Components, Whats the best?

whats the best component system for high power amps?

There's so many out there.  Helps to narrow it down to a certain price range if possible.  I like MB Quart, Focal, Kicker, and Infinity, but there are many many more to choose from out there.  Also depends on what kind of system you're gonna integrate it with (head unit, back speakers, subs, amps, etc.)

Does headunit really make that much a diff?? Need also more info...there isn't a "best" set of components out their...only what sounds best to you and suits your individual needs. I like Boston, Diamond, Focal, MB Quart and Polk Audio personally.

Yes, HU does make a difference but I think only in RTA for SQ. Otherwise it's the options, features & looks that will make you decide one model over another.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

look at Focal, Diamond, a/d/s/, Rainbow, AVI, Dyn, MB Quart, Morel, or Image Dynamics...all very nice sounding speakers, and most of them are capable of handling great amounts of power...

and Jeff is correct, with most of the higher end hu's, it all boils down to what you like...display, features/options, etc...

what i had in mind is:Plans are to run 2 sets of 572.5cf parallel 2 Ohm stereo off a RF 500.2. Understanding that gains may need to be adjusted. Is this too much amp for this application? Does anyone run anything similar.Installed in 2002 explorer sport trac.

Specs follow:Opinions on these speakers are welcome.Any help would be appreciated.

572.5cf
Type: 5" x 7" 2-Way,
Custom-Fit
Speaker Impedance: 4 ohms
Power Handling: 100W RMS, 300W Peak
Sensitivity (2.83V, 1m): 90dB
Frequency Response: 40Hz – 21kHz
Mounting Depth: 2-3/8" (61mm)

Rockford Fosgate 500.2 (2001)
250 W @ 2 OHMS RMS

BTW speakers are infinity kappa

I have a nakamichi head unit and im going with a 3-way focal component set. MB-Quart, a/d/s, diamond audio are also some other options.

I personally have 2 sets of MB Quart components in my truck. I did a lot of shopping and looking and in my opinion they are the best sounding component speakers. Remember though different speakers sound better to different people. I would look around and listen to some if you can. If you don't want look, I'd go with MB Quart..you won't be dissapointed.

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Dyer

I had a set of Infinity 60.5cs (6/5" woofer, 1" tweeter). I was actually not impressed at all by them, maybe because they were only being powered by my Alpine HU. But when once of the woffer blew out (it had been repaired earlier...only a matter of time I guess) I ended up changing out the woofers with 63.5i 3-Ways and hooking them to the low side of the 60.5cs crossovers output, leaving the 1" tweeters in. This setup I think sounded much better. I also have the 63.5i's in the rear so maybe the systems more balanced like this...don't know. Make sure you go somewhere and listen to them before you buy them.

Allan.

I would go with CDT audio. They are relatively new to the states. They are made in finland. I found a fantastic deal at outerlimitsaudio.com. I called and talked to Steve Lockhart. I ended up getting about 800-1000 dollars worth of speakers for 450. Definately check these out

All the manufactures listed are great and sound good, but think cost wise along with sound. Do you want 2 or 3 way components? 2 are nice 3 great but yer gonna spend bug bucks. I have a set of 6 1/2" Alpine Type R 2way components. Yeah I know Alpine is mid priced name, but they have great high and low definition, and they are very crisp to listen to with any type of music. Whatever you choose good luck...eh!

CANADA ROCKS!!!

It's all ur personal prefference but i love my Infinities, so clean so clear

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Peace

Yeah, I also had a pair of Infinities with 100wrms of PG power, sounded actually pretty good

I recently purchased a set of CDT baraxials from www.outerlimitsaudio.com I got them for a great price and there are nothing but rave reviews about these speakers. Lot of cutting edge technology at a very reasonable price. Check out there website www.cdtaudio.com for the details.

CDT has very good products. I know that there are a lot of loyal infinity fans out there (I am with some perfects), but as far as components i would go with 1.MB Quart, 2.CDT, then infinity or others

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Dyer

how many people listened to a/d/s 3 series?

Well, in MHO I'd say 1.Focal, 2.MB Q/ Diamond, 3.Boston and then the rest...but that's just what I've listened to personally.

#1 Mb Quart
#2 Focal
#3 Dynaudio
#4 A/D/S/

Then Boston Acoustics Pro series,Infinity Kappa Perfect,and so on.

if you think MB Quarts are #1, go take a listen at some AVIs if you can...unreal how true and accurate they are...

listen to the BSM TriStars and enjoy musical bliss...I am saving up for a set soon...make my Focals sound so poor :(

I forgot to mention that the list i made was personal opinion.Yes AVI were and maybe still are great,but you just don't hear much about them,and BSM ...who are they ?
A budy of mine just bought some Elemental Design subs,that's another company i never heard from...but i love my a/d/s/ to much to even consider trying some fly by night company's product.Just personal opinion thou.

BSM is AVI's flagship line. It's all good though, whatever sounds good to you is always going to be "best".

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Integra Hatch
AC Overdrive
Alpine ERE-G180
PG T400.4
RF 500a2
Boston Acoustics RC51
12" Polk MOMO

hehe...I have alot of good feelings about the a/d/s/ lines myself, dont get me wrong...

but I assure you AVI is not a fly by night company...they are a Canadian company, and have been around for years...they dont have widespread popularity because they arent manufactured in the States...and it seems to me that alot of Americans think really poorly of Canadian gear for some reason...(even though the first class D amp was designed and manufactured by a now defunct Canadian company...Blade...great old gear, as long as you didnt buy the Grenade series...they were aptly named...)

when advising people about what company makes the "best" speakers, I try to give them a wide array of speakers I have heard and truly think sound good...all of these speakers have different listening qualities, but I cant see someone being unhappy with any of them...it all boils down to what you like to hear...

I am sorry if I miscommunicated that with my previous posts...give as many of these speakers a personal audition before you take anyones word on what they will sound like...

I totally agree with you.I'm sure AVI stuff is good but like i said because they don't advertise heavy like the big makers they tend to fall in the shadow.I remember AVI very well in the early to mid nineties,they were the brand to have but then i heard that they were bought out by someone and that was about it.
In my car i have a good mix of stuff from North America,Germany and Japan.
Thank you .
Dan

LOVE MY JL XR's