Has anyone heard the newer MB Quarts?

[Kai Winters 10+ year member]

Hi all,

I am a MB Quart fan and am looking for a pair to replace my 5 year old Discus DKD-116 6 1/2" speakers in my front doors.

Unfortunately there are no stores in my area that carry MB's, that I am aware of. I purchased the 116's in MA when I was living in that state. I guess I will have to buy them online so I am hoping some of you have had heard the models I am listing and will tell me what you think.

1: RUA-216 $150 at Crutchfield

2: RVF-216 $150 at CarDomain

3: DSG-216 $230 at CarDomain

These are all component sets which ought to be much better than my coaxials but I have heard that MB quality is not as good as it used to be now that they are under new ownership.

These will all fit my '98 Altima with a bit of modification for the tweeters and crossover.

If you do not feel these are of good quality please feel free to suggest another brand/model in this price range.

My other components are listed below though I am considering replacing the amp with a more powerful 4 channel.

Thanks,

Kai

I have auditioned the JL VR650-CSi at my local shop and did like them very much but my ears like the tone of MB Quarts. I have also found a shop that carries Polk within 30 miles and will check them out. I am probably going to have to go to Syracuse, 70 miles S of my home, to have more of a selection.

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[W8 a minute 10+ year member]

Dude, you can get the QSC216's on ebay for nearly the price of those DSG's.

 

[mysilver02alty 10+ year member]

Just get crystal sscs6 components. They will sound much better than anything on your list and can be had for around 160

 

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

Although MB Quart has changed hands, they still make a quality product. For about $200, you can snag a PCE-216 component set on eBay. They're excellent speakers, and you might want to give them a look.