CDT Cl61-A

lotas · Post by **lotas** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:02 pm

I bought these speakers to replace some Infinity Reference Coaxials. These speakers were given 75watts or so, from a Jl 300/4. Gains were about halfway. The amp was only given 2v for the preouts though from my HU. The first thing I noticed when they were in was the air that the midbass put out. I could feel my whole sidepanel vibrating to the beat, and i could feel my jeans/pants move from the air that was pushed when theyh it.

Sound: I really was blown away with the sound at first, but after i got used to the sound, the tweeter became harsh, and the midbass just was not loud enough. It couldnt keep up with the sub.

Quality: 8/10 The 6.5" speaker is built like any other speaker, its nice and sturdy. The Tweeter is sturdy as well. The Xovers are decently built...theres some cheap plastic on them and then they have sort of a "grate" that fits over the top (removable) but its sturdy enough.

Price: 10/10 These things are only $150, which is a big plus. This is definetly a good price for these speakers, I would reccomend them for $150, but I would also definetly look at RE components, another set for around 150 that could compete.

Install: 9/10 The speakers are semi-deep, I have to make MDF Baffles because when i rolled my window down all the way it would hit the magnet of the speaker. The tweeter comes with many install options, flush mount, angle mount, etc.

Pros-
Cheap price for good speakers
Nice loud, clean sound from midbass
Good sound with low watts (lots of comp. sets are around 150w rms)

Cons -
tweeter can be harsh ( i believe this set uses the metallic tweeter, others use the silk tweeter)
Xover screw heads are tiny, you need a tiny screwdriver :)

This is a real good speaker set for 150$... I would reccomend it, but I would warn you that you may want to upgrade later down the road if you bought these now. If you don't blast your music when you listen to it, you will be happy with these, good luck.

Overall : 7 / 10
These speakers are some of the best in their class

steve350 · Post by **steve350** » Wed May 10, 2006 7:51 pm

Is there anywhere to still get these for $150? I had a set and really liked them. I have a new pickup and would like another set. It seems thezeb is gone, where I bought the first set.

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Thu May 11, 2006 6:36 pm

http://www.woofersetc.com should have them.

steve350 · Post by **steve350** » Thu May 11, 2006 8:51 pm

awesome, i hadn't heard of that site. Looks like that link may have just cost me $150 :happy055:

alteraudiousa · Post by **alteraudiousa** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:09 am

steve you could always ask me and i could get them for you but this set is a nice set. I prefer the 1in tweet though, but bump for a good set of speakers.

GooG · Post by **GooG** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:58 pm

great components, sild tweets are the only thing missing.

Scarrell · Post by **Scarrell** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 5:20 pm

i can vouch for this set.. i paid $139 shipped from http://www.woofersetc.com and they even give you a free spool or 30ft 16gauge Monster wire.... at first they were really crisp and bright, and yes they do lack midbass response.. and after about a couple weeks they died down some, and are still a tad harsh sometimes, but overall i am very suprised with this set.. and for the price it will be hard to beat.. so if you are interested in them, i think you'd be happy with them.