best components for +/- $500

IlllIlI · #1 (**permalink**) 03-31-2002, 05:09 PM

hey guys, im torn here, i was planning on getting the 6.5" 2 way Q series from mb quart, they sounded amazing to me in person and i couldnt imagin a better sounding set of components.. but nobody here seems to think much of them... so im asking you guys to assist me in choosing the best 6.5 setup (i increased the 5.25 bore to 6.5)...

i was planning on spending 500 for componets since that swhat the Q's cost, but i wouldnt mind spending a little more, but dont want to spend too much more..

also what are some good web sites for car audio sales, ive been using online car stereo

tia -james

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/caraudio/default.asp

IlllIlI · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2002, 05:12 PM

the only complaints ive heard about the quarts are that they are on the bright side, well i planned on setting the tweeters to a much softer level, but do they lack of bass? i do plan to get some nice quality subs so im not expecting all that much from the mids, or should i be? i have absolutly no expierence with car audio.. just want an amazing sounding car stereo system, without spending too much money -james

IlllIlI · #3 (**permalink**) 03-31-2002, 05:16 PM

these focals look nice

IlllIlI · #4 (**permalink**) 03-31-2002, 05:20 PM

ive also heard good things about JL XR 3 ways

LUNI2NZ · #5 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 06:55 AM

Boston Acoustics Pro Series 6.5" components - $450. They also make a 3-way system with 6.5" and 4" midbass and tweeter for around $750. Awesome sound.

I have the Pro 5.25" components mounted in my kicks and the Pro Neo5t ambient tweeters in the upper door locations. Pretty good stuff.

Jay

Ces · #6 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 09:11 AM

screw those toys - for about 500 you can get the best cd technologies line. The hd 3-way with 1" silk tweeter - Go for that you wont regret it

p.s. - cdtaudio.com

eeeks · #7 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 09:31 AM

I'd recommend the Diamond HEX series or the Boston ProSeries....

I've got the boston Proseris 3 ways....freakin awesome....

however, after hearing the Diamonds, if I had to do it all over again...I would get these....

Good Luck

ted920 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 09:52 AM

Kicker L5 Solobaric Square subwoofers. Great!!!

Kicker Amps are great too!.

Ted

vodomagoo · #9 (**permalink**) 04-01-2002, 03:01 PM

im a fan of mb and focal for components and jl for subs
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