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I have searched thru this forum and online and can't see to find a definitive answer.

I know I need an 8 ohm speaker and I have also heard that 3 way speakers are the way to go. I currently have an 8ohm, 6.5" midrange speaker in my pack (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0765 ... UTF8&psc=1) but this thing rumbles badly on the start up and shut down.

I don't have the room to mount two speakers in the shell. So, does anyone actually make a 3-way, 6.5" speaker that is 8ohms? I do not really understand how all this works, so if someone can help explain why my speaker is rumbling so badly.

I also would like to stay with a 6.5" speaker because I already have the holes for drilled for the speaker mounts and for the sound to go thru. TIA
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In my experience, all the speakers “rumble.” Perhaps what you describe is distortion?

There is no definitive answer to your question but the speaker you linked is what might be called a “1-way” speaker. There is one device that attempts to recreate the entirety of sound frequency. Probably not ideal.

A 2-way speaker splits the task into 2 devices, a low/midrange and high (tweeter).

A 3-way speaker uses 3 devices, a low, midrange and high. You get the idea.

Which one works best will depend on the input sound, amplifier, mounting and enclosure. A 2-way speaker will do a better job than what you have. How much better is personal opinion. A 3-way might sound better still, but will be more expensive. You’ll probably need to test and decide if you think it makes a difference. If you buy from a big retailer with a good return policy, you can take it back if it’s not satisfactory. If vibration is part of the problem, try isolating the speaker somewhat from the motherboard using rubber spacers.

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