So I've set aside ~$500 for a new system. So far I have planned:
Alpine 9885 + Modifry DCI
Infinity Reference 6022i

I've heard nothing but great things about the Infinity lineup. My question is, how do the 6022i compare to other coaxials in this price range ($100) ie Polk DB651 or Boston Acoustic S65RC?

The reason I don't want to add an amp/component speakers is because honestly, the stock system sounds fine to me. I'm just looking to replace the ugly stock headunit. Also, I don't want to have to deal with running wires. Plug and play

Thanks for your help!

 

i would skip the referece and go with kappa , they sounds fine but there's better stuff out there, around 100-150 you can get lower JL or Fosgate punch/power

 

i was considering the kappa 63.7i, but i heard these are only good with an amp. is this true? if possible, i would like to stay away from having to install an amp.

 

get the kappa

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Ite...022i&i=1086022I

 

most internal headunit amps require speakers with 4-ohm impedence.
many of the current Infinitys are 2-ohm, so shop carefully

 

Exactly what I was going to say. Without an amp, the Kappas really won't be able to sing so they would be a waste of money. The Reference series sound great (I just talked about this in another thread) but watch the impedance. The 6022i has a 2 ohm impedance which is not compatible with that head unit. Get the 6012i instead; it has the same power handling but with a 4 ohm impedance. They're also $40 cheaper per pair.

 

Thanks for the info! I will look into the 6012i's