Infinity Kappa Speakers

Shaners · May 21, 2003

I've heard alot of you saying that the Infinity Kappa speakers add alot to the stock head unit. Is this true for just the component system (model 60.5cs) or is it true for the less expensive and easier to install 2-way and 3-way speakers models 62.5i or 63.5i for the front doors, and 652.5i for the rear doors of my crewcab?

I've found these speakers online for about 60% of the "Crutchfield" price, and if all it takes is a simple swap for some better sound, then I will probably buy them...

Wingnut · May 22, 2003

I have the 4x6 plates in my rear doors, and they are great.

I have never had their components, but Infiniti is a pretty safe bet for good sound...Actually, anything is a safe bet over factory speakers...Yes, even the Bose.

SpiritoftheWild · May 22, 2003

I used the older 60.5 components in my 2002. I believe the 2-way and 3-ways would also be a drastic improvement... I'm going to reinstall these speakers in my 2003 and pull the stock Bose speakers out.

Shaners · May 22, 2003

I used the older 60.5 components in my 2002. I believe the 2-way and 3-ways would also be a drastic improvement... I'm going to reinstall these speakers in my 2003 and pull the stock Bose speakers out.

I'm sure the 60.5's would be great, but I don't really want to spend the time wiring in the components. I'm sure that's the way to go, and I can get them for about $165 plus S&H. I think a set of them up front, and the 652.5i in the rears would be awesome!!! But I'm looking for an easy way out!!!

(And maybe an amp) Speaking of which what would be a good/cheap amp to fire all four speakers?

SteveSierra · May 23, 2003

I have the 4x6 plates in my rear doors. I don't have them hooked up through my amp though, that's used for the front door pioneers and the sub under the rear seat. The 4x6's don't produce nearly any bass, but they do help fill the cab with sound. I can notice it when I have them off.

How ya doin Shaners?

BTW - I think they are 462.3i or something like that.

akjay · May 24, 2003

Remember with component speakers you can loose quite a bit of the low end sound. I replaced all the factory speakers with components in both my truck and the fiance's truck. Infinity in mine and RF in hers. Both sound great but you really need to add a subwooffer or mid bass if you want great sound.

If you want an easy swap out that will sound good, I would look at the three way speakers. Components also require wiring in a passive crossover which will require a little more juice to the speakers. That's just my experience anyway.

Kilat · June 9, 2003

I put the Kappa Components in the front and the plates in the back. Sounded great over factory setup. Had to add a 10' JL sub to really get the bass. Overall I love them but the cramic tweeters are way way too bright for me, even with changing the jumpers on the xovers. Thinking of changing the kappa fronts to the wife's 4runner and getting something else more 'normal' Any suggestions? Diamonds, Polks?

TIA!

Dihappy · June 10, 2003

I put the Kappa Components in the front and the plates in the back. Sounded great over factory setup. Had to add a 10' JL sub to really get the bass. Overall I love them but the cramic tweeters are way way too bright for me, even with changing the jumpers on the xovers. Thinking of changing the kappa fronts to the wife's 4runner and getting something else more 'normal' Any suggestions? Diamonds, Polks?
TIA!

If i could do it again, and i might , id prolly go for the Polk MM6's with the Silk Dome Tweeter.