Is this the best $99 component set? Reviewing the DD Audio E-C6.5b

[@blakebrockhaus347]

I'm glad you liked the speakers! One of the goals with this design was to have a component set that could extract the maximum sound quality and output from stock head units. You don't need to spend money on an amplifier to get the most from these speakers, so that money can be spent on sound deadener or other parts of the install.

[@HifiVega]

The efficiency was apparent on this set for sure!

[@blakebrockhaus347]

​@@Pedro-0839 Yes, an amplifier and an active crossover will still help make the response better.

[@girthquake9655]

Awwww yusssss

[@billyturner9930]

Im not usually a sucker for nice packaging but thats a box for the backshelf for sure. They sound great in the video. I was thinking of upgrading my rear stage and these might be the ticket. Digital designs never disappoints.

[@HifiVega]

The packaging always helps with the shelf appeal!

[@mullinperformanceaudio5902]

Tweeters was one of the things I loved from their Redline series components. I still put them (tweeters) at the top of all rhe component sets I tested.

[@HifiVega]

Wow that’s a solid endorsement!

[@wal]

DDeeze look nice!

[@HifiVega]

Who doesn’t like DD’s? 😬😬

[@AshyLarryTM]

DD stepping down to the extremely budget based is pretty cool

[@TheGodofSEO]

Sounds great on vid.

[@HifiVega]

Good. I was hoping the quality would translate

[@edud8452]

I just got a set of hexicone 6.5 mids from D4S around $125 for the set they are the loudest 6.5 mids I have ever heard and they get down too.

[@HifiVega]

I’ve heard great things about them!

[@tcorley7477]

Do you have them on an Amp? I've been thinking about them I have a set of one of the lower end d4s pro audio speakers and I like them

[@edud8452]

@@tcorley7477 I have them on a soundqubed s4-100

[@edud8452]

@@tcorley7477 I have them on a soundqubed s4-100

[@tcorley7477]

I think those might be great for a daily driver on a budget

[@tatialo37]

Dang just bought focal 6.5! Nice!

[@user-fl9dn2fb2z]

I've had some Rockville 6x9 components after a month of playing i started to hear a distortion sound . Come to find out that the cones of the speaker had separated from the basket frame. Then i switched them out with harmony audio 3 way 6x9 and haven't had a problem since

[@pl5882]

Wow those are really nice!

[@jasonstokes3014]

Great review 👏

[@HifiVega]

Thanks!

[@justinvanburen8259]

Another great video!!!

[@HifiVega]

Thanks

[@chrishuyler3580]

Looks like they slapped a logo and fancy grill on some Ford OEM speakers. That is literally the same tweeter I pulled out of a Ford transit.

[@jasx1485]

It not the same. You are smoking crack

[@blakebrockhaus347]

Admittedly, these are not pretty speakers. We spent all of the budget on the performance, and not the aesthetics

[@jasx1485]

I have 3 different ford's and these don't look anything like a factory ford speaker. You are just making up nonsense

[@chrishuyler3580]

​@@blakebrockhaus347 did you though? At the same price point, JBL offers a crossover with a 0db/+2db setting, poly cone and rubber surround better suited for moist car door installs, and they still give you a decent looking grill. If the buyer does not intend to use the grill there are other options that put even more of the budget into performance and reliability still staying within $99 price point.

[@blakebrockhaus347]

@@chrishuyler3580 the long strand paper cone is moisture treated and is the same cone used in our pro audio line-up. It has substantially better off-axis performance as well as a much higher strength to weight ratio compared to polypropylene. Plastic is a poor choice for speaker cones, and is only used when better materials aren't in the budget. Another aspect is the motor. Most speakers in this price range use a similar sized motor that's y25-y30 ferrite. The E series uses y35 ferrite and very tight gap tolerances, which boosts the flux density to over 1 Tesla.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Thanks for the video

[@HifiVega]

Thanks for watching

[@lowdimes8775]

Not bad! Thanks Hifi!

[@HifiVega]

Thanks for watching bro!

[@Sparky_94]

Can you do a review on the new NVX xqs 6.5 components and midrange?

[@motivation-24X7]

In my country the coaxial of same model ex6.5b is half the price. Totally Bang for the buck dude😅

[@christopherhuggins3212]

Honestly that's not bad especially for the price

[@HifiVega]

I agree

[@thatguykai479]

Savard rap 6.5 or these bad boys ? I’m having a tough time finding a decent bass component set open to other recommendations roughly 65-75 rms

[@paulgood2218]

Nice review.

[@HifiVega]

Thanks Paul

[@tcorley7477]

I love dd stuff thats a good price for dd and there quality

[@edud8452]

Nice!

[@samweaver2751]

What amp did u use?

[@bonzainews]

sweet

[@johnbailey7707]

You mention other component sets in the same price range but don't mention brands. Are you setting us up for a comparison video? How do you like these compared to the Savard or Hi-Yanka or others you've reviewed?

[@HifiVega]

I’ve got some focal speakers in the same price range as well

[@chrishuyler3580]

I would really love to see better head to head comparison videos of speakers. There are about a dozen $99 and under component sets available right now and although sound quality is somewhat subjective, measuring distortion, frequency response, SPL, and power handling is not. There are likely great bargains in this price range but without side by side testing, it's more about how things look on paper or polypropylene.

[@HifiVega]

@@chrishuyler3580 I would also love to see that kind of comparison with the technical specs, but it’s not really the kind of video I do. I will say that Drew Jones from Bassahaulic Productions has been doing that type of testing so you should check out his YT channel as well.

[@chrishuyler3580]

@@HifiVega Thanks, I'll check that channel out, the algorithm hadn't pushed it to me yet.

[@74midwestbass74]

👍👍

[@gladboy7722]

👍👍👍...🍻

[@halfbakedcoatingsllc9911]

Never heard of DD

[@HifiVega]

Ddaudio.com you should check them out! A great company based in Oklahoma City.

[@JasonWW2000]

They've been around since the 80s. They started out in home audio and then transitioned into car audio. You probably never heard of them because they're a much smaller company, but they do make some very high-end car audio gear.

[@Chukijay]

Would these be similar to kicker CS components?

[@HifiVega]

They’re in that range

[@phila8160]

Boss audio vibes , I'll pass. But im sure they will sell well on the name alone.

[@HifiVega]

I haven’t messed with any boss in a while, but if they’re making stuff of this caliper I couldn’t hate on it

[@AshyLarryTM]

Bro. BOSS is absolutely no comparison to DD.

[@phila8160]

@@AshyLarryTM I'd agree with 100 % until they put their name on these.

[@PunisherOfDeath101]

Jbl gto series always wins for the money. Nice try.