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Can somebody recommend a front speaker + amp combo? I haven't looked that this stuff in a few years and don't know what is good out there. I assume a basic 2-ch amp (w/speaker-level inputs obviously) for the front door speakers would be adequate as the sub has its own mono amp.

Is it advisable to use coaxials in the front doors even though I already have tweeters? Is there already a crossover or something between the front speakers and tweeters?

Are aftermarket 1" tweeters direct plug-and-play?

On my other Acura I had Polk EX602a coaxial 6.5", which were recommended because they are not too deep. What are some 6.5" that are verified to fit into our speaker holes non-invasevely? I'd rather not cut, trim, mangle my sheetmetal (warranty, rust concerns in Canada).

 
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Whats your budget?

 
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^ key issue

I'd recommend Boston 6.5 Pro Component speakers and an Alpine Amp

 
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Well assuming I can find some things on the cheap, maybe $200? Or is that wishful thinking?

 
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I recommend CDT CL-61a components for $150 + JBL 180.2 for $100 for fronts. GREAT sound imho. just a suggestion.

 
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Where can I find these for those prices?

 
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Thats wishfull thinking if your talking canadian money and you want *good* stuff. That only comes out to like $150 US.

 
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Yeah, it would appear so. Ok, how about a budget of $250 USD. I'm sure I can get something "decent" with that budget? I'm not looking for anything terribly hardcore or high-end. I know most of you guys have pretty high expectations of your audio equipment, so the $250 USD budget for a 2-ch amp and front speakers may sound ridiculous... but there's got to be something that is respectably decent around that much?

Are coaxial speakers even an option? They seem significantly cheaper than a cheap set of components. I already have tweeters up front though...

 
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You should be able to get something within $250. Don't forget that you will need money for wiring/fuse (I'm including that in the $250). You can probably even get components.

Look for $100 amps by:

US Acoustics (get some other opinions on these, though -- I've read several times that they are excellent value, but this was all in the context of sub amps)
Alpine
MTX (not Road Thunder models)
Pioneer

Look for $100 speakers by:

JL Audio
Alpine
Infinity
Polk

Don't buy entry-level speakers by anyone, except maybe JL.

Pick up an 8ga wiring kit from somewhere for ~$20 or so.

I hope you are planning on installing this stuff yourself!

 
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Thanks for the guidance Brash...

I may have some 4awg wiring lying around somewhere.

Yeah, I plan to install the stuff myself. That should save some money.

 
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I was talking in US dollars. Sorry I misunderstood you. thezeb for comps and sounddomain.com for amp.

 
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If you want something cheap that sounds good, get some infinity reference 6.5 for the front, and separate tweeters. I have the speakers amped by an alpine 40wx4 and the tweets running off deck power. Sound better than the dolby digital speakers in my room. An eq will also help alot. The deck I have came with a 13 band, and it makes a world of difference.

 
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You can get the JBL 180.2 at sounddomain.com for $120 USD. I've looked around and that was the best price I could find, that's where I bought mine from.

 
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look at carmedia1.com for some stuff. Great prices

 
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Thanks again guys.