Considering DIY front stage, but open to 2-ways as well

[3.5Max6spd 10+ year member]

if the SLCs are going to have the cal25that means the germs are going to have the cal 27 right??//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

The cal25VOF on the Germs is a chambered/acoustic volume version- much lower resonant frequency and smoother freq response than the generic Cal25 the new SLC line will get. For instance the Germ tweeter can be set to 2200hz 24db/2600 hz 12db on the passive and they laugh at it as you pile on volume. The reg version of the Cal25 likely wont be used for anything other than 3k-3.5khz 12db.

The SLC line is def getting improved upon so that their silk version is on par with their metal version (CMX) in terms of hardware. But The Germs are still rather new, were designed from the ground up and the line has been succesfull- if it aint broke, dont fix it.They are worth every penny, and anyone who has bought a set can attest to that: It is an entry level competition set, at the right price:fro:

 

[nismos14 5,000+ posts]

xxk1500v1?

Whats that?

New?

I think the XXK's are gone anyways, may wanna look at the new Kar series amps when they come out.

 

[kendogg 10+ year member]

The cal25VOF on the Germs is a chambered/acoustic volume version- much lower resonant frequency and smoother freq response than the generic Cal25 the new SLC line will get. For instance the Germ tweeter can be set to 2200hz 24db/2600 hz 12db on the passive and they laugh at it as you pile on volume. The reg version of the Cal25 likely wont be used for anything other than 3k-3.5khz 12db.
The SLC line is def getting improved upon so that their silk version is on par with their metal version (CMX) in terms of hardware. But The Germs are still rather new, were designed from the ground up and the line has been succesfull- if it aint broke, dont fix it.They are worth every penny, and anyone who has bought a set can attest to that: It is an entry level competition set, at the right price:fro:

This is news to me, thanks for saying this. So, do you think that I might be better off ordering the Cal25VOF tweeters w/appropriate crossovers, and the SLC mids separately?

 

[slick rick 10+ year member]

This is news to me, thanks for saying this. So, do you think that I might be better off ordering the Cal25VOF tweeters w/appropriate crossovers, and the SLC mids separately?

or just get germs. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[kendogg 10+ year member]

or just get germs. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

It depends on cost, I haven't actually priced any of them yet. I figured I would be nice to my boss and actually have some idea of what I want before I ask him to email Rainbow and get my pricing //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[kendogg 10+ year member]

OTOH - does anybody know how those SEAS tweeters I linked compare to either the Cal25's, or the Cal25VOF?? Do you think it's any kind of noticeable difference either way?

 

[alphakenny1 10+ year member]

i have not heard the cal25s but used the seas neos aluminum for a bit. they are quite nice for the price. the alum version does not sound harsh at all. its buttery smooth imo. the off axis is very nice and it can be crossed pretty low, 2khz or so. but to me, if you aren't going active, there really isn't a real point in buying diy speakers. i'd just get component set.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

cal27 + profi

 

[kendogg 10+ year member]

cal27 + profi

Thats too far beyond my budget. I'm not sure I can even afford Germaniums at cost.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wow.gif.23d729408e9177caa2a0ed6a2ba6588e.gif

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

Slow and steady my friend....

Which is more expensive?

Upgrading from a clap-trap Alpine set....to the SLC 3way set....to Cal 27 + profi.

It is cheaper to just save and buy the best you ever wanted rather than upgrade and sell.

Not saying what I have is the best. But I am perfectly content with it.

 

[kendogg 10+ year member]

Slow and steady my friend....
Which is more expensive?

Upgrading from a clap-trap Alpine set....to the SLC 3way set....to Cal 27 + profi.

It is cheaper to just save and buy the best you ever wanted rather than upgrade and sell.

Not saying what I have is the best. But I am perfectly content with it.

I don't mind buying something pretty good now, using it, enjoying it, then selling it and buying new equipment. As funds allow, I REALLY enjoy buying new equipment //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

I just don't really know where I'm at right now, but a $600+ component set is far out of my budget. I'd really like to be around $200 more or less, thats why I'm considering the SLC's, and possibly the germs, depending on what they actually cost. I can't even find a retail price for the Germ's anywhere, so I can't imagine what my cost will be.

 

[soydeedo 10+ year member]

http://premier-audio.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_3

 

[slick rick 10+ year member]

I don't mind buying something pretty good now, using it, enjoying it, then selling it and buying new equipment. As funds allow, I REALLY enjoy buying new equipment //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
I just don't really know where I'm at right now, but a $600+ component set is far out of my budget. I'd really like to be around $200 more or less, thats why I'm considering the SLC's, and possibly the germs, depending on what they actually cost. I can't even find a retail price for the Germ's anywhere, so I can't imagine what my cost will be.

people pay between 400ish-500ish depending on the dealer and market...

 

[kendogg 10+ year member]

http://premier-audio.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_3

Thats awesome, thanks!!

Now, what is the main difference between the W265 and the W265 kick? In the description it says 'must be hi-pass'd at 80 Hz. DOes this mean that the lower-midbass is poor, or are these simply a stronger middriver than the regular W265?

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

In the $200 range, I would reccomend the prs720