Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time!
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Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time!
Cause I'm looking for an 8" (EIGHT) Driver/Tweeter system with comparable quality for my C5 doors. Who makes an equally high quality speaker that has this size driver - that also will fit in these doors?
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (webdzynes)
focal makes a 7"
http://focal-america.com/catalog/utopia/180w.htm
Personally, I think the 6.5" system sounds better out of the two... More detailed.
Why do you want an 8" ?
Getting above a 6.5" usually means getting a 3 way system.
[Modified by Kale, 3:36 PM 10/25/2002]
http://focal-america.com/catalog/utopia/180w.htm
Personally, I think the 6.5" system sounds better out of the two... More detailed.
Why do you want an 8" ?
Getting above a 6.5" usually means getting a 3 way system.
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (webdzynes)
I can't seem to find the 8" component speakers that I have been looking at but changed my mind and will be getting these next: JL Audio XR653-CS 6.5-inch (160mm) 3-Way Component System. They will fit perfectly in the front doors.
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (Kale)
Actually - I haven't heard Focals at all but I know many swear by them.
I built a nice enclosure which I mount right behind the seats. (I use the back of it as an amp rack). Anyway, I put the 6.5 inch drivers (MB Quart)in this enclosure which sounds good and some 8" Free Air JL Audio subs in the doors. (They sound phenominal for what they are). I'm thinking of relocating the JL subs but want to replace the 8" openings with another high quality 8" driver. Basically to bring the imaging back to the front. While the system sounds very good - its not quite there yet..A good mid-base driver using the existing MB Quart crossovers (or a new speaker set altogether) should do the trick.....Question is - what exists for choices?
I built a nice enclosure which I mount right behind the seats. (I use the back of it as an amp rack). Anyway, I put the 6.5 inch drivers (MB Quart)in this enclosure which sounds good and some 8" Free Air JL Audio subs in the doors. (They sound phenominal for what they are). I'm thinking of relocating the JL subs but want to replace the 8" openings with another high quality 8" driver. Basically to bring the imaging back to the front. While the system sounds very good - its not quite there yet..A good mid-base driver using the existing MB Quart crossovers (or a new speaker set altogether) should do the trick.....Question is - what exists for choices?
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (webdzynes)
I bought those JL 3-ways and while they were good, I ended up returning them in favor of some MB Quarts reference series. Even though I went from a 3-way to a 2-way, it just sounded fuller to me..... But as always - its a very subjective thing...
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (webdzynes)
Check out the Dynaudio System 260 (2-way 8" + Tweet) or the System 360 (8" + mid + tweet) I have the System 260 and I am totally satisified with the bass response up front !!
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (webdzynes)
In my system, im using Focal 165W up front. 6.5 components. The imaging is perfect - except for "some" of the bass. That is because the sub is in the rear.
i have the front components crossed at 65hz, as well as the sub.
are you running rear speakers? don't.
i have the front components crossed at 65hz, as well as the sub.
are you running rear speakers? don't.
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (Kale)
I "Was" running some components in the rear, but disconnected them and WOW what a difference !! My Dyn's up front put out so much more now that I will never use the rear's !! The front staging is much more pronounced.
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (webdzynes)
Webdzynes,
definitely check out the dynaudio's before you purchase. I think it would be tough to find a better set, imho, for the price.
Scott
definitely check out the dynaudio's before you purchase. I think it would be tough to find a better set, imho, for the price.
Scott
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (sacarmic)
Exactly the information I was looking for!! I've heard many great things about their line. Anybody know a good reliable online location to buy from? I see several listed but I don't know any that are reputable....(Average price seems to be $549...) Any retail stores out there that sell them for that?
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (webdzynes)
Actually - I haven't heard Focals at all but I know many swear by them.
I built a nice enclosure which I mount right behind the seats. (I use the back of it as an amp rack). Anyway, I put the 6.5 inch drivers (MB Quart)in this enclosure which sounds good and some 8" Free Air JL Audio subs in the doors. (They sound phenominal for what they are). I'm thinking of relocating the JL subs but want to replace the 8" openings with another high quality 8" driver. Basically to bring the imaging back to the front.
While the system sounds very good - its not quite there yet..A good mid-base driver using the existing MB Quart crossovers (or a new speaker set altogether) should do the trick.....
Question is - what exists for choices?
A reputable online source for Focal and Image Dynamics is:
www.sounddomain.com
Hope this helps. :seeya
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (The^Nomad)
Great information Nomad! you've given me a lot to think about. One question - is there so much difference between crossover makes that using a different brand driver (with my MB Quart xover) could mess things up? That - I would not want to do...
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (Kale)
I presume you mean brighter? What about the base responce? I would think the Dins would deliver better here because of the extra inch on the driver, but again, I haven't heard them. Unfortunately there are no carriers around here so I have to rely on you guys...
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (webdzynes)
I have heard the Focals & the Dynaudio 360's, in the shop & in different cars.. I went with the Dynaudio 360's.
The absolute best for someone who consideres themselves an audiophile.
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AND for those who don't! :yesnod: :lol: :smash:
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Re: Focals - MB Quart - Not THis Time! (webdzynes)
I presume you mean brighter? What about the base responce? I would think the Dins would deliver better here because of the extra inch on the driver, but again, I haven't heard them. Unfortunately there are no carriers around here so I have to rely on you guys...
Example, take four different midwoofers reproducing a single drum beat.
mid1: Bwung!
mid2: Bwang!
mid3: Pang!
mid4: Ping!
One person may like the one that goe s "Panga-panga-panga" but another might think that sounds kind of hollow, and preferrs his bass to go "Bwung-uh-Bwung-uh"
One may say that Mid3's Pang is the closest to the real life sound,
But another will say Mid4's Ping is DEFINATELY the real life sound...
So it's almost impossible to say. Ask 100 people, get 100 opinions. Only 1 matters, and it's yours.