Does anyone have any experience or oppinions on audiobahn as far as component speakers go? Specifically their 3 way component speaks?? A friend of mine swears by them, but he also thinks that his 97 civic is god's gift to the car world, so i dont know what to think...They sound pretty good. Any other suggestions on a 3 way component set up for the front sound stage is appreciated.
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MaddShadez
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Audiobahn sucks pretty bad, but hey they have chrome!
There used to be an expression in car audio, if it sounds like crap, chrome it and they will buy it.
Audiobahn sucks pretty bad, but hey they have chrome!
There used to be an expression in car audio, if it sounds like crap, chrome it and they will buy it.Pauls dropped 8
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3 way sets:
dynaudio 340 & 360
cdt es643
cdt hd642
focal 165w3
and the list can go on and on. dj, add the rainbow stuff.
3 way sets:
dynaudio 340 & 360
cdt es643
cdt hd642
focal 165w3
and the list can go on and on. dj, add the rainbow stuff.
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Only the Rainbow References are $7000, then there is the Rainbow Platinum which is $2000, Rainbow Pro 3 ways (what I have) which are $1000, then a few other 2 ways like Pro Extreme, Vandiums, etc.
Focal Utopia's are about the only Focal set I'd consider. That's the set with the better tweeter, the rest all have very harsh tweeters.
I used to own a set of resolutions, they were awesome. They could get super super loud, and still play clean. I loved the tweeter too. I can't speak as much for the SQ since when I had them I wasn't as into it as much. You can get them as low as $160 certain places, which for the price are the best speakers you can get IMHO.
Only the Rainbow References are $7000, then there is the Rainbow Platinum which is $2000, Rainbow Pro 3 ways (what I have) which are $1000, then a few other 2 ways like Pro Extreme, Vandiums, etc.
Focal Utopia's are about the only Focal set I'd consider. That's the set with the better tweeter, the rest all have very harsh tweeters.
I used to own a set of resolutions, they were awesome. They could get super super loud, and still play clean. I loved the tweeter too. I can't speak as much for the SQ since when I had them I wasn't as into it as much. You can get them as low as $160 certain places, which for the price are the best speakers you can get IMHO.
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yeah, i saw those, they fall right into about the same price range (actually a little cheaper) as the Focal Utopias. ill have to give it some more thought. im buying some front speakers within the next week, so we'll see. In the mean time, any input is still appreciated.
With the resolutions, I was thinking about getting a 2 way 5.25 set and then adding a 6.5 mid-bass in on the other two amp channels. Which leads me to my next question, If I have a 4 channel amp, and I want all four channels to go to the front, can I use the 'Front' line level inputs and then jump off of the pre amp outputs and put it back in for 'rear' so that the 'front' and the 'rear' are playing the same thing?? I plan on having a separate, smaller amp for rear fill. just making sure the amp wouldn't cook itself if I tried to do that...
yeah, i saw those, they fall right into about the same price range (actually a little cheaper) as the Focal Utopias. ill have to give it some more thought. im buying some front speakers within the next week, so we'll see. In the mean time, any input is still appreciated.
With the resolutions, I was thinking about getting a 2 way 5.25 set and then adding a 6.5 mid-bass in on the other two amp channels. Which leads me to my next question, If I have a 4 channel amp, and I want all four channels to go to the front, can I use the 'Front' line level inputs and then jump off of the pre amp outputs and put it back in for 'rear' so that the 'front' and the 'rear' are playing the same thing?? I plan on having a separate, smaller amp for rear fill. just making sure the amp wouldn't cook itself if I tried to do that...
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To each his own but I thought the rockford Q's sounded aweful. The Kickers were much more detailed, and not nearly as harsh.
I would get the Kicker 6.5's and if you want a midbass get the RMB8. It's an awesome super slim midbass (2.5 inches deep i think) The kicker 6.5 still slams fairly well by itself.
If you want 4 channels to play off of one set of preamps, just get some RCA splitters (Y cables). Remember to power only midbasses you'll need crossovers (low and high) to limit the midbass' frequencies.
To each his own but I thought the rockford Q's sounded aweful. The Kickers were much more detailed, and not nearly as harsh.
I would get the Kicker 6.5's and if you want a midbass get the RMB8. It's an awesome super slim midbass (2.5 inches deep i think) The kicker 6.5 still slams fairly well by itself.
If you want 4 channels to play off of one set of preamps, just get some RCA splitters (Y cables). Remember to power only midbasses you'll need crossovers (low and high) to limit the midbass' frequencies.
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good call, i almost forgot about that. I better start looking for a good one of those too. I have heard good things about audio control. any other suggestions are, as always, appreciated.
I think im going to have to dedicate my system to you guys after it is all done! Thanks for all of your help everyone!
Equalizers
good call, i almost forgot about that. I better start looking for a good one of those too. I have heard good things about audio control. any other suggestions are, as always, appreciated.
I think im going to have to dedicate my system to you guys after it is all done! Thanks for all of your help everyone!
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audio control makes some awesome equipment, you can't go wrong with them.
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audio control makes some awesome equipment, you can't go wrong with them.
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My solution:
http://www.audiocontrol.com/MobileAudio/Products/images/Photos_Lg/EQS_Photo.jpg
Ill just use the "rear" set as the Mid-Bass control and front for the front tweets and mids. Since the actual rear chanel really isnt that important besides a little fill, ill run it through the 4 channel as it is.
RE: Equalizers
My solution:
http://www.audiocontrol.com/MobileAudio/Products/images/Photos_Lg/EQS_Photo.jpg
Ill just use the "rear" set as the Mid-Bass control and front for the front tweets and mids. Since the actual rear chanel really isnt that important besides a little fill, ill run it through the 4 channel as it is.