Looking for opinions on these Comp sets

[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

I am looking to buy a set of component speakers for the front of my 2001 GMC Jimmy and am looking to spend around $150 or so, maybe up to $200 and if need be I can get a set of Rainbow SLC 265s for $220.

Here are what I am looking at, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=16688, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=13544[/URL], http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=15340, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=11798, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=14414, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=17540, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=12999, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=13368, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=11418, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=17563, http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=14754. So, what of the sets I listed will give the best bang for the buck and still knock my socks off with their sound quality? All help is appreciated.

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[Krown 10+ year member]

Can't go wrong with MB Quarts. Although, I do like how the JL VR650'S sounds. Personally, I'd go with the first set you posted.

 

[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

Ok, it has been narrowed down between these http://www.cadencestore.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=89&idproduct=235 or these http://car.rainbow-audio.de/products/details.php?lan=2&pro=1&lin=7&art=231150

 

[tbasile1 10+ year member]

lot of choices there!!

if it was me, id take the Quarts out of the choices from onlinecarstereo, but id prolly go with the Rainbows if ya got a deal!

but the JLs and PGs arent bad either, im not a big fan of RF and Alpine speakers

but man ya gotta get out and listen to some of these speakers!!!!!

 

[tbasile1 10+ year member]

well now that you narrowed down between Cadence and Rainbow, although ive never heard either, from what i hear and read, the Rainbows are very good speakers and pretty highly regarded on this forum!

 

[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

Or what about a CDT Audio set in that price range, I can get both the SLC 265 and Cadence CVL-6K for $220.

 

[jaco 10+ year member]

i have never used cadence or rainbow.

but have read noyhing but good stuff about rainbow.

i've read mostly bad about cadence speakers.

i'd love to try rainbow but all thier stuff looks like @ss

 

[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

Ok, I just ordered a pair of Rainbow SLC 265 speakers.

 

[tbasile1 10+ year member]

coolio, tell us how them bad boys sound hooked up to the Sundown amp!!

 

[TahoeTexan 10+ year member]

Definitely let us know how you like them. I am still trying to decide between the SLC265 Kick's and CDT HD-62's. I really want strong punchy bass/midbass with smooth and clear vocals and highs. I am leaning towards the Rainbows also.

 

[Trendkill 10+ year member]

What's the difference between the normal SLC265's and the SLC265 Kicks?

 

[TahoeTexan 10+ year member]

The kicks produce ~3db more in the lower range. Suposedly ideal for installation in doors and where more midbass is wanted. And they are about $50 more.

 

[JohnnyBASS 10+ year member]

are thoose rainbow SLC265's the REAL DEAL?? like amazing sound quality for the money?

also wheres the best place to get em... i hear so much about them i really wanna try them out!

let me know!

thanks

 

[tbasile1 10+ year member]

Theres two dealers of Rainbow i believe on here:

Premier-Audio

and

6spdcoupe

Something like that, im sure someone else can prolly correct me lol

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

Theres two dealers of Rainbow i believe on here:
Premier-Audio

and

6spdcoupe

Something like that, im sure someone else can prolly correct me lol

And 3.5Max6Spd, IIRC.