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Which one would you choose for a 5.1 setup?

  • JL Audio ZR650-CSi

    Votes: 2 12.5%
  • Rainbow Germaniums 265

    Votes: 14 87.5%

  • Total voters
    16

BM23
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Hi I have been lurking around these forums for a little while, searching and learning.

im in a bit of a dilemma. Im want to do a 5.1ch system in my car, a 2003 accord coupe V6. i've narrowed down the component sets to two: the JL Audio ZR's or the Rainbow Germaniums. Ive listened to the ZR's and they sound pretty nice but I can't say the same for the rainbows. anyway which one is the better speaker set

ZR's

or

Germaniums

if it helps i listen to music like: Anthony Hamilton, Mary J. Blige, Nelly Furtado, Sade, Seal, and Linkin Park just to name a few.

 
Just my opinion....i have heard the JL ZRs and there were ok and highly over priced. I then bought the Rainbow Soundlines without even listening to them and going on the advice of others. I thought that the Soundlines sounded just as good if not better as the ZRs which were on the demo board compared to the Soundlines in my car. I would say go for the Germaniums since they are considerably better the Soundlines which I feel where equal to the JLs. I got the rainbows from Don (6spdcoupe), PM him and he is a great guy and will help you out if you have any questions.

 
6spdcoupe= former 2003 Accord coupe 6spd owner, i'd say he knows a thing or two about that car;)
i have pretty much the same car (2005 v6 coupe) and i bought a set of profi kick bass' from don also. he can tell you exactly where to place the tweeters.....he turned out to be be my beta tester LOL.

 
thanks for the replies looks like i'll be going with the rainbows

now as far as amps go whats a good brand to pair with the rainbows? if i'm going to drop $800.00-$900.00 on them i want them getting good power...

 
well germaniums are not 800-900$ they are around 450$ and amps if ur going strickly quality id suggest arc audio amps, kar series best budget performance amp imo. Or if u want even better quality xxk series. ask don about them hes and arc dealer, but i dont think he can ship :-(.

HEY DON, WHAT BRANDS CAN U SHIP OUT OF CURIOSITY, THAT WAY UR NOT GONNA MAKE ME DRIVE UP TO NJ AND STAY 3 DAYS :)

Mike

 
well germaniums are not 800-900$ they are around 450$ and amps if ur going strickly quality id suggest arc audio amps, kar series best budget performance amp imo. Or if u want even better quality xxk series. ask don about them hes and arc dealer, but i dont think he can ship :-(.
HEY DON, WHAT BRANDS CAN U SHIP OUT OF CURIOSITY, THAT WAY UR NOT GONNA MAKE ME DRIVE UP TO NJ AND STAY 3 DAYS :)

Mike

i plan on trying to get 2 sets of germaniums thats why i said $800-$900.

thanks for the amp suggestions..i'll research them

 
UMMMMM DON I HAVE A QUESTION, Can u ship arc audio now that sonicelectronix ships arc audio amps //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Links just for you

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6288.html 2500 xxk

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6934.html Fd600.1

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6690.html 1500 xxk new version.

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6935.html Fd1200.1

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6287.html 4150 xxk

There more i got bored

I no ur going to say no don more than likely, because sonic is prob gonna have one of their gay 1 year sonic warrenty but it never hurts to ask. O wait here it is

Product Description:

* 80 watts x 4 @ 4 ohms, 160 watts x 4 @ 2 ohms, 320 watts x 2 @4 ohms bridged

* Microprocessor controlled

* Remote digital bass boost gain w/led status display

* Set and forget crossover switches on bottom plate

* Seperate front and rear high/low/full range select switch

* Seperate front and rear mono/stereo/full range select feature

* Heavy duty construction

* Thermal, DC, offset, reverse voltage, over voltage, short circuit protection

* Signal to Noise Ratio: 107dB

* Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz

* Made in U.S.A

* Dimensions: L16" x W8" x H3.35"

* 1-year Sonic Electronix warranty

Mike

 
UMMMMM DON I HAVE A QUESTION, Can u ship arc audio now that sonicelectronix ships arc audio amps //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif
Links just for you

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6288.html 2500 xxk

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6934.html Fd600.1

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6690.html 1500 xxk new version.

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6935.html Fd1200.1

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6287.html 4150 xxk

There more i got bored

I no ur going to say no don more than likely, because sonic is prob gonna have one of their gay 1 year sonic warrenty but it never hurts to ask. O wait here it is

Product Description:

* 80 watts x 4 @ 4 ohms, 160 watts x 4 @ 2 ohms, 320 watts x 2 @4 ohms bridged

* Microprocessor controlled

* Remote digital bass boost gain w/led status display

* Set and forget crossover switches on bottom plate

* Seperate front and rear high/low/full range select switch

* Seperate front and rear mono/stereo/full range select feature

* Heavy duty construction

* Thermal, DC, offset, reverse voltage, over voltage, short circuit protection

* Signal to Noise Ratio: 107dB

* Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz

* Made in U.S.A

* Dimensions: L16" x W8" x H3.35"

* 1-year Sonic Electronix warranty

Mike
No sir and Arc is already aware of them and they have been contacted by attorney.

FYI..

http://www.arcaudio.com/arc-05/index2.htm

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If you dont have a dealer in your area then its possible, but at full MAP pricing. Of course I know you have a few dealers by you though.

 
well germaniums are not 800-900$ they are around 450$ and amps if ur going strickly quality id suggest arc audio amps, kar series best budget performance amp imo. Or if u want even better quality xxk series. ask don about them hes and arc dealer, but i dont think he can ship :-(.
HEY DON, WHAT BRANDS CAN U SHIP OUT OF CURIOSITY, THAT WAY UR NOT GONNA MAKE ME DRIVE UP TO NJ AND STAY 3 DAYS :)

Mike

How bout a Rainbow amp? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 
How bout a Rainbow amp? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
rainbow has amps..i wasn't aware of that //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

 
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