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<blockquote data-quote="spentfromnz" data-source="post: 5704975" data-attributes="member: 607990"><p>Can't be done, right? Wrong, one word for you... eBay!</p><p></p><p>Background...</p><p></p><p>I was originally planning on putting a low budget SPL/SQ hybrid system in my new Accord wagon. My intention was to make it the best of both worlds, loudish with mediocre levels of SQ. So I figured a few cheap entry level subs, powered by some even cheaper Alpine knockoff amps would do okay. Well then I came to the realization that SQ is much more important for me, and that SPL is really more about showing off than anything. That and I'm kind of fond of my hearing. I'm a bassist and a drummer, so tight, punchy bass is what I'm seeking.</p><p></p><p>What I have so far...</p><p></p><p>HU is a Panasonic C5301W that was in the car when I brought it. It's CD/MP3, motorized, with 2.5v sub out and full range out. Better than the Sony GT260 I kept out of my old car, so that went on eBay. At this stage I'm already up $40.</p><p></p><p>Then I brought a sub amp, a Pioneer 7400M, that I got in used but brand new condition for $90. It's 400W mono at 2ohm. The sub I have decided on is the Alpine R Type in 10", just waiting for one to come on offer.</p><p></p><p>Which brings us to the comps. Even though I'm going SQ now I still don't want to spend a fortune on my system. I was looking at cost effective options like the RF P162S or Earthquake's VTEK series, just because I could get a good price on those two locally. But then neither of them really scream quality.</p><p></p><p>So I began searching through eBay for some high-class comps at decent prices. One problem, good quality speakers seem to retain most of their value at auction. Then I stumbled upon a couple of items that could potentially be an unbeatable bargain. Someone is selling a set of Infinity Perfect tweeters and crossovers minus the woofers for only $30. While at the same time another person is selling Infinity Kappa woofers and tweeters with no crossovers at $1 reserve. If I could just snag those two auctions I would be scoring myself a $250 set of speakers for around $50.</p><p></p><p>However there is another option, someone is selling some Poineer TSC171PRS woofers without the tweeters or crossovers, also at $1 reserve. Which normally run $300 for a full set. I'm wondering if they will work fine off the Infinity crossover, as I think they would definitely outperform the Kappa cones.</p><p></p><p>If I do get the two Infinity sets I would end up with 4 tweeters, which should also run fine if I hook them up to the crossover in parallel right?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spentfromnz, post: 5704975, member: 607990"] Can't be done, right? Wrong, one word for you... eBay! Background... I was originally planning on putting a low budget SPL/SQ hybrid system in my new Accord wagon. My intention was to make it the best of both worlds, loudish with mediocre levels of SQ. So I figured a few cheap entry level subs, powered by some even cheaper Alpine knockoff amps would do okay. Well then I came to the realization that SQ is much more important for me, and that SPL is really more about showing off than anything. That and I'm kind of fond of my hearing. I'm a bassist and a drummer, so tight, punchy bass is what I'm seeking. What I have so far... HU is a Panasonic C5301W that was in the car when I brought it. It's CD/MP3, motorized, with 2.5v sub out and full range out. Better than the Sony GT260 I kept out of my old car, so that went on eBay. At this stage I'm already up $40. Then I brought a sub amp, a Pioneer 7400M, that I got in used but brand new condition for $90. It's 400W mono at 2ohm. The sub I have decided on is the Alpine R Type in 10", just waiting for one to come on offer. Which brings us to the comps. Even though I'm going SQ now I still don't want to spend a fortune on my system. I was looking at cost effective options like the RF P162S or Earthquake's VTEK series, just because I could get a good price on those two locally. But then neither of them really scream quality. So I began searching through eBay for some high-class comps at decent prices. One problem, good quality speakers seem to retain most of their value at auction. Then I stumbled upon a couple of items that could potentially be an unbeatable bargain. Someone is selling a set of Infinity Perfect tweeters and crossovers minus the woofers for only $30. While at the same time another person is selling Infinity Kappa woofers and tweeters with no crossovers at $1 reserve. If I could just snag those two auctions I would be scoring myself a $250 set of speakers for around $50. However there is another option, someone is selling some Poineer TSC171PRS woofers without the tweeters or crossovers, also at $1 reserve. Which normally run $300 for a full set. I'm wondering if they will work fine off the Infinity crossover, as I think they would definitely outperform the Kappa cones. If I do get the two Infinity sets I would end up with 4 tweeters, which should also run fine if I hook them up to the crossover in parallel right? [/QUOTE]
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