Massive Audio CK6V Stage 3 VS. Massive Audio CK6V Stage 5

[singleton 10+ year member]

What is the difference between CK6V (Stage 3) and CK6V (Stage 5)?

Sonicelectronix's has the stage 5 but is out of stock; Onlinecarstereo has the stage 3's

Are the stage 3's worth avoiding?

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[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

What is the difference between CK6V (Stage 3) and CK6V (Stage 5)?
Sonicelectronix's has the stage 5 but is out of stock; Onlinecarstereo has the stage 3's

Are the stage 3's worth avoiding?

Stage 3s had crossover issues that cause "harsh" or overly "bright" tweeters. The stage 5's fixed that issue. You could always get Stage 3s and find some Stage 5 xovers or run active though if you must buy now.

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

What is the difference between CK6V (Stage 3) and CK6V (Stage 5)?
Sonicelectronix's has the stage 5 but is out of stock; Onlinecarstereo has the stage 3's

Are the stage 3's worth avoiding?

Stage 3s had crossover issues that cause "harsh" or overly "bright" tweeters. The stage 5's fixed that issue. You could always get Stage 3s and find some Stage 5 xovers or run active though if you must buy now.

 

[singleton 10+ year member]

Thanks for the explanation - I definetely do not want to buy and then have to switch out the crossovers. So I'll probably just wait a little while to see if sonicelectronix gets restocked and if not then I might just go for the RK6's instead.

 

[zako 10+ year member]

I have heard the notion that RK6 play louder, but less tight. CK6 play tighter bass, but still are pretty loud and bassy. The tweeter is the same on both.

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

Why you sticking to massive so hard? Whats your budget?

 

[singleton 10+ year member]

Sorry not really sticking to the Massive Audio - I am looking for SQ over SL

I really want to be able to purchase from an authorized dealer so that is making it a little tough given the typical online dealers and their great prices.

My budget for the components are $150-$200 or less.

I have been considering:

Polk Audio MM6501 (top of my budget)

Boston Acoustics SC60 ($170)

CDT HD61 (top of my budget - maybe a dealer can cut me a discount)

Rainbow SLX265 Deluxe or SLC265 (again top of my budget)

Any input welcomed

 

[Seraphim38 10+ year member]

don't forget Morel Maximo 6.5 components at $170 as well. I chose them over the Polk Audio MM6501 and they come as one of the most if not the most recommended set of components at $170 or under.

 

[MisterDeadeye 10+ year member]

don't forget Morel Maximo 6.5 components at $170 as well. I chose them over the Polk Audio MM6501 and they come as one of the most if not the most recommended set of components at $170 or under.

Those were on sale at Amazon a while ago for like $70.

I'd rather have ID CTX65CSs.

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

Sorry not really sticking to the Massive Audio - I am looking for SQ over SL
I really want to be able to purchase from an authorized dealer so that is making it a little tough given the typical online dealers and their great prices.

My budget for the components are $150-$200 or less.

I have been considering:

Polk Audio MM6501 (top of my budget)

Boston Acoustics SC60 ($170)

CDT HD61 (top of my budget - maybe a dealer can cut me a discount)

Rainbow SLX265 Deluxe or SLC265 (again top of my budget)

Any input welcomed

I just bought the CDT HD61 set, ill let you know how it sounds //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

They looked the best to me, plus i really like there tiny crossovers. Since mine have to go under my dash its convenient.

 

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Sorry not really sticking to the Massive Audio - I am looking for SQ over SL
I really want to be able to purchase from an authorized dealer so that is making it a little tough given the typical online dealers and their great prices.

My budget for the components are $150-$200 or less.

I have been considering:

Polk Audio MM6501 (top of my budget)

Boston Acoustics SC60 ($170)

CDT HD61 (top of my budget - maybe a dealer can cut me a discount)

Rainbow SLX265 Deluxe or SLC265 (again top of my budget)

Any input welcomed

I just bought the CDT HD61 set, ill let you know how it sounds //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

They looked the best to me, plus i really like there tiny crossovers. Since mine have to go under my dash its convenient.

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

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