Opinion on Diamond Audio speakers

mozaic · 03-23-2004, 08:47 PM

Was looking at a set of Diamond Audio s600 6.5" component speakers...anyone here have them installed? Opinion on the sound quality? Also, anyone install them in the doors? ...will they fit and how did you handle the huge crossover box?

Clem · 03-24-2004, 01:37 AM

Diamond is one of the best manufacturers out there.

M6s fit with no major modifications.

PM "Corrupted" · 03-24-2004, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Clem

Diamond is one of the best manufacturers out there.

M6s fit with no major modifications.

Are you using the 6.5" for your fronts

bigjae1976 · 03-24-2004, 08:24 AM

I'm about to install some S600s in my doors, I'll let you know. They sounded great in the store

Clem · 03-24-2004, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PM "Corrupted"

Are you using the 6.5" for your fronts

5.25" I think. Whatever the OEM size is

Craig · 03-24-2004, 03:15 PM

Good speakers and work great in the factory locations. Though i'd suggest the M3 or Hex line and completely skip over the M6 speakers as we've honestly never found em to be any better than the M3's for the money difference. M6 subs are good but components or coax are ahhh....

mozaic · 03-24-2004, 08:39 PM

Thanks! I couldn't resist them after hearing them at a local dealer...who, by the way, wanted $599. a pair!! I bought them on eBay for $279. for the pair (brand new) and even had the choice of silk or aluminum twweeters...what a deal for these excellent speakers.

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I'm about to install some S600s in my doors, I'll let you know. They sounded great in the store

mozaic · 03-24-2004, 08:41 PM

question: for those that have installed these, or other component speakers in their doors - where do you put the crossover unit?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clem

Diamond is one of the best manufacturers out there.

M6s fit with no major modifications.

Clem · 03-25-2004, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clem

5.25" I think. Whatever the OEM size is

Correction.....

They are 6" M6s

Clem · 03-25-2004, 11:10 AM

under your seat, behind the rear trunk panel, amp racks.

Mine will be hidden under my amp rack.

PM "Corrupted" · 03-26-2004, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Clem

under your seat, behind the rear trunk panel, amp racks.

Mine will be hidden under my amp rack.

I have 2 of mine on the back of the amp rack and 2 are behind the trunk panel in the OEM CD changer spot.

To the 6" Clem......any target completion date

0hMyGod · 03-26-2004, 11:34 AM

I have HEX s600 in the front and m6 with Hex s600 crossovers in the back.
They sound real clear and right up on your ear. I highly recommand them.

djabaley · 03-26-2004, 01:30 PM

Yeah, I'm inclinded to agree about the M6. I had them for about a year and grew tired of them very quickly. The Hex i.e. S line is much better.

Clem · 03-26-2004, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PM "Corrupted"

I have 2 of mine on the back of the amp rack and 2 are behind the trunk panel in the OEM CD changer spot.

To the 6" Clem......any target completion date

a couple more weeks at least. There a show I am obligated to be at in 3 weeks.

Clem · 03-26-2004, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by djabaley

Yeah, I'm inclinded to agree about the M6. I had them for about a year and grew tired of them very quickly. The Hex i.e. S line is much better.

Were you able to fit them w/o any major modification?

Clem · 03-27-2004, 04:10 PM

good thing teh xovers weren't installed yet.

M6s being swapped out for HEX/S600s next week

dronell19 · 03-27-2004, 11:09 PM

What's the sound like on these DA speakers? I'm looking for speakers with "bright" sound that will fit into factory locations. Looking to do a stealth install here.. Any suggestions? I thought 6" won't fit without major modification?

bigjae1976 · 03-28-2004, 08:17 AM

If you want bright, go with MB Quarts. Generally, metal type tweeters such as titanium or aluminum are brighter while a softer dome, silk, are generally warmer and less harsh. If you want a brighter sound, the Diamond Hex line offers an aluminum tweeter option.

03-23-2004, 08:47 PM	#1
mozaic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 87 My Ride: 325Ci View My Garage	Opinion on Diamond Audio speakers Was looking at a set of Diamond Audio s600 6.5" component speakers...anyone here have them installed? Opinion on the sound quality? Also, anyone install them in the doors? ...will they fit and how did you handle the huge crossover box?

03-24-2004, 03:15 PM	#6
Craig The G.O.A.T. is Baccckkkkk! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: New Jizzle Posts: 16,620 My Ride: 09' AW E92 335i View My Garage	Good speakers and work great in the factory locations. Though i'd suggest the M3 or Hex line and completely skip over the M6 speakers as we've honestly never found em to be any better than the M3's for the money difference. M6 subs are good but components or coax are ahhh.... __________________ 09' Alpine White E92 335i - Vorsteiner l HRE l Rotora l BMS l CP-E l ARDesign l Ultimate Racing l OSS Design l Helix l FK Suspension AKMotorwerk.. your #1 source for installation, service & coding needs in the Tri-State!

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djabaley does anyone read my p0sts? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 595 My Ride: 325 slushbox View My Garage	Yeah, I'm inclinded to agree about the M6. I had them for about a year and grew tired of them very quickly. The Hex i.e. S line is much better. __________________

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03-24-2004, 01:37 AM	#2
Clem Alpha Male Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Posts: 310 My Ride: Twin Turbo'd Beast View My Garage	Diamond is one of the best manufacturers out there. M6s fit with no major modifications.

03-24-2004, 08:24 AM	#4
bigjae1976 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 11,395 My Ride: A car View My Garage	I'm about to install some S600s in my doors, I'll let you know. They sounded great in the store

03-25-2004, 11:10 AM	#10
Clem Alpha Male Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Posts: 310 My Ride: Twin Turbo'd Beast View My Garage	under your seat, behind the rear trunk panel, amp racks. Mine will be hidden under my amp rack.

03-26-2004, 11:34 AM	#12
0hMyGod Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NY Posts: 1,486 My Ride: is faster than yours View My Garage	I have HEX s600 in the front and m6 with Hex s600 crossovers in the back. They sound real clear and right up on your ear. I highly recommand them.

03-27-2004, 04:10 PM	#16
Clem Alpha Male Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Posts: 310 My Ride: Twin Turbo'd Beast View My Garage	good thing teh xovers weren't installed yet. M6s being swapped out for HEX/S600s next week

03-28-2004, 08:17 AM	#18
bigjae1976 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 11,395 My Ride: A car View My Garage	If you want bright, go with MB Quarts. Generally, metal type tweeters such as titanium or aluminum are brighter while a softer dome, silk, are generally warmer and less harsh. If you want a brighter sound, the Diamond Hex line offers an aluminum tweeter option.