Recommend 5 inch components
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Le Mans Master
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Recommend 5 inch components
Hey guys. I have a set of Boston Pro series 4.5's which I love, but they are starting to age and I am definitely looking for a little more punch in the mid bass area. 6 inchers won't fit anywhere up front on a C3 without a lot of modifications. I am looking for a decent set of components with a 5 inch woofer. What do you guys like?
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Ok, I'll say it first... CDT, Rainbow, Dynaudio, Focal, Infinity, Morel, MB Quart. All of those brands have entry level componants, and super high end expensive models. But really any of them are pretty damn good.
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by snoopdan
Ok, I'll say it first... CDT, Rainbow, Dynaudio, Focal, Infinity, Morel, MB Quart. All of those brands have entry level componants, and super high end expensive models. But really any of them are pretty damn good.
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I know all of the good brands (I have owned a few of them), but I would like to hear what you guys have heard and what you'd be willing to buy.
Any favorite sets?
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Originally Posted by scott_fx
i've owned mbquarts and cdt's I prefer the cdt's because the price and quality
x2 on that one. I have the exact same speakers as scott and am thrilled with them. One thing does bug me about them is the terminal leads on my EF's. They seem a bit sloppy, but after hundreds of installs over the years, ive gotten picky.
I think biggest bang for the buck goes like :
1. CDT cf61
2. MB Quart
3. Infinity
4. Ranibow Lotus (just kidding
) but thats just me.
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Don't ignore the Boston 5.5's either.
However, I find that Bostons don't have such a good sound off axis. If the tweeter is blocked, your screwed.
Another option are the JL Audio 2 way separates. Not bad at all.
However, I find that Bostons don't have such a good sound off axis. If the tweeter is blocked, your screwed.
Another option are the JL Audio 2 way separates. Not bad at all.
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Originally Posted by bogus
Don't ignore the Boston 5.5's either.
However, I find that Bostons don't have such a good sound off axis. If the tweeter is blocked, your screwed.
Another option are the JL Audio 2 way separates. Not bad at all.
However, I find that Bostons don't have such a good sound off axis. If the tweeter is blocked, your screwed.
Another option are the JL Audio 2 way separates. Not bad at all.
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My company deals directly with car audio engineers regarding processors and materials. Here are the company's that use the best technology and IMO have the best component systems.
1) Diamond HEX Series
2) Focal Utopia Line
3) MB Quart
All amazing speakers of which I've seen over a 1000 watts ran to all of them with amazing clarity.
1) Diamond HEX Series
2) Focal Utopia Line
3) MB Quart
All amazing speakers of which I've seen over a 1000 watts ran to all of them with amazing clarity.
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Originally Posted by bogus
no... the crossover for a 4" and a 5" is different.
).So I guess my list will be narrowed down to Boston, MB Quart, CDT, Focal, and Diamond if I can find some sets to listen to. Thanks for the input guys, I will let you know what I decide on and how they sound.
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I currently use Focal's (white Talon), MB Quart (red Talon), and Infinity (the Vette). The Focals are the best, but the Infinity Perfects for 1/3 the price will still kick butt 