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electricnik · 03-16-2003, 06:29 PM

I am torn between these three component speaker systems. They are all 6.5". I know MB Quart is a leader in component systems, and usually called the best for the money, but i also heard that their tweeters can be too harsh and bright. Alpine i love beceause i have the alpine 7894 headunit and i would know they make good stuff, and the infinity perfects look like they can handle a lot of power and its the top of the kappa series. Any suggestions? here are the components and prices below

MB Quart PSD213 - Premium series 6.5" components
Impedance: 4 Ohms
Frequency Response: 38-32k
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Power Range: 60-130 watts
Crossover Freq: 2500Hz Hz
Price $210

Alpine SPX-177A
Bass Engine Ready
Custom Cast Aluminum Frame
Airflow Optimized Dual-Flare Pole Vent
Integrated Spider Landing & Heat Transfer Plate
Low Loss Rubber Surround
Hemp Fiber Woofer Cone
Phase-Integrated Dustcap
26mm Soft Dome Tweeter
Ultra High Quality 2-way Crossover
On/Off Axis Compensation
Bi-Wire Input and Selectable Tweeter Attenuation
Swivel-Flush/Swivel-Surface/30¯ Angle Tweeter Mounting
Custom 17mm/16mm Adapter Plate
Price: $245

Infinity Perfect 6.1
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Frequency Response: 75-23,000 Hz
Recommended RMS Power: 25-100 watts
Peak Power Handling: 400 watts
Price $269

Apparition · 03-16-2003, 06:58 PM

Higher sensitivity the better. Ideal is 92db. Sensitivity means the more intensity of sound with less power. So when your deck is only on volume 10, lets say. The speaker with higher sensitivity will be louder than the other. This is much nicer.

You'll want a speaker with higher peak handling too if you plan to amplify the speaker as well.

Its hard to compare 3 different brands, but there are usually component series from a specific company. Like Rockford Fosgate has 3 different levels of 6.5" components. The middle of the range is best value for price. The low one is too weak, and the high end one is WAY too expensive.

Best thing to do, listen to all of em. You may have a preference for your ear.

mrdirty · 03-16-2003, 07:06 PM

Two things
1- I'd go w/ MB quart

2- Why do ppl go to tuner sites to ask about sound systems when the internet's full of car audio forums? I mean do you ask the butcher how to bake a cake?

Edit: Sounded kind of harsh, I'm not trying to be a jerk; I just think you'd do yourself a favour asking the right group.

zweebach · 03-16-2003, 07:12 PM

honestly, the only way to pick speakers that you like is to listen to them. I've heard the infinity's and like them a lot. I have mb quarts right now, and I'd agree that the titanium tweeter is a little overly bright for my tastes. I haven't heard alpine separates though.

My pick - Infinity

DuffMan · 03-16-2003, 07:42 PM

Listen to them. Actually the best thing to do is listen to them in your car but that's probably not possible.

MB Quart a lot of people seem to like but their highs are really sharp and piercing. Personal preference but I don't really like them much.

Infinity is generally considered a good low end setup for people on a budget.

Don't know anything about Alpine.

And sensitivity ratings between manufacturers can't be compared, because different manufacturers will measure sensitivity using different methods.

RedlineRacer · 03-16-2003, 08:25 PM

I would recommend Infinity. I have a 6 1/2 component set I just installed a few weeks ago. They are really great and have great clarity. If you have a s13, make sure you mount them in a spot where the mid-range speaker wont be rubbing the door panel. I have that problem and it is a pain sometimes when i crank it up and it sounds a little muffled.

03-16-2003, 06:29 PM	#1
electricnik Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	which of these 3 component speakers? I am torn between these three component speaker systems. They are all 6.5". I know MB Quart is a leader in component systems, and usually called the best for the money, but i also heard that their tweeters can be too harsh and bright. Alpine i love beceause i have the alpine 7894 headunit and i would know they make good stuff, and the infinity perfects look like they can handle a lot of power and its the top of the kappa series. Any suggestions? here are the components and prices below MB Quart PSD213 - Premium series 6.5" components Impedance: 4 Ohms Frequency Response: 38-32k Sensitivity: 87 dB Power Range: 60-130 watts Crossover Freq: 2500Hz Hz Price $210 Alpine SPX-177A Bass Engine Ready Custom Cast Aluminum Frame Airflow Optimized Dual-Flare Pole Vent Integrated Spider Landing & Heat Transfer Plate Low Loss Rubber Surround Hemp Fiber Woofer Cone Phase-Integrated Dustcap 26mm Soft Dome Tweeter Ultra High Quality 2-way Crossover On/Off Axis Compensation Bi-Wire Input and Selectable Tweeter Attenuation Swivel-Flush/Swivel-Surface/30¯ Angle Tweeter Mounting Custom 17mm/16mm Adapter Plate Price: $245 Infinity Perfect 6.1 Sensitivity: 90 dB Frequency Response: 75-23,000 Hz Recommended RMS Power: 25-100 watts Peak Power Handling: 400 watts Price $269

03-16-2003, 06:58 PM	#2
Apparition Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Higher sensitivity the better. Ideal is 92db. Sensitivity means the more intensity of sound with less power. So when your deck is only on volume 10, lets say. The speaker with higher sensitivity will be louder than the other. This is much nicer. You'll want a speaker with higher peak handling too if you plan to amplify the speaker as well. Its hard to compare 3 different brands, but there are usually component series from a specific company. Like Rockford Fosgate has 3 different levels of 6.5" components. The middle of the range is best value for price. The low one is too weak, and the high end one is WAY too expensive. Best thing to do, listen to all of em. You may have a preference for your ear. __________________ 1990 240sx coupe sold

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03-16-2003, 07:06 PM	#3
mrdirty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Age: 47 Posts: 650 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Two things 1- I'd go w/ MB quart 2- Why do ppl go to tuner sites to ask about sound systems when the internet's full of car audio forums? I mean do you ask the butcher how to bake a cake? Edit: Sounded kind of harsh, I'm not trying to be a jerk; I just think you'd do yourself a favour asking the right group.

03-16-2003, 07:12 PM	#4
zweebach Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	honestly, the only way to pick speakers that you like is to listen to them. I've heard the infinity's and like them a lot. I have mb quarts right now, and I'd agree that the titanium tweeter is a little overly bright for my tastes. I haven't heard alpine separates though. My pick - Infinity

03-16-2003, 07:42 PM	#5
DuffMan Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: in a cardboard box Posts: 2,517 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Listen to them. Actually the best thing to do is listen to them in your car but that's probably not possible. MB Quart a lot of people seem to like but their highs are really sharp and piercing. Personal preference but I don't really like them much. Infinity is generally considered a good low end setup for people on a budget. Don't know anything about Alpine. And sensitivity ratings between manufacturers can't be compared, because different manufacturers will measure sensitivity using different methods.

03-16-2003, 08:25 PM	#6
RedlineRacer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clemson, South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 1,054 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would recommend Infinity. I have a 6 1/2 component set I just installed a few weeks ago. They are really great and have great clarity. If you have a s13, make sure you mount them in a spot where the mid-range speaker wont be rubbing the door panel. I have that problem and it is a pain sometimes when i crank it up and it sounds a little muffled.