Component Speakers vs Just speakers
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Burning Brakes
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Component Speakers vs Just speakers
Jut wondersing - I see component speakers ar every expensive when compared to buying the individual speaker drivers and tweeter and crossover separately.
Just wondering is the component speaker package worth the triple extra cost?
Regarding my new C6 - what components speakers are recommended?
Just wondering is the component speaker package worth the triple extra cost?
Regarding my new C6 - what components speakers are recommended?
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Melting Slicks
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Components all the way. Sound imaging is so much better. Spend the extra cash, you ain't driving a honda...haha
edit: I have the Alumapro components in the front on my C6.
edit: I have the Alumapro components in the front on my C6.
Last edited by Homer3D; Jun 6, 2008 at 03:02 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Look at this series of posts regarding a C6 custom component set.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2014008
Spkrboy knows his stuff, and does a great job explaining what it took to setup a system in a C6.
Switched from a Focal set to the custom one he made... gotta love it.
Mark
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2014008
Spkrboy knows his stuff, and does a great job explaining what it took to setup a system in a C6.
Switched from a Focal set to the custom one he made... gotta love it.
Mark
Melting Slicks
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Those speakers are fine. I would run a sub at some point. The reason I say that, I find that Infinity's are really good in the mid to high range sound. They lack a little in the lows. Which would be solved if running a sub.
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Melting Slicks
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Alpine SPX-17PRO (alittle out of the $300 price range)
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=19149
Are you running an amp? If no amp, components are not a good choice.
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=19149
Are you running an amp? If no amp, components are not a good choice.
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Burning Brakes
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From: New Paltz NY
I will install a small amplififer under the dash if I swicth to component speakers - BUT...
You know, I just zipped down from New Paltz, into the City, with the radio blasting disco hits, and the base system sounded pretty darn good - almost great. With just a couple of good dome tweeters, it may sound great. Am I crazy???
I am an electrical engineer, and have installed systems in hotels and discos...so I do know something about sound...
I had a great trip there and back - those HUGE base woofers really can move air. It seems as though GM has the rear speaker doing some highs and midrange. Those big woofers are a real suprise. Am I goo goo?
What a great car...but the seat back lever is such crap - it MUST have been a low bid item that snuck by ...I cant believe GM put that piece of crap in the car. It doesnt even lever the seat properly without bending...opps, sorry, I know wrong forum...but sheez...
You know, I just zipped down from New Paltz, into the City, with the radio blasting disco hits, and the base system sounded pretty darn good - almost great. With just a couple of good dome tweeters, it may sound great. Am I crazy???
I am an electrical engineer, and have installed systems in hotels and discos...so I do know something about sound...
I had a great trip there and back - those HUGE base woofers really can move air. It seems as though GM has the rear speaker doing some highs and midrange. Those big woofers are a real suprise. Am I goo goo?
What a great car...but the seat back lever is such crap - it MUST have been a low bid item that snuck by ...I cant believe GM put that piece of crap in the car. It doesnt even lever the seat properly without bending...opps, sorry, I know wrong forum...but sheez...
Last edited by joliett; Jun 7, 2008 at 03:48 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: New Paltz NY
Alpine SPX-17PRO (alittle out of the $300 price range)
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=19149
Are you running an amp? If no amp, components are not a good choice.
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=19149
Are you running an amp? If no amp, components are not a good choice.
Those Alpines really look VERY VERY NICE...thank you Homer3D - I think I love those Alpine's. They certainly use exotic materials...and have great spec's. Now for the rear's? Coaxials? Suggestions please...
Last edited by joliett; Jun 7, 2008 at 04:04 AM.
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exotic materials and sound quality aren't hand in hand. Some of the best speakers are made out of paper. 
My favorite speakers are made out of plastic.
not to say those alpines aren't great!
My favorite speakers are made out of plastic.not to say those alpines aren't great!
Last edited by Kale; Jun 7, 2008 at 11:35 AM.
