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(More customer reviews)...be aware that these are TWO ohm speakers, whereas the standard normal impedance for car speakers is 4 ohms.
What that means is tha particularly if you have an aftermarket head unit, you will need an external amplifier to run them properly. Most OEM and about all aftermarket head units cannot handle a 2 ohm load by themselves, you risk damaging them without an amp. If you don't want to get an external amp then the Infinity Reference series would be a better choice, they are 4 ohms.
That said, I am running mine off a PPI pcx-480 at 160wpc and they sound great. If you are a basshead you will still need a sub of course, but for my tastes (instrumental & vocal jazz, classical, a little rock) these Kappas provide excellent detail.
My stock speakers (05 Camry) were muddy as all hell, they were full range speakers whereas these have their own external crossovers. I chose a 2-way over 3-way design because I think having one less crossover makes the sound more accurate and natural, that's always been my experience with home audio speakers.
UPDATE: a couple of months later, I regret not simply buying front component speakers (separate tweeter and woofer) like the Polks I have in my truck, there is no comparison---the separation of those 2 drivers yields a huge improvement in sound quality. I should have listened to the guys on caraudioforum dot com and bought front components and a subwoofer to run from my 4-channel amp and abandoned the rear deck speakers entirely.
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New for 2005 is the redesigned .7-Series that features UniPivot a patented rotating tweeter system for perfecting sound imaging regardless of mounting location. The tweeter is also tunable on the spot! With a turn of the tweeter, you can adjust the emphasis level without having to access the external crossover. These new edge-driven Metal Matrix Diaphragm (M.M.D.) tweeters are similar to those found in high-end home audio speakers. That means mobile audiophiles will appreciate the increased power handling and reduced distortion at high output levels. The SLI (Super Low Impedance) high-output design extracts every last watt from the amplifiers source, increasing overall system output and efficiency. Also new for 2005 is the Neodymium motor structure with integrated heatsink. This cutting-edge motor technology provides massive power handling while maintaining a minimal mounting depth. The integrated heatsink wicks heat away from the motor structure, increasing power while reducing distortion. The redesigned .7-Series mid and woofer cones feature woven-glass fiber material for unmatched stiffness and damping ability. The result is the cleanest, snappiest mid-bass with absolutely no coloration or distortion. The cone also features Plus One sizing and a hi-roll butyl rubber surround, which maximizes the cone area and excursion capability for maximum performance at high volume. Redesigned, nonconductive, cast polymer baskets are tooled for shallow mount applications. Each Kappa speaker comes with a computer designed outboard crossover that has been voice-matched for total accuracy.
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