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Title: Component Speakers
Post by: Scott_150 on 10 January 2007, 20:35

Hi,

 Could anyone help me with front component speakers.. i wonderd what peoples views were.. any especially good ones? I want something thats got kick but will last aswel!!

Cheers.

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: Heyho on 10 January 2007, 21:28

First off, what size comps are you talking about?  13cm speakers can work well, but 16.5/17 cm comps will give you a lot more kick or midbass.  To get the best from any speaker, you need to fit it well, and look into using some sound deadening.

One of the most important aspects of installation is SOLID mounting of the mids, usually on a good thick MDF baffle.  As for good ones, it's all down to personal choice.  I run genesis, but there are loads out there, and you get what you pay for.

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: Scott_150 on 10 January 2007, 22:05

Erm.. the standard size component speakers in mk4 SE? not sure will have to have a measure, im thinking of just upgrading my front two components and sticking two 12s in boot.. see how i get on with them then maybe upgrade tweeters and back speakers, not going to bother with 6x9s

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: Heyho on 11 January 2007, 07:05

Components consist of Mids, tweeters and a crossover.  I *think* mk4s have 17cm fronts, but I'm not sure.

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: Scott_150 on 11 January 2007, 19:28

Yeah they do, just checked same as rears.. :grin:

So any models? makes that people would recommend?

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: Heyho on 11 January 2007, 20:47

All depends upon how much you want to spend....

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: Scott_150 on 11 January 2007, 21:21

erm id range... nothing toooo dear i duno bout 60-80quid? wanna try and keep it budget but good? lol as i'll be buying 2 12" subs and HU at same time! :evil:

cheers,

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: Heyho on 12 January 2007, 07:15

That sort of money is towards the lower end of the market, but shop around and you can still pick up some goodies.  This sort of thing:

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dynamics-sd62-p-5523.html

You really need to find a decent ice shop and listen to some before you buy.  You'll need to amp decent components to get the best from them.  You'll want something like 2x50w rms minimum - especially if you're after some punch.  What subs are you buying, and what amp are you powering them with?

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: golfpro on 12 January 2007, 09:07

if you can stretch to a little more you will get a big improvement in quality. Look into Rainbow speakers. Their lower end stuf (frm the top of my head) is a bit more than you are lookin to spend but is utter class. I got focal p350's in mine before Id heard anything of rainbow. when i did hear of them though, the equivalent price speaker seemed so much better.

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: Scott_150 on 13 January 2007, 21:35

ok thanks for the input people i will have a search around! :nerd:

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: Bluefox on 21 January 2007, 21:37

A semi-hijack here, but can anyone recommend a Rainbow dealer? I want to have a listen to these before I get my staff discount card out at work for some Inifnity's...

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: golfpro on 21 January 2007, 21:42

the only one i know it peter doige in great yarmouth. its a great place that does quality installs but its in england's cul de sac and id your not near by that may not help. Trust me, theyre good!

Title: Re: Component Speakers
Post by: bsting on 02 February 2007, 05:35

Cerwin Vega or Infinity Kappa

Very nice comps :cool:

Have the same set of Kappas i bought 6 years ago...no issues.
Tweeters are pin sharp and good thumpy bass.