igotyofire Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) I am totally new to car audio & my last Ford sounded much better then this vehicle. I have read alot on the forums here & can't seem to determine which Infinity speakers most people are running. I know crutchfields site says the 6832cf won't fit the fronts but I think some have anyways. Do I have the option of choosing whichever of the following speakers I would like in their lineup. It seems to me people may be comparing apples to oranges as they are all very different in price but I am also assuming any of these are pretty much better then what comes oem. However I am guessing some work better alone with the stock head unit then others? Infinity Speakers: infinity reference speakers 6832cf Infinity REF-8602CFX ifinity 6829CF & finally the Infinity Kappas 682.11 which I assume is the big upgrade probably preferably w/ an external amp? Now onto some other speakers I am considering. The only other one I can seem to find with a directional tweeter is the JBL GTO8628 & one amazon review seems to confirm it fits in all 4 doors on our cars. Does anyone have any opinions on the Kenwoods KFC-C6894PS? I already know the DB571 are another popular option here. Edited August 11, 2013 by igotyofire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabang Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 I have always told myself that if I were to grab any Infinity speaker, it would be the Kappa line or nothing, and all are going to sound better active, but there shouldn't be an issue running them passive. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Kappas are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotyofire Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 So the 6829cf look to be older kappa versions of the 628.11 main difference being the crossovers are externally mounted as opposed to being mounted on the speakers themselves? The price on amazon is much more attractive as well then the new ones which is another reason I ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_edge Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I've got the Kappa's and they're great. They sounded pretty good when I didn't have an amp, now they rock! Here's my setup.... Alpine PDX-F4 amp Infinity Kappa 682.11cf speakers Audiocontrol LC7i JL Audio JX500/1D mono amp JL Audio Stealthbox Message me if you have any questions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'm enjoying my 6829CFs. Sound much better than stock and well worth the $150 investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmi1989 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I installed kappa components 6809cs on the front doors of my 2012 edge se and mounted the tweeters on the a pillars, also have the 6829cf on my rear doors... Theyre currently amplified with a kicker 4 channel amp, getting about 55 watts rms per channel... They sound really nice, im happy with the price and the sound quality... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotyofire Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 We'll ordered the 6829's, It appears our doors have room for the external crossovers from what I can tell on the outside. Since they are nearly half the price of the 628.11's and still part of the Kappa high end series it seemed like the no brainer choice. Hopefully they will go in this weekend. I also ordered the harness plugs and will look into swapping them incase the polarity is indeed backwards. I hope just the front speaker upgrade is enough to fix my quarrels with the oem setup(not sure what was ford thinking! other then cost). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacyon Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 This is what that speaker looks like mounted in the front doors .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotyofire Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 FrntDvr.jpg This is what that speaker looks like mounted in the front doors .. How does the external crossover stay in place, velcro or double sided tape? or glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabang Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I used velcro for my HID ballasts, but it's fallen off now. I tied it through a screw hole, too. I'm sure some duct tape would work or extremely sticky double sided tape. Hope you enjoy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tacyon Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 like they said .. double sided foam tape. with it being foam versus "tape" the foam helps to take up the voids and helps to stick. Plus the door panel comes real close to it so its more or less to hold it in place until you get the panel on.. Wannbang - the problem with "velcro for my HID ballasts" assuming that you're in the engine bay is heat. The heat levels inside the engine bay are high enough that it'll test any adhesive short of an epoxy (thinking JB-Weld) In the engine bay you're better off with mechanical attachment methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I am using this (which is designed for high heat): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007OXK1WI/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have used it for my HID, resistors and what not in the engine bay as well as the crossovers in the panels. Zero issues so far (been in use for over a year). Note: There are many versions of Dual Lock, the above link is for the high temperature version, TB3560, here's some additional info: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Oil-Gas_NA/3M-Oil-and-Gas/oil-and-gas-products/~/3M-Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener-TB3560-250-250-Clear-1-in-x-10-ft-1-Mated-Strip-Bag?N=4294680114+5027015&Nr=AND(hrcy_id%3A469CZ9X2XLgs_70BK3SKZJK_N2RL3FHWVK_GPD0K8BC31gv)&rt=d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabang Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Wannbang - the problem with "velcro for my HID ballasts" assuming that you're in the engine bay is heat. The heat levels inside the engine bay are high enough that it'll test any adhesive short of an epoxy (thinking JB-Weld) In the engine bay you're better off with mechanical attachment methods. Right right. Took a look inside and I'm glad I also tied them up. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigg Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 how are the speakers. howd installation go? looking at same ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigg Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 installed the 6829's in fronts and was expecting a big improvement. it's noticeable but not what I was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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