3-way comps

JL Man · Post by **JL Man** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:49 pm

i was looking into getting some three way components up front in come custom kickpanels. i want high end, if i'm gonna "upgrade" i want close to the best. i went to most of the websites for the speakers you guys recommend. i was at rainbow, and their 7 inch 3-way comps in their reference line cost over 3 grand!!!! has anyone ever heard them? i'm just curious to why they cost more than a used car.

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:02 pm

You will want input from the SQ guys on this, but the price is so high because of R/D, quailty ect... You could always go with less expensive and still have great SQ. John, and Joe got some 58 dollar mids that are used in high end home system that are great. So you could always do some DIY and keep price way down while still having great sound

JL Man · Post by **JL Man** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:19 pm

yeah i mean i would never drop 3 grand on a set of comps. but i would pay up to 400 for a set of really good ones

Darthness · Post by **Darthness** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 3:57 am

then apparently you aren't getting "close to the best" :P

OnYrMrk · Post by **OnYrMrk** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:06 am

JL Man, I have a set of Focal K3P 6.5" 3-way components for my front stage, that little 58 dollar mid is actually about 130, but they were on sale. I am using that as a center channel. My 3-ways were about $1500 and they are very much "close to the best". $400 won't get you near the best for 3-way components. If you can find some for that price. Figure on spending about 700 to 1900 for some of the better 3way comps out there. And the Rainbows, yes that is a pretty penny, but the No7 Be from Focal will cost you about $7000. As much as a new car. (Kia Rio). I would also go the DIY way and get you some sweet soft dome tweeters, some 3" to 4" mids and at least 6.5" midbass, then have a custom crossover put on them. Also look into finding a headunit that can handle active crossover points and you can use it for your crossover. The Eclipse CD8455 can handle that beautifully.

just my .02

sinister audio · Post by **sinister audio** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:38 am

DLS has some extremly nice comps and the 3way Ir 8.3 can be had for around 1200 bucks.

OnYrMrk · Post by **OnYrMrk** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:50 am

sinister audio wrote:DLS has some extremly nice comps and the 3way Ir 8.3 can be had for around 1200 bucks.

+1^^^^^^

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:57 am

I never really looked into comps, and man I can't believe how much they are!!! But I know when I get *cough Joes age cough* I'll be an SQ man.

kevinberry1 · Post by **kevinberry1** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:22 am

CDT, Focal, and JL all make 3-way comps that are within or close to your price range. They won't be 'the best' compared to the higher priced sets, but you may find some you like.

Here is a link to woofersetc that lists their 3-way comps.

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fus ... count_name

JL Man · Post by **JL Man** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:52 am

i never knew that most 3-way comps were so expensive. are they that much better than 2-way? i found some 2-ways, boston z6's for a lil less than 600. i also seen some cdt hd's but i forgot the price. if i sell my 6x9s and 4-channel i should have close too 800 on a set of comps. so i will prolly just get good 2-ways?