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<blockquote data-quote="g8rforester" data-source="post: 1312834" data-attributes="member: 563084">Hello all, this is my first thread on this forum, although I have responded to a few threads here and there.Well, here&#039;s the issue:I set out today to reinstall my system after it was stolen.&nbsp; I purchased over the course of the past few months amps and speakers when I found good buys.&nbsp; I have a set of CDT EF-61cf separates, a set of CDT EF-61cv coax/separates, a MTX Thunder 502 (125x2), a MTX Thunder 282 (70x2), and a MTX Thunder 421D (420x1 @ 2ohms).I got the amps hooked up and I was putting in the front components when I was stymied by the fact that the basket on the CDTs is too large to fit in the 6x8 adapter plate for my front door.&nbsp; As well as the fact that the coaxs are too large to fit in the 6x9 adapter in the rear.&nbsp; In order to get the speakers to fit, it would take a considerable amount of time and hacksawing of either the sheetmetal or my door panel, neither of which appeals to me.Basically what I would like to know is, are most higher end components going to have oversized baskets?&nbsp; I&#039;m going to sell the CDTs and replace them with something comparable, but if nicer speakers won&#039;t fit the adapters I&#039;m SOL because I don&#039;t have the time, space, or equipment to fabricate my own mounts.I&#039;m currently thinking of the JL Audio XR series because I have heard them and I like them, but they are only rated at 70 watts RMS, will they take 125 from the amp that I have?I&#039;d also take suggestions for component sets in the $300-500 range that will handle 125 watts RMS.Thanks in advance for any replies, and sorry if the post is rambling, but I tend to do that when I&#039;m a bit upset.EDIT:&nbsp; I decided to go with JL XRs, so I&#039;ll be posting my CDTs for sale soon, once I have some pics.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="g8rforester, post: 1312834, member: 563084"] Hello all, this is my first thread on this forum, although I have responded to a few threads here and there. Well, here's the issue: I set out today to reinstall my system after it was stolen. I purchased over the course of the past few months amps and speakers when I found good buys. I have a set of CDT EF-61cf separates, a set of CDT EF-61cv coax/separates, a MTX Thunder 502 (125x2), a MTX Thunder 282 (70x2), and a MTX Thunder 421D (420x1 @ 2ohms). I got the amps hooked up and I was putting in the front components when I was stymied by the fact that the basket on the CDTs is too large to fit in the 6x8 adapter plate for my front door. As well as the fact that the coaxs are too large to fit in the 6x9 adapter in the rear. In order to get the speakers to fit, it would take a considerable amount of time and hacksawing of either the sheetmetal or my door panel, neither of which appeals to me. Basically what I would like to know is, are most higher end components going to have oversized baskets? I'm going to sell the CDTs and replace them with something comparable, but if nicer speakers won't fit the adapters I'm SOL because I don't have the time, space, or equipment to fabricate my own mounts. I'm currently thinking of the JL Audio XR series because I have heard them and I like them, but they are only rated at 70 watts RMS, will they take 125 from the amp that I have? I'd also take suggestions for component sets in the $300-500 range that will handle 125 watts RMS. Thanks in advance for any replies, and sorry if the post is rambling, but I tend to do that when I'm a bit upset. [B]EDIT:[/B] I decided to go with JL XRs, so I'll be posting my CDTs for sale soon, once I have some pics. [/QUOTE]

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