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Old May 6, 2014 | 07:59 AM
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Okay...does have any have Digital Design speakers? Looking to do something different than the Polks, Alpine, etc. Looking at DD VO-M6.5, DD VO-M6x9, and DD VO-B1 with a JL XD 400x4 v2 amp.

What is your experience with these speakers?

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You won't get very low on those 6X9's, at 100hz for sure...

And ,...if you are considering a JL amp, I wouldn't settle for less than the JL 600/4....the 400/4 is way underpowered.

Are you putting the 6X9's in the lids, or mounted towards the wheel ?? In the lids, this design isn't real favorable.

Might be better off to go with something tried and true !

Those speaker prices are kinda crazy, for what we put them through !

Good luck with your choices !!
 
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Originally Posted by NC-WillieG
Okay...does have any have Digital Design speakers? Looking to do something different than the Polks, Alpine, etc. Looking at DD VO-M6.5, DD VO-M6x9, and DD VO-B1 with a JL XD 400x4 v2 amp.

What is your experience with these speakers?

Thanks for your feedback...
I'm with GP . . . Stay with the tried and true Sir! Unless you are in the business of funding research audio projects for motorcycles. If that's the case sign me up! Just kidding! (I do like the 98 sensitivity rating on those speakers) That 400/4 just might work with those speakers!
 

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Old May 6, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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Its not our money guys... lets encourage him to use the AW6.5 speaker and Rockford T400x2Ad! I could only believe it would be an awesome combo. "VO" are their line of voice optimized speakers, ie midrange, not much for bass.
 
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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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Its not our money guys... lets encourage him to use the AW6.5 speaker and Rockford T400x2Ad! I could only believe it would be an awesome combo. "VO" are their line of voice optimized speakers, ie midrange, not much for bass.
Ratrod - Do you have the new Rockford?
 
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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:38 PM
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Here are some seakers that have some impressive specs:

http://www.cdtaudio.com/coaxials/cl6ex.htm

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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:55 PM
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Here are some seakers that have some impressive specs:

http://www.cdtaudio.com/coaxials/cl6ex.htm

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Yes Sir! I have a set of those. Basically brand new. I had those in my bike for about three days before Nutz hit me with the polk set up a couple years ago. I'd be willing to sell them if interested.
 
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Old May 6, 2014 | 10:04 PM
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G… How did these compare to the Polks? May be pairing them up with a RF300X2.

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G… How did these compare to the Polks? May be pairing them up with a RF300X2.

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These are very nice speakers! I ran em with the PBR300X2 as well. Very nice combo. The X2 does very well with any 2 ohm speaker. Honestly the Polks sounded just a little better in my opinion. Polks are hard to beat for SQ. . If they didn't fall apart I'd have them today! lol.... I'll send them to you. If you don't like em you can send them back.
 
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Old May 6, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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Do you have the 2 Ohm ver or the 4 Ohm? Would love to try them….your on..

We can continue this over PM if you like.

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