Need help deciding between these comps

[Chowder Head 10+ year member]

Hey guys. I recently purchased a Pioneer DEH-P880PRS head unit and now I'm looking to get some actual speakers in my door as opposed to the stock garbage.

I was originally contemplating going between active or passive but I THINK I decided on passive. Anyway, back to the matter at hand. I've been looking around the forums and searching my butt off and found some in the price range I want to spend that look good. Only problem is I can't decide which ones to get, ha.

The one I've been looking at include: CDT EF-61FG, Image Dynamics CTX65CS, Cadence CWM6, Zapco i-6.2, and the Polk MOMO MMC6500.

Out of those choices, I think I'm leaning towards either the ID CTX65CS's or the MOMO's. From what I hear about the MOMO's they are an excellent speaker for like less than $180. CTX65CS's just sound like a great overall speaker.

So out of those choices which would you choose and more importantly, WHY? I know there's some slight price differences between some of the ones I've listed so I was hoping if the extra cost of one is worth it over the less cost of another. If that makes sense.

Any replies would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

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[skittlesRgood 10+ year member]

i would go with the IDs. they really live up to good SQ while still getting pretty loud.

 

[blacksatsc2 10+ year member]

Id's There sexy speakers.

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

ID's or TS-D720PRS's.

 

[Chowder Head 10+ year member]

Hmmm...thought the answers were going to be mixed, ha. But I guess that's a good thing. If you all guys think the ID's are the way to go then that will make my decision that much more easier.

Is there a certain genre or "type" of music the ID's play the best? Like songs that have a lot of mid base, highs, etc?

Deja, what are the TS-D720PRS's? I did a Google search and I literally found nothing. Nothing, as in my search returned absolutely no web sites, haha.

Any more replies would still be appreciated, thanks!

 

[MBrock4u 10+ year member]

Polk momos are excellent. I have been very happy with mine for front stage. Amazingly clear and clear. Id is a good choice as well. Crutchfield has a sale on the momos at this time. Good price!

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

Deja, what are the TS-D720PRS's? I did a Google search and I literally found nothing. Nothing, as in my search returned absolutely no web sites, haha.

Ah dammit, sorry I mistyped... the correct model number is TS-C720PRS. They are the Pioneer Premier comps. There's a review over at DIYMA, and keep in mind these guys are as hardcore SQ as they come. They can be found here for purchase.

A cheaper alternative that uses some of the same technology are the new TS-D1720C's. They also get great reviews and can be had for $102 shipped.

 

[Chowder Head 10+ year member]

Thanks for telling me about the TS-C720PRS's, they sound pretty fantastic.

So know I pretty much decided it's between the TS-C720PRS or the ID's. MOMO's are a close alternative.

Just one last question. Forgive the noobiness of this but I'm curious. Now, active versus passive. I know, I know. I read the sticky and know what the difference is between them is but my question is if I get the TS-C720PRS's and want to run them active, do I need anything else special compared to running them passive? Other than a HU that allows an active setup which sounds like mine will?

I'm interested in tweaking my stuff to make it sound the best it can but was wondering if I need anything special, like more wiring or something to make it happen. And if I want to run them active, I need a 4 channel amp correct?

Thanks again for the assistance everyone and the patience! Any more input would still be appreciated!

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[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

Seems a waste to have the HU and NOT go active. Do some reading on DIYMA as there's a ton of threads on active sets to fit any budget from $100 to $1k.

And you need nothing but a 4 channel amp to run active with that HU. Most guys run the 720's active and change the tweeters anyway, so why not just get what you want from the start.

 

[Chowder Head 10+ year member]

That's what I was thinking. I mean, I see myself going active in the future anyway so I might as well get it going now you know?

So if I get one of the comp speakers I get, get a 4 channel amp, and wire them up I'll be good to go if I wanted to go with passive OR active?

In other words, let's say for some reason I run these passive. If I wanted to run them active later on, is there anything else I have to get? Or if and when I wanted to run them active instead of passive, I just access it through the HU and go from there? Meaning there is no other equipment I have to buy to convert from a passive setup to an active one? Hope that makes sense. If not, I'll try to explain it again.

Thanks again everyone!