MB Quart, Any Good?

dmeyer07 · Post by **dmeyer07** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 5:40 pm

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk_code=mbdkd113&store=&catid=355

5.25" For front doors.

Would be run off a 75 x 4 amp ( channels 1 and 2 ).

Are these good speakers, and has anyone had expierence with them?

Thank you in advance

-David

EDIT: Also any comments on Alpine Type R Speakers/ Components.

Is it okay to use coaxils for front speakers? Is there a huge differnec between coaxils and components?

Final any good places to buy speakers?

Once again thank you all for any help

-Dave

nist7 · Post by **nist7** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 6:25 pm

Go for a component set. Some co-axial speakers are decent. I would imagine you would not be severely disappointed in those MB Quarts. Dunno about Alpine speakers...

Of course, it is okay to use co-axials as front speakers. I had them for two years before upgrading to a component set. For me, the difference was quite noticeable, especially in the midbass area.

And as for buying places, just look in the FAQ: http://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/s ... d.php?t=50

Also, you can use comparison shopping websites: shopping.com epinions.com nextag.com bizrate.com

ridr4lif · Post by **ridr4lif** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 6:54 pm

Def go with components. Coax's sound ok to the average joe, but audiophiles (like ourselves) need components. I personally dont have a comp set but am hopefully going to upgrade soon.
As for MB Quart, they are a pretty decent company based out of Germany (i think)
I personally shop from http://www.woofersetc.com pretty good prices and a pretty good selection.

TEDD

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 7:09 pm

The MB Quart Discus series isn't anything fantastic, honestly, it gets the job done. It is intended more for stock replacement than utmost sound quality.

Coaxials can sound good, it's just that manufacturers don't usually put a lot of emphasis on a good coaxial design, mainly in the crossover area. Most of the good "coaxials" out now are basically components with a braxial mount, such as those from CDT, also there are models with the tweeter concentrically mounted within the voice coil such as Morel Integras and Eclipse point source coaxials. Midbass does tend to be better with components, and you have many more options for installation with components, which is a must in a car. A good set of coaxials will outdo a bad component speaker install, though, and coaxials are good for those who aren't savvy at installation or don't want to do a proper component setup. The bad side of components is that you are allowing the user to choose where he wants the tweeter at, so you'll still see bad results because some people have a "put it where it fits" mentality, or just go off a whim without any actual evaluation of an install.

71buickfreak · Post by **71buickfreak** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 7:12 pm

point source coaxials are great for off-axis listening, I used to run those.

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Sat Mar 26, 2005 7:57 pm

I cant say I care for them speakers much.

Look into them ALpines a bit. Post a link or two.

IMO you would be better off spending more money, even if it means a few more weeks or a month.