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i'm changing all my audio to Pioneer (please dont bash, they are just my choice in brand), for my 6x9's i'm thinking either 3 way 6x9 speakers that handles up to 80watts RMS or put a 6.5 in there which is a 4 way speaker and handles 50 watts RMS. i am getting a 4 channel amp that will power the 4 speakers that puts out 50 watts per channel. i want to try and get some more vocals in to balance out with my 2 12" subs. which would get better sound, a 4 way speaker thats fully powered or a 3 way thats a little more than half way powered?

 
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To be honest, they'll both sound about the same on the mids and highs. Tweeters and the little 1-2inch mids on 3 and 4-way speakers are the easiest to power. The difference will show up in the mid-bass. The 6.5's will have a better mid-bass response, but the 6x9's will have the ability to go that much lower, based on the sizes of their magnets and cone size.

 
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ill bet the 6.5's are clearer, and have stronger vocals to boot. but thats not based on real experience

 
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do 6.5's front and back
you wont need the bass from the 6x9's because youll have your subs so the speaker will produce more vocals