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Old May 11, 2021 | 03:12 PM
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Has anyone tried these shallow mount 6.5s? I’m trying to figure out why my sound is so muddy and they seem to be cheap enough to be test dummies…
https://ds18.com/products/6-5-slim-m...drange-speaker
 
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We did a brand specific showdown last year. The DS 18 was dead last!! Hell, Rockville speakers sound way better!!

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We did a brand specific showdown last year. The DS 18 was dead last!! Hell, Rockville speakers sound way better!!

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right now I’m trying to figure out why the sound is so muddy… instead of continuing to dump money into it before I absolutely have to…
 
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right now I’m trying to figure out why the sound is so muddy… instead of continuing to dump money into it before I absolutely have to…
What is your set-up currently?
Bike, head unit, amp, speakers?

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What is your set-up currently?
Bike, head unit, amp, speakers?

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He has another thread ".....muddy...." detailing his setup. Just to save some time and typing. lol
 
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What is your set-up currently?
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check out my post here
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...ery-flash.html
 
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I know you do not want to hear this and I don't like being that guy but, scrap all that kicker stuff! For what you paid for that stuff you could have some decent/proven gear.

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