C4: Help deciding between two components
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C4: Help deciding between two components
My eyes are bleeding from all this reading - I need a little more advice 
First-time system in my 96 C4 - had decided on eDi 6500s in the front but now looking at MB Quarts - here's the specs:
Elemental Designs EDi 6500s
size 6.5"
freq range - 40hz - 20khz
power - 150w
MB Quart Premium PCE 213
size 5 1/4"
freq range - 52hz - 32khz
power - 100w
They are both about the same price range - around $250
Now the EDs I hear good things about but would require custom mounts.
The MB Quarts can go straight in (but would stock mounts do them justice anyway?)
I am going totally from specs here but the MBs seem to have a better frequency response, however you just can't tell till you've heard the differences.
I listen to mostly electronic, drum n base, hip hop, with some alternative thrown in, and I would say I prefer clarity over volume. I will also be getting a nice sub in the back.
Have any of you pros experience with both of these components?
Should I bother with 5 1/4 at all and just go with 6 1/2 and not worry about fabrication?
If I can make this decision then I am good to go with the whole system
First-time system in my 96 C4 - had decided on eDi 6500s in the front but now looking at MB Quarts - here's the specs:
Elemental Designs EDi 6500s
size 6.5"
freq range - 40hz - 20khz
power - 150w
MB Quart Premium PCE 213
size 5 1/4"
freq range - 52hz - 32khz
power - 100w
They are both about the same price range - around $250
Now the EDs I hear good things about but would require custom mounts.
The MB Quarts can go straight in (but would stock mounts do them justice anyway?)
I am going totally from specs here but the MBs seem to have a better frequency response, however you just can't tell till you've heard the differences.
I listen to mostly electronic, drum n base, hip hop, with some alternative thrown in, and I would say I prefer clarity over volume. I will also be getting a nice sub in the back.
Have any of you pros experience with both of these components?
Should I bother with 5 1/4 at all and just go with 6 1/2 and not worry about fabrication?
If I can make this decision then I am good to go with the whole system
Race Director
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From: Bartlett Illinois
What types of tweeters with both?
I have heard ED 6500s, I like them nice warm sound. I have not heard MB Quart in almost 12 years, but I remember them being harsh THEN, not sure about now.. I suggest finding a somebod local with quarts and someone with eD and compare yourself, everyones tastes are different.
I have heard ED 6500s, I like them nice warm sound. I have not heard MB Quart in almost 12 years, but I remember them being harsh THEN, not sure about now.. I suggest finding a somebod local with quarts and someone with eD and compare yourself, everyones tastes are different.
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From: Dyer IN
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Stock mounts prly will not do any speaker justice. Personally I say go with the 6500 its a very warm speaker the sound of it is fantastic, for the price range I havent seen anything remotely touch it. Either way I think you will be happy though
