Best components out of these, especially for midbass

[kracked_dude]

Hi friends,

I am looking for a good overall sound quality speakers, with a special emphasis on 'deep' midbass. Music regularly played will be rap, electronic & rock.

Among the ones readily available in my country, I have shortlisted following based on my research:

JBL - MS 62C

Focal Performance PS 165 V30

Infinity - Kappa 60.11cs

Alpine - SPR-60C

Polk Audio MM6501 or DXI6500

Please suggest one out of these. And, in case if there is some other brand (Image Dynamics, Hertz etc) that according to you has really significant (not minor) improvement compared to these in midbass department, I am willing to import as well.

Thanks

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[raptor727 10+ year member]

The jbl ms62 series is really a impressive set, one of the best selling component sets available right now compares with 500$ sets apparently

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

6-1/2", XXX Series 2-Way Component Car Speakers

Incriminator Audio I65c 6.5" Component set - Vertex Audio

CDT Audio CL-61CV - Vertex Audio

 

[devast8r3436 10+ year member]

Focal out of yours, the RE out of mclerico83's

 

[tc300 10+ year member]

The incriminator audio is very nice.....

 

[kracked_dude]

your quote edited because couldn't post due to URLs

Thanks. XXX look good but, given their depth, I doubt it will fit in the car (2012 Elantra). I am confirming that on hyundai forums.

However, in case if I were to only choose from the above mentioned ones in post #1 (now including Polks as well), which would you recommend?

 

[OldManBass]

I'm am so **** tempted by the RE XXX 6.5C's but the JBL MS-62C's call my name too! **** my indecision!

 

[Dirtrider4eva 10+ year member]

wow thats a good price on the xxx line.. i love my jbl ms-62c for the money.

 

[basswiigee]

Focal out of yours, the RE out of mclerico83's

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[kracked_dude]

So, basically it is between JBL & Focals.

But, I am almost decided on JBLs because I have read at many places that although Focals sound excellent, they tend to have too bright tweeters, which need to be properly adjusted as per their position in car and/or the crossover settings - which I am not sure I will be to achieve properly.

Moreover, I really hate even slightly high treble. I can live with low midbass, but not with bright tweeters.

Thank you for opinions. Liked this forum. Had posted on multiple forums, but got most feedback here. Deleting the advertisements post is appreciable as well.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

haha i have the same preference as you lol I cant stand sibilance with the SSSSS and XXX sounds. It has to be at a good balance, too little looses clarity, too much is ear piercing and unbearable. Meanwhile warm midbass is always enjoyable. Anyways from what i've heard at local audio shops the focal components sound a lot brighter and tinny than the regular door speakers model. but if you have to have components, my vote is the JBls.

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

Moreover, I really hate even slightly high treble. I can live with low midbass, but not with bright tweeters.

Mount the tweeters no higher than the sail panels, and don't do A-pillar on-axis tweeters. I've tried several positions and ways of aiming tweeters and the sound cleaned up so much when I put my tweeters on the door panels instead of the A-pillars. This doesn't mean every vehicle must be done this way, but don't just slam the tweeters in somewhere and call it done.

 

[Subie]

Shame you don't have Morel speakers on your list, they have superior midrange and a really sweet silk tweeter.

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

JBL > Focal , in this price range.

 

[okiedokie 10+ year member]

Hey Kracked_dude

You should go to a shop & have a listen for yourself.

I have listen to the JBL's which sound nice for the price.

They need some EQing to get them to open up.

The tweeter is warm, but kind of flat sounding.

The upper midrange in the mid wasn't harsh, but kind of dull sounding.

The lower midbass was strong.

How much power do you have?

Don't forget to deaden your doors.

Placement, aiming, tuning, will have you happy in the end