Anybody tried Infinity Kappa 60.7 in doors?

[Sablotny]

After some extended listening, I find myself wanting more bass from my setup of 4, 5-1/4" midbass drivers. Vocal clarity is better than the stock system, but overall there's little punch, and its not a system that begs you to crank the volume. I don't want to replace the factory head unit and amp and rewire the entire car (did that on my 325i already, what a chore) so I'm hoping that having 6" drivers at the doors will give me a sound I'm happier with. The two problems I see-- and please someone correct me if I'm wrong-- (1) the door enclosures are 6.25" in diameter as I measure, precluding the use of 6.5" or 6.75" replacement drivers. (2) the stock drivers are 2 ohm rated, while most car audio replacements are 4 ohm, effectively cutting your amp's power in half. SOOOO.... Infinity's Kappa 6.07cs component speaker that mounts in a 6" location and 2 ohm resistance. Seems to solve both issues. Anybody try it, or will I be the first??

[Matt Kern]

I think you're on the right track. We haven't tested those Inifinity drivers for fit or performance in that vehicle, so I can't speak to how they'll sound, specs wise they seem to be a decent fit. I'm sure lot's of folks here would like to know how they sound.

That said, I think the bigger question is what type of bass response you feel is missing. If it's midbass (higher bass guitar notes, tom drums, etc.) you think is missing, pursure a different speaker solution. However, if you think it's lower bass frequency (low bass guitar notes, kick drums, hip hop beats, etc.), you really need to consider a subwoofer solution of some kind. It might be both, too.

The right subwoofer (sealed enclosure) will allow you to have more of both, but if you ask a subwoofer to play midbass, you'll move the image rearward, but it might be worth it for you to have a simple solution. Consider our xh108 system. This system can be tuned to play into the midbass range in addition to the sub bass range. Here's a link

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...I=509/_cid=196

[Bill Valley]

There are a fair number of components that are closer to 6", Polk Audio, Diamond Audio, the Infinitys, certain JL's, etc.. Question is...are you willing to drop $200 just to use the midbass speakers? Not to mention, even at 2 ohms, the stock amp lacks the power to get the full potential from aftermarket speakers.

I replaced my door speakers with Diamond Audio D3 comps. The 6.5" are small enough to fit. It sounds noticeably better, but I am left wondering how much better it would sound with some proper amp power.

[Kryptonite]

Originally Posted by Bill Valley

There are a fair number of components that are closer to 6", Polk Audio, Diamond Audio, the Infinitys, certain JL's, etc.. Question is...are you willing to drop $200 just to use the midbass speakers? Not to mention, even at 2 ohms, the stock amp lacks the power to get the full potential from aftermarket speakers.

I've looked at the D3's. Any other models from the brands you mentioned?

[Bill Valley]

The Polk Audio db6500's, most infinitys, most alpines, JL TR and VR. Search the manufacturers sites. I can tell you this; anything with a diameter above 162 mm will not fit in the stock baffle.

[Kryptonite]

Originally Posted by Bill Valley

The Polk Audio db6500's, most infinitys, most alpines, JL TR and VR. Search the manufacturers sites. I can tell you this; anything with a diameter above 162 mm will not fit in the stock baffle.

Thanks for the info!