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Old Dec 19, 2000 | 02:23 PM
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Car: 86 Z28
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The choice (need some help here)

ok i'm planing on making some adapter plates for the rear quater panels.
questions......
1. 5.25 or 6.25 (best sound for fit)
2. the brands i have to choose from:
a. Audio Bahn
b. Focal
c. Infinity
d. JL Audio
Thank you in advance, I trust i'll get some trust worthy opinions.
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Old Dec 19, 2000 | 03:55 PM
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The bigger the better. 6.5" will have a fuller, more natural sound than a 5.25".

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Old Dec 19, 2000 | 06:50 PM
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6.5 definitly.JL Audio or Audio Bahn.

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Old Dec 19, 2000 | 07:16 PM
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did u say focal? get those for sure, focal's are so expensive where i live but ive heard them at a shop and in a show car a few times and i couldnt beleive my ears. it was the cleanest sound ive ever heard. far better than the rockfords i have. if you can afford them, for sure buy those. i would also go with the 6.5's.

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Old Dec 20, 2000 | 12:54 AM
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any more suggestions??? I was going to use either some type of wood or 1/4 to 3/8 in thick plexiglass. Any thoughts....
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Old Dec 20, 2000 | 12:10 PM
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i definately agree - go with the focals - i have the 165k2 (6 1/2" & tweets) component set for my fronts in the daily driver and they are sweet. They are worth the extra money they may cost.
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Old Dec 20, 2000 | 01:50 PM
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opinions on what to make the adapter with??????
(see above post).
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