Pick my Crossover points :)!

[BrianChia 10+ year member]

Just because a driver is significantly better on paper doesn't mean that the system will be significantly better. Mismatches in quality levels of the drivers can also result in a worse or at least mismatched sound quality of the overall system. Distortion at certain bands becomes relatively MORE noticeable so the system may sound worse psychologically. Also a better driver will still require a better crossover to fully realize it's potential, not just a textbook alignment. So mixing the RS midrange, the Dayton silkie, and the Pioneer woofer is mixing three drivers that are in different classes altogether and also have different "timbers", whereas the 3 Pioneers probably are in a similar class and are most likely more closely "timber" matched. Without spending considerable time and effort on crossover design or using testing and measuring equipment, the end result of one system is not guaranteed to be better than the end result of the other system even if the drivers used are more expensive and better on paper.

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

I see where your coming from, just different schools of thought //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif I would rather start with something proven to be high quality than sacrifice the integreity of the system just because I already own a set of woofers...

I would just ditch the woofers all together IMO, but to each his own //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[ballstothewall 10+ year member]

Remember, build what you really want the first time. It'll be cheaper in the long run. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[mavster 10+ year member]

Remember, build what you really want the first time. It'll be cheaper in the long run. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

True...but not enough space, lack of equipment...and spending tons in car audio...makes this a 3rd or 4th string deal...

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

Remember, build what you really want the first time. It'll be cheaper in the long run. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Agreed...

True...but not enough space, lack of equipment...and spending tons in car audio...makes this a 3rd or 4th string deal...

I still say start with good drivers, and later on, once you have the knowledge and tools, mod the drivers and replace the crossovers to your liking //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Otherwise you will have to do extensive modifications to mod the pioneers like I do....or ultimately replace them with something else

Difference between me and you: You have a choice in drivers while still remaining within your budget. I on the other hand was limited to only ONE full range 8 inch driver, the Pioneer B20. Everything else was 4-5 times the price. Take advantage of your situation, IMO //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif