CDT Components are they as good as some people say??

[xtremekustomz 10+ year member]

HH, haven't talked to you in a while, did you ever get through with your truck? I just yesterday got everything installed and have been working on some tuning. This w200/h701 is new to me and I'm trying to get everything figured out. Sorry to jack the thread.

 

[AcidicDreams 10+ year member]

I had CDT CL-61's and they where terrible, the midbass in the set is very anemic. I even did a full and proper installation (sealed doors, solid mounting etc). Avoid them... best entry level comps are likely the Rainbow SLC's, but I've never used them...

Best bang for the buck I've found are Aura MR62's and 52's... good luck finding them though, they haven't been made in awhile but they pop up used now and again...

 

[Hebrew Hammer 10+ year member]

HH, haven't talked to you in a while, did you ever get through with your truck? I just yesterday got everything installed and have been working on some tuning. This w200/h701 is new to me and I'm trying to get everything figured out. Sorry to jack the thread.

dude..the truck hasn't even been touched...been working on my beater hard core now...first show is this saturday //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

 

[xtremekustomz 10+ year member]

I got burned out on mine and left it alone for about a month and a half after I painted it. But, now I'm almost through!!! We've got a show in Biloxi not this weekend but next. That will be the "unveiling" LOL I'm sure I won't have it tuned by then but hopefully there will be some guys there willing to help me out.

 

[harveyy 10+ year member]

I had CDT CL-61's and they where terrible, the midbass in the set is very anemic. I even did a full and proper installation (sealed doors, solid mounting etc). Avoid them... best entry level comps are likely the Rainbow SLC's, but I've never used them...
Best bang for the buck I've found are Aura MR62's and 52's... good luck finding them though, they haven't been made in awhile but they pop up used now and again...

This exact scenerio happened to me, except I had the CL 62s. Bought into the hype and was unimpressed.

Got the Auras and was completely satisfied.

I tested both sets in the same install, CDTs weaknesses were apparent.

My advice to you is to do more research, explore other brands, read feedback and decide if you want to take the chance on CDT. Make an informed decision and you'll increase your odds of being happy with your purchase. Before I bought the Auras I read everything I could find, I didn't see one negative post and have never looked back!

 

[djdilliodon 10+ year member]

The cl's while cheap imo arent the greatest set you can buy, actually far from. They are your average low priced set geared to the user who is on a tight budget but for some it can be a great set. Simply depends on what you like. The ef series and up is a different story but again depends on what you like. Some may like them some may hate them, everyone is different so that is no shock. Your best bet really is to try and listen to them, but as we all know 9 out of 10 times this isnt possible. That is why car audio is a hobby. Over time youll keep buying new sets to try out till you find sonic bliss. Does it ever end though? Absolutely not lol.

 

[onefastsi 10+ year member]

u need to get out more //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/graduate.gif.d982460be9f153bb54e5d4cb744f6ae8.gif

RIIIIGGGGHHHTTT! I've heard more stuff in my years than most of you guys combined! I never said they were the BEST out there...but they are VERY good!

 

[Pl8er 5,000+ posts]

just name a set....lol..... I had some prototype No7 set....sucked....eurosports....sucked.....and that is their flagship.....I had a local shop a few years back that was a cdt dealer so I got to hear a few of the entry level sets....sucked.......
infact I think I was using one of the prototype No7 7's as a door stop.....

Would you say that it would be hard to compare low end speakers to your listening taste due to the level of equipment you use? You use some of the highest end gear around, can you still listen to low end and find the good in it?

This isn't flaming at all, I'm honestly asking because I value your opinion and I am currently running the CL-61A's and if you really think that, at the price point they are at, are horrible, I will most likely change. I thought that the tweeters had a decent sound but lacked in midbass. I mean I'm not going to go out and spend 2,000 on a pair of comps, but what would you consider to be a good upgrade?

