears a relatively decent crossover is included. The Infinity Reference comes as either a plate or a coaxial design in the 4x6 size. The Reference crossover isn't discussed so I assume it is the same basic design as most cheaper speakers.

This is the Kappa plate - http://www.infinitysystems.com/carau...ct.asp?ProdId='KAPPA462%2E5CFP'&Ser=KAP&Cat=MEL

This is the Reference coaxial - http://www.infinitysystems.com/carau...ct.asp?ProdId='KAPPA462%2E5CFP'&Ser=KAP&Cat=MEL

 

Thanks Brian!! Drifting is a rush! Hopefully I'll have some video ready for you guys pretty soon. But to get back on topic, I think the Infinity Kappa 4x6's would be a good choice if you wish to stay with the factory mounting locations.

Another benifit of a component set is the ability for you to mount the speakers for a better sound stage (instead of the factory locations).