Germs vs. Oz 180

[Motovet 10+ year member]

Well I have actually narrowed down my search to two sets I can never listen to...so what the he.... I know I am after a quality set with a silk tweet. My Pros sound great in my ride, but I do tune down the highs quite a bit. So for my wifes I'm trying something different, and will be getting by with less low end and using a stealth to save the cargo space. I will be running off a 300/2. Have at it...someone on this forum will be getting an order soon. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

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[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

Have you read the review's on the Germs? It's pretty tough to match the flexibility of the passive on that set.

 

[addisdar 10+ year member]

Are you planning on Biamping the comps? If so, then the germs crossover has that option. Never looked detailed at the internals of the Germ crossover, but I know that the OZ crossovers, use true audiophile grade components in them.

But if you just want great sound with very little tuning, go with the OZ.

In my opinion, I like the sound of the OZ better. It was a little warmer and more life like. It is all I use, now. The Germs sound good, just not as lively as the OZ set. To fairly judge both sets, I would have to hear them in the same vehicle, but regretably I haven't. The comparisons I have made between them were in different vehicles, and you never know how the acoustic properties of the car can effect the comparison.

Just a warning, after you hear the OZ Speakers, you may decide to replace your Pro's with them also. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Also, that amp you will be using will be right on with the OZ.

 

[Motovet 10+ year member]

Any more opinions here?

 

[Sonnick 10+ year member]

Im interested in this as well. I've heard nothing but raves about the Germs..great midbass, vocals, everything. I've yet to hear about the Oz's until in this thread. Would 150/side be too much for the Oz's? I know the Germs can take more, but what about the Oz's?

 

[addisdar 10+ year member]

Im interested in this as well. I've heard nothing but raves about the Germs..great midbass, vocals, everything. I've yet to hear about the Oz's until in this thread. Would 150/side be too much for the Oz's? I know the Germs can take more, but what about the Oz's?

They can take more. I have 180+ going to mine. And that is off of a bridged US Amps 4300X. So it is more than likely a good bit over 200 going to them.

 

[Sonnick 10+ year member]

They can take more. I have 180+ going to mine. And that is off of a bridged US Amps 4300X. So it is more than likely a good bit over 200 going to them.

These might be my comps of choice..they go for $300 shipped on Onlinecarstereo.com..that's not bad, especially if they are comparable to the Germs

 

[theothermike 10+ year member]

both outstanding but, only reason i believe germs win is the crossover. The OZ have the standard in your face detailed sound, while not being harsh, but the germs have both all depends on how u set them soo..

germs win

 

[mtdewelf 10+ year member]

i know if you pick up the germs, i'd love to take the drive to have a listen. That is the only part of my system i am completly at a standstill on, well that and what car to put it it lol.

 

[Audio Junkies 10+ year member]

These might be my comps of choice..they go for $300 shipped on Onlinecarstereo.com..that's not bad, especially if they are comparable to the Germs

Oz Audio has had so many complaints from customers about Onlinecarstereo.com it isn't even funny. All of them have to do with placing orders and not receiving any product. It isn't surprising considering they aren't authorized to sell anything made by Oz Audio and are losing money at $300 shipped for the 180CS.

Authorized Online Retailers for Oz Audio: http://www.ozaudio.com/jti/internetpolicy.htm

 

[Sonnick 10+ year member]

Oz Audio has had so many complaints from customers about Onlinecarstereo.com it isn't even funny. All of them have to do with placing orders and not receiving any product. It isn't surprising considering they aren't authorized to sell anything made by Oz Audio and are losing money at $300 shipped for the 180CS.
Authorized Online Retailers for Oz Audio: http://www.ozaudio.com/jti/internetpolicy.htm

Oh wow I never would have thought that. I've done business with onlinecarstereo and everything was great. I'll stay away from OCS with the OZ's though, thank you

 

[Motovet 10+ year member]

Are the crossovers more adjustable on the germs, or is it just that they can be bi-amped? In other words is there any to be gained with the Germs if you are just running a standard amp set up? Do these comps really sound so similar. Everything I've ever demoed sounds quite different at flat levels.

 

[addisdar 10+ year member]

Are the crossovers more adjustable on the germs, or is it just that they can be bi-amped? In other words is there any to be gained with the Germs if you are just running a standard amp set up? Do these comps really sound so similar. Everything I've ever demoed sounds quite different at flat levels.

bi-amping

 

[Audio Junkies 10+ year member]

The Germanium crossovers have internal jumpers that let you attenuate the tweeters and also change the low-pass frequency for the woofers.

You can see some of them in this pic...

 

[addisdar 10+ year member]

The Germanium crossovers have internal jumpers that let you attenuate the tweeters and also change the low-pass frequency for the woofers.
You can see some of them in this pic...

I wasn't aware of the ability to change the woofer crossover point. But almost every crossover can attenuate the tweeter.

The OZ can attenuate and change the phase of the speakers.