Working on front stage with LOW BUDGET

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

I have 2 JBL 10's powered by a fosgate 2 channel amp. I am wanting to improve SQ, so thought adding a component set would be the best way to achieve that. Here are the ones I was considering, mainly to match my subs:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7432_--+OVERSTOCK+CLOSEOUT-+--+JBL+GTO507C.html

I would probably also add this:

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=762&i=237XT52&search=237xt&tp=2809

This will be ran off of the head unit. How does this setup sound? I am on a budget of about $100, have considered an amp but want to try it off the head unit first. Is there anything better for the price? Thanks.

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[Colt9699 10+ year member]

I like JBL comps, had a set previously and they did quite well.

running them off the HU for now would be ok but an amp is highly recomended

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

I am going to look at a kicker 100.2 or 150.2 to power them. I am new, and my factory speakers sound good to me, BECAUSE I have never heard anything better. For that reason, I think running them off the head unit will be fine. If I do not like it, I will get the amp later, but that is a consideration. Thanks a lot, anyone else?

 

[Colt9699 10+ year member]

for about the same cash as those JBL's you can get PG rsd's that everyone is raving about.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

Instead of wasting money on low quality stuff, I am considering just replacing the factory speakers with these: http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?o=r&g=52100&i=500SPS17C2&tp=94&tab=review

I know it won't sound as good as the components and will be harder to tune, but will it help any at all since I will be running off the head unit? Thank you.

 

[miker 5,000+ posts]

Pg RSD's *****..

 

[ronjon228 10+ year member]

Yep, as all the others have said, PG RSD's. $87.00 SHIPPED from Ebay. Mine will be here Monday. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

Then pick up a Profile amp to power them when you get the $$$.....

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

I am still playing around with numbers to find out what I can do. I am guessing the RSD's will be a good set, much better than the others?? Thanks.

 

[DejaWiz 5,000+ posts]

Yes, the RSd's will make love to your ears if you install and power then correctly. Deaden your doors, if not seal and deaded them. The RSd's love power according to all the reviews.... give them a clean 2x120-150w rms to get the most out of them.

Also look for deals on the Pioneer TS-C160R, as they can be had for around the $120 range. They'll do just fine off of 2x50-120w rms.

 

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

x5, it looks like now, on the RSd's

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

OK, system has changed. I am planning to run the PG RSD's, I guess 5 1/4 inch ones. I will power this with a Cerwin Vega EXL-400.4 amp. Does this sound like a good combo for less than $200? Thanks a lot.

 

[Etac 10+ year member]

i cant wait till they run out of rsd's

im sick of hearing about these speakers lol

 

[Symon_say 10+ year member]

i cant wait till they run out of rsd's im sick of hearing about these speakers lol

They did like a month ago, and they bring more

 

[miker 5,000+ posts]

OK, system has changed. I am planning to run the PG RSD's, I guess 5 1/4 inch ones. I will power this with a Cerwin Vega EXL-400.4 amp. Does this sound like a good combo for less than $200? Thanks a lot.

Umm, get a 2 ch amp, would be cheaper, and have more power.. (Not sure if you can bridge both channles on that amp.)