Where does Infinity rank in the car-audio world?

[murphy55d]

Their speakers, more specifically.

Looking to replace the stock GM speakers in my Bravada. I've seen their Kappa series going for around 150-200 for a pair of 6 1/2s.

Do you have a brand/line to check out rather than Infinity? I'm not necessarily attached to this brand, I know little about car audio but I have heard people say that Infinity is a quality brand...however i don't know how much these people know.

In my Bravada, I can fit 4x6s in the dash and depending on which site I go to, either 6 1/2s or 7's in the doors. (sounddomain says 7, crutchfield says 6 1/2.)

Any suggestions on what to get, for any of the speakers? (total budget for speakers I would say is 500 or so. Not concerned with headunit, amp or sub at this point, just the speakers)

 

[NewSc2]

Personally, I've heard 2 aftermarket car stereos with Infinity speakers, and I thought both really sucked ass. I hated them and they hurt my ears - that bad. No midrange at all, and the tweeters were harsh.

I've been checking out Dynaudio speakers for a while, but they're pretty expensive at about $400/pair. Adire Audio also has car speakers, and they make good drivers for subs, so I'd think the quality of their car speakers are decent too. I think they run about $300/pair. If you want to go cheaper I'd say just go into a store and listen. What sounds bad to me might sound good to you *shrug*

 

[Aharami]

infinity kappas are great. make sure u get the components though. they are a lot better!

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: Aharami
infinity kappas are great. make sure u get the components though. they are a lot better!

my friend' infinity's SUCK ASS

 

[murphy55d]

bump for the evening folks

 

[WHSLacrossekid]

I have Infinity's in my car (not kappa's but the reference) and I'll NEVER buy another pair of Infinity's...

 

[Drakkon]

infinity references aren't that great...about as good as pioneer counterparts usually....kappas however I think are awesome...i got my car outfitted all around with them (front, rear, subs) and i personally think they sound pretty nice and most people who ride with me do as well...

 

[murphy55d]

what would you recommend instead?

 

[jfall]

bad installer = bad speakers
good installed = good speakers

 

[Senior Member]

I bought top of the line Kappas about 2 years ago. They take a very long time to break in and sound right. IMO, they sound superb. Also using a single Infinity sub which I also like.

 

[Radiohead]

My friend swears by MB Quartz.
I've been looking at 6.5's for myself and was leaning towards Infinity Kappa 62.5i's, but after reading this I"m not too sure now...

 

[Drakkon]

bad installer = bad speakers
good installed = good speakers

too true too true....i hear way to many complaints from guys that wonder why there sound is full static...then take a look at their wiring and the power runs right along side the speaker wire...hmmm i wonder 😛
but yeah my next upgrade would probobly be to either eclipses or mbQuarts...in a sound room hooked up to a zapco amp they sounded pretty darn sweet...the quarts seemed to handle the lows better while the eclipeses were made more for highs/mids....at least thats how it soudned to me 😛

EDit jsut read your post better

Any suggestions on what to get, for any of the speakers? (total budget for speakers I would say is 500 or so. Not concerned with headunit, amp or sub at this point, just the speakers)

You better get cocnerned...if u are going to spend good money on good speeakers you gotta have a good amp to power them cause unless you already got a decent amp there going to be useless and your stock system will ruin them :-/