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6.5" Driver Component Set ideas needed...
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:49 am
by Audiophile
Alright everyone, so I'm ready to start planning out the system in the G (
Click here for more info/pics of car), but I'm not sure what drivers I want to go with for the front stage. Power will come courtesy of a JBL PX300.4. Looking for something with some punchy midrange as I listen to a LOT of alternative rock/grunge/metal. Favorite jam is probably Chevelle--
Wonder What's Next. The song titled Comfortable Liar has a sick bass drop for anyone who's curious
Anywho, definitely open to some suggestions.
The JBL will be running 4 speakers faded to the front when rear passengers are not present. Rears will probably consist of some decent co-ax's for rear fill and to please the other 2 doors' passengers. Might be open to powering a sub from the other 2 channels though...
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:19 am
by cargodz
My suggestions would be:
Massive Audio CK6 II
Planet Audio BB65 Pro
Oh, and might I suggest Midbass for the rears :)
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:00 am
by Audiophile
Planet Audio? Really? I always thought of them as being some junky offbrand...see what I get for thinking?
I would assume you sell both products? Wanna help out a guy that's been out of the game for quite a while? Ideas for rear midbass drivers?
Midbass for the rears may definately be a viable solution. Anyone know if the PX300.4 will go down to 2 ohms stereo? I googled for specs but all I can find are 4ohm ratings.
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:19 am
by Ryan from Ohio
Depends on the amount of $44 you have to spend.
Thats a nice ride, it deserves a nice system.
Look for some Rainbow
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:28 am
by OnYrMrk
Focal will handle that kind of power too. And their 09 line is looking good
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:11 am
by Audiophile
LMAO on the Planet Audio bashing going on.
What do we think of Dynaudio Esotec 3ways?
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:32 am
by falkenbd
Dynaudio are pretty pricey. If your budget is that high, there are a lot of other options that are probably as good or better.
Scanspeak revelators come to mind.
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:47 am
by Audiophile
See I'm not real big on assembling my own driver set...mostly because I'm unfamiliar with the process. Where would I find a crossover for the Revelators? From what I've read they appear to be designed as home audio cabinet speakers....
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:09 pm
by JeremyC
The Dyn set is nice, but the mids are pretty laid back.
Same with the morel elate set.
Focals have a nice punchy mid, but the tweets can be a pain.
Honestly the Seas Lotus would probably be a great set for you.
http://www.caraudiomag.com/reviews/cae_ ... index.html
I have done a few cars with seas stuff now, and have been EXTREMITY impressed.
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:47 pm
by solacedagony
I enjoyed the Dyns I heard. They were a 3-way but I don't know which one. They were passive with a ton of power.
The Seas Lotus would be a nice set. I remember their new set having 8" mids in a 2-way which is pretty neat.
Are you planning on using a supplied passive or do you have the option of going active?