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September 22nd, 2004, 11:35 PM
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Well Zam I guess I am on my way
To getting a nice setup in. They told me 2 weeks for the SE-12 to be built and shipped. I did a lot of reading here: www.caraudio.com and that one is talked about with a bunch of good reviews. I think you was right on the money on that one! Thanks!
All the people on there and none responded to my post on the rest of the setup. Still wondering about the amp I have. I also couldn't find great answers on the best 5.25's out there. Any suggestions? What is available for up front? Does anyone make a plate setup to put a .75" tweeter up there or would it be too harsh? I would like to get the rest of it figured out and ordered. BTW..... Have you ever saw anyone port a box through the package tray into the car? Would it help any?     
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September 23rd, 2004, 07:59 AM
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Size of the tweeter doesn't have anything to do with harshness...get a nice soft dome tweeter.
I can't really help to much on the 5.25 selection, I always run 6.5s. For 6.5s I like the Dynaudio set, the Diamond Audio Hex series, Morel and the nicer CDT sets. I would think all their 5.25s are nice as well. If you can find them, the Phoenix Gold Ti Elite sets (made by Morel) are very good but very pricey as well. I personally run a Horn loaded compression driver (mid/tweeter) and a 6.5 mid woofer. I just like the dynamics better but they aren't for every one. Audio Wizard ported his sub box through the rear deck, maybe he can chime in... Typically, you should have the speaker and port on the same plane. I personally prefer a sealed box. I would aim them both backwards either way. Go here: http://www.carsound.com/cgi-bin/UBB_CGI/ultimatebb.cgi and read a bunch - it's a really good car audio board....
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September 24th, 2004, 09:00 PM
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Never heard rainbows but, the review really good.
Be careful though - there's good and bad ones. Watch the model. The Diamond hex are a pretty safe bet. If you like the quarts - get quarts!
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September 24th, 2004, 09:57 PM
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What sucks is around here they don't carry any of the higher end stuff. We have Tweeter, Best Buy, Audio Jam, Audio Works and maybe one other dealer. I picked the MB's out of the stuff Audio Jam carries as they sounded best. Without hearing these I am trying to go off of others that have them around. I will look for the Diamonds and see what I can find. Thanks!
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September 24th, 2004, 10:01 PM
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This is what E-Bay has:
http://search.ebay.com/Diamond-hex-s...ectZ1QQfromZR8 Are those the ones? What is your take on used stuff? See the set about mid-ways down for fairly cheap?
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September 24th, 2004, 10:37 PM
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Zam.... Looks like you know your stuff! I was just reading through some reviews and found one by a knowledgeable person that gave the dope on the Dynaudios, Diamonds and MB's. They were in that order but I can't spring for the Dyns so I may take your advice again and try the Diamonds. I already know what Quarts are like
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September 25th, 2004, 07:52 AM
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There are better out there than the Diamonds...just ALOT more $$$ (Like the Dyns). It's a compromise btween quality and cost...the Diamonds are really good for the $$$ spent.
Used ? - you take your chances. Most of the stuff I have purchased has been used. I have no problems BUT, you can always run into bad sellers who aren't honest. The used set on that list: Good deal and they have the silk soft domes. I'd say, if you feel comfortable with them being used, get them! I payed $100.00 just for my 2 6.5 mids (no tweeters or x-overs)
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September 25th, 2004, 04:20 PM
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I went to Audio Jam which I thought MAY have some of the higher end stuff but they said I would need to go to western PA to see any of that. Not going to happen so I will just poke and hope. If the CDT's don't work out I am getting the Diamonds. Where should I mount the tweeters?
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September 25th, 2004, 08:51 PM
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mount them where you like them
In our cars, I'd just put them in the dash location. The BEST place to put them is as near the mid as possible. But that's mainly for accuracy.
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September 25th, 2004, 10:10 PM
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Zam,
This is the same place I got my MB's for the truck and they said when MB went out of business or sold out to RF that MB's went in the toilet. They don't carry the line now and said anything after 2002 is garbage. They push Eclipse now which I know nothing about. Does someone sell plates to mount the tweeters in the dash location?
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September 26th, 2004, 04:57 PM
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I don't think Rockford would have trashed MB Quart...but, ya never know.
I have heard some of the Eclipse speakers and they suprised me (how good they sounded). Give them a listen You can just take some plumbers strap and bend it to get the tweeters mounted in the dash...piece of cake.
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September 27th, 2004, 11:16 PM
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September 28th, 2004, 05:41 AM
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Thanks for that! Hopefully they are in decent enough shape to use. The guy on E-Bay backed out on the deal on his for $150 plus shipping since he got another two bids that pushed them up to $125. Hopefully they don't go any higher so I feel better about him passing our deal up. I e-mailed him to see about pics so I can see what I am getting for $100.
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September 28th, 2004, 07:16 AM
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ECA is a good site...I've bought stuff off of it before with zero problems.
They don't put up with bad sellers so, everything should be fine. Hell of a deal there.
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September 28th, 2004, 06:00 PM
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That's the way all boards should be! He said other than a little dynamat on the edge of one of the mids and the missing screw they are good to go. He seemed real honest about it. I am waiting to hear back from him about how to send payment but I told him I would take them. $115.00 shipped..... better than $170.00 shipped I guess
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September 28th, 2004, 06:03 PM
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Got to love a good deal w/good timing!
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September 29th, 2004, 05:56 AM
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Well it was a good deal until he renigged on our deal. Wouldn't get back with me of where to send payment then says they are sold. I left a few choice comments for him for jerking me around
 No wonder I hate buying and selling from private parties on the internet. Still waiting for Spooln6 to pay for an E-Bay glove box that I got charged for the sale but he hasn't paid for it. Some losers out there!
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September 29th, 2004, 09:26 PM
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I think he got scared of the DOA thing. Oh well. I also missed on the E-Bay ones too.
I have heard of Boss. Are these any good? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...3284 920&rd=1
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September 29th, 2004, 11:17 PM
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No ... stick with the ones we've been talking about.
Boss is cheap copy stuff. Good looks, bad quality
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October 1st, 2004, 08:07 AM
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Zam,
I received the 12" RE SE yesterday and man what a nice piece. I just had to look at it for a while! I liked it so much...... do you think it is overkill to have two of these wonderfull pieces? I decided to just buy a new set of CDT-52Z's since I don't want to fool with trying to get used stuff from sellers. $385.00 shipped. I think 2-12's would really pound my car!
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Have you heard of these Rainbows I have been reading about? How do these compare to MB Quart?