Hi Guys. I'm after some advice on what sought of front splits to change my alpine type r's for. I was looking at going to a 3 way split but having most people point you towards the $1600 focals was wondering if anyone might know of a good 3 way at a decent price. I'm fairly new to the car stereo world so I figure asking a wide range of people is the best idea. Shops only want to tell you about what they sell, not whats good for the price. I look forward to hearing all your suggestions and thank you in advance for your help.
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Started by Squid's VY, Mar 14 2010 10:08 AM
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Posted 14 March 2010 - 10:08 AM
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Head Unit: JVC KW-AVX810 DVD, iPOD, MP3, CD.
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Rear doors: Vibe black air 6 2way component
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1x Eclipse XA1000 mono block
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2nd place; STREET STOCK B @ Summernats 2009 DB Drag Racing 133.9db
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Posted 14 March 2010 - 10:20 AM
My Suggestion is, unless you want the hassles of 3-way, then 2-way is much easier to install, and will also sound great.
If you really want to go 3-way, and don't want to build custom passive crossovers, then $1600 would be a minimum for good sound.
there are cheaper 3-ways available, but a similar priced 2-way will most likely sound better for the $$
If you really want to go 3-way, and don't want to build custom passive crossovers, then $1600 would be a minimum for good sound.
there are cheaper 3-ways available, but a similar priced 2-way will most likely sound better for the $$
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Posted 14 March 2010 - 10:26 AM
Yeah there is a fair bit involved with 3 ways. So what would you suggest as a good 2 way? The type r's arent bad but they wont be winning me an sq comp anytime soon I wouldn't think.
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Head Unit: JVC KW-AVX810 DVD, iPOD, MP3, CD.
Front: Vibe space 6 3 way component.
Rear doors: Vibe black air 6 2way component
Parcel shelf: Polk Audio DB691 6x9's.
Boot: Polk Audio DB1240dvc subwoofer
Amps: 1x Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-4, 1x Vibe space4,
1x Eclipse XA1000 mono block
Capabattery with capacitor built in.
2nd place; STREET STOCK B @ Summernats 2009 DB Drag Racing 133.9db
1st place; STREET STOCK B @ Summernats 2010 DB Drag Racing 138.6db
Runner-up 601-900watt class @ Summernats 2010
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Runner Up MEA A.C.T. DB drag points STREET B.
1st Place 2011 ACT DB Drag Racing Street Max
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P.B. 142.6db's
Head Unit: JVC KW-AVX810 DVD, iPOD, MP3, CD.
Front: Vibe space 6 3 way component.
Rear doors: Vibe black air 6 2way component
Parcel shelf: Polk Audio DB691 6x9's.
Boot: Polk Audio DB1240dvc subwoofer
Amps: 1x Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-4, 1x Vibe space4,
1x Eclipse XA1000 mono block
Capabattery with capacitor built in.
2nd place; STREET STOCK B @ Summernats 2009 DB Drag Racing 133.9db
1st place; STREET STOCK B @ Summernats 2010 DB Drag Racing 138.6db
Runner-up 601-900watt class @ Summernats 2010
Runner Up MEASQ A.C.T. Intermediate class 2010
Runner Up MEA A.C.T. DB drag points STREET B.
1st Place 2011 ACT DB Drag Racing Street Max
Runner Up 2011 NSW State Finals DB Drag Racing
1st Place 2011 NSW State Finals DB Drag Bass Race
P.B. 142.6db's
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Posted 14 March 2010 - 11:40 AM
good 2-way systems include;
focal krx2 (a much improved tweeter makes these quite a nice set to listen to)
crescendo opus 8.6 (MANY proven results in SQ comps)
morel elate6
dynaudio 242 (also a very proven performer)
boston acoustics pro60
hybrid audio technology (HAT) L6 component set (comes with fantastic crossovers)
there's a few to get you started. best advice is to go out and listen to a few sets in/around your budget and see what YOU like the sound of best
focal krx2 (a much improved tweeter makes these quite a nice set to listen to)
crescendo opus 8.6 (MANY proven results in SQ comps)
morel elate6
dynaudio 242 (also a very proven performer)
boston acoustics pro60
hybrid audio technology (HAT) L6 component set (comes with fantastic crossovers)
there's a few to get you started. best advice is to go out and listen to a few sets in/around your budget and see what YOU like the sound of best
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Posted 14 March 2010 - 03:44 PM
Squid's VY, on Mar 14 2010, 11:08 AM, said:
Hi Guys. I'm after some advice on what sought of front splits to change my alpine type r's for. I was looking at going to a 3 way split but having most people point you towards the $1600 focals was wondering if anyone might know of a good 3 way at a decent price. I'm fairly new to the car stereo world so I figure asking a wide range of people is the best idea. Shops only want to tell you about what they sell, not whats good for the price. I look forward to hearing all your suggestions and thank you in advance for your help.
It looks like you are active competitor(sig).
I cant really name any products, but with most 2 way fronts , running the speakers active will give you better stage for comp results.
Running active also lends itself to using different drivers combination(brand names) tweeter bandx - midbass brand V.
Edited by zion187reigneth, 14 March 2010 - 03:56 PM.
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Posted 14 March 2010 - 09:13 PM
Shaun my advice is perhaps at the next ACT comp try and have a listen to as many cars as you can. It is by far the best way to hear a wide range of speakers.
I would certainly stick with 2 way also. Though probably the best start is to decide what your budget is and then work from there.
I would certainly stick with 2 way also. Though probably the best start is to decide what your budget is and then work from there.
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Posted 17 March 2010 - 08:24 PM
Yesterday i have installed one music system in my Audi car and this system have 2.1 channel with woofer effect.It have also stereo sound system with well and good amplifier.
its great system and i am enjoying it.
its great system and i am enjoying it.
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