3-Way Composet choise.. Gladen, Ground-Zero, Focal, etc ?

[Crielaars]

Hi everyone!

I want to upgrade my stock 3-way composet speakers from my Audi A6 C6. I found 3 sets that caught my attention, one Gladen, a Ground-Zero set and a set from Focal. The problem you might ask?? Well, i cannot choose between them.

The speaker sizes for my front door are as follow;
Bass driver 6.5" (16,5 cm)
Mid driver 3" (8 cm)
Tweeter 1" (2,5 cm)

Also the plan later on is to get the same Composet in a 2-Way variant for my rear doors.
The rear doors have room for a 6.5" bass driver and a 1" tweeter.

What set should i buy for a max budget of €350 for a Pair? The Gladen, Ground Zero, Focal or maybe something better for the proce that i do not know of and why?

They are going to be powered with a Audio System Twister F4-600 amplifier and Pioneer DSP, more then enough power and tuning possibilities so to speak.
I am also running 2 Sundown SA12D2 subs powered by a Audio System Twister F2-500 amplifier.

So, what would be your choice and why?;

- Ground Zero GZRC 165.3SQ
Or
- Gladen RS165.3
Or
- Focal Performance 165AS3

I really hope you guys could help me out with your experience and advice.

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[deez283 10+ year member]

Have you checked out the new Sony ES 3 way? Could be another option if available in your area.

 

[DiggerDog]

Hi everyone!

I want to upgrade my stock 3-way composet speakers from my Audi A6 C6. I found 3 sets that caught my attention, one Gladen, a Ground-Zero set and a set from Focal. The problem you might ask?? Well, i cannot choose between them.

The speaker sizes for my front door are as follow;
Bass driver 6.5" (16,5 cm)
Mid driver 3" (8 cm)
Tweeter 1" (2,5 cm)

Also the plan later on is to get the same Composet in a 2-Way variant for my rear doors.
The rear doors have room for a 6.5" bass driver and a 1" tweeter.

What set should i buy for a max budget of €350 for a Pair? The Gladen, Ground Zero, Focal or maybe something better for the proce that i do not know of and why?

They are going to be powered with a Audio System Twister F4-600 amplifier and Pioneer DSP, more then enough power and tuning possibilities so to speak.
I am also running 2 Sundown SA12D2 subs powered by a Audio System Twister F2-500 amplifier.

So, what would be your choice and why?;

- Ground Zero GZRC 165.3SQ
Or
- Gladen RS165.3
Or
- Focal Performance 165AS3

I really hope you guys could help me out with your experience and advice.

Check out CT Sounds, read reviews on Meso 500 w 3 ways

 

[Crielaars]

Check out CT Sounds, read reviews on Meso 500 w 3 ways

I must say they look quite impressive at that price point. But a little worried about the rms wattage, or the numbers are way higher in real world application. Like how sundown audio gives their subs rms ratings..

 

[Crielaars]

Have you checked out the new Sony ES 3 way? Could be another option if available in your area.

I've looked into them, they are not that appealing to me.

 

[deez283 10+ year member]

Well the only set on your list I've heard is the focal and I was not a fan..

Probably gonna be tough to find someone one here who has compared all three sets.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

The CT's, most upper end 3 way components units will sound great in your Audi especially if you add DSP to attenuate any that use metal domes. The Focal's are very nice but most of the stores that display them don't do them justice. I've been using their tweeters (A LOT OF THEM) since 1994. What makes or breaks them is the ability to tame a slight resonant peak (often found in metal domes), around 18-20000Hz. Was somewhat difficult to tame with passive x-over’s but starting a 3db decline at around 10000Hz, was pretty effective. DSP is ones savior here. That said, check out the Morel Virtus Nano Carbon 63, My brother has them in his Audi, they sound outstanding! Any of the Morel 3 way's that use the tweeter with the AcuFlex coating are very good. That hand applied AcuFlex damping goo they put on the tweeter just brings the tweeter to a new level of articulation, accuracy, it's what Morel is famouse for.​

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Have you looked at any of the CDT 3 way components yet? The HD series are some of my favorite line up of CDT speakers. they usually have a Monthly special on speakers worth taking a look at

CDT Audio Monthly $99.99-$499.99 Specials

 

[Crielaars]

Have you looked at any of the CDT 3 way components yet? The HD series are some of my favorite line up of CDT speakers. they usually have a Monthly special on speakers worth taking a look at

CDT Audio Monthly $99.99-$499.99 Specials

Looks also very interesting, only the 3-way systems from the HD line are 6,7" and i need 6,5". Also looked at the CL-632, looks also nice.

 

[deez283 10+ year member]

Have you checked out the Morel Maximo 3 way?

 

[Crielaars]

The CT's, most upper end 3 way components units will sound great in your Audi especially if you add DSP to attenuate any that use metal domes. The Focal's are very nice but most of the stores that display them don't do them justice. I've been using their tweeters (A LOT OF THEM) since 1994. What makes or breaks them is the ability to tame a slight resonant peak (often found in metal domes), around 18-20000Hz. Was somewhat difficult to tame with passive x-over’s but starting a 3db decline at around 10000Hz, was pretty effective. DSP is ones savior here. That said, check out the Morel Virtus Nano Carbon 63, My brother has them in his Audi, they sound outstanding! Any of the Morel 3 way's that use the tweeter with the AcuFlex coating are very good. That hand applied AcuFlex damping goo they put on the tweeter just brings the tweeter to a new level of articulation, accuracy, it's what Morel is famouse for.​

Nice detailed comment! this is the stuff that helps me allot. But if i summup the story, i can buy whatever i want (within a certain range ofcourse). And use my DSP Filtering options and 32Bands EQ to make every set sound great haha. The brands/types people come up with make it only harder and harder to choose which one i should buy.

 

[Crielaars]

Well, maybe to make it more simple. I am looking for the best 3-way 6.5" Component set / Composet for max 400 Euro's.

 

[Jimi77 5,000+ posts]

Looks also very interesting, only the 3-way systems from the HD line are 6,7" and i need 6,5". Also looked at the CL-632, looks also nice.

The CLs are okay, but the HDs are definitely worth the extra bucks.

 

[Crielaars]

The CLs are okay, but the HDs are definitely worth the extra bucks.

Okay get it.

Currently i am looking at this set https://www.muswayusa.com/Product/MG63A
The MUSWAY MG6.3A. The only "problem" is that i need a 3-Way passive crossover with this set.
But i kinda really like the Musway set, in looks, quality and specs.

So if i would go with this set, i need a good crossover for them.