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TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 11-23-2008, 07:16 PM

How are those Kappas?

IllusionX · 11-23-2008, 09:20 PM

the infinity kappas .7 series are 2ohm speakers. you NEED a 2ohm stable HU or amp to use them. (the OEM deck will do fine in 2ohm) Infinity says 2.x ohm become closer to 3.5ohm when heated up, hence no problem in any configuration.

i had tested the 60.7CS in my echo before... i tried them with a nakamichi HU, JVC DVD player and finally my alpine 9855. none of them handled the kappas properly except the fujitsuten oem HU.

IsLNdbOi · 11-23-2008, 09:43 PM

I used my Kappas briefly with the stock HU and they sounded fine. When I upgraded my HU, I also installed an Alpine 4.100 PDX amp..

Dunno if the Kappas just don't sound good or what, but to me the stock speakers on my new Yaris sound better than the Kappas ever did. The Kappas were kind of harsh sounding. Also, I always had this hiss coming from the passenger side tweeter. Did everything I could to try and stop the hissing. I replaced the tweeter w/ a replacement from the manufacturer, etc. and the hiss never went away. I even went as far as running a 4ga. ground wire direct from the battery to the cabin and then grounded all of the electronics to that.

IllusionX · 11-24-2008, 12:08 PM

the problem is not the speakers... you just need an amp stable at 2ohm.

but as far as for the hissing sound.. it could be a combination of many things.. so, i can't help.

IsLNdbOi · 11-24-2008, 03:24 PM

The PDX 4.100 is stable at 2ohms. As far as the hissing, it doesn't matter anymore since that setup stayed wit the 3-door '07 LB which I've already traded in for my 5-door '09 LB.

bigsky2 · 11-24-2008, 04:41 PM

I'm running:

Focal K2P 165KPS Front
Focal Polyglass 130CVX Rear

** Beware of counterfeit Focal products. Only purchase from authorized dealers.

Speaker Sizing - Hatchback
You can mount 6.5" in the front and 5.25". I have also seen 6.5" in both the front and rear with modified spacers.

If you are using high end components, you will need a spacer to raise the speaker so the window doesn't hit the speaker's magnet when you open your windows. I used 3/4" MDF for spacers - see the template in my sig or the sticky at the top.

Another potential problem.. the inside of the door panel has some contours and extruding plastic that might make contact or touch the speaker when you put the door panel back on. A dremel and some sanding will remove some of these extruding plastic so the door panel can fit on properly.

11-23-2008, 07:16 PM	#1
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	How are those Kappas? __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

11-24-2008, 04:41 PM	#6
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	I'm running: Focal K2P 165KPS Front Focal Polyglass 130CVX Rear Beware of counterfeit Focal products. Only purchase from authorized dealers. Speaker Sizing - Hatchback You can mount 6.5" in the front and 5.25". I have also seen 6.5" in both the front and rear with modified spacers. If you are using high end components, you will need a spacer to raise the speaker so the window doesn't hit the speaker's magnet when you open your windows. I used 3/4" MDF for spacers - see the template in my sig or the sticky at the top. Another potential problem.. the inside of the door panel has some contours and extruding plastic that might make contact or touch the speaker when you put the door panel back on. A dremel and some sanding will remove some of these extruding plastic so the door panel can fit on properly. __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT** DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

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11-23-2008, 09:20 PM	#2
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	the infinity kappas .7 series are 2ohm speakers. you NEED a 2ohm stable HU or amp to use them. (the OEM deck will do fine in 2ohm) Infinity says 2.x ohm become closer to 3.5ohm when heated up, hence no problem in any configuration. i had tested the 60.7CS in my echo before... i tried them with a nakamichi HU, JVC DVD player and finally my alpine 9855. none of them handled the kappas properly except the fujitsuten oem HU.

11-23-2008, 09:43 PM	#3
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	I used my Kappas briefly with the stock HU and they sounded fine. When I upgraded my HU, I also installed an Alpine 4.100 PDX amp.. Dunno if the Kappas just don't sound good or what, but to me the stock speakers on my new Yaris sound better than the Kappas ever did. The Kappas were kind of harsh sounding. Also, I always had this hiss coming from the passenger side tweeter. Did everything I could to try and stop the hissing. I replaced the tweeter w/ a replacement from the manufacturer, etc. and the hiss never went away. I even went as far as running a 4ga. ground wire direct from the battery to the cabin and then grounded all of the electronics to that.

11-24-2008, 12:08 PM	#4
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	the problem is not the speakers... you just need an amp stable at 2ohm. but as far as for the hissing sound.. it could be a combination of many things.. so, i can't help.

11-24-2008, 03:24 PM	#5
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	The PDX 4.100 is stable at 2ohms. As far as the hissing, it doesn't matter anymore since that setup stayed wit the 3-door '07 LB which I've already traded in for my 5-door '09 LB.