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Old 02-19-2003, 08:25 AM   #26
mrdirty
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I'll say it again:
if u buy drivers w/out listening to them you're asking for trouble.

Every set is going to sound different, some ppl like bright highs and go w/ titanium tweets; others prefer mellow highs and go w/ silk.

If u just want a name then:
-JL
-MB Quart (I think over-rated)
-CDT is my favorite, pricey though. (smooth, great cross-overs)
-Focal (bright, second to CDT IMHO)

You have to look at the whole picture though and try to plan it out, take a few rides in your friends cars and get a feel for what you like. Figure out how much you want to spend (like burn said) and go from there.

Drivers, amps, and the head unit are the key components. Spread your money around so that you have similar quality among these three; there's no point in having $400 drivers when the signal is $hit.

Oh, and components are the way to go in the long run.

If u don't want to spend too much: I would buy a decent head unit like a clarion, replace the door drivers w/ maybe a set of Ultimates (cheap but decent.)

I'm serious though, LISTEN FIRST; or you'll regret it.

My setup for reference:
-CDT 3 way component drivers
-Clarion DXZ715 head unit
-Rockford fosgate 800a4 bridged to subs
-US Acoustics USX2100 to components (very under-rated)
-2 8000 series MTX subs.
-Rockford Fosgate 1 farad capacitor

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