An e-mail I received from theZEB.com (suggestions requested)

[idiot 10+ year member]

This past weekend, I had ordered the CDT HD-62CF from thezeb.com (at that time, it was still listed on their website). I received this e-mail Tuesday (It’s been a busy week… just found this today):

Hello Virginia,Thanks for your recent order. Unfortunately we have sold out of the HD-62CF. We do not have a estimated date as to when this item will be in stock. We would like to offer a free upgrade to the HD-62EF. Your credit card has already been charged for your order. Please reply to this email and let us know how to proceed with your order. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Warmest Regards,

Eddie

ZEB Support Specialist

http://www.thezeb.com

Here are the specs for the HD-62CF, taken from CDT’s website.

System price: $369.00
Model: HD-62CF

6.5" 2-way

Midrange: 6.5" Cast

Crossover: "Phase Perfect" Elliptic 4th order 2-way SatNet-456a

Tweeter: Silk Dome

Power handling: 130 watt RMS

Frequency response: 55-20kHz

Sensitivity: 92 dB.

Impedance: 4 Ohm

Surface & flush mount tweeter

And for the HD-62EF

System price: $299.99
Model: HD-62EF

6.5" 2-way

Midrange: 6.5" Cast Carbon Treated Paper Cone

Crossover: "Phase Perfect" Elliptic 4th order 2-way SatNet-456a

Tweeter: Silk Dome

Power handling: 120 watt RMS

Frequency response: 55-20kHz

Sensitivity: 91.9 dB.

Impedance: 4 Ohm

Surface & flush mount tweeter

So yea… unless there is some great benefit of the EF’s that isn’t reflected in its price, power handling and sensitivity, I’m not really looking to be “upgraded for free" to a component set that costs $70 less MSRP. In fact, they are the same price (MSRP-wise) as the CL-61’s. Judging solely on price, I cannot see where a “free upgrade” would be fair to me.

So I’m not quite sure how to proceed. I paid $200 for the set (plus a Pioneer DEH-7500MP in that same order, which I’m assuming is being held until a response is given by me). Is there another set on their site for about the same amount, which is just as good/better? How do the EF’s compare to the CF’s? To the CL-61’s? Should I take their offer and ask them to bump my head unit up to a Pioneer DEH-P8500MP //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Again, I’m not quite sure how to proceed here, and would appreciate any input.

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[z24max 10+ year member]

i was just on the zeb in my eyes i would take the "free upgrade" its not that much of a difference but this way you will have them before the end of next year

 

[TheVanMan 10+ year member]

It seems to me the only upgrade is that the tweeter is 1" instead 3/4". It not really a free upgrade since they are now selling it for 10dollars cheaper then the CF's. I would tell them that's not really an upgrade and see if they upgrade the headunit. I mean what the hell, it's worth a shot.

 

[idiot 10+ year member]

It seems to me the only upgrade is that the tweeter is 1" instead 3/4". It not really a free upgrade since they are now selling it for 10dollars cheaper then the CF's. I would tell them that's not really an upgrade and see if they upgrade the headunit. I mean what the hell, it's worth a shot.

Yep... I'm typing up the email now.

What is the difference between the HD-62EF and the CL-61a? The retail price is the same (though the CLs are $50 less at thezeb), so how do their capabilities compare?