How is this for a budget system?

[anks106 10+ year member]

On a serious note, that setup sounds pretty decent. If you're induging in that type of setup, why not go component with some stronger midbass and textile tweeters on the A pillar? I'm not a fan of aluminum or titanium tweets because they're too bright, but some people like them.

Well, the PG RSD 5cs is a component system. Do you mean individually purchasing the components or expanding upon the RSD? Either way, if you can give me a good suggestion I'll certainly consider it.

Also, not sure what IB means.

As for the 6x9s, I am reading that the rears are also used for highs so a two way may be better than a 6x9 sub. How drastic would the difference be between a 2 way 6x9 speaker and a 6x9 sub as far as bass goes?

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

After seeing your post came right up after mine, I was going to say something nice along the same lines your way...LOL!
PV will know his tweets without a doubt. Me, I just turn down the treble to deal with that trouble

Rick

P.S. I won't be pulling your whiskers any more PV

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif All in good fun my man, all in good fun.

 

[1991Brougham 10+ year member]

In my 1991 Cadillac Brougham, the Pioneer REVs (2-ways) offer the bass foundation while the Boston Acoustics 4x6 plates provide 99% of the rest of the music. Like you are considering, I have a "compromise system" and that's my experience with how the sounds work out in terms of F/R perception. Obviously I can skew that perception with the fader but I find things work best when the fronts carry the highs/mids and the rears carry the bass load.

If you go with a 6x9 that focuses on bass you will get the max amount of bass. You really won't miss the accompanying tweet that much IMO.

Rick

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

Well, the PG RSD 5cs is a component system. Do you mean individually purchasing the components or expanding upon the RSD? Either way, if you can give me a good suggestion I'll certainly consider it.
Also, not sure what IB means.

As for the 6x9s, I am reading that the rears are also used for highs so a two way may be better than a 6x9 sub. How drastic would the difference be between a 2 way 6x9 speaker and a 6x9 sub as far as bass goes?

My fault, nope, I didn't realize that was a comp setup. You're good to go there.
And no, if you want bass, just get the TB 6x9 subs. A two way speaker isn't designed to reproduce the same octaves as the subwoofer is. Just stick with what you had before and you should do fine.

 

[anks106 10+ year member]

well, I want what will sound best and I don't presume to know what that is. If the bass of 2 way 6x9s (quick searches here seem to identify infinity kappa and the Rev series as the best bass for 6x9s). If it will sound better all around with that I will do it. Although Brougham seems to say juss focus on bass, so unless the prevailing opinion ends up being otherwise I'll probably be doing that.

 

[JrVtecAccord 10+ year member]

I believe you mentioned you didn't want to do any cutting/modifications with the fronts. I think the Tang's don't use your standard 6x9 hole, you might need to do some cutting for them to fit, just a FYI.

 

[anks106 10+ year member]

I am gonna have to look into that, and start looking into alternatives for the Tang Bands if necessary.

Another random question - Is there any CD or something that can test various frequencys to measure how low a system can get? Or something to help measure clarity at various frequencys? I just thought that would be cool after upgrading to really be able to measure and remove any subjectivity from comparision.

 

[anks106 10+ year member]

So what would you guys think of this alternative.

Profile AP1040 (4x80W)

2 PG RSD5cs (80W each) up front

2 Pioneer REV TS-D901P 6" X 9" in the back (also 80W).

The Rev's go down to 25 hz and review very well. Debating between them and Infinity Kappa which review well, and supposedly have excellent highs.

 

[skateboardkid 10+ year member]

I would go with the tang bands for subs even using a 6" in the 6x9 hole with an adapter plate.

PG RSD looks good for up front.

check classifieds for amp you can do better that profile probably. even for 90$

best of luck tou you and your install