After searching with no luck. I need some suggestions on a set of good SQ speakers. I plan on running door pods if they fit a 2008, my music pref is rap/r&b, and my price range is 300-500. Thanks.

 

I'm running a set of SEAS for the front stage, couldn't be happier. They bring out all of the details of the recordings, good and bad. So better quality recordings will sound better than compressed formats.

Derek

 

is that 300-500 including amp or just for the speakers because the amp will have just as much effect on the sound quality ad the components will.

 

just the speakers

 

After looking at their site, it doesn't seem like they sell them as a set. So now I ask, what x-over are you using?, or where can you buy them as a set? Thanks

 

I've 6.5" Alpine Type-Rs all around and love 'em! Replaced my old Eclipse 6.5" components for them. They hit pretty good for little speakers!

 

Rap and SQ do not go together. You will smoke the mids with square waves. You might as well buy something cheap enough that you can replace it when it gives up.

 

rainbow slc 265

 

ive had Diamond D662's which are pretty much entry level comps and a Aura 3" mid on the A-pillar, I just couldnt say that i have ever been able to achieve "great sq" when it comes to Rnb/Rap on mp3 especially, every other genre seems to sound crisp.

and i agree with ahsmo, ive blown Diamond HEX's, DLS UP6's and now im on these 662's, we will see how long they serve me.

 

Well that helps me alot.....thanks guys....I guess I look for some just good speakers overall.....unless somebody knows of a good durable brand of speaker that also sounds good.....thanks

 

Well what I am trying to say is...

If you spend 600 dollars on speakers or 150 dollars on speakers, you will not hear a difference given your genre preferences. Given your genre preference, most individuals who listen to this type of music tend to blow speakers left and right.

That said, the right speakers in the wrong install is a waste of money as well. Door pods are a great start but they are not perfect.

I have found that just able all Alpine speakers are relatively durable and cheap. Boston Acoustics makes some very durable and nice speakers.

 

Thanks...I was looking at some alpines btw

 

I disagree.. i listen to Rap, R&B and Dancehall and you can certainly hear the difference and Sound Quality in my car

 

you blow your speakers because you are playing them out of their required frequency.. if you cross them over properly you won't blow any speakers..

I had Diamond 551's and Diamond Hex's in my Maxima.. i played them loud and often .. Rap, R&B and Reggae.. never blew them once.. they were crossed over at 120 hz

 

Focals.

They fit your stated budget, have great midrange, adequate bass, and a nice tweeter. I tried a few speakers and like Focals best in the Z.

--Spike

 

+1 on Focal or Diamond, also add CDT to your short list.

And a HUGE +1000000 on people blowing speakers by not planning/tuning their systems correctly. Especially blaming "the music genre" as the cause. Truth is, classical music can be more taxing on a system than hip-hop/r&b/pop music. It is way more dynamic, way more transients, has a MUCH more spread spectrum of frequencies (often dipping into the mid-teen Hz range and up to 30kHz).

 

Try mobilesq, I got my system through Bing. +1 on the install that makes/breaks a system, that's why I went w/ the best (Bing).

 

Ok I think I'm going to choose Focal.

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=6701

What is a good amp to run these speakers?

 

Nice component choice! This would be a great amp for those components which want only 80watts rms.....

Boston Acoustics GT22 (this would be my choice)
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...Product_ID=126

Or this one
Zapco REF350.2
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...Product_ID=597

Or this one
Audison LRX 2.150
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=4286

 

OK I got listen to a set focals, and I like them allot. So I ordered those and the Boston amp. The guy who owns the speakers even agreed that the Boston amp is a good choice. So the last question I have for everyone is what is a good amp and speaker install kit? (too many to chose from). Thank you