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#93440 07/27/02 03:24 AM
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I'm probably going to mount the tweeters right by the woofers, but I figured even than that would be better than just some 2-ways...right? I'm not "set" on 5 1/4s, but they are usually cheaper...

Anyways, sounddomain.com has Crystal Components for $129.99
http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/CRYCSC50S

Would those be better than the Cerwin-Vegas at Crutchfield?
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-LNTt2OQF4gY/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=76300&I=050V2525&o=p&a=0

Are any of the Ultimate components over at partsexpress.com better?
http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&&DID=7&CATID=35&ObjectGroup_ID=12

And lastly, does anyone have any recommendations for something that performs better than any of the above? I'd like to keep it $130 and under...TIA.

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Sometime later I'll be getting a sub, so you think 5 1/4 should be good enough? With 5 1/4 I can put the tweeters in with the woofers...something I can't do with 6 1/2...right?

Anyway, I found a set-up SVT Colin had from awhile ago at partsexpress.com, but 2/3 parts aren't sold anymore. Does anyone have any inexpensive (but good) combinations like he did? Would buying everything seperately make it harder for a dumb ass like me to get everything going? I just need to get wire than right?

I'm just trying to find some components before I have fun searching for a 4-channel amp to power them...wonder who'll I ask... laugh TIA guys.

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I would go with 6.5 instead of 5.25 I have kappa components, 5.25 and am disappointed in them. If you get a bigger midbass then you have to do some modifications, but it is simple to do. Grab a dremmel and it is a snap. Also I am very biased (I swear by my infinity's) however cerwin vega makes a good speaker, very punchy midbass. Midbass is one area of extreme importance that not many really consider.


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If you are looking for a good solution on a budget, check out the following.

Midbass:



Tweeters



Crossovers:


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Here's what just arrived at my door on Tuesday from PE. wink

Vifa 1" Cloth Dome Tweeter

Vifa 5" Mid-Bass Driver

Soundstream Exact 5.3 Crossover

It's quite a bit more than the budget components you're referring to though.

For a low budget system, you could try the same crossover (or build your own for a couple of bucks worth of parts) and these:

6.5" Poly Woofer

Ultimate Silk Dome Tweeter

In any case, you could come up with an infinite amount of combinations of many different drivers.


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Thanks, so for $104.76 I get:
#279-130 NEODYMIUM TWEETER $25.80 each
#269-340 EXACT 4.3 CROSSOVER 2-WAY $14.88 each
#290-308 6-1/2" POLY CONE WOOFER 4 OHM $11.70 each

Ordered all the parts...

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For that tweeter (it's actually a Vifa D26-NC-05-06) you can get flush or wedge mount cups here. Look under tweeter mounting accessories.

Speaker City U.S.A.

If you plan on surface mounting the tweet, you won't need them.


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So given those components, what should I be looking for in an amp? I need a four channel, as I'm going to get a sub later when I have more money. Would 50x4 at 4ohms be good? The woofer says 50WRMS...but at what? 3.6? 91321.42? The tweeter says 40WRMS at 6ohms if I'm reading it right. On to amps:

There is the US acoustics 65x4 for $129.99
http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/USAUSX4065

There is an underrated 50x4 American Bass HP504 for I think like $180
http://www.americanbassusa.com/amp_specs.html

As always, let me know if you guys have better recommendations for under $200. TIA.

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I have a pair of those tweeters,,,they are very very good....especially when mounted on the inner sails,,(side mirrors)...


He's chaaarging!!!...(add scottish accent)...

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