Which fron speakers
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Which fron speakers
I guess this is a tough one, since if you have one you don't know what the other sounds like, but wondering what the feeling is between CDT CL-61A-25 6.5" speakers and Focal 165VR3's. Thanks. Just ordered my JL 900/5 AMP so I want to be careful selecting speakers, EQ, and possible replacement sub.
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I've used a set of 6.5" Focal Polyglass co-axes as fronts for several years, and they sound great -- but gave me major ear fatigue after 10-20min of listening at moderate volume levels (even with tweeter attenuation at 0db or -3db settings on the crossover). Also felt that the mid-bass was lacking for any frequencies below 100Hz, which probably wouldn't be as much of a problem with the 3-way setup your looking at. But I'm not really sure how you're planning on squeezing both 6.5" and 4" speakers up front though.
Was thinking about switching to CDT components for my next install, based solely on the company's good reviews, but have never had the pleasure of listening to them in person. Would like to step up to Focal's K2 Power series, but I really can't justify spending $600+ on a single pair of speakers.
Good luck with your decision!
Was thinking about switching to CDT components for my next install, based solely on the company's good reviews, but have never had the pleasure of listening to them in person. Would like to step up to Focal's K2 Power series, but I really can't justify spending $600+ on a single pair of speakers.
Good luck with your decision!
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Well, woofersetc offered such a good deal on the CDT speakers that I'm going with them. Also a JL 900/5 amp, audiocontrol EQ and a JL w6 10" sub. I'll post how the setup sounds after install next Friday.
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After we lost AM radio installing an AVIC Z-2 in our GTI I promised my wife I'd never swap out a factory head unit. That worked out ok because we just put in the Z100 BT. Excellent unit. But with the EVO the nav, music hard drive and blue tooth is decent, so I'm just replacing the amp with a JL 900/5. Joining it in the trunk will be an Audiocontrol EQ and a JL 10W6 10" sub. The speakers are CDT CL61A-25's. So many speaker recommendations out there. I was just intrigued with CDT and for around $179 for the set I went with them.
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Well, I had hoped to pick my car up today but it was all tore up at closing time so I'll get it tomorrow. As you summised, the W6 wouldn't fit, but he thinks they can find a JL that will. But he made an adjustment to the RF, stuff above my head when he explained it, and I do have the JL 900/5 powering it, so he said I should check out how it sounds and maybe I'll just want to leave it. At any rate, really looking forward to getting my car tomorrow.
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Well, I had hoped to pick my car up today but it was all tore up at closing time so I'll get it tomorrow. As you summised, the W6 wouldn't fit, but he thinks they can find a JL that will. But he made an adjustment to the RF, stuff above my head when he explained it, and I do have the JL 900/5 powering it, so he said I should check out how it sounds and maybe I'll just want to leave it. At any rate, really looking forward to getting my car tomorrow.
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I think there's an EvoM member here that makes a fiberglass replica of the RF sub box that's supposed to fit a W6 (comes loaded with it, or empty). I'll see if I can find the thread again, as it looks really nice.. otherwise, I'm pretty sure he was on Ebay and had his own site as well.
I honestly have no idea why JL just doesn't make up a nice Stealthbox for the lancer platform.
I honestly have no idea why JL just doesn't make up a nice Stealthbox for the lancer platform.
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I think there's an EvoM member here that makes a fiberglass replica of the RF sub box that's supposed to fit a W6 (comes loaded with it, or empty). I'll see if I can find the thread again, as it looks really nice.. otherwise, I'm pretty sure he was on Ebay and had his own site as well.
I honestly have no idea why JL just doesn't make up a nice Stealthbox for the lancer platform.
I honestly have no idea why JL just doesn't make up a nice Stealthbox for the lancer platform.
i can't remember which thread it was, but the company has their own website. its wickedcas(dot)com. then on the left click on "magic boxes". then scroll down and click on
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They only make a drivers side box for the X - passenger side would cover the AYC reservoir. If you are replacing the stock sub with the Wicked C.A.S. box, be aware that you'll also need to order a new foam insert for the trunk - specifically the one intended for a car w/o sub (part number 7646A099 - Box, Trunk Room, LH).
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Seems pretty nice for $350.. I bought an Audioformz fiberglass box years ago for around $250, and it was just a universal-fit enclosure and the speaker mounting system was like a puzzle.
Good info, I didn't even see that mentioned anywhere.. actually I kinda figured it'd be the opposite case.