asylum24

Ok so my other thread(argh wtf) I thought I fixed hte problem but when i was tuning I only had the volume at 17 so it wasnt really that loud... But when I turned it up this morning it was distorted still(but it was clean distortion[does that exist?]) anyway...here are the brands I can choose from, I can get a discount at the local store since Ive botten everything from them...

Alpine
Kicker
Rockford Fosgate
Kenwood
Crossfire(they make speakers dont they)



Anyway So out of those brands what speakers should I get that around the same price as my Type R's ~$200-$250... I want new 6x9's and 5.25's or 6.5's....or if you read my other post and know what the problem could be, that would save me a bit of money and work... thanks again

hihoslva

First, don't buy anything until you get the speaker problem fixed completely - or you might just be wasting money.

Second, spending $200+ on speakers that will see nothing but deck power is not too smart. You do fine for much less money, and probably get something that is more designed for low-power applications.

Go figure out WHY your speakers sound bad, FIX it 100%, then consider your system goals before wasting a lot of dough.

~HH

MisterT

I agree and the speakers you have under your name doesn't exist? If so, they should sound really good. The Type R's use silk dome tweeters which provide smooth transients. IMO, I think if anything, an amp would do the trick if properly installed without gains wide open.

MisterT

asylum24

they do too exist... which ones are u talking about... and I got the probel fixed... the headunit amp frienda nd was only give 20x4 watts.. thats 5watts to each speaker... sothey gave me a brand new HU... and I put some baffles on the rear and front speakers so they are alot better.... than before anyway.. and eventually all of those speaker will be amped... just ogtta pay for some other stuff first so its not like im wasting...

1st MP3 in NH

Can someone let me in on which speakers your talking about. All those he listed exist!

asylum24

Read my signiture

asylum24

type R 6x9's
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...0&I=500SPR694A

type R 5.25's
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...0&I=500SPR134A

type R 12" DVC 4ohm
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...0&I=500SWR1241

Alpine MRD-M500
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...0&I=500MRDM500

Alpine CDA-9813
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...0&I=500CDA9813

MisterT

if you were using Type S speakers then you would have more volume from head unit power, but since you are using Type R's you are underpowering them. It's much like Infinity speakers. I hear from a lot of people that the Kappas truly sound their best when powered by an amp and to get the Reference series if running off of head unit power. Even Alpine's entry level amps are good. They don't have to be the V12 and speaking of V12's, you may be able to find a MRVF304 4 channel V12 amp on Ebay. I see them a lot. Although I have SoundStream amps now, I love the Alpines too. I used Alpine in previous installs. I used it to run highs mainly and Kenwood and Fosgate for the lows. Good SQ amp (the Alpine). As for SoundStream, great amp, awsome amp, but way overpriced!!!

MisterT

asylum24

I know im underpowering them right now... I just bought the m500 3 days ago to replace a shitty amp i bought off ebay... so taht put me back 500 plus i bought my body kit so thats 700 pluss the car is in the shop getting my wrecked fixed and hte kit put on... so tahts 1700... I just dont have another 500 to spend at the moment and get rims and a paintjob

parks853

I know these speakers are not on your list, but they are in my opinon better than any of the speakers that you have listed. I listened to alot of speakers before I bought my utopia's. I really liked the JL 6.5 XR components. They have a metal tweeter with a surround to keep them from getting to harsh, but you still get great highs, and they have alot of settings on the crossovers, and plenty of midbass. They maybe a little more money than the ones that you have listed, but I think that you would be alot happier with them. (if you pay 200 for speakers and dont like them, then pay 300 for the ones you like that is 500) Save your money and get the ones that you like. So you will be happy. Plus they list that they only need 75 watts. (cheaper amp)

If you dont like JL you can look into adire audio's koda's (6.5 components with crossover) not sure what they are costing now, but they sound great for the price.

Alpine makes a higher dollar component set that sounds ok but it is a silk tweeter and I dont like the highs, they are weak.

MisterT

That makes absolutely no sense if you are asylum and already have the other speakers. I am not disagreeing with the selection you suggested, but if he already has the speakers, then why start over buying different ones and an amp? If any thing, buy an amp and see how you like the speakers when properly powered. If you still don't like, maybe you can try selling them here or on ebay and then go for the JL's or the CDT's. I hear from word of mouth that they are both great sounding speakers too.

MisterT

asylum24

guys i posted about 4 days ago that i fixed the problem... the internal amp on the 9813 went bad so they gave me a brand new one ....and iwouldnt be buying new speakers at full price... tehy would let me exchange them and pay the difference

1st MP3 in NH

What caused the amp to go bad?
Is it wired to the battery?

asylum24

nope that was the problem but it is now...

it was funny though... they have a 90 day return policy at the store i get all of my stuff at.... if its 90 or they'll just give you a new one right then and there... i was on day 90 the day i brought it back... bought it 5-8-03 and took it back 8-8-03

1st MP3 in NH

Actualy thats mor ethen 90 days as both July and may have 31 days .
Either way I doubt they would screw with you for a few days.
Not hooking up the V-Drive is about the only reason I have EVER seen and recent alpine have an issue.