shit happens

nmemr2 · Post by **nmemr2** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:22 pm

so at the car chow last friday i managed to burn out the voice coils in my front speakers.
its not that big a deal as they were shit and i was looking to upgrade them anyway.

so the question is, what do i get next? i want components to replace the coaxials i had and im looking for a lot of power and good to great sound quality. what are your reccomendations, price isnt too much af a factor as i dont want to compromise power and quality but obviously cheaper is better

Alex B · Post by **Alex B** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:28 pm

I think rainbow do some for around the 14k mark, hey you said money was no object :lol:

nmemr2 · Post by **nmemr2** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:34 pm

i said money wasnt MUCH of an issue, im not going to spend twice what the car is worth on a set of speakers

SIKTOY · Post by **SIKTOY** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:23 am

Alpine type X components. bloody good, but pretty expensive.

Or for less, some DD C6.2 $300 mark. Again bloody good & powerful but much cheaper.

Just my opinion of a few good sets.

MINTFX · Post by **MINTFX** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:25 am

SIKTOY wrote:Or for less, some DD C6.2 $300 mark. Again bloody good & powerful but much cheaper.

I would recomend those. I have a set and they sound wicked. Really good quality aswell.

SIKTOY · Post by **SIKTOY** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:30 am

Ask blackrazor to get you a pair.

Flyboy · Post by **Flyboy** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:33 am

SIKTOY wrote:Ask blackrazor to get you a pair.

Via www.audio-apex.com :lol:

toyonut · Post by **toyonut** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:55 pm

when choosing, if you want a bolt in speaker, avoid overly wide magnets as they foul on the window runner, eg my alpine type s components with std spacer. depth is a bit of an issue, but not too bad. it is a bit of a mish to make spacers that fit in behind the trims, but it is possible.

Caveman · Post by **Caveman** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 5:53 pm

You can buy off audio-apex or PM erkel on NZICEMAG who is the new zealand distributor for Digital Designs.

BigDon · Post by **BigDon** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 6:48 pm

Eclipse
MB Quart
Boston
Infinity

These guys make some very good speakers! Price will depend on the exact model.

nmemr2 · Post by **nmemr2** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:12 pm

well after a bit more looking into it i have managed to get the list down to just 3 models i like.
rockford fosgate t162s
infinity kappa perfect 6.1
DD c6.2

all depending on the price the look and how easily i will be able to aquire them

86_rolla · Post by **86_rolla** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 9:38 pm

i got some rockford t162, the coaxial ones they go alrite but no great, i like the kappas heard them in a mates car and they sounded mint

wildchild · Post by **wildchild** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 7:09 am

what size u after

blackie · Post by **blackie** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 9:27 am

You can pick up infinity kappas for $250 at PI.. cant go wrong !! (except for the fact they are PI, not supporting local industry etc.. )

Im sure the perfects are quite a bit more expensive then the other 2 models you listed though

nmemr2 · Post by **nmemr2** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 10:32 am

wildchild wrote:what size u after

6.5" components

Alex B · Post by **Alex B** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 10:38 am

DD do a set of 6.5's for $299 and your supporting a TS member

http://www.audio-apex.com/pricelist.php

Muzzie · Post by **Muzzie** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:15 am

1998 wrote:You can buy off audio-apex or PM erkel on NZICEMAG who is the new zealand distributor for Digital Designs.

He won't sell direct..........

You have to get them through a distributer.

DeeCee · Post by **DeeCee** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 11:54 am

Erkel is the distributor Muzz.. you meant to say retailer

nmemr2 · Post by **nmemr2** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:58 pm

dave rang up hotwire for me and got a price, think he talked to anton. anyway i just have to decide really what brand i want to use (i want the whole system the same) for everything and then i will be sorted

Alex B · Post by **Alex B** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 7:34 pm

Err having the whole system the same brand isnt the best idea as it limits your choices in alot of products, for example Rainbow dont make Headunits etc etc.

Any reason why you want to stick with one brand??