What components are like the MB Quartz of long ago?

[rovster]

I have been brought up to date that MBQ is not what it was when I was on HS and college but I remember loving that sound. It was smooth and plush. It was soft yet full. What speakers today would compare and give me that plush sound? Not afraid to drop $500+ but not looking to go nuts either. I definitely want to avoid bright and metallic sounding it’s just not my preference. Been looking at components from JL, Morel and Focal but right now I’m buying blind. Thanks!

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[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Higher end Focal are the closest IMHO. Morel tend to a bit more laid back.

 

[Grimmjoww]

I'm in the same boat, I was in the game in the late 80's to late 90's. Back then MBQ and Boston Acoustics were the go to components. I have a Jeep and wheel and go through water crossings a lot so I cant drop a ton on door components. That being said I have tried several sets of $100 comps and they all sound "tinny" imo. I'm going to step it up as well.

 

[HardofWhoring]

Here are some deals: and 2 suggestions:

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165 V20 - Focal 6.5" 70W RMS Polyglass Series 2-Way Component Speakers System

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Focal 165KR 6.5" 80W RMS 2-Way Component Speakers System

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[deez283 10+ year member]

Like all above said, You want to be looking at focal.

 

[mat3833 10+ year member]

I mean, I have a set of MB Quart QM 218.61Q comps I've been holding on too for quite awhile. If you aren't afraid to spend some cash, they are ******* phenomenal if you mount the tweeters off-axis.

Matt

 

[SilverSquared 10+ year member]

Go to Breakers and check into BLAM. Dont rule out Morel and CDT either.
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[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Hertz Mille are prob some of the best components Ive heard in a very long time on a Gladen amp.

 

[Jimg]

In the $600 range
I like my stereo integrity speakers so far
Tm65 midbass $399
m25 tweeters $199