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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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What speakers for about $500 or less?

As much as Bose is degraded in the org IS AS eager as i am to change them!! so... for about 500 ...what do you guys recommend..considering that i already have AVIC-D1 and 2 10" Comp-VR Kickers installed. thanks!!! should there be a combination of component speakers with other .... not sure how that works or what it even means!! OH last but not LEAST .... HOW MUCH do the stock Bose Speakers push?? id like to know how much more of a difference im going to make with aftermarket ...thanks.
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Will these be amplified? (Im hoping so) with what? What type of music to you listen to? 3-way, 2-way? etc...
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Received mine today . Have to wait till the weekend to put them in.
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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Blah, no wait focker, put em in !!!!

and edit that sig.
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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I have to figure out where to mount my tweeters and x-overs . I have some left over mouting hardware from other sets that I will try to use (to make it work on my current location). If not either the doors, right below my current location (the window sale), or the A-pillars (may not fit there).

Heck I may give it a shot on Thursday. Tomorrow I will probably put in at least 12 hours at work.

I will change that sig now .
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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12hrs of work? So what? Get to work on that car !!!!
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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Yeah, then I have to come home and deal with the kiddies . My four year old keeps me busy.

OK, ok... I am going to go out to my garage and gauge a few things right now .
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Sweet. Late night installs FTW.
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Alright, the left over cups are not cutting it. I think mounting them on my doors will work best. I will beging the cutting this weekend . Have to get some sleep now as the 4am alarm will come soon . Pretty heavy day for me tomorrow.
Old Feb 14, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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All this time youve been typing you coulda been working....
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All this time youve been typing you coulda been working....





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Originally Posted by 1996blackmax




Good night.....



Which line did you get?
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Which line did you get?

Read his sig lazya$$

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I'm sure if you just invest in a great front soundstage you can just keep the rear as is and have a small 2 channel to run a good set of comps up front.
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I'm sure if you just invest in a great front soundstage you can just keep the rear as is and have a small 2 channel to run a good set of comps up front.

that's what i did in the old max. had my HU power the rear fills and a 2 ch amp to power the fronts.
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Read his sig lazya$$

Dammit. I wanted to be the first.
Old Feb 15, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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Zapco red cones. Run ya about $498, their some of the best speakers you can get for the money. 3 year warranty on top of the phenominal sound.
Old Feb 15, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Will these be amplified? (Im hoping so) with what? What type of music to you listen to? 3-way, 2-way? etc...
from what i understand i suppose i should AMP them so i will ... with that said.... what Amp should i push it with ?? in fact allow me to diagnose myself..."Audio Noob"!!! so rainbows it is ... considering my "handicap"...how about a breakdown of type, size and grade ..thanks. yea n so what if its a lil more than 500 ... let me know thanks .....
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Originally Posted by BigL0U
from what i understand i suppose i should AMP them so i will ... with that said.... what Amp should i push it with ?? in fact allow me to diagnose myself..."Audio Noob"!!! so rainbows it is ... considering my "handicap"...how about a breakdown of type, size and grade ..thanks. yea n so what if its a lil more than 500 ... let me know thanks .....

I can definately fit you in Under $500, no need to go in excess. Amp choices can vary depending on your budget though. You tell me the budget, Ill take it from there.
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Originally Posted by Montypup
Zapco red cones. Run ya about $498, their some of the best speakers you can get for the money. 3 year warranty on top of the phenominal sound.

In Your opinion. I know a whole lot of others that would disagree.
Old Feb 15, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Montypup
Zapco red cones. Run ya about $498, their some of the best speakers you can get for the money. 3 year warranty on top of the phenominal sound.

BTW I would quickly take a set of Germaniums over them without hesitation. Theyre also less expensive and only a 5 year warranty.
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Bwahaha
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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Yup Yup. Theyre definately not my cup of tea...
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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how much more for a decent AMP to push rainbows and does the setup consist of tweeters too...??
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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gimme a call...

732-572-1969
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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O and yes components include tweeters and crossovers.
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Originally Posted by BigL0U
how much more for a decent AMP to push rainbows and does the setup consist of tweeters too...??
don't get butt raped in MIA for car audio...call the Don. nobody in sofl has rainbows unless it's not referring to car audio...
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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don't get butt raped in MIA for car audio...call the Don. nobody in sofl has rainbows unless it's not referring to car audio...
how may i reach "the Don"....
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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i see .... ill do that ... thanks
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
In Your opinion. I know a whole lot of others that would disagree.
eh...those ESB speakers tested horribly...
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It's coming along guys . I have been doing things little by little.
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It's coming along guys . I have been doing things little by little.

Juan, your too slow, at least post some pics.
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Originally Posted by BigL0U
how may i reach "the Don"....

I think you can also try him at:
732-572-1969
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732-921-9046
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Originally Posted by 1996blackmax
It's coming along guys . I have been doing things little by little.
i wanna see...i wanna see!
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Originally Posted by MannyNJ2k2max
i wanna see...i wanna see!

heel boy, heel you saw already.
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I know thing's are going slow . Have been pretty busy with work and the kids' school activities. To top it off my wife does not get home until a little after six. This means daddy this, daddy that, daddy I'm thirsty, daddy he's bothering me ......... you get the picture . You will see a little later Don . Sometimes even with mommy around it's still DADDY! Would not change it for anything though.


I am completely done on the right side. Totally forgot to take some shots though. I will do it when I do the driver's side. I may change the x-over location a little later. I have them under the dash right now. The driver's one is tucked away pretty good. I am not totally happy with the passenger's side one. I actually put the tweeter inside the window sale/sill (can't remember the right name right now). Can't wait till Saturday to finish it off. I was actually going to work extra that day, but things were moved around to another day .



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