Going Active...need raw driver suggestions.

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

Just like the title says. I'm going active with my P9 combo and need some suggestions for raw drivers. I'm going to go with my PRS subs so that is already set. I was thinking 5.25" mids, 6.5" midbass. Not sure where anything is going yet since I haven't taken the door skins off of my Grand Prix yet. Not sure if door can handle midbass yet.

Midbass needs to be able to handle around 200 watts.

Anywho, any suggestions would be appreciated.

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[req 5,000+ posts]

hows it goin man.

first off, you need to let us know what your budget is. if you are looking at IB in the doors, and you want DEDICATED midbass, ie like 60hz to like 1khz, then look at the critical mass 8. http://www.criticalmassaudio.com the website sucks, but go to the catalog you will find it listed as the LS82, but the model is actually called the MB82. its 8", got 2.5 mount depth, will play 50~1.5khz iirc and its 2 ohm. it will be what i put in my next car. but they are espensive. a pair will cost you like $600 lol.

so give us a price range and things maybe will work better //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[wilzyx 5,000+ posts]

you could probably save a lot of space by going with a good 2-3" dome midrange

 

[rocky 59 5,000+ posts]

omg req i wub you

you could probably save a lot of space by going with a good 2-3" dome midrange

you know nushing of the actives so stfu //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

but i geuss i need to post something now that ive dumped just a lil bit.

look at pe.com for the dayton raw drivers cant go wrong for the price and i love love love the bass coming from my IB 7'' dayton ref's

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

hows it goin man.
first off, you need to let us know what your budget is. if you are looking at IB in the doors, and you want DEDICATED midbass, ie like 60hz to like 1khz, then look at the critical mass 8. http://www.criticalmassaudio.com the website sucks, but go to the catalog you will find it listed as the LS82, but the model is actually called the MB82. its 8", got 2.5 mount depth, will play 50~1.5khz iirc and its 2 ohm. it will be what i put in my next car. but they are espensive. a pair will cost you like $600 lol.

so give us a price range and things maybe will work better //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Well, I wasn't looking to spend that much. However I will NOT comprimise quality over price. I personally can't see spending more than 300 for a pair of midbass and I can't see spending more than 200 for a pair of midrange. Same goes for tweeters. The P9 combo is a 4 way network so a dedicated MIDBASS is a must. If I think the door can handle the midbass then IB would be fine. My 97 Grand Am supported a 6.5" midbass with minimal vibrations. I could however hear noises on loud volume tracks. If I could get them in the kicks I will but 6.5,5.25 and a tweet is alot to put into a kick panel. I was thinking maybe qforms for the mid and tweet and the door for midbass.

What do you think?

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

I'd recommend a 3-4.5" dome mid-range.

Midbass... I guess look at the 4ohm Extremii, if you want to stick in that size range.

Or you could look into Morel for the entire setup. Do you have amplification yet?

nG

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

I'd recommend a 3-4.5" dome mid-range.
Midbass... I guess look at the 4ohm Extremii, if you want to stick in that size range.

Or you could look into Morel for the entire setup. Do you have amplification yet?

nG

Yes, I will be using all Premier PRS amps.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069937_34073,00.html

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069937_33782,00.html

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069937_36992,00.html

I have (2) 720s (2) 340s and (2) 320s. Not sure which configuration I will use these in yet if I even use all of them in this install. In the Grand Am which you can see in my gallery I used a 4ch 340 bridged on each sub. Now that I have 2 720s that may change.

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

tweeters? midrange? = horns?

if you can fit them, i think you should give them a try.

edit: also if you have the EQing capabilities, if not, nvm.

 

[thadman 10+ year member]

LPG 26na + Peerless Exclusive 5.5 + Dayton RS225

Thats what id shoot for

 

[leonsv 10+ year member]

i would try dayton reference 8" midbass

dayton rs25 mids

and lpg 25 nfa

all for under $300

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

Not sure why you are wanting a 5.25" midrange.

3" - 4" cone midrange or 2" - 3" dome midrange will work great and save a ton of space.

http://www.elitecaraudio.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=136929 - Great midrange.

Usher and Dayton both have good dome mids aswell.

The Hybrid Audio Legita 3" cone midrange is supposed to sound pretty good aswell; http://www.hybrid-audio.com/product_line.asp?section=000100020002

Vifa, Aura, Dayton, Seas, Morel, etc all make some good cone midrange drivers aswell.

Midbass......so many to choose from. Dayton, Seas, Morel, Peerless, Vifa, Max Fidelity, etc

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/

Do some searching around on that site. The reviews section is great.

Elitecaraudio should have a lot of information aswell.

 

[azbass 5,000+ posts]

dynaudio mw160

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

dynaudio mw162

With a set of MD142s and MD102s? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[Notwerk 10+ year member]

If you're a fan of the Dynaudio/Morel sound, look into Max Fidelity.

 

[leonsv 10+ year member]

this site is a good source in deciding diy speakers. a lot of reviews

http://zaphaudio.com/