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GTOFFSHORE 02-03-2012 10:05 PM

I would combine those eights and run them at 2 or 1 Ohm. That will perk them up. As far the other yOu really can't beat jl. The new marine amps are great. I would use the 500/1. Also are these in boxes or free air. If they aren't in boxes 8's aren't very deep.

PhantomChaos 03-01-2012 04:02 PM


Originally Posted by PhantomChaos (Post 3393346)
Per AUDIOfn's recomendations.....I just ordered 3 pairs of DC Gold N69C 6x9" and 1 pair N5C 5.25". These are replacements for Boston RX97 that are 10-15 years old (non marine). I already have (and don't intend to replace yet) three 12" subs. All are powered by four Alpine V12 amps. Not sure who makes these subs.

Ended up reaplacing these subs after all! They were Alpine.

US1 Fountain 03-01-2012 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by ThisIsLivin (Post 3480914)
. 2-JL 6x9's,...


Never seen 6x9's in JL. Are they new?

OldSchool 03-01-2012 08:47 PM


Originally Posted by US1 Fountain (Post 3393380)
I have 5 1/4's and 6x9's Babbs in the Fountain and have always thought them to be hard to beat.
Just put in 2 sets of JL 7.7's in the cruiser this past weekend. Those can be cranked all the way up and are as clear as can be. I give the edge to the JL's over the Babbs (DC Gold)

I've got four 5 1/4's and two 10" Babbs (DC Gold) in my Cig (along with two 6 1/2 Kickers) that I've been pounding the chit out of for the last 7 years. They haven't broken and still sound great!!!

NightHawk 03-02-2012 12:30 PM

Don't forget to consider premium outdoor speakers from mfrs like Klipsh, Boston Acoustics and Bose if you have room. Great for raftups and beach parties etc

US1 Fountain 03-02-2012 05:47 PM

Update:

For some reason the 2 6x9's Babbs have both took a dump. Never knew they were bad till I pulled the amps out to install in cruiser, and hook the Babbs to the HU with no amps. At low to mid volume they both are scratchy and low volume. At full volume they seem to clear up, for the most part. Odd that both went out and not the 5 1/4's.

Will probably replace them with DC's just to keep the same grill look at my 5 1/4s.

On the bright side, the JL's have been tested and tested again all last summer w/o missing a beat.


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