6.5 vs 6x9

[clowninmd]

Currently I'm running kicker marine 6.5's on my tower and I just need more! So the issue, do I add another set of 6.5's or run 4 6x9's? I don't know anyone with either set up so what do you guys run for loud and clear tunes at the end of the rope?
thanks!

[tlatoani]

Look into wetsounds, NVS, or bullet tower speakers. More money, but MUCH louder. You'll need an amp as well, if you don't already have one.

[byronkoz]

4 6X9's will be louder than 4 6.5's

[JesseC]

What are you powering those tower speakers with? I am running (2) 6 3/4 Polks and can hear them clearly at 75'.

[Burke]

byronkoz is right, 6x9 are louder than 6.5. From what I've seen, then also typically handle more power. But it's a compromise, as the sound quality from a 6.5 is much better.

I'm with tlatoani though, I'd suggest looking into a really high quality speaker. I'm running a cheaper pair of 6.5's right now (Polk MOMO), cost me about $350. I could buy another set of 6.5's to get more sound for a total of $700, or I could have just bought the Wetsounds pro-60's for that much and I'd be much more happy.

[clowninmd]

I'm running a soundstream 500 watt rms 2 channel. a local guy has a set of arc (lightning accessories) double 6.5's (4 speakers) that i can get a good buy on. I have a few friends that rave about them. anyone heard them?

[Buttafewcoe]

Boss MRWT69's......6x9 4 ways 500w. Just put them on a few weeks ago and they rock.
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ebay......80 bucks apiece. or you can buy them from the mfg @ 250 each
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[TPomeroy]

I have two Fusion T Series 6.5 speakers. They sound great 75 back.