Car Speaker question

[Playa7926]

I was wondering what the best speakers were out of Sony Xplods and Kickers. I am just getting front panel and rear speakers, not getting an amp or sub. Also the best place to buy them?

If you could help me out i would appreciate any feedback.

 

[AvesPKS]

I think Kicker makes a higher-quality product than Sony. If I had to make a choice of what to put in my car, I would choose (and in fact have) Kicker. However, I cannot back this claim up with numbers. It's just a gut feeling.

 

[Spoooon]

I've ordered stuff from www.sounddomain.com, www.ikesound.com, and www.tms-electronics.com and have had no problems with those places. Another place that has been recommended before on some car audio forums is www.mmxpress.com

edit: I would definitely buy kicker before sony.

 

[mztykal]

I'd go with something else. Does it have to be Sony or Kicker? If you're going for name brands, why not go with Infinity? Their reference series is good. 😀

 

[rudeguy]

what kind of deck are you going to be running?? the kickers probably need a higher powered deck than the sonys (which I think only need about 15 watts rms power, or just about what a stock deck puts out)...if you have an aftermarket deck then go kicker...but they will be more expensive...if not go sony if those are your only 2 choices

 

[godmare]

Originally posted by: mztykal
I'd go with something else. Does it have to be Sony or Kicker? If you're going for name brands, why not go with Infinity? Their reference series is good. 😀

Infinity's are sweet with their CMMD, and they have built-in crossovers for clean sound. They are what came to mind reding your post.
That aside, I have some Sony X-Plod 3-way 6x9 speakers. I don't remember the model number, but they're 180watts peak, iirc. Anyway, I like the good bass response with the HOP woofers, and the tweeters are okay, but the damned mid-range is paper, and that just pisses me off.