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Jul 27, 2004 | 08:17 PM

Ssseeya

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3 component sets to choose from, looking for input...

Any one have any input on these? I'm considering ordering one of these three friday unless someone gives me adequate reasoning as to why they wouldn't be so hot or something that is similar in price and better. I'm leaning towards the ultralinear due to the price and specs. Keep in mind I'll be pushing 75rms to these and 80-20khz roughly:

http://www.audiodiscounters.com/cata...gory=Car+Audio

http://www.audiodiscounters.com/cata...gory=Car+Audio

http://www.audiodiscounters.com/cata...gory=Car+Audio

I'd like to spend no more than $170 if I don't have to, and CAN'T spend any more than $200 for my choice...

Thanks in Advance!

Jul 27, 2004 | 10:14 PM

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Never heard of the first product. Have a little experience with the amps of the second product. I have installed several sets of CDT speakers and like them alot. They sound great.

Jul 28, 2004 | 01:20 AM

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I would personally go with the CDT's if you are looking for strong midbass and midrange and a sharp but laid back tweeter. The others I can't reccomend(I wouldn't touch the Ultralinear though) because they both don't look to be the highest quality sets out there.

I think you can still get the CDT Cl-61a's off of thezeb.com for 150 bucks(they are "blemished" as in the red color on the basket is too dark, my brother has a set and he loves them). I'm not sure if the Classic series is higher up than the Cambria's though.

Jul 28, 2004 | 01:21 AM

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I would personally go with the CDT's if you are looking for strong midbass and midrange and a sharp but laid back tweeter. The others I can't reccomend(I wouldn't touch the Ultralinear) because they both don't look to be the highest quality sets out there.

I think you can still get the CDT Cl-61a's off of thezeb.com for 150 bucks(they are "blemished" as in the red color on the basket is too dark, my brother has a set and he loves them). I'm not sure if the Classic series is higher up than the Cambria's though.

Jul 28, 2004 | 09:27 AM

Ssseeya

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Originally Posted by TheWacoKid

I would personally go with the CDT's if you are looking for strong midbass and midrange and a sharp but laid back tweeter. The others I can't reccomend(I wouldn't touch the Ultralinear) because they both don't look to be the highest quality sets out there.

I think you can still get the CDT Cl-61a's off of thezeb.com for 150 bucks(they are "blemished" as in the red color on the basket is too dark, my brother has a set and he loves them). I'm not sure if the Classic series is higher up than the Cambria's though.

Sounds like the CDT's are the local favorite on my limited list selection then. :p I need to check into the CL-61a's you mentioned then and see what the differences are from those and the ones I had selected above.

Jul 28, 2004 | 10:56 AM

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I've been installing stuff for a while and never heard of the first two.. I've heard good things about CDT though, although I've never heard them. Not sure if that helps.. The best thing to do is go listen to them if you can, even if you have to drive a bit to hear them.

Jul 28, 2004 | 11:10 AM

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I don't really know anyone around that carries them or is running them sadly. But I've read so many great reviews on the CDT's I'm pretty comfortable with that being the brand of choice-especially after the short pieces of advice above... Now the question is this, which speaker do I want (ie is the EF difference enough for the price)?

The CL-61a for $149
http://www.thezeb.com/detail.aspx?ID=8381

Or the EF-61 for $199
http://www.thezeb.com/detail.aspx?ID=1083

For that matter, it looks like ZEB carries a lot of big names around that price range in components-is there something that is even better for the money that will suit my no less than 75rms requirements and sound exceptionaly well doing it?

Thanks again guys for all your thoughts and help on this decision!

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Jul 28, 2004 | 02:44 PM

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I have a set of CDT HD components and really like them.
CDT has a few different lines starting with the CL and going up the line EF, HD and ES. The ES are their top of the line. The new EF have a carbon fiber cone.
I went with teh CDTs from the recommendation of the forum members without hearing them and am very pleased.