Ok, finally getting around to doing my stereo, so just looking for an opinion from all you audio heads...which components would you recommend? here's the 3 sets i'm looking at...

MB Quart Premium PVI-216
DLS Ultimate UP6
Rainbow SLC-265

Looking for a good midrange with a decent balance of high and low, not something heavy with bass. Thoughts?

 

I've ran the SLCs for awhile...the older generation at least...and they're pretty good for the money. Then I switched over to the DLS IR 8.3's and absolutely love them. Nice and neutral sound, clear defined highs with no sign of harshness. Mid range is pretty good as well.

Of those three, I'd shoot for the DLS, but you can't go wrong with Rainbow either. MB's are a little harsh for my liking, but some people prefer that kind of sound characteristics.

 

The Quarts have titanium tweeters which a lot of people think are too harsh

 

yea, the main reason I was considering the Quarts was because I can put together a Quart package (a set of PVI216 for the front, a pair of DKH116 for the rear doors, and a ONX4.80 4-channel) for $350 total through my buddy...so for that price, I was thinking it might be worth it, considering I would be paying a little more then that total for JUST the DLS or Rainbow components.

 

Personally id have to go with the dls's. i ran a set of the 6.5 nobelliums with the iridium mid for a 3 way setup and was more than satisfied. Replaced my germaniums and i had absolutely no feelings of anything being lefft lacking, even going from a 4 6.5 speaker setup to a true 3 way.
Quartz have always had good speakers but the amount of eqing and tuning to take the harshness out of those EXTRA BRIGHT *** Tin foil tweeters has always been a deterent. Id say shoot for the dls's 8 inch if possible...bigger is better right?

 

DLS for sure

 

DLS all day long..

 

general concensus says DLS

I would also go with the 8.3 route if you have the time and funds...but you have to PROPERLY install them! I had to cut away about a 1" strip of sheet metal off my doors so I can get the 8" to clear. But it's definately worth it!

 

But Gordo you're talking the older ones and compared to an 8" 3 way MUCH more expensive set !

The DLS and Rainbows are more than $350 ???? Huh ?

Nobellium/Iridium Vs SLC .. Not fair either Doug !

For sure ? Why ? At least others give reasons to support their claims.

You ? What ?

Bleh, no matter I still support, sell install both.

 

wondering when you were gonna chime in, Don

 

I forgotted about this site for a minute.

 

yeah, i was wondering when the hell you were gonna chime in on this thread.

 

Coulda linked me on FB n00bs ! haha

 

hmm...yes i could have done that...

Blkmagic just deal with Don and call it a day!

and yeah the 8" is more expensive, but worth it IMO. It really depends if the OP wants to put in more work to properly install them.

 

I like this advice.

 

MAN!! Where do you guys get the money for that stuff!?

Aren't the 8" somewhere around $700!? (at least the iridiums are)

I wish I had that kind of money to spend on components!!

 

lol. I spent $60 on components in my last car and believe it or not, the SQ was just as good, if not better than my stock Bose. Of course the Bose has more base though.

 

From the prices I found online, I was looking at between $4-600, and while I want good sound, I wasn't sure if it was worth spending over $1000 by the time i'm set and done with 2 component sets and an amp, when I could do the MB Quart setup for about $350 through my buddy...which is why I came on here to see what people more knowledgable with this stuff then me thought.

 

+1

 

if you're willing to spend that much, look into the image dynamics xs 65

 

yeah, the 8" are a little pricey, but definately worth it IMO.

 

yea, i'm willing to drop some coin, but not enough for the 8's...i'm gonna stick with 6.5's lol...but the more I hear about DLS, the more I want to just spend the money and do it.

 

How good are the installers around your way? or will you be doing this yourself?

Spending 500+ on a comp set is a waste imo when you can piece together raw drivers and get the same performance for a fraction of the cost

 

you won't be disappointed with DLS

the 6.5s are fine. just remember to deaden the doors so you can get the most out of the midbass drivers.

 

I Like rainbow.. MB Q are Great Too.. Thats a good Prices ur gretting them for. But For the money and Sound JBL Power Series. Trust U will love them..

 

you like Rainbow but you're suggesting MBQ?? have you actually heard Rainbows?

MB Q went downhill big time when they got bought out years back.

 

if he really did hear a rainbow set...i'm sure his opinion would be different.