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Old 06-11-2008, 03:25 PM   #1
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JBL vs Rockford Fosgate

Hi Guys

I'm replacing the stock 5x7s in the front of the BA.

here's my choice

JBL GTO8627 for $166 fitted or $109 for the pair

or

Rockford Fostgate for $200 fitted or $135 for the pair

Thoughts?
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Old 06-11-2008, 04:11 PM   #2
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why not go 6.5" splits?
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Old 06-11-2008, 04:19 PM   #3
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why not go 6.5" splits?
prolly cos he is just replacing the original with new, making it an easy install.

why are the jbls $57 to install, but the rockfords $65 to install?
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Old 06-11-2008, 04:28 PM   #4
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Even better would be the JL 5x7" 120w 2ways, they absolutely rock in mine!

Its not that hard to install for an amatuer...
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Old 06-11-2008, 04:36 PM   #5
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prolly cos he is just replacing the original with new, making it an easy install.

why are the jbls $57 to install, but the rockfords $65 to install?
two different companies doing the job

Strathfield car radios @ $57 and LifeStyle Store Nth Parramatta @ $65
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Old 06-11-2008, 06:38 PM   #6
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Even better would be the JL 5x7" 120w 2ways, they absolutely rock in mine!

Its not that hard to install for an amatuer...
hehe i got those as well

between jbl and rocford i say the latter, but thats just my personal taste
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Old 06-11-2008, 07:15 PM   #7
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hey 70NYD
personally i love rockford, there head units are hopeless, but everything is awesome. check out their american website.
have you thought of alpine type r or x??
or is that out of your budget.
can some one help me with my situation. its in the amp installation thread.
get back to which one you choose 70NY
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Old 06-11-2008, 08:04 PM   #8
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haha yea i know rockford speakers are one of the best, same with sony only oposite their speakers are sht but headunits are better
i like these ones for the 5x7
and especially these ones

i prefer the second ones
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Old 06-11-2008, 08:23 PM   #9
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2nd ones will start clipping at high volumes. unless you are prepared to wire up an amp. which on a ba astina is a pain in the arse.
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Old 06-11-2008, 10:51 PM   #10
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Ahhh yea the Rockfor Fosgates are pretty kickin, I personally prefer MTX, and even better are a pair of digital design if you can get your hands on them.

In the end its all on personal preference, what else you have and if your running and amplifier to them.
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Old 07-11-2008, 07:12 AM   #11
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which on a ba astina is a pain in the arse.
Not in my experience,
I've had mine apart more times than I can count. Its one of the easier cars I've worked on. Apart from running new speaker wire into the doors.
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Old 07-11-2008, 10:39 AM   #12
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second one is better 70NYD.
i feel that rockford make better amps and subs. but speakers not my thing.
if i had it my way i would probably get alpine type r or x, not S
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Old 07-11-2008, 06:26 PM   #13
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Not in my experience,
I've had mine apart more times than I can count. Its one of the easier cars I've worked on. Apart from running new speaker wire into the doors.
isn't this thread about the door speakers? hence why i said it was pita.
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Old 08-11-2008, 05:58 PM   #14
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Door speakers are not that hard.Unless you have to wire them again, that is a pain in the arse in any car.

Make sure you check the depth of your original speakers too so your don't buy speakers that are too deep like i did :P will mean you have to make up spacers but ya should check it.
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Old 08-11-2008, 09:04 PM   #15
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BA isnt that hard to wire up. i did front doors, rear 6x9 & sub along with 4ch amp under the passenger seat in an afternoon. HU was the only pita seeing as i had the mess from the previous owner.

i'd recommend some 6.5" MTX components. not that difficult to DIY some spacers
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