Hi, currentyl I am running my Alpine Hu with my stock Bose speakers and I am getting tired of the poor sound. I hear people swear about the CDT Audio CL-61A 6-1/2" Component System from TheZeb.com Now my question is if I replace the front Bose components with these CDT one's will the sound improve much over stock if I run them with just power from the HU for a while then amp then get a set of CDT coaxials or some other kind in the back.. Will the sound improve much over stock Bose if I run all 6 aspeakers off of HU power? thanks for your time.

bump, i was looking at getting the ones with the silk dome tweeters for $159

yes you will love the upgrade. people rave about them for the price/performance ratio. i have the cl61s's and the cl6x in the rears getting 50 watts per speaker and i think its great. with the h/u they will sound decent also...do the upgrade!

these speakers are the most mentioned speakers on the forum these days...for good reason. do it.

Thanks SLICKRICK for the info.. I have a few more quwstions if you don't mind answering them.....

1) I was looking to replace the fronts with the CDT component set, and get some 6.5" in the rear for rear fill... I currently have an Alpine CDA-9811 which says it pushes 50 watts x 4. My question is how will my Hu power 4 speakers and 2 tweeters if the HU says 50x4???? I plan on running these speakers off my Hu for a while... Do you think the sound will be better than my current setup with Bose speakers???

2) My next question is that I say that the CDT components are know for their bass according to thezeb.com. I was wondering how the highs sound?? Also, I saw the component set with the silk dome tweeters and they have the ones with titanium tweeters.. Aren't the silk tweeters better???
Thanks for all help........

1. i ran my cdt components and coaxials off the h/u for about a year, i liked it. with my old system the highs were hard to hear on certain tracks but overall it was great for h/u power. it will be a substantial upgrade over the bose no question.
2. the bass response is decent. i highly recommend deadening the doors though before amping them. with the h/u power do not expect much bass at all from them, once i amped mine if i turn off the HPF i can make it sound like i have an 8" sub on certain rap songs. i have the silk tweeter and it is laid back. i have mine in the a pillar and the off axis response is fine. the titanium tweeter i "heard" is very good too. imo depending on location would help me decide. if you want your ears to ring get the titaiums, if you want a nice clean sound that will never make your ears fatigue go with the silk. anymore questions feel free to ask because i listen to these things an hour a day.

I've already got a full set of Alpine TypeR Components and Rear Coaxials, does anyone know how these sound in our car's soundstage, any recommendations?

If you already have em, install em and let us know!

CDT Audio CL-61A 6-1/2" Component System $149.95 Fronts
CDT Audio CL-6X 6-1/2" Full-Range Speakers $59.95 Rears

Hey slick rick is this a good buy to replace the Bose and run these 6 speakers off my Alpine HU?????? Im just looking for clean loud crisp highs.. Thanks

yes sir. but for more loudness you will need to amp the components.

Hey man thanks for answering all my questions because im on a budget and want a nice clear sound off my HU thats better than the stock Bose speakers..

149.95 Fronts / $59.95 Rears is this a good deal?, and is this the same type of system you had SlickRick????

Also what would you suggest the silk dome or aluminum tweeters. I am looking for less bass and cleaner highs. Thanks for you help man...

well any aftermarket speaker will be an upgrade if you ask me so yes its a great budget upgrade. i have the exact system you mention but i guess thezeb raised the prices because i got it for 200 shipped. either way i recommend them and for you because you want real nice highs i say try the titanuim tweets.

thanks for all the help, but on thezeb.com when i looked at the speakers with the titanium tweeters it didnt give specs or how many watts RMS they can handle.. You think its the same as the silk tweeter components??? im ready to buy now

Also how do the rear coaxials CDT Audio CL-6X 6-1/2" Full-Range Speakers $59.95 Rears sounds.. nice clean sound???

Is this all I need that is everything in my http://www.thezeb.com/cart.aspx checkout????
Man I'm just looking for anything cleaner than thopse suckass Bose speakers...

cart is showing empty for me? you will love the upgrade for sure man.

rms is the same. for the price they are great. they get real loud off low power too.

SlickRick one more question i was wondering how the components with the silk dome tweeters compare with the components with the titanium tweeters, as far as watts RMS and DB etc, do you know????? thanks once again

same thing except different tweeter. same mid, xover just either its a silk or titanium tweet. either setup should be fine and im sure you could return the tweets if you did not like them but i guarantee you will.

im about to order the CDT Audio CL-6X 6-1/2" Full-Range Speakers $59.95 Rears Now, and do you think i should get the silk tweeters since the rear coaxials are titanium???

i run the silk with the coaxes just fine. id get the titaniums if i were you since you are looking for loud highs.

but on thezeb .com it doesnt give the specs of the coponents.. Are the the say as the silk comps??? like watts and 60-20hrz

i wanna order them now, i want the rear coazials with the titanium tweeters, and in the front i plan on amping the components, but im wondering the specs of the titanium comps and do i really need them??? The reviews on thezeb. com for the silk dome components are all 5 stars... wgat would you get for a clean high sound..

CDT Audio CL-61A 6-1/2" Component System $149.95
CDT Audio CL-6X 6-1/2" Full-Range Speakers $59.95

Total : $209.90

SlickRick last question, is this all i need?

lol, you are getting way too caught up on specs. get the titanium set, get the coaxials. you will enjoy the setup thorougly. dont forget you can tweak the setup with your h/u to your liking. just do it!

aaah im kinda scared because i heard that the titanium will pierce your ears and make a cracking sound.. i want crisp highs.. I'm sorry im bugging you im just on a budget and want to order the best stuff right now..

all the reviews i read on the silk tweeters sounded good, but maybe ur right and the titanium will be more crisp and clean..

alright if you dont like the titaniums, send em to me and ill give you my silks and we'll trade. dont worry man you'll like either set. for overall loudness and upper frequency response go with the titaniums. heres the best way i can describe my silks to you... its like the person is singing in your ear, i never get fatigued listening to them. the titaniums will scream in your ear, which is fine too!

good advice.. ill go with ur advice..

CDT Audio CL-6X 6-1/2" Full-Range Speakers $59.95
CDT Audio CL-61T 6-1/2" Component System $149.95

total :$209.90
Am i ready to order???????????
and will this be sufficent for a while on the 50x4 alpine Hu?????

also are the titanium components able to handle 90 watts like the silk components and 60-20hrz??? is the only difference between the components the tweeters, with them both having the same specs?????????

lol, yeah man. there are bigger decisions to be made in life than: silk, metal? place that order, come back when its installed, and tell us all what you think.

my bad ive been a pian in urass.. im going with the titanium components.. thanks for all ur help man.. most heklpful person on the org..

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Once again I'd like to thank you SlickRick for the info, today i ordered the CDT CL-6x coaxials, and the CDT CL-61T Components.. I'll let you know how I like them once i get the order.. Thanks again..

anytime! i know the feeling about car audio...everyone wants the absolute best for the cheapest. its very addicting.

Yeah ur right about that, especially when ur on a budget.. I didn't realize how many questions I asked you last nite my bad, i'm an Audio Newb.