Which High end Components?

[jeffrey_martin 10+ year member]

I currently have a set of MTX 6001 comps powered by an Infinity 7541 amp. I really dont like the way these speakers sound, so I would like to get something far better. When I bridge my amp I will have 278 watts a channel to power the speakers, so I will have plenty of power for a high end set. Which sets of components should I consider?

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

What kind of budget do you have?

I'd rather leave the amp unbridged, doesn't make any sense to go with a "high-end" set and then run passives that aren't ideal for your specific install...

 

[jeffrey_martin 10+ year member]

What kind of budget do you have?
I'd rather leave the amp unbridged, doesn't make any sense to go with a "high-end" set and then run passives that aren't ideal for your specific install...

My budget is around $300-400, but I would prefer to buy a set which are considered the best bang for the buck.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Go DIY...build your own "set"...

 

[jeffrey_martin 10+ year member]

Go DIY...build your own "set"...

What do you mean by that? I thought component speakers came in a complete set

 

[Darren5531 10+ year member]

He means going active processing and buy speakers and make a pair. 880prs some seas mids and seas neo tweets and some decent tuning skills you will be way ahead of the game. Deadening is always a large improvement.

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/index.php

 

[jeffrey_martin 10+ year member]

He means going active processing and buy speakers and make a pair. 880prs some seas mids and seas neo tweets and some decent tuning skills you will be way ahead of the game. Deadening is always a large improvement.
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/index.php

That seems a little more complicated... I would prefer to just buy a set of comps.

 

[WhoSayWho? 5,000+ posts]

Maybe consider these:

http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=SPX-17PRO

 

[jeffrey_martin 10+ year member]

Any other brand names to consider? When I searched the forum I came across names such as CDT, Hertz, Polk, Rainbow. These companies make many different models of comps, so Which ones are good?

 

[Gary S 10+ year member]

Cerwin Vega V-max 65 should be good up to 200 watts w/80HZ or higher high-pass crossover... just go easy on the gains/volume. See onlinecarstereo.com

Critical Mass comps will handle more power and a lower crossover point but they will probably be over your budget.

 

[datboiroy]

Hertz HSK165 and Image Dynamics XS65

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

The Digital Designs DDC6.5 componet set is very nice...they have got nothing but good reviews...they have been compared to the older MB Quart ...Boston PRO's and other high end componet sets.....

 

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

Pioneer Premier PRS-720

 

[Platinumxpimp 10+ year member]

Hertz HSK 165 would be nice and within your budget

 

[bose301s 5,000+ posts]

Rainbow Germaniums.