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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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So far we have:
MB Quart Q series 6.5" DLS Ultimate Irridium R
Diamond Audio Hex Series
Focals Polyglass Components V2 components
Boston Acoustics Pros Z6's
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12" JL Audio 12W3V2
12" JL-W6V2 subs
10" Jl W6v2's
Elemental Designs 12" sub
Boston Pros 12.5 subs
Focal V2 11" sub

Thank you for your suggestions.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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You on a budget? I'd recommend the Infinity Kappa Perfect's then.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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I Had The Boston Z6 And Mbquart Qsd...but In My Opinion The Bostons Were Good But Similiar To Speakers That Cost 30 Percent Less(its Just A Name Folks!)....the Mb Quarts Actually Hurt My Ears No Matter How Low I Set The Highs...the Diamonds Are Probably The Best Bang For The Buck... Also, The Dls Will Make You Wonder Why You Havent Heard Of This Swedish Company Before!they Are So Warm And True...thre Tweets Have A Magnetthe Size Of A 5" Midrange!!!! Yet It Doesnt Pierce The Ear Drum Like The Mb Quarts.

Subs Though Are Diffirent...jl W7 All The Way...dont Waste Time/money On The W6v2s...i Just Got Back From Good Guys Where I Had To Send In One Of My 10w6v2's In For Replacement... The Sub Tries Too Hard To Achieve The Same Sound As The W7s...i Actually Recomend The 13w7 From Jl...one Of Those Does The Job Of Two 12w6v2's!!!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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midrange/midbass
Scanspeak Revelator 7in mid/mid bass
Seas Lotus Reference
Seas Excel

Tweeter
Morel Supermo
Morel Mt-22
Seas lotus reference

Component Sets
Seas Lotus Reference set Seas
Rainbow Platinums

Cheaper under 250 components
Alpine SPX-177R (uses vifa xt drivers)

Make sure you don't get Morel USA stuff, it's not the same as Morel europe.
Morel Europe
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 06:56 AM
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No, I'm not in a budget but I would not spend more than $4000 in stereo equipment for a car that would be traded-in later.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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No offense, but if you're not going to spend more than $4000 then you are on a budget. Half the component sets on your list will eat up 25% of your $4000.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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With $4000 you can get a very good system.

I spent:
DA Hexs S600s - $320
DA M39il - $150
PG Ti600.2 - $300
PG Ti475zx - $280
10" JL W3v2 - $140
4080 SubBox - $300
Wiring, etc. - $200

Thats about $1700 I spent and I consider it a decent system, no where near competition material but I was just looking for sound quality. If I had $2300 more to spend and didnt mind about saving weight I could have something SICK.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by nismoGcoupe
With $4000 you can get a very good system.

I spent:
DA Hexs S600s - $320
DA M39il - $150
PG Ti600.2 - $300
PG Ti475zx - $280
10" JL W3v2 - $140
4080 SubBox - $300
Wiring, etc. - $200

Thats about $1700 I spent and I consider it a decent system, no where near competition material but I was just looking for sound quality. If I had $2300 more to spend and didnt mind about saving weight I could have something SICK.
Just by looking at what you have, should be a great sounding system. I wasn't saying DrPJM1 couldn't have a nice system for $4000, but if you're going to spend upwards of $1,200 for components you'll want to buy an amplifier that will really makes them shine. So you'll be spending quite a bit on the amplifier. BTW, where did you get your amps? Ebay? Those prices are pretty low. Actually all your stuff is cheap.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by CLS2G35
Just by looking at what you have, should be a great sounding system. I wasn't saying DrPJM1 couldn't have a nice system for $4000, but if you're going to spend upwards of $1,200 for components you'll want to buy an amplifier that will really makes them shine. So you'll be spending quite a bit on the amplifier. BTW, where did you get your amps? Ebay? Those prices are pretty low. Actually all your stuff is cheap.
Well I only bought 1 amp off ebay which was the PG Ti475zx It was used, other wise everything else I bought brand new off a couple of website but the JL sub I bought local. I got prices for everything at local shops for the amps and components and I saved alot by buying online I was suprised how much I saved
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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Yeah JL is real strict about their online purchase policies. Used to work at a home and car audio retailer. But yeah some of these people selling equipment online I swear they're making like 10 dollars on the deal.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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Focal's are pretty top notch...
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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I'm gonna put MB Quart components, JL Amps, and JL 10" W7 in mine...My bro works for a stereo shop and he says this will sound the best...I like the fact that I only need one 10 because the W7 hits so hard!!! Does anyone have rattling problems from the bass? Is is necessary to dynomat??
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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[QUOTE=Sundeviljay]I like the fact that I only need one 10 because the W7 hits so hard!!! [QUOTE]

We have no choice but to use a 10" in a coupe, 12" will not fit unless you do a custom fiberglass enclosure.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jdbinspired
Focal's are pretty top notch...
They are top notch, if you like a really bright and mechanical sound.

Originally Posted by Sundeviljay
I'm gonna put MB Quart components, JL Amps, and JL 10" W7 in mine...My bro works for a stereo shop and he says this will sound the best...I like the fact that I only need one 10 because the W7 hits so hard!!! Does anyone have rattling problems from the bass? Is is necessary to dynomat??
If your brother works at a stereo shop then he should have known to recommend sound deadening.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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Is that better than dynamat
 
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