Thoughts on High End Mids/Tweets?

Hi bogey, thanks for pointing that out. This link has been updated: Loudspeaker Design Cookbook the12volt • Support the12volt.com

stevdart wrote: I pulled my post, bogey, because I finally realized that I was just running interference and don't have much value to add to this discussion.

Oops! I didn't realize non-Moderators could do that. If you want me to pull it, and can tell me how, I will.

stevdart wrote: You are not satisfied with the current sound and want to improve it.

Yes, I have not been happy with my sound in comparison to previous systems I've had. First off, I have been very impressed with the MB's bass extension. I haven't heard too many 6.5's drop like that with out distortion/bottoming out. However, the mid frequencies seem to be a little muddled. Not sure that's the best word? Not muddled like a wire is crossed, though? I think it has to do with the crappy xovers it comes with. It doesn't have the normal QM xovers, they are the QM218.21 Golf III that use xovers in a little black box. Honestly, the Boston Rally 6.5 comps I had in high school sounded much better and were half price (retail to retail, I didn't pay too much for the MB's which is why I got them from the net, also why I'm more willing to drive to demo speakers this time around.) The tweeters are a little bright (b/c titanium), but they're not too bad because I have them on the low setting. As I said before, I have come to prefer a soft dome tweeter. Sure, I understand adding a sub will help the sound out. That is not what has caused my disatisfaction though. I have used the 10w6 that I mentioned earlier with it, so I know what I would be missing. It will be going back in soon. I just took it out when I was redoing my setup to give me more truck space. And yes I do have my doors covered with Dynamat Extreme. I didn't want to do any more because I want to get a new car when I graduate next year.

the12volt wrote: Hi bogey, thanks for pointing that out. This link has been updated: Loudspeaker Design Cookbook

Great, done, she's on the way. Thanks!

Koo, you're welcome ;) the12volt • Support the12volt.com

Dyohn wrote: Active crossovers are a much easier route in car audio. You'll still need an RTA-type test platform to set it up properly.

Will the onboard RTA in the Behringer DEQ 2496, http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live/Sound/Signal/Processors?sku=182484 take care of what you're talking about or would one have to purchase the TrueRTA program you mentioned? BTW, that program is a good deal to get RTA (down to 1/24 Oct.)& O-scope for $99. Now if I only knew how to use an O-scope.