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<blockquote data-quote="Doxquzme" data-source="post: 8920435" data-attributes="member: 689267"><p>I agree, it is better to use components versus coaxial speakers, in the front, specifically. </p><p></p><p>Component sets up front, coaxial in the rear.</p><p></p><p>Whats inmportant is that they are from the same make/model lineup. The tweeters should be the same type in the coaxial drivers as they are in the components.</p><p></p><p>Your ear is drawn to the higher frequencies and will notice differences in timbre (sound characteristics of the driver) much more than the mid to lower frequncies and as such, you want the tweeters to be the same so your ears are not drawn backwards towards the rear speakers as that diminishes the front stage, spatial, and height imaging. </p><p></p><p>These are an excellent option.</p><p></p><p>Up front: Access 165 AS 2-way components - €171.00</p><p></p><p>amazon.de/-/en/Access-2-Way-Speakers-16-5-Separees/dp/B00IFAC8O8/ref=sr_1_13?crid=21ODNNRWFG82K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3CBHGYfKd9p7Smkzwyxj-s3EhZhC-wo41lT_-FkOiIqeK_8oi7L1iqTn1Tl7YFA112tIfgyvWCBHqveqzgSnyjaatl9IH5kv3uI3Ro3mMUf-1wheKw8oKYnfrxxo4WukgyL0SKFjkw0gHaVCuCOAWL1dbo3Zqb-lW2uETGE706jV7cm8-yrsREbWeo61aEXjOxUeTeF4J8JEHs-9AwMLbvJHPCPI1wLzN7-fwvvvupc.sWiATwEGyTLF3oErb3AmLzJDihXMMYeOIIyz16M6YdQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=focal+car+speakers&qid=1771092011&sprefix=focal+car+speaker%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-13</p><p></p><p>For the rear location: Focal Access Speakers 165AC 165 AC Coaxial €149.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09W9SB82F/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Or these if you prefer the sound of a soft dome tweeter:</p><p></p><p>Front: Infinity Reference 6530CX €180.00 </p><p>(These Infinity reference series speakers are very good)</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07B8TXHRL/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Rear: Infinity Reference 6532EX - €89.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07YYPF593/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>As for the MRV250, it's a bit underpowered for the sub. </p><p></p><p>That 2-ohm sub is rated to 250 watts RMS, which is the same as that amp. </p><p></p><p>When selecting an amplifier for subwoofer use, you really want an amp that is RMS +50%, so around 375-400 watts RMS @ 2 ohms.</p><p></p><p>This provides wattage allowances for reactive resistance (rise) and dynamic headroom.</p><p></p><p>Those thermal ratings are for constant input at a fixed frequency, usually, 40-1k, and music is not constant; it has peaks (loud) and valleys (quiet) passages, especially the lower bass frequencies sent to the subwoofer.</p><p></p><p>If you happen to be near or at RMS and a louder-ish passage hits, the amp is out of juice and may clip or go into protect to avoid being damaged from turning it up or asking it to play louder than it's able to.</p><p></p><p>More subs, on average, are damaged by being underpowered when people try to play them a bit louder than the amp can handle.</p><p></p><p>That sub can handle a burst of 3-400 watts for .5-2 seconds, which in music playback is as long as or longer than any bass thumps you'll encounter.</p><p></p><p>For the bass duty, something like these would be great, just turn the gains down a bit, 500x1 @2ohms - €165.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MBDWZ31/[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doxquzme, post: 8920435, member: 689267"] I agree, it is better to use components versus coaxial speakers, in the front, specifically. Component sets up front, coaxial in the rear. Whats inmportant is that they are from the same make/model lineup. The tweeters should be the same type in the coaxial drivers as they are in the components. Your ear is drawn to the higher frequencies and will notice differences in timbre (sound characteristics of the driver) much more than the mid to lower frequncies and as such, you want the tweeters to be the same so your ears are not drawn backwards towards the rear speakers as that diminishes the front stage, spatial, and height imaging. These are an excellent option. Up front: Access 165 AS 2-way components - €171.00 amazon.de/-/en/Access-2-Way-Speakers-16-5-Separees/dp/B00IFAC8O8/ref=sr_1_13?crid=21ODNNRWFG82K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3CBHGYfKd9p7Smkzwyxj-s3EhZhC-wo41lT_-FkOiIqeK_8oi7L1iqTn1Tl7YFA112tIfgyvWCBHqveqzgSnyjaatl9IH5kv3uI3Ro3mMUf-1wheKw8oKYnfrxxo4WukgyL0SKFjkw0gHaVCuCOAWL1dbo3Zqb-lW2uETGE706jV7cm8-yrsREbWeo61aEXjOxUeTeF4J8JEHs-9AwMLbvJHPCPI1wLzN7-fwvvvupc.sWiATwEGyTLF3oErb3AmLzJDihXMMYeOIIyz16M6YdQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=focal+car+speakers&qid=1771092011&sprefix=focal+car+speaker%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-13 For the rear location: Focal Access Speakers 165AC 165 AC Coaxial €149.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.de/dp/B09W9SB82F/[/URL] Or these if you prefer the sound of a soft dome tweeter: Front: Infinity Reference 6530CX €180.00 (These Infinity reference series speakers are very good) [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07B8TXHRL/[/URL] Rear: Infinity Reference 6532EX - €89.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07YYPF593/[/URL] As for the MRV250, it's a bit underpowered for the sub. That 2-ohm sub is rated to 250 watts RMS, which is the same as that amp. When selecting an amplifier for subwoofer use, you really want an amp that is RMS +50%, so around 375-400 watts RMS @ 2 ohms. This provides wattage allowances for reactive resistance (rise) and dynamic headroom. Those thermal ratings are for constant input at a fixed frequency, usually, 40-1k, and music is not constant; it has peaks (loud) and valleys (quiet) passages, especially the lower bass frequencies sent to the subwoofer. If you happen to be near or at RMS and a louder-ish passage hits, the amp is out of juice and may clip or go into protect to avoid being damaged from turning it up or asking it to play louder than it's able to. More subs, on average, are damaged by being underpowered when people try to play them a bit louder than the amp can handle. That sub can handle a burst of 3-400 watts for .5-2 seconds, which in music playback is as long as or longer than any bass thumps you'll encounter. For the bass duty, something like these would be great, just turn the gains down a bit, 500x1 @2ohms - €165.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MBDWZ31/[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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