Best setup for Coupe
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Best setup for Coupe
Ok I've read all the posts about the best component sets but no one has actually said what sounds best in the Vette. Can someone help me choose between the Crystal, CDT, and the Focal 3 way seperates?
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Re: Best setup for Coupe (ltnate)
The only way to know what is best is to listen for yourself.
Focals will be the clearest, most detailed. Possibly also the brightest or harshest without an EQ
Crystals will be fairly clear, kind of sterile sounding.
CDT's are warm and laid back.
Focals will be the clearest, most detailed. Possibly also the brightest or harshest without an EQ
Crystals will be fairly clear, kind of sterile sounding.
CDT's are warm and laid back.
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Re: Best setup for Coupe (Kale)
I was hoping you would reply. I'm really new at this stuff although I've installed a lot of systems I don't understand the crossover stuff. I'm currently running the Kenwood Excelon 959, Kenwood 9044 EQ, MB Quart 12 sub in the rear and Infinity Kappa 63.5i in the rear. I'm just looking for something in the front that will sound good. I listen to a lot of R&B and Jazz. Oh did I mention I'm running this off the MTX Thunder 895.
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Re: Best setup for Coupe (Kale)
I had a chance to get a set of Focal 165 3 ways a couple of weeks ago. The guy said they were 2001 model and were excellent. Do you know how good those particular set are? Where can I find the best deal on a component set? I know Sounddomain has some great prices. Hey I saw your post on the DEI, are they better than the 3 that I'm looking at?
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Re: Best setup for Coupe (ltnate)
I'd go with the DEI over the Crystals, but definately not over Focals.
Is it the Utopia set? (Grey with black speck cones) if so, they are pretty spectacular speakers. Above Crystal, DEI, and CDT for accuracy, and overall... just being revealing speakers. The older yellow coned speakers are pretty good too, but I kind of prefer the CDT to those. DEI's are only 2 ways, anyway.
Im getting my Utopias put back in my truck (huge mid, Im letting a pro do it, I dont want to mess with moving stuff like window tracks in the door)
[Modified by Kale, 9:44 AM 12/21/2003]
Is it the Utopia set? (Grey with black speck cones) if so, they are pretty spectacular speakers. Above Crystal, DEI, and CDT for accuracy, and overall... just being revealing speakers. The older yellow coned speakers are pretty good too, but I kind of prefer the CDT to those. DEI's are only 2 ways, anyway.
Im getting my Utopias put back in my truck (huge mid, Im letting a pro do it, I dont want to mess with moving stuff like window tracks in the door)
[Modified by Kale, 9:44 AM 12/21/2003]
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Re: Best setup for Coupe (ltnate)
nah, I'm a pack rat.
right now ive got on the shelf..
pioneer DEH-P47
Clarion DSP10 Sound Proccessor
Alpine 7 band parametric EQ
2x Audiobahn AWP210 Piston Subs
2x CDT-MS80 "audiophile microsubs"
1x Sony Xplod (I tried to Xplod it, it didnt work. Maybe with my 1000 watt amp i will. mwahah)
1x IDQ10 sub
Pioneer TS-6995 ( i think) 6x9's
Cerwin Vega 4x6
Infiniti Reference 6.5 Coax
2x Eclipse 84..something.. 4" point source
CDT HD52 Comp Set
Viper 550.2 Comp Set
Focal 165W Comp Set - Going back in.
ARCAUDIO 2050 CXL Amp
Soundstream SA124 (something like that) AMP
hehe. ill never use most of it, but wont part with it either.
[Modified by Kale, 9:54 AM 12/21/2003]
right now ive got on the shelf..
pioneer DEH-P47
Clarion DSP10 Sound Proccessor
Alpine 7 band parametric EQ
2x Audiobahn AWP210 Piston Subs
2x CDT-MS80 "audiophile microsubs"
1x Sony Xplod (I tried to Xplod it, it didnt work. Maybe with my 1000 watt amp i will. mwahah)
1x IDQ10 sub
Pioneer TS-6995 ( i think) 6x9's
Cerwin Vega 4x6
Infiniti Reference 6.5 Coax
2x Eclipse 84..something.. 4" point source
CDT HD52 Comp Set
Viper 550.2 Comp Set
Focal 165W Comp Set - Going back in.
ARCAUDIO 2050 CXL Amp
Soundstream SA124 (something like that) AMP
hehe. ill never use most of it, but wont part with it either.
[Modified by Kale, 9:54 AM 12/21/2003]
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Re: Best setup for Coupe (ltnate)
sounddomain.com (ordered from many times, great service)
thezeb.com (Ordered from many times, great service.)
mmxpress.com (Heard good things)
ikesound.com (Heard decent things)
TL-Electronics.com (Forum vendor, check out his alpine HU. Got mine from him, great service.)
partsexpress.com (Ordered from many times, great service.)
and if you're feeling adventurous - ebya
thezeb.com (Ordered from many times, great service.)
mmxpress.com (Heard good things)
ikesound.com (Heard decent things)
TL-Electronics.com (Forum vendor, check out his alpine HU. Got mine from him, great service.)
partsexpress.com (Ordered from many times, great service.)
and if you're feeling adventurous - ebya
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Re: Best setup for Coupe (Kale)
Hey thanks for all the help. I'm going with the Focals. Hey one of these days, you can explain all this crossover stuff to me so I can set my system up right.
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Re: Best setup for Coupe (Kale)
Hey Kale,
I've had really good luck with
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I haven't ordered from them over here, because despite my United States Address, they insist on charging me overseas shipping. :rolleyes:
I've had really good luck with
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I haven't ordered from them over here, because despite my United States Address, they insist on charging me overseas shipping. :rolleyes:
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Re: Best setup for Coupe (Kale)
Hey Kale, I just took your advice (from your review) and ordered some Viper 650.2's from Sounddomain. Did I make the right choice over the CDT HD62 CF's?
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Re: Best setup for Coupe (LuvmyC5)
Hey Kale, I just took your advice (from your review) and ordered some Viper 650.2's from Sounddomain. Did I make the right choice over the CDT HD62 CF's?