Hertz: HSK165 or Milli?

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

My local dealer told me the Mille MLK retailed for close to $2000 a set. You make the call.

Mille MLK2s are $2k, the Milli 165s are more affordable at $800.

 

[isamu 10+ year member]

If its for two sets of components (overkill BTW) then its standard SRP price. If its one set of comps and just and extra set of midbasses, then its above SRP.

That is where I am confused, and where my newbie-ness shines through. What is a "set"? How many speakers are literally in a "set" of components? 4? 6? 8? And can you describe which of each "set" does what?

I'll put it this way....I have a Mercedes Benz E430 which, by default, came with an 8-speaker system. My installer has told me he will replace all of the speakers EXCEPT the two 6x9 subs that are in the back panel by the back window. I will keep those, because I don't have the room or money to buy 5 channel amp.

So, that being said, will ONE set of components cover all the 6 speakers I am replacing?

 

[lyttleviet 10+ year member]

That is where I am confused, and where my newbie-ness shines through. What is a "set"? How many speakers are literally in a "set" of components? 4? 6? 8? And can you describe which of each "set" does what?
I'll put it this way....I have a Mercedes Benz E430 which, by default, came with an 8-speaker system. My installer has told me he will replace all of the speakers EXCEPT the two 6x9 subs that are in the back panel by the back window. I will keep those, because I don't have the room or money to buy 5 channel amp.

So, that being said, will ONE set of components cover all the 6 speakers I am replacing?

a SET of components includes 2 tweeters and 2 midbass and you are receiving 2 tweeters and 4 midbass which is OVER SRP according to Don. As far as that covering your' 6 speakers, A lot of people on here run just 1 component set (2 tweet 2 mid) and say that is better so you don't mess with staging but if a car is properly staged you'd probably want to run some type of rear fill IMO just for passengers. I really don't mind not having rearfill, I think its a waste of money unless its a showcar or you have extra speakers laying around.

 

[Megalomaniac 5,000+ posts]

a SET of components includes 2 tweeters and 2 midbass and you are receiving 2 tweeters and 4 midbass which is OVER SRP according to Don. As far as that covering your' 6 speakers, A lot of people on here run just 1 component set (2 tweet 2 mid) and say that is better so you don't mess with staging but if a car is properly staged you'd probably want to run some type of rear fill IMO just for passengers. I really don't mind not having rearfill, I think its a waste of money unless its a showcar or you have extra speakers laying around.

wouldnt it be 4 tweeters & 4 midbass?

btw i love my hsk165s. i am saving for the mlk2 3-ways. if not i'll just buy the ribbon midranges alone and incorporate that into my 165..run active then //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

edit: to answer your question, if you can afford the milli go for it, but be sure you hear how they sound first to see if YOU like them.

 

[Tonyguy 10+ year member]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/woot.gif.aaa6090e619a97b6090d16dd863c5a69.gif HERTZ ftMFw

 

[lyttleviet 10+ year member]

wouldnt it be 4 tweeters & 4 midbass?

btw i love my hsk165s. i am saving for the mlk2 3-ways. if not i'll just buy the ribbon midranges alone and incorporate that into my 165..run active then //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

edit: to answer your question, if you can afford the milli go for it, but be sure you hear how they sound first to see if YOU like them.

no... what HE IS RECEIVING from HIS installer. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

a SET of components includes 2 tweeters and 2 midbass and you are receiving 2 tweeters and 4 midbass which is OVER SRP according to Don. As far as that covering your' 6 speakers, A lot of people on here run just 1 component set (2 tweet 2 mid) and say that is better so you don't mess with staging but if a car is properly staged you'd probably want to run some type of rear fill IMO just for passengers. I really don't mind not having rearfill, I think its a waste of money unless its a showcar or you have extra speakers laying around.

"properly staged" and "just for passengers" dont work well together.. properly staged (with exception to 5.1/7.1) would be just front stage - no such thing as rear stage. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Megalomaniac 5,000+ posts]

no... what HE IS RECEIVING from HIS installer. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

oh i see now. in that case it sounds like he's ripping(loosley) you off since you arent getting the 2 tweeter you are paying for anyways.

"properly staged" and "just for passengers" dont work well together.. properly staged (with exception to 5.1/7.1) would be just front stage - no such thing as rear stage. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

i agree doc

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

wouldnt it be 4 tweeters & 4 midbass?

btw i love my hsk165s. i am saving for the mlk2 3-ways. if not i'll just buy the ribbon midranges alone and incorporate that into my 165..run active then //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

edit: to answer your question, if you can afford the milli go for it, but be sure you hear how they sound first to see if YOU like them.

I think you mean MLK3s then. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[lyttleviet 10+ year member]

hehe regardless I don't run rearfill so I am good //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif. Thanks for the knowledge

 

[Megalomaniac 5,000+ posts]

I think you mean MLK3s then. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

thats a typo

btw: have you played with that ribbon midrange? comments?

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

thats a typo

btw: have you played with that ribbon midrange? comments?

Have I played with them? LoL theyre in my car, I play with them daily and love em more each day. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[Megalomaniac 5,000+ posts]

Have I played with them? LoL theyre in my car, I play with them daily and love em more each day. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

pm me some photos and a deep review on them please if u get a chance

- how is the off-axis response?

- preffered location for placement?

- pics pics pics!

 

[isamu 10+ year member]

Just letting you know I went with the Hertz HSKs and the Audigy SRX 5 and it sounds great! Still need to learn how to tune my Alpine H701 though. Gonna get better with time //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fro.gif.c695f1f814b01c4ad99fe7f8cccadd29.gif

 

[Tim.B 10+ year member]

Just letting you know I went with the Hertz HSKs and the Audigy SRX 5 and it sounds great! Still need to learn how to tune my Alpine H701 though. Gonna get better with time //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fro.gif.c695f1f814b01c4ad99fe7f8cccadd29.gif

I'm glad your happy with them. Congrats, Nothing like the Hertz experience is there.