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Old Mar 9, 2003
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How is the Sony XPLOD series speakers?

Im interested in changing my stock speakers to all Sony XPLOD stuff, how is the quality and sound of this or do you guys have any better suggestions?
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If you like em then get em. I wouldn't recommend em tho.
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If you like em then get em. I wouldn't recommend em tho.[hr]
Word. If you like them get them, if not then jump around. Just wondering, what is the best brand for speakers?
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there is no best brand. no matter what someone tells you, theyre a moron if they tell you theres a best brand.
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there is no best brand. no matter what someone tells you, theyre a moron if they tell you theres a best brand.[hr]
yup i agree, there just thing as a best brand, every brand out there is all people opinion, some may like it, some may not
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there is no best brand. no matter what someone tells you, theyre a moron if they tell you theres a best brand.[hr]
yup i agree, there just thing as a best brand, every brand out there is all people opinion, some may like it, some may not[hr]
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i agree, if u like xplod then go for it...

i bought a 10" xplod sub a few years ago and it's a lot of boom for the buck..

paid $48cdn for it brand new and it pounded hard in my custom ported box...you gotta get the sub into the right box for it to sound good...

i think those peeps who had bad experiences w/ xplod are prolly newbies who didn't put the sub into the right size box....all the novice and advanced car audio peeps didn't buy xplod cause they wanted something that hits a lot louder

i now have a type r and i still think the xplod is great for the price i paid
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The Xplods are pretty.. that's why people like them. But speakers are not made to look at.. they're made to reproduce sound. General rule of thumb in car audio... If a speaker needs to say... be bright red.. or have big chrome flames all over it to sell it should tell you something about that speaker.

..man i can't wait for the flaming i'll recieve for that shot i took at audiobahn..
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The Xplods are pretty.. that's why people like them. But speakers are not made to look at.. they're made to reproduce sound. General rule of thumb in car audio... If a speaker needs to say... be bright red.. or have big chrome flames all over it to sell it should tell you something about that speaker.

..man i can't wait for the flaming i'll recieve for that shot i took at audiobahn..[hr]
audiobahns are pretty good but they pop alot. rockford fosgate is my favorite sub brand
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The Xplods are pretty.. that's why people like them. But speakers are not made to look at.. they're made to reproduce sound. General rule of thumb in car audio... If a speaker needs to say... be bright red.. or have big chrome flames all over it to sell it should tell you something about that speaker.

..man i can't wait for the flaming i'll recieve for that shot i took at audiobahn..[hr]
JL subs are pretty...(especially the W7)

infinity subs look ok too...same thing with alpine subs...they look good...

now what did u say about them? they prolly sound like shiet?


how about jensens? they look like sheit and they sound good?[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
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dont get sony speakers, id go with polk audio, rockford fosgate, JL, infinity or MAYBE pioneer.
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dont get sony speakers, id go with polk audio, rockford fosgate, JL, infinity or MAYBE pioneer.[hr]
how do you actually lump polk, rf, and pioneer with infinity and JL?
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Originally posted by SkipBarber
dont get sony speakers, id go with polk audio, rockford fosgate, JL, infinity or MAYBE pioneer.
polk, rf, jl, and infinity are in a different class than sony...

xplod are economy subs...they're decent for that price range..
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for sony highs I have sony 6 by 9 four way and they sound great for me and driving. I am not trying to have the car next to me listen to my stuff but for me myself to hear the music and enjoy it. Any kind you get it will be better than stock.
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well i got 2 sony xplod 12s running off a old XM-752EQX 75W x 2 or 200 x 1 xplode amp, they sound great, that new linkin park is awesome on it but after my ps2 died for no reason i will never ever buy sony again but i will upgrade the amp just saw a 750 watter xplode in the bootleg bin for 100 bucks at Best Buy but after that never again

my buddy has i think the 6and a halfs in this dakota
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Originally posted by Siffolly
well i got 2 sony xplod 12s running off a old XM-752EQX 75W x 2 or 200 x 1 xplode amp, they sound great, that new linkin park is awesome on it but after my ps2 died for no reason i will never ever buy sony again but i will upgrade the amp just saw a 750 watter xplode in the bootleg bin for 100 bucks at Best Buy but after that never again

my buddy has i think the 6and a halfs in this dakota
I beleive that amp puts out 300 RMS......I guess for 100 bucks then go for it.....
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I have Pioneer 6.5 3 ways in my doors and Kenwoode 3 way 6X9's in my rear deck. They sound great, and I have had no problems with them. As far as Subs go I would recommend only Rockford Fosgate. I have had Kicker and MYX in my last cars and I have to say there is no substitute to the book that RF subs puts out.

As far As Sony goes, I would not recommend any of their Automotive products. Sure they look great, but their quality doesnt stand up compared to the other brands out there.....The reason the are so bright in color is because Looks sell.....
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have you ever HEARD anything higher than an RF sub?

I can understand you reccomending them highly, but remember, theres always something out there thats better
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Sony speakers are ok if you've listened to them and like them, but personally I think them lack alot of midbass and the tweeter is a bit harsh.
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Originally posted by LudlamTheory
have you ever HEARD anything higher than an RF sub?

I can understand you reccomending them highly, but remember, theres always something out there thats better
Ludlam, of course I have heard other speakers....and I still highly recommend RF subs if you are looking for the best bang for the buck. Im sure there are other subs on the market that will sound better....I have been very happy with my Rockford Fosgates. I have a RF 700X amp and 2 HE2 12 inch subs in a ported box.....My car shakes, the car behind me shakes, the car next to me shakes, and the car in front of me shakes. I can vibrate store windows, house windows....and it is crystal clear....not distortion. RF AMPS put out Clear Sound...I am pushing 850watts clear from this amp, and my subs handle it with no problem....They are begging for more power.
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About the Sony, I can only speak from my experience and my Sony HU started skipping after several months of use. I don't know about their speakers, but because of that HU, I wouldn't buy another Sony car audio product.
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audiobahns sound pretty good but mine popped and that pissed me off.

i would recommend rf or jl audio.

as for amps i like audiobahn
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