 

[MiniVanMan 10+ year member]

Would you say that it would be hard to compare low end speakers to your listening taste due to the level of equipment you use? You use some of the highest end gear around, can you still listen to low end and find the good in it?
This isn't flaming at all, I'm honestly asking because I value your opinion and I am currently running the CL-61A's and if you really think that, at the price point they are at, are horrible, I will most likely change. I thought that the tweeters had a decent sound but lacked in midbass. I mean I'm not going to go out and spend 2,000 on a pair of comps, but what would you consider to be a good upgrade?

EXCELLENT questions!!!!

He did mention the 07, and ES series sets which are CDT's top performers. There's a definite love them or hate them attitude. Like I said in a previous post, CDT's 4" component sets are TOP NOTCH. In my opinion they lead in their respective price points. My only point of contention is the midbass output.

DJDilliodon said it pretty well when he was mentioning price points. As you go up in price, things start to sound a bit better. You're not going to find DLS Iridium quality components at a CL-61 price point, though. Just ain't gonna happen. So, again, your questions are very valid.

 

[CrazedCat 10+ year member]

just name a set....lol..... I had some prototype No7 set....sucked....eurosports....sucked.....and that is their flagship.....I had a local shop a few years back that was a cdt dealer so I got to hear a few of the entry level sets....sucked.......
infact I think I was using one of the prototype No7 7's as a door stop.....

Sounds like a real objective review. Opinions vary. This guy could be a half-tard with a hearing aid. Listen for yourself.

 

[onefastsi 10+ year member]

Exactly! It's all in the EAR of the beholder! My cousin used to use high end MB's years back...I HATED them! Too bright for me...but all the reviews, articles, etc loved them. The great thing about car audio? there's something for everyone, and almost no one has the same tastes in music or how it's recreated.

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

wow, such venom! I've used CDT for a long time, and have yet to hear anything that much better, if any at all.

RIIIIGGGGHHHTTT! I've heard more stuff in my years than most of you guys combined! I never said they were the BEST out there...but they are VERY good!

Contradict much? You were pretty **** close to saying they are the best lol. If you have heard much more than him, then please tell us of these sets you have compared the CDTs too. Perhaps maybe some sony and kenwood comps?

While I was happy with my CDTs when I ran them, I still value HHs oppinion to some degree but take it with a grain of salt. He has access to and often sells gear that 90% of this forum can only dream of buying. Active multi-thousand dollar component sets and elite BS that I would only run if uncle moneybags or the lottery knocked on my door. His ear is probably more tainted than ours due to what he has access too. I happen to enjoy having my ignorance, since these sets are acceptable to me lol.

 

[onefastsi 10+ year member]

see below

 

[onefastsi 10+ year member]

Contradict much? You were pretty **** close to saying they are the best lol. If you have heard much more than him, then please tell us of these sets you have compared the CDTs too. Perhaps maybe some sony and kenwood comps?
While I was happy with my CDTs when I ran them, I still value HHs oppinion to some degree but take it with a grain of salt. He has access to and often sells gear that 90% of this forum can only dream of buying. Active multi-thousand dollar component sets and elite BS that I would only run if uncle moneybags or the lottery knocked on my door. His ear is probably more tainted than ours due to what he has access too. I happen to enjoy having my ignorance, since these sets are acceptable to me lol.

Re read what you quoted from me...then Read the above post, I just posted! not sure where the contradiction is //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif "never heard anything that much better" meaning that I MIGHT have heard better....or was it "I never said they were the best out there.." hmmm...not sure WHICH was more like the other...please help!? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eyebrow.gif.fe2c18d8720fe8c7eaed347b21ea05a5.gif

MB Quart, ID's, Focal...it's been a while since I've been to a comp or anything, too old, too many kids, too much work...but since I've been doing this (20+ odd years), I've been everywhere, heard about everything, and nothing sounded as good as MY car was setup, with MY CDT's! Like I said...to MY ears, which are NOT your ears, these are some of the best speakers I've heard.

to each his own....

 

[Iluv2zmzm]

wow, didnt mean to open up a can of worms with this question //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

after doing some reading i am actually going to shell out a little bit more money for better quality, Rainbow SLC265's....

alot of members on my car club recommend Rainbow as a top notch speaker...

thanks for all the info...