So many decisions...

Hoedizzy · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 11:11 pm Post subject: So many decisions...

Alright, I have all alpine type S speakers, and one of my lovely front 5.25's decided to blow. Now, I was wondering if I could get some imput on what type of 5.25 to replace my alpines. I am thinking of getting another set of alpine 5.25 type S's (due to the fact that mine were 3 years old, and the new type S's have higer RMS ratings) Any one have any thoughts to what should grace my front door's presence?

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ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

two suggestions....
Mb Quart.
and Focal

my two favorites
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Sally · UberTweaker Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 1158 Location: WA

I'd keep them matched w/ your rear speakers and just get the newer S series. Sounds like they just had too much use/abuse in 3 years. I wouldn't blame Alpine quality. Could also have something to do w/ temperature variation (IOWA!!!! WOOT!!!!) and the signal quality of the deck.
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Hoedizzy · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:53 pm Post subject:

JayDubya · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:00 pm Post subject:

Planet audio makes some nice speakers IMOHO
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Hoedizzy · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:05 pm Post subject:

JayDubya · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:14 pm Post subject:

Well, i haven't been able to hear them for about 18 months now, but when i had them in my prism and s10, they sounded very nice. The mids were much nicer and more ?solid? than the MB's at the time
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Hoedizzy · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 9:46 pm Post subject:

I did notice that the planet audio's did have a nice mid, but for the high they seemed a bit lacking.

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Hoedizzy · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 11:23 pm Post subject:

[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

Infinity....

Hands down one of the best sounding speakers i have ever heard.
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[KoG]^weaZel · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 2:51 pm Post subject:

^^^^ agreed! they make some of the best sounds tweets out of anyone
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sandness · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 3:02 pm Post subject:

First off, are you amping these or running them off head unit power?
If using head unit power, I'd agree with either Infinity or Pioneer sets.
If you are amping them, you've got lots of options. I'd say some CDT's would kick ass, or some Type X's if you're down with dropping dough.

Hoedizzy · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:05 pm Post subject:

[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

Pioneer makes the best headunit for the money.

Awesome quality and more features per dollar than any brand.
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ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

yeah sally...i agree with you
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Hoedizzy · Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 11:07 pm Post subject:

Yea....I was a little confused as well.....

I though my head unit was fine....is there something someones not telling me??

ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

what head unit do you have again.?

And you shouldnt need bass blockers unless your head unit doesnt have an HPF.... which it should.
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Hoedizzy · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:47 pm Post subject:

It's a JVC head unit.

ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

im sure you have it in there..... this is essential with subs hooked up...=D
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Hoedizzy · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 2:36 pm Post subject:

Under my understanding the head unit has full range sent out of the front and back channels, and then you have your pre-amp for the seperate amp. The speakers themselves should have some type of crossover built in them to block unattainable frequences. (at least that's what my type S's say on the box.