Anyone have Alpine Type-X components?
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Anyone have Alpine Type-X components?
Thinking of these as a possible alternative to 6.5" Focal Polyglass V1 or JL Audio XR's (about the same price on eBay).
I do not see auditioning as an option in choosing. I have heard both, but in two totally different environments. There are no stores in the area that sell both. I don't believe in judging a speaker that way. I would have to hear both in the same setup, same amp, source, car etc. to make a decision based on that.
Instead, let me describe the music and sound I enjoy (in order): rock, country-rock (alt country), classical, jazz and a very small amount of hip-hop (Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Blackalicious, Atmosphere, more "musical" hip-hop).
The sound I'm looking for is not bright. I don't like the "harshness" a lot of car setups produce. I like a flat EQ. Maybe that stems from spending so much time in recording studios. I want my highs detailed, but smooth. Punch is not so important, as punch to me is just exaggeration.
Will have an 8" or 10" sub to fill the low lows.
They will be driven by 150x2 in 4 ohms if I do choose the amp I'm looking at.
Any thoughts?
I do not see auditioning as an option in choosing. I have heard both, but in two totally different environments. There are no stores in the area that sell both. I don't believe in judging a speaker that way. I would have to hear both in the same setup, same amp, source, car etc. to make a decision based on that.
Instead, let me describe the music and sound I enjoy (in order): rock, country-rock (alt country), classical, jazz and a very small amount of hip-hop (Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Blackalicious, Atmosphere, more "musical" hip-hop).
The sound I'm looking for is not bright. I don't like the "harshness" a lot of car setups produce. I like a flat EQ. Maybe that stems from spending so much time in recording studios. I want my highs detailed, but smooth. Punch is not so important, as punch to me is just exaggeration.
Will have an 8" or 10" sub to fill the low lows.
They will be driven by 150x2 in 4 ohms if I do choose the amp I'm looking at.
Any thoughts?
Last edited by mkiv808; Sep 29, 2006 at 02:19 AM.
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i had those in a firehawk a while back and really liked the sound, though they were a little mid bass shy, but in stock panels which were not matted. i will be upgrading my sound system soon and considering these again.
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Originally Posted by mkiv808
Maybe I should have titled this Alpine vs. JL vs. Focal.
Probably would've sparked a bigger discussion.
Probably would've sparked a bigger discussion.
Focal Polyglass are exactly that smooth sound you describe. Friend of mine made a set of "Daline" clones from them, a pair of 6.5's with a single tweet in a transmission line floorstander. They were wonderful jazz and vocal speakers, had that wrap-a-blanket around you smooth.
I'm a big fan of Focal so that must be taken into account when reading my opinion. I weighed Polyglass vs Kevlar for my C6 and finally chose Kevlar because when I'm driving that car I'm far more likely to play something loud & rocking vs smooth and jazzy.
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Originally Posted by mkiv808
Maybe I should have titled this Alpine vs. JL vs. Focal.
Probably would've sparked a bigger discussion.
Probably would've sparked a bigger discussion.
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Originally Posted by TheKomoman
No experience with those Alpines except to say that I have found most of the electronics mfg's speakers do lean towards the bright side.
Focal Polyglass are exactly that smooth sound you describe. Friend of mine made a set of "Daline" clones from them, a pair of 6.5's with a single tweet in a transmission line floorstander. They were wonderful jazz and vocal speakers, had that wrap-a-blanket around you smooth.
I'm a big fan of Focal so that must be taken into account when reading my opinion. I weighed Polyglass vs Kevlar for my C6 and finally chose Kevlar because when I'm driving that car I'm far more likely to play something loud & rocking vs smooth and jazzy.
Focal Polyglass are exactly that smooth sound you describe. Friend of mine made a set of "Daline" clones from them, a pair of 6.5's with a single tweet in a transmission line floorstander. They were wonderful jazz and vocal speakers, had that wrap-a-blanket around you smooth.
I'm a big fan of Focal so that must be taken into account when reading my opinion. I weighed Polyglass vs Kevlar for my C6 and finally chose Kevlar because when I'm driving that car I'm far more likely to play something loud & rocking vs smooth and jazzy.
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Originally Posted by mkiv808
Would you even suggest the lower end V1 Polyglass?
The V2 has an upgraded crossover, slightly bigger woofer and the same tweeter as my Kevlars. For the gray market difference of $70 I'd go that way, but if you're buying retail then it's probably alot more than that and I can understand a budget. You could still use the less expensive polyglass V1 coaxial for fill and the better V2 up front since that drives your soundstage. Put your budget into your front speakers, that's what matters most.
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Those edesigns are tempting. Especially at special forum pricing. Heard many good things, and they seem to have the smooth, detailed sound I'm looking for. It's kind of a toss-up between those and the Focals at the moment.
My friend has some X-Types I've yet to hear though...
My friend has some X-Types I've yet to hear though...
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Originally Posted by mkiv808
Thinking of these as a possible alternative to 6.5" Focal Polyglass V1 or JL Audio XR's (about the same price on eBay).
I do not see auditioning as an option in choosing. I have heard both, but in two totally different environments. There are no stores in the area that sell both. I don't believe in judging a speaker that way. I would have to hear both in the same setup, same amp, source, car etc. to make a decision based on that.
Instead, let me describe the music and sound I enjoy (in order): rock, country-rock (alt country), classical, jazz and a very small amount of hip-hop (Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Blackalicious, Atmosphere, more "musical" hip-hop).
The sound I'm looking for is not bright. I don't like the "harshness" a lot of car setups produce. I like a flat EQ. Maybe that stems from spending so much time in recording studios. I want my highs detailed, but smooth. Punch is not so important, as punch to me is just exaggeration.
Will have an 8" or 10" sub to fill the low lows.
They will be driven by 150x2 in 4 ohms if I do choose the amp I'm looking at.
Any thoughts?
I do not see auditioning as an option in choosing. I have heard both, but in two totally different environments. There are no stores in the area that sell both. I don't believe in judging a speaker that way. I would have to hear both in the same setup, same amp, source, car etc. to make a decision based on that.
Instead, let me describe the music and sound I enjoy (in order): rock, country-rock (alt country), classical, jazz and a very small amount of hip-hop (Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Blackalicious, Atmosphere, more "musical" hip-hop).
The sound I'm looking for is not bright. I don't like the "harshness" a lot of car setups produce. I like a flat EQ. Maybe that stems from spending so much time in recording studios. I want my highs detailed, but smooth. Punch is not so important, as punch to me is just exaggeration.
Will have an 8" or 10" sub to fill the low lows.
They will be driven by 150x2 in 4 ohms if I do choose the amp I'm looking at.
Any thoughts?
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Originally Posted by mkiv808
Those edesigns are tempting. Especially at special forum pricing. Heard many good things, and they seem to have the smooth, detailed sound I'm looking for. It's kind of a toss-up between those and the Focals at the moment.
My friend has some X-Types I've yet to hear though...
My friend has some X-Types I've yet to hear though...
another pro to the edesign speakers are that you are getting them from the manufacturer...aka 'authorized retailer' aka WARRANTY
You should check those ebay stores and make sure that you're not getting gray product and the speakers have the manufacturers orig. warranty. i don't think jl or focal actually authorize any ebay sellers
