^^ You have any specs on the Image Dynamics? They seem to have quite a few good reviews, but I couldn't find much detail about them.

 

Here is some specs

6-1/2" CXS Chameleon Series 2-Way Car Component System
Power Handling:
Peak: 500 watts per set / 250 watts each side
RMS: 250 watts per set / 125 watts each side
Recommended RMS Power Range: 25-125 watts each side
Carbon fiber woofer cone
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber surround
28mm soft silk dome tweeter
Multiple mounting options for tweeter
4 ohms impedance
Edge wound aluminum ribbon voice coil with black anodized aluminum former for high power handling capabilities
Neodymium magnet motor structure
Top-mount depth: 3-1/8"
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Frequency Response Mid-range speaker: 55-4,000 Hz
Frequency Response Tweeter: 900-25,000 Hz
Also available in a 2 ohm model: Image Dynamics CXS62 v.2
Authorized Internet Dealer
1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

 

The more I read about them the more I like the Id. Do you think they will fit on the Evo with a spacer without removing the stock grill?

 

I had the V1 version of the Chameleons. They stand as the absolute worst sounding speaker of any kind I've heard to this day. Imagine talking through a handkerchief.

 

On paper they seem really nice, and I really like the idea of running identical speaker sets front & rear with the coaxial/separates mounting option.

A while back ID had a problem with their crossovers, but I'm guessing they've fixed that if guys are comparing them with Dynaudio, Rainbow, RE, XXX, MB & Alpine Type-X.

Not sure on the mounting depth & clearance w/spacer for our car with those speakers.

Dunno, I'm kinda interested myself. Buy them & tell me if they really suck or don't fit at all

 

lol thanks for the experiment

 

I'm personally a big fan of Hertz. They will be going into the car that I'm trying to buy.

 

ya I think I am leaning more towards Hertz now just because there is a local vendor

 

ok guys was wondering what you think on prices for this set up. I have already bought my amp the xd700/5 picked it up for $399 online. Now my shop here says they can do the Hertz Hi energy with, wiring kit, rca and install of the amp, dvd/nav /speakers for $900. Also should I pick up a set of coax's for the rear or just use the oems for now off the deck?

 

Unless you plan on using 4 of the 5 channels to power the front mids & tweets separately, then you might as well get the Hi-Energy co-axes for the back and run them off the JL amp.

So you're getting a nav system, Hi-Energy comps, wiring & install w/amp, all for $900? Not sure what nav it is, but that seems pretty cheap imo.


Just be sure to get them to seal & deaden all 4 doors.. preferably with something lightweight (Second Skin Damplifier regular, or maybe Dynamat SuperLite).

No sense spending that much cash on a nice setup, only to have it play like crap

 

Thanks for the help. I already have the nav from my previous car

 

well i have decided I will do the hertz hi energy, but looking into putting in a set of focal 165ca1 for the rear fill, only reason is because I can pick them up essentially free from amazon using gift certificates. I am wondering if they will sound weird with the hertz? or should I just go with some dsk165?

 

bringing this back from the dead. I am still looking into replacing the speakers and based on the recommendation of my shop I am going to try out the audison voce avk6 for my fronts and just leave the stock rears in for now. If I don't like this set up then they will switch it out for the hertz hi energy for all 4 doors. Does anyone have experience with the Voce's and what do they usually run for? Thanks for the help

 

Considered a 2.1 or 2.0 setup?

Im running Hertz mille 1600's comps upfront with a PDX-F3 bridged to 200w and it bumps hard. Removed rear speakers all together.

 

Well I got the voce's installed and man do they sound nice. Now i just need to replace that sub so I can push a bit more power. Btw they do fit in stock location.