alpine type-x vs. crystal sscs6

[Daher2323 10+ year member]

hey guys i have the opportunity to get either of these for the same price brand new and was wondering which would be the better choice? i am choosing my amp based on which speakers I get so I would power either with what they need. which would you recommend?

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[zSnb 10+ year member]

crystal all the way. my friend has type x's and we both dislike them. the crystals are less expensive and the sound isnt as flat. i personally thought the type x's sound lifeless.

 

[hawaiian5 10+ year member]

crystal. i heve them running off of a diamond audio amp.

 

[troy_audi0 10+ year member]

I had the Type X & It was one of my faveret Comp sets iv Owned..

It you set them up right they sound fantastic..

& with a tweeter that you can aim.. you can fine tune the stage after you install it

Bi-Ampable Comeon.. they really come to life when you got the Bi-Amped option & a Clean amp..

Just my $0.02

Peace Troy

 

[datboiroy]

crystals

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

It really depends on what you're after, as both speakers fall into their own category of "better".

Here's how I would classify them:

SPX-177R = smooth, clean, and clear. Hardly and SPL but with utmost emphasis on SQ.

SSCS6 = Not as clean and clear as the SPX, but the powerful midbass (with 150-200W rms each) more than makes up for that if that is your goal. A nice mix of SPL and SQL.