Hey guys,

I am planning on upgrading my factory nakamichi speakers but still using the factory amp in my gs. Can anyone suggest any speakers? I've looked at Infinity Kappa's and Boston Acoustics pro series. Thanks in advance.

Mike

 

not sure how much your factory amp is delivering to the speakers but it might be a waste of money to get speakers with high power handling capabilities unless you are looking to upgrade to an aftermarket amp later. Some of the more expensive speakers handle more power but also require more power to get them moving.

 

The Infinity Reference Series either the 6 1/2" 6002i or 5 1/2" 5002i or the JL TR650-cxi Evolutions Series 6-1/2 two-ways, both are great with the stock Pioneer amp of my SC300. (The Kappa's are not as efficient)


The JL's recommended Amp power is 10-75, max continuous 50w. Your amp does this.
These speakers are very effecient. The JL's just slam in the front door mount I fabed. I don't know your standards, but you are likely to be impressed with the improvement, it is substantial and are terrific with the stock amp. Speaking from experience, they play very loud and very clean, my door pulses hard with these in them.

Your Nak amp is just going to light either of those speakers up, no problem with power at all. Pleeeeazzzee do not worry you don't have enough power for either of the speakers, they are driven hard and well by the Pioneer amp, your Nak will push them even better.

 

Thanks for the reply guys. I decided to get Helix components for my replacement speakers. I listened to the Infinity Kappa's and they were a bit harsh for me.

 

Do you like the JL audios better than the infinities?

 

Hard to do an "A" "B" comparison on those competing speakers because they are in very different locations. (Rear Deck vs. Door). They are close enough not to sweat any difference, though I'd give a very slight edge to the JL. I would not normally have different speakers, however someone on the Supra Forums had them available for local pickup @ $25 (sick) and I could not pass on them.

 

Thanks for the info!

 

I would suggest you go to a local audio shop and audition the different speakers bacause everyone has different preferences. I found the Infinity's to be a little harsh for my ears. It's better to be able to sample different types to find out what you really like.

 

What kind of music do you listen to? Why did you think they sounded harsh? Can you give me a lil more detail? Thanks!

 

I listen to a little bit of everything. What I mean by harsh is the high's tend to hurt my ears after an extended period of time. Try to listen to different types of music with the same speakers and you'll find the ones that fit your needs